Oakville Historical Society - Activities and Events

There's lots going on throughout the year at the Oakville Historical Society. You can join us for fun, educational activities, learn more about Oakville's history and heritage, and support our fundraising events. Visit our historical offices to view our exhibits and browse our historical libraries, immerse yourself in 19th century life in The Thomas House, or take a walk through historical neighbourhoods with us. There's lots of family fun to be had at the annual Mayor's Historical Picnic or join us for our always popular Ghost Walks.

Coming Up

2025

May 4th - Afternoon Tea at The Cottages

Late May - Thomas House opens for the season

June 8th - Mayor's Historical Picnic

June 18th - Speaker Night: The Fossmobile

July 5th - OHS Annual Yard Sale

On going

Downtown Walking Tour sidewalk decal with drawing of sneakers

Walking Tours

Walk at your own pace through historical areas of Oakville

Picture of Professor Mark Rector making presentation in front of screen with books on table

Speaker Nights

Learn something new at our fun educational evenings

OHS volunteers holding Talk of the Town Award Winner sign

Guided Tours

Learn about Oakville's past with our award winning guided tours

Winter

Burns Supper

A celebration of the life and work of Scotland's famous bard: Robert Burns (1759-1796)

Historical sepia photo of Victorian family

Family Day

Go back in time to see what life was life for children in 19th century Oakville

Black and white pencil drawing of James Wesley Hill

Black History Month

Learn about Oakville's Black History and connection to the Underground Railroad

Spring

Afternoon Tea at the Cottages

Join us for a traditional afternoon tea with scones, served in a beautiful historical setting

Thomas House outdoors in Park

The Thomas House

Explore this 19th century pioneer home: opens for the season in late May

Summer

Multi coloured drawing with images of the sun, clouds and wildlife

Indigenous History Month

Recognizing the history and heritage of Indigenous Peoples in Oakville

Photo of people browsing at yard sale

Yard Sale

Browse our treasures and snap up some bargains

poster for park picnic

Mayor's Historical Picnic

Family fun and live entertainment

Fall

Mrs Thomas cooking over the fire at the Thomas House

Culture Days at The Thomas House

Explore Culture Days at the Thomas House

Fall fair poster with fall leaves

Fall Fair

Preserves, baking, crafts, Pioneer Pics and more

Ghost Walks

Spooky fun for the whole family

Photo of six poppies arranged around a copy of the poem

Remembrance Day

Lest we forget

Book cover Oakville and the Sixteen

Annual Merchandise Open House

Browse our selection of books, maps and more