The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is welcoming the season with a celebration of all things autumn. From family-friendly activities to cultural programs and seasonal traditions, the museum will be hosting a variety of fall events that highlight the beauty, history, and community spirit of Smiths Falls.

Fall Fest
On October 5, from 11 AM to 2 PM, the museum hosts Fall Fest! Spend some time outdoors in the changing colours, and celebrate the season with family friendly activities, community bbq, games, petting zoo, vendor market, bouncy castle and horse-drawn wagon rides. Tour museum displays, including Forged in the Falls and The Heart of the Rideau. Fall Fest is admission by donation.

The Haunted Heritage House
The Museum invites you to some thrilling nights of fright on October 17,18, 24, 25 from 7 PM to 9 PM, at 11 Old Slys Road. Tiptoe through the corridors of an 1860s home, where actors and ghosts will greet you in unsuspecting ways. Groups will be sent through individually to offer a completely spoiler-free experience to the home. With over 40 volunteers, this event will be sure to scare you into the Halloween season. The museum will offer seasonal treats and homemade apple cider, available for purchase.
Tickets for the Haunted Heritage House are $10 per person and are available for sale on sfhauntedhouse.eventbrite.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door, on a first come, first serve basis. This event usually sells out and it is strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

Smiths Falls Ghost Tales
For those who are looking for less screams, the museum recommends booking a museum Ghost Tour. Guests will discover tales of ghostly rumors and whispers from the area and the museum. Tours are available for $10 per person on October 9, 7 PM to 9 PM or by appointment.

Community Pumpkin Carving Contest
Show off your Jack-o-lantern creations in a Community Pumpkin Carving Contest. Entries for the Community Pumpkin Carving Contest can be dropped off to the museum on October 23 and will be displayed on the grounds until October 31 for public voting. A voting drop box can be found on site.

Candlelit Cemetery Tour
Grab your tickets for the museum’s Candlelit Cemetery Tour at Hillcrest Cemetery, November 1. A celebration known as All Saint’s Day or Day of the Dead, November 1 provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about the traditions and superstitions of the spirit world as well as a chance to visit the history of some famous Smiths Falls residents. Tickets are $20/person and must be purchased in advance. Staggered tour times begin at 7 PM.

Annual Art Show
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum invites you to participate in the community’s Annual Art Show. Every November & December, the museum showcases the artistic talents of the region. Amateur & professional artists have the opportunity to display their works together in a special celebration of art and culture during the holiday season. The museum offers participating artists a chance to sell or display their artwork during a busy season of visitors, holiday parties, tours, workshops and educational school groups. There are opportunities to showcase art or artisans wares in our gift shop as well. Please contact the museum if you are interested in participating. The deadline to apply is October 18.

For more information about any of the Museum’s exciting fall line up, please contact the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum by phone at 613-283-6311 or email at heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca. The museum is open Wednesday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Weekends, 1 PM to 4 PM at 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls.

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Media Contact
Joanne Plontz
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
77 Beckwith Street N, Box 695
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B8
613-283-4124 ext. 1122
Communications@smithsfalls.ca