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Past, Present, Future
September 19 - October 12
Culture Days is back for its 10th year in Halton Hills! This year, the Town invites residents and visitors to celebrate all things creative and local with the theme Past, Present, Future and over 150 free events. View the complete list of events using the button below.
Photo: Community gathering at a Culture Days event.
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Culture Days Artist Workshop Presented by Municipalities of Halton
Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Library and Cultural Centre
Threads of Tradition: An Introduction to Phulkari Embroidery
Halton Hills has once again teamed up with Milton, Burlington, and Oakville to present a special series of artist workshops exploring concepts of home and belonging. This year, discover the exquisite art of Phulkari embroidery with artist Rafia Shafiq.
Supported by the Region of Halton. Register and learn more here.
Photo: Phulkari embroidery workshop with artist Rafia Shafiq.
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Open Studios
Get inspired by visiting a local artist's studio for demonstrations, conversation, and more!
Click on the studios below to find out more information.
Events throughout Culture Days
Williams Mill Creative Art Studios
October 4
Norval Studios Open House
October 4
Credit Valley Artisans Open House
See the Culture Days Events Calendar above for the complete listing of events.
Photo: Jenanne Longman mugs, Williams Mill Creative Art Studios.
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Live Music
Join in the festivities by attending a live music event during Culture Days.
September 20
"That Band"
September 21
Crazy Chester and Liam Vickery Present "It Came From Canada"
September 27
The Glen Band
September 27
The Young at Heart Singers & Band
September 27
Ablett and Cooper
September 27
The Unless Duo
September 28
The Halton Hills Concert Band Presents "Come Fly With Me!"
Friday's September 19 - October 10
DJ on Deck: Musical Youth Swim at Acton Indoor Pool
See the Culture Days Events Calendar above for the complete listing of events.
Photo: The Young at Heart Singers & Band.
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Wellness and Outdoors
If being outdoors is more your thing, join in for some of the incredible nature-inspired activities on offer.
Duration of Culture Days
Becoming Present: A Guided Walk Through the Chris Walker Trail
September 21
Equinox Family Wellness Event
September 28
Credit River Water Ceremony
October 2
Historical Walk in Downtown Acton With Scott Brooks
October 4
Education from Gardens and Nature
October 9
Forest Habitat Care
Duration of Culture Days
Create the Hills Self-Guided Tour
See the Culture Days Events Calendar above for the complete listing of events.
Photo: Credit River Water Walkers gather at the monthly Anishinaabe Water Ceremony.
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Youth Events
Celebrate creativity, curiosity, and community with events for youth!
See link for dates
Chess Club
See link for dates
Youth Yoga at the Acton Youth Centre
See link for dates
Youth Yoga at the Georgetown Youth Centre
September 22
Art Therapy at the Acton Youth Centre
See link for dates
Art Night at the Georgetown Youth Centre
September 23
Baking Night at the Acton Youth Centre: French Toast Roll-Ups
September 24
Teen Writer's Circle
October 8
Teen Book Chat
See the Culture Days Events Calendar above for the complete listing of events.
Photo: Chess Club.
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Song and Dance
September 20
Draw the Line, Line Dance
September 20
Sing for the Climate
Thursdays, September 25 - October 9
Open Mic Night at the Acton Legion
See the Culture Days Events Calendar above for the complete listing of events.
Photo: Draw the Line.
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En Français
September 26
Jours de congé à la bibliothèque
October 5
En Français Movie Night
Photo: Monsieur Lazhar film poster.
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Did you know Halton Hills was recognized by Culture Days as the top participating small municipality in 2024, and ranked seventh overall nationwide!
Join us again in 2025 for what's shaping up to be another record-breaking celebration of arts and culture!
Photo: Downtown Georgetown.
| | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | |
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Tuesday, September 30th. A day to commemorate and honour the children who did not return from residential schools and the survivors who did, their families, and the resiliency of their communities. Learn more about the Town's commitments to Truth and Reconciliation here.
Photo: Every Child Matters Logo by Artist Andy Everson.
| What's on at the Helson Gallery | |
The Colours of HER-story
September 4 - October 19
Reception: Thursday, September 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Live music by Don Ablett
Helson Gallery
Artists Stephanie Schirm and Sian Gordon offer a fresh and inspiring perspective on what it means to be a woman in an exhibition that explores the third chapter of womanhood.
Learn More
Photo: Stephanie Schirm, Unfiltered Freedom.
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August 19 - September 21
Upper Sisnett Lobby
Halton Hills Plein Air Artists
On view until September 21
Library and Cultural Centre display cases
Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book Artists
August 19 - September 21
Lower Sisnett Lobby
Glen Williams Historical Photography
Photo: Beatrice Roche, Last Hurrah!
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Art for the Birds
September 23 - October 19
Upper and Lower Sisnett Lobby
Closing reception: Saturday, October 18, 2 - 3 p.m.
Helson Gallery
In partnership with Bird Friendly Halton Hills, Art for the Birds celebrates birds through art, culminating with the Town's official bird winner.
Learn More
Vote
Photo: Paul MacPhail, Sentinels Strike. The Great Blue Heron.
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September 20
Interact with the public and enjoy the day through painting at the Acton Fall Fair, presented by the Helson Gallery in partnership with the Acton Agricultural Society and Credit Valley Artisans.
Register and Learn More
Photo: Artist Linda Ross Gallagher painting at the Acton Fall Fair, 2024.
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Adventure with Anne! Author Visit and Craft
September 21, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Library and Cultural Centre
Join author Cathering Little for a charming introduction to Anne of Green Gables, featuring crocheted doll props, a reading of her picture book Anne of the Library on the Hill, book signing, and family-friendly bookmark-making activity.
Learn More
Photo: Anne of the Library on the Hill.
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Drop-in Bookbinding Activity
Sunday, September 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
Helson Gallery
Celebrate Lucy Maud Montgomery’s scrapbooks by making a pamphlet with the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. All ages welcome!
Learn More
Photo: Bookbinding activity.
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Mixed Media – Figuratively! with Artist Stephanie Schirm
October 3, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Studio Room
Explore a fun and creative approach to portrait and figurative art! This workshop guides participants in creating a unique, expressive work of art, utilizing a variety of materials and methods.
Register and Learn More
Photo: Stephanie Schirm, Runway.
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Always Imagine Wire Art Workshop with James Paterson
October 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Helson Gallery and Studio Room
Create wire art in a hands-on workshop with James and Lynn Paterson, featuring a reading and interactive storytelling with Paterson's book and sculpture, presented in partnership with the Halton Hills Public Library for the Children's Festival.
Register and Learn More
Photo: Artist James Patterson with his book Saturday Morning and sculpture, The Storytelling Machine.
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Drawing in the Gallery
September 17 - December 10
Weekly, Wednesday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Helson Gallery
Free weekly self-directed life drawing sessions. In sessions during Culture Days, models will be present, and sessions will be live-streamed on the Town of Halton Hills' Facebook page.
Learn More
Photo: Drawing in the gallery.
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Create Halton Hills Core Services
- Provide support to the local arts and culture sector
- Engage and collaborate with cultural leaders and stakeholders
- Provide funding, commissioning, and art sales opportunities
- Deliver diverse cultural programing
- Implement Public Art Program including temporary and permanent works
- Operate Helson Gallery including delivery of programs and exhibitions
- Lead Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
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