This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Fri Oct 18 5:19:07 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Museum of Dufferin hosting several events through October  --------------------------------------------------- The Museum of Dufferin (MoD) collects and preserves the stories of the people, places and culture of Dufferin County — past and present — and shares with the community.  The MoD offers a welcoming, unique and enriching environment for its visitors, with an eclectic variety of experiences by way of exhibitions, events, programs and tours.  Here's what's coming up in October at the MoD. MoD-Tots: Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 16, two sessions: 9 to 10 a.m. and  11 a.m. to noon Join us for MoD-Tots: Pumpkin Patch! Explore our pumpkin patch with your toddler and participate in tot-friendly pumpkin themed crafts and sensory play.  Each sessions costs $7 plus HST per child.  Learn more and register at dufferinmuseum.com/event/mod-tots-pumpkin-patch  Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Tours on Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members are invited to join us to celebrate the Museum's 30th anniversary with a behind-the-scenes tour!  This tour will take you into the storage rooms to get a sneak peek at the MoD's full collection. The tours are free.  Register at dufferinmuseum.com/event/member-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-tours  MoD Masterclass: Sketching and Inks Workshop for Adults on  Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join local artist Stephanie Casino Esguerra to learn sketching techniques for still life objects and then create your own piece of art using inks. Participants will also have the opportunity to tour Stephanie's exhibition on display in the MoD's Silo Gallery and learn about her artistic process. The cost is $35 plus HST per participant. Register at dufferinmuseum.com/event/mod-masterclass-sketching-and-inks    MoD After Dark: Trivia Night 19+ on Oct. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Grab your friends and join the MoD for a fantastic trivia challenge of general and music trivia, along with some Dufferin history!  Tickets include access to museum exhibits, a drink of your choice and a bag of popcorn.  Alcohol, snacks and soft drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the night!  The cost starts at $15 plus HST per participant. Register at eventbrite.ca/e/mod-after-dark-trivia-night-19-tickets-963694866287  MoD Studio Workshop: Make Your Own Fall Candles on Oct. 23, 1 to 2 p.m. In this workshop you will design your own fall themed candles! Craft your own unique candles with customizable shapes, scents, colours and additives. The cost is $35 plus HST per participant. Register at dufferinmuseum.com/event/mod-workshop-fall-candles   Halloween Event: Storybook Scavenger Hunt | Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Calling all little witches, monsters, pirates and more! The MoD is hosting a Storybook Scavenger Hunt in celebration of Halloween. This event is free to participate in. Register at dufferinmuseum.com/event/halloween MoD-Tots: Messy Monsters on Oct. 30, two sessions: 9 to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon Join us for MoD-Tots: Messy Monsters! Get messy with your toddler through tot-friendly silly monster themed crafts and sensory play. The cost is $7 plus HST per child. Register at dufferinmuseum.com/event/messy-monsters   In Conversation with Elizabeth Renzetti on Oct. 30, 7 to 9 p.m. Join us for an enlightening evening with Elizabeth Renzetti, a renowned journalist and author, as she delves into her new book, “What She Said: Conversations About Equality.” The cost to attend is $20 plus HST per participant. Register at: dufferinmuseum.com/event/elizabeth  --------------------------------------------------- Images: --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2024-10-17 12:06:40 Post date GMT: 2024-10-17 16:06:40 Post modified date: 2024-10-17 12:06:42 Post modified date GMT: 2024-10-17 16:06:42 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com