Canon Davis invites you to our Strawberry Social, June 13 at 5pm. Enjoy hotdogs and Strawberry Shortcake, cost $15. Stay for our live auction at 6:30. You can also attend the auction at no cost, register upon arrival and get your bidding number. It was a lot of fun last year, and will be again this year.

Step back in time and explore the grounds of Ireland House Museum during our Classic Cars & Carnival event! Enjoy a nostalgic array of classic cars, play carnival games, and treat yourself to timeless treats like popcorn and candy apples. There will be family friendly entertainment throughout the day, a food truck, and tours of the historic house will be available for booking (regular tour rates apply).

Admission to the event is by donation. Suggested donation of $5/person. All proceeds from the event support the development of our education programs and management of collections at Ireland House Museum. Tours of the historic home can be added on, regular admission rates apply. Pre-registration is not required.

Spend a summer evening listening to local musicians while enjoying a panoramic view of Lake Ontario! Join us on the Rooftop Terrace at Joseph Brant Museum at 7:30pm on July 11 & 25 and August 8 & 22 for our “Music From the Rooftop” series. Each evening will feature a performance by a local musician, lawn games, and light refreshments and popcorn. Doors will open at 6:30pm to allow guests the chance to browse the museum galleries prior to the performance. Galleries currently include the feature exhibition, “Game Changers.”

Tickets are $20/adults, $15/seniors and students.* Ticket includes 1-hour live musical performance, lawn games, light refreshments and popcorn, and admission to the museum galleries. This is a 12+ event.

Thank you to our event sponsor SB Partners.

July 11 – Josh Edwards
July 25 – Hayley Verrall
August 8 – Natalie Reis
August 22 – Warren Jones

* In the case of inclement weather, performances will happen inside Joseph Brant Museum’s Lakefront/Shoreline rooms. 

Enjoy an early morning yoga session with a premiere view of Burlington’s waterfront! Join us for “Yoga with a View” on the Rooftop Terrace of Joseph Brant Museum on Saturday, July 5. OM Massage & Wellness will be on site to provide an all-levels yoga class from 8:30am – 9:30am, followed by mimosas and a breakfast snack bar featuring delicious scones from COBS Bread. Participants will also have the opportunity to view the museum’s galleries following the event, including our featured exhibit “Game Changers.”

Tickets are $45/person ($40 for members), includes 1-hour all-levels yoga class, 1 mimosa, breakfast snack bar, and admission to the museum galleries. Tax in included. Attendees are responsible for bringing their own yoga mat, water bottle, and towel. This is a 19+ event. The event will take place indoors in the case of inclement weather.

Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, games, and live music with a premiere view of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone Show & Fireworks! Join us for Fireworks from the Rooftop at Joseph Brant Museum on July 1, 2025 from 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Guests will enjoy classic Canadian treats including pizza, chicken wings, beer, and ice cream all while taking in a panoramic view of Downtown Burlington from the museum’s Rooftop Terrance. Beverages will include beer from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. and a signature sangria. There will be giant lawn games available to play and live music from Michelle Hedley throughout the evening. The event will end with the City of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone Show and Fireworks, starting at 9:40pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for the fireworks.

Ticket are $50/person and include pizza, wings, ice cream, and 1 beer/sangria ticket. Cash bar available. This is a 19+ event. The event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.