Special Events and Programs
Programs
Eliza Bell's Art Studio
Did you know that Dr.Alexander Graham Bell's mother was an artist? In this program we will share the basics of drawing with you and give you a closer look into Mrs. Eliza Bell's artwork. Materials will be provided. There is no program on March 18, 2026. Registration is required at Brantford.ca/ACTIVENET.
- Ages 8 to 12
- Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Fall session: October 1 to November 19, 2025 (activity number 26906)
- Winter Session: February 4 to April 1, 2026 (activity number 26907)
- $120.00 per person, 8 sessions
Special events
We offer a variety of special events all year. Learn more below. Call us for more information.
| Halloween Fun Fair - October 26, 2025 |
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Play tricky games and get a free treat! Drop by and make a craft, play fun Halloween-themed games geared to children, and enjoy a sample of pumpkin spice ice-cream, while supplies last. Home baked goods and refreshments will be available for purchase at The Exchange Café. While this event is free, donations towards future Bell Homestead events are welcome.
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| Bell Homestead NHS Holiday Bake Sale - November 29, 2025 |
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Staff and volunteers at the Exchange Cafe are baking up a storm so you don’t have to this holiday season. Mix and match one dozen cookies for $10 (minimum half a dozen per variety) or six squares, tarts or biscuits for $10. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 21, 2025 and must be picked on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Bell Homestead NHS Visitor Centre between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Mix and Match a dozen cookies from the list below for $10 (minimum ½ dozen per variety):
Mix and Match a ½ dozen tarts, biscuits or squares from the list below for $10:
Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 21, 2025 and picked up on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To order, please call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca. |
| A Bell Homestead Christmas Carol - December 6 and 7, 2025 |
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No need to say ‘Bah! Humbug’ this year! Get into the Christmas spirit with an adapted reading of the classic Dickens’ tale of Scrooge and his transformation from a bitter, cold-hearted miser to a charitable, compassionate gentleman. Take a walk through the Bell’s 1870s home decorated for a 19th Century Christmas, then enjoy the tale and music of the season with talented local band, Pleasant Ridge, performing in the museum’s theatre. Tickets are $15 each. Light holiday snacks will be served during intermission.
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| Candlelight Christmas Celebration - December 13, 2025 |
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Take a tour of the Bell Homestead decorated for a Victorian Christmas amidst the soft glow of candles and oil lamps. Explore the home and enjoy the sounds of beautiful seasonal music in the drawing room, treats in Eliza Bell’s kitchen and children can participate in a Christmas scavenger hunt. Scrumptious desserts and beverages are available for purchase in The Exchange Café or you can do some holiday shopping at The Phone Booth Museum Store before or after your tour. One-hour tours are available beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the last tour being offered at 8:00 p.m. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people. Space is limited. To book, please call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca.
Tours are free however donations towards future Bell Homestead events are welcomed. |
| Mrs. Bell’s Little Christmas Party - December 14, 2025 |
Enjoy an afternoon of old-fashioned holiday fun! Tour the Bell Homestead decorated for a Victorian Christmas, sample freshly baked pumpkin shortbread cookies in Mrs. Bell’s kitchen (while quantities last), classic Christmas story in the Homestead library and live festive fiddle music in the Homestead drawing room. Kids ages 4 to 9 can create and take-home a special craft and play fun games. If you’re lucky, Father Christmas will stop in for a visit during his busiest time of the year! Admission is free (donations towards future events appreciated). Scrumptious desserts and beverages will also be available for purchase in The Exchange Café.
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| Toonie Tours – February 16, 2025 |
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Families are invited to pre-book a guided tour for a special rate on Family Day. Tour Dr. Alexander Graham Bell’s home, see where he invented Canada’s first telephone and visit the museum’s new Telephone Exhibition. Children ages 4 and under are free. Hourly tours are available beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the last tour taking place at 3:00 p.m. Tours are not available at 12 p.m. Tours are limited to a maximum of 8 people. To book, call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca.
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