Special Events

Annual special events

We offer a variety of special events all year. Learn more below.  Call us for more information.

Eliza's Mother's Day Afternoon Tea - Sunday, May 11, 2025 - FULLY BOOKED

Join us for an elegant afternoon with delicious food and tour at the Bell Homestead NHS.  Guests can enjoy a scrumptious assortment of tea sandwiches, scones and desserts and mimosa cocktails as a special treat and take a tour of Eliza Bell’s 1870s home.  $45.00 per person or $15 for children ages 8 and under, including tax.  For tickets, call us at 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca.

  • Sunday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
30th Annual Barn Sale - Saturday, May 24, 2025

You’ll find lots of great bargains at our annual yard sale including household items, furniture, clothing and oddities galore.  Admission is free with exception to cost of purchased items.  Proceeds from the sale benefit our museum programs.  Have items to donate? You can drop off your donations at the Bell Homestead NHS or call 519-756-6220 to arrange pick up.

  • Saturday, May 24 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Summer Dreams Concert - Sunday, June 8, 2025 (Rain date: Sunday, June 29)

Kick off the Bell Homestead’s Summer Music Series with the Brant County Singers.  Enjoy an outdoor performance in front of the Bell family’s historical home.  Admission is by donation. Bring your favourite blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert.

  • Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m.)
Summer Serenade Concert - Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Rain date: Sunday, June 22)

Kick off the Bell Homestead’s Summer Music Series with the Brant County Singers.  Enjoy an outdoor performance in front of the Bell family’s historical home.  Admission is by donation. Bring your favourite blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert.

  • Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m.)
Harmony at the Homestead - Saturday, July 12, 2025 (Rain date: Sunday, July 13)

As part of the Bell Homestead NHS’s Summer Music Series, Brantford’s longest-established concert band, The Telephone City Music Society, will have your toes tapping with a special outdoor concert from the verandah. Admission by donation to the Telephone City Music Society.  Bring a chair or blanket with you.

  • Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 p.m.)
Bell Summer Theatre Festival - July and August

Brant Theatre Workshops brings the Bell Summer Theatre Festival to Alexander Graham Bell’s family home for its 17th season.  Join local performers as they present two original productions, “Skater” by Vince Ball and “The Voice of the River”. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy these outdoor performances. Admission by donation. View dates and show times at www.branttheatre.com.

  • July 19 and 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
  • August 16 and 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Movies Under the Stars - Saturday, August 9, 2025

Step back in time with us and enjoy the classic movie “Casablanca” under the stars.  Bring your loved ones, a blanket or lawn chair and experience the magic of this timeless classic.  This event is weather permitting.  Admission is by donation

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025 beginning at dusk
Symphony at Sunset - Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Rain date: Friday, August 22)

Enjoy an evening outdoor performance by the Brantford Community Symphony Orchestra with classical music enjoyed by the Bell family and modern favourites. Donations are accepted for this free concert in support of the Brantford School of Instrumental Music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the music.

  • Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (Rain date: Friday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.)