The King Heritage & Cultural Centre offers a number of arts and heritage based programs for all ages through out the year. See below for our current list of offerings and check back as new programs are announced. You can also visit our events calendar for a full schedule of our activities.
Adults & Seniors
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Wed, Oct 1 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm
The "Knights in the Classroom" are back at the KHCC to facilitate Fencing 101 in our historic Laskay Hall for beginners of all ages looking to get into the sport. Guided by an experienced fencer and certified coach, participants are given the opportunity to develop their technique over this 4-week course to try this sport or pursue next levels. Fencing-grade equipment will be provided.
Fencing-grade equipment will be provided including: jackets, gloves, masks, swords and chest protectors are provided and sterilized between uses. Long pants and indoor athletic shoes are required.
Class Schedule: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, & Oct. 22, 2025 from 6:30PM-7:30PM
Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre - Laskay Hall
Ages: 10+ (Teens, Adults, Seniors, & Families included!)
Cost: $180.00+HST Residents, $200.00+HST Non-Residents. Pre-Registration Required.
Pre-Register HERE.
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Sat, Oct 4 2025, 9:30 - 11:30am
Come together for a morning of reflection and connection as we harvest, learn, and create in community.
From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, connect with community members as we harvest plants and seeds from the KHCC's Indigenous Medicine Garden. Then, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, take part in a hands-on workshop led by Indigenous Garden coordinator and Founder of Roots+Raven: Tanya Gluvakov, to create your own sweetgrass infusion mist.
- Free of charge
- Rain or shine
- All materials provided
All are welcome!
Pre-Registration is Required. Register HERE.
Sponsored by the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario.
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Sat, Oct 11 2025, 2 - 3pm
Light up your Diwali by stepping into the vibrant world of Bollywood! Participate in this festive, high-energy FREE dance workshop, where every move tells a story! Learn choreography inspired by the vibrant energy of Diwali celebrations, while blending classical Indian dance, folk styles, and modern moves.
Perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre, 2920 King Rd., ON.
Date & Time: October 11, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 PM
FREE. Pre-Registration Required.
Contact your local King Township Public Library branch or email info@kinglibrary.ca to register.
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Sat, Nov 1 2025, 12 - 4pm
Join Métis artist Kathy Morgan for a hands-on beading workshop where art meets storytelling. Learn traditional Métis beading techniques passed down through generations, and create your own beaded poppy in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day — or design a flower of your choice.
Kathy, a proud member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, is known for her beadwork in York Region. Taught by her grandmother, she now shares her cultural knowledge as a Métis Cultural Presenter and instructor.
- Saturday, November 1, 2024
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- King Heritage & Cultural Centre
- **$90 (full kit for new participants)** | $75 (half kit for returning participants)
✨ No experience needed — just bring your creativity and curiosity!
Pre-Registration Required. Register HERE.
Sponsored by Arts Society King
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Sat, Nov 1 2025, 6 - 9:30pm
Step into the shadows of history and uncover the mysteries that linger within King's heritage buildings at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. Join The Paranormal Seekers team on November 1: the Day of the Dead for a spine-tingling evening as they investigate King Railway Station, King Christian Church, and Laskay Hall — three historic sites with stories waiting to be told.
🔦 What to Expect:
- A live paranormal investigation with The Paranormal Seekers team, while touring the KHCC's heritage buildings
- An engaging presentation on past investigations, how their tech works, and how YOU can be part of the exploration
📍 King Heritage & Cultural Centre, 2920 King Rd., King City, ON
🗓️ Saturday, November 1 – 6:00PM-9:30PM🎟️ Cost: $45+HST/person (Ages 16+)
Tickets are limited – don’t miss your chance to experience the supernatural side of King on a night that honours spirits and ancestors around the world. Participate in All Souls Day and the Day of the Dead by connecting with the past in a truly unforgettable way.
Get your tickets HERE and prepare for an evening where history meets the unexplained!
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Join us bi-weekly, on Tuesdays, to dive head first into all things stitched, handcrafted, and rich in fibre! Bring your project with you: knitting, crochet, rug hooking, felting, quilting, cross-stitch, hand sewing, or any fibre craft you're working on or would like to start. Chat with fellow hobbyists to learn the tips and tricks of their trade; or, participate in our Fibre Library to donate any unused fibre you might have lying around or adopt a new one for your next project!
FREE. Ages 16+. Send us an email at kingmuseum.ca to let us know you're dropping by and/or drop-in last minute from 10:00AM-11:30AM.
Upcoming Dates for 2025: May 6 and May 20.
In partnership with the King Township Public Library. The last Thursday of each month we meet at the King City branch to discuss a new spice, including the history, culture and of course, how to cook with it! Learn More
Kids
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Sat, Sep 20 2025, 10 - 11:30am
✨ New at the Museum: Dungeons & Dragons – Young Adventurers' League! ✨
Calling all young adventurers ages 6–11! Join us for a one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons one-shot set in King Township in the 1910s—where real history meets magical mystery.
🌾 Strange weather…
📸 Curious artifacts…
🧙♂️ Unexplained events…Is it bad luck—or something more magical? Using real historic photos, artifacts, and stories from our archives, you’ll learn D&D basics while making your own decisions to solve a mystery in a world inspired by the past.
🔍 Learn D&D mechanics from beginning to end
🎲 No experience needed
👥 Up to 6 participants
📍 Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre
🕒 September 20, 2025 10AM-11:30AM
Note: Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Join in the fun or spend time at the museum!Spots are limited—register HERE and become part of history!
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Sat, Nov 15 2025, 10 - 11:30am
✨ Dungeons & Dragons: Young Adventurers' League is Back with a New Mystery! ✨
Calling all young adventurers, returning or new! Join us for a one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons one-shot set in King Township in the 1910s—where real history meets magical mystery.
🌾 Strange creatures...
📸 Curious artifacts…
🧙♂️ Unexplained events…Is it coincidence—or is magic returning to King? Using real historic photos, artifacts, and stories from our archives, you’ll learn D&D basics while making your own decisions to solve a mystery in a world inspired by the past.
🔍 Learn D&D mechanics from beginning to end
🎲 No experience needed
👥 Up to 6 participants
📍 Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre
🕒 November 15, 2025 10AM-11:30AM
Note: Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Join in the fun or spend time at the museum!Spots are limited—register HERE and become part of history!
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Help us grow our Indigenous Medicine Garden this summer by personalizing a rock and adding it to our community-created border.
Explore the Garden and connect with the Land for your inspiration - from Earth to Art - to paint a rock and leave your voice in our shared story.
All ages - all are welcome! Free Admission.
Drop-in Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM. Pre-Registration not required.
Available Summer 2025
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Wed, Oct 1 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm
The "Knights in the Classroom" are back at the KHCC to facilitate Fencing 101 in our historic Laskay Hall for beginners of all ages looking to get into the sport. Guided by an experienced fencer and certified coach, participants are given the opportunity to develop their technique over this 4-week course to try this sport or pursue next levels. Fencing-grade equipment will be provided.
Fencing-grade equipment will be provided including: jackets, gloves, masks, swords and chest protectors are provided and sterilized between uses. Long pants and indoor athletic shoes are required.
Class Schedule: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, & Oct. 22, 2025 from 6:30PM-7:30PM
Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre - Laskay Hall
Ages: 10+ (Teens, Adults, Seniors, & Families included!)
Cost: $180.00+HST Residents, $200.00+HST Non-Residents. Pre-Registration Required.
Pre-Register HERE.
Summer camp is returning to the KHCC in 2025 with THREE all new heritage & culture themed camps. Registration opens March 1 at king.ca/camps. More details to come.
Grandma-Grandpa & Me
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For more information about each program, click HERE.
Group Tours
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Join us on our tour "Community is King!" this summer to explore the historic buildings, people, and stories that shaped King Township - and continue to make its community key, or rather, King! This interactive tour will invite you to handle artifacts and investigate technologies from our museum collection, step in the shoes of a Kinghorn S.S. #23 student, and dive into historic fashion and dance culture - and if daring, learn a few dance moves!
Whether you are a new visitor or a returning King resident, there is always something new to discover at the KHCC as we continue to evolve.
Details:
Tour is included with General Admission ($5.00/person, taxes included).Call us at (905) 833-2331 to pre-book a tour or schedule during a walk-in visit (*Note: walk-in tours are subject to availability. Large groups are encouraged to pre-book to best cater to your group's needs).
Available year-round.
History at Home Video Programs
The KHCC has a number of online programs that can be done at any time. Learn new skills from the comfort and safety of your home below.
Make your own berry ink! Don't you hate it when your pen runs out of ink? Using only berries, vinegar and a pot you can make it yourself.
Power a light bulb using a lemon! Be sure to have a parent help you with this one - it's a bit tricky!
Looking to start researching your family tree? Let us start you off with some tips, tricks and resources available online and right here at the KHCC.
Looking for a high calorie snack? Pemmican was made by the Indigenous People of North America and taught to the early explorers to give them a high energy food source to keep them going through the long Canadian winters.
The King Heritage & Cultural Centre acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence here continues to this day. We also would like to acknowledge that these are the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and to thank them and other Indigenous peoples for sharing this land with us.
Looking to start your own vegetable garden? With the warmer weather coming our way, it's time to start thinking about more outdoor activities! Learn how to start your very own garden with this simple how to guide.
Learn about the ancient art of Shadow Puppets! Put on a performance using only items found at home.
Learn how to create all natural dyes from everyday ingredients, just like the early settlers of Canada. Create a rainbow of colours from nuts, berries and leaves and try dyeing your own materials.
