Creativity Around Every Corner! Culture Days Returns to Halton Hills
HALTON HILLS, ON –Culture Days returns to Halton Hills from September 18 to October 4, inviting residents and visitors to experience over 2 weeks of free activities presented by local artists, organizations, businesses and community groups.
Now in its 11th year locally, Halton Hills Culture Days offers opportunities for people of all ages to discover something new, get creative and connect with the people and places that make the community unique. This year’s program features film, music, theatre, heritage experiences, hands-on activities, family programming, and more at locations throughout the Town.
“Culture Days is always a wonderful reflection of the creativity and community spirit that we see throughout Halton Hills,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “Each year, our artists, cultural organizations, volunteers and community partners create opportunities for residents and visitors to come together, try something new and experience arts, culture and heritage close to home. I encourage everyone to explore this year’s program and take part!”
With a variety of dates and locations, residents and visitors can build their own Culture Days experience. Highlights include:
- Hillsview Band Onstage at the John Elliott Theatre
HHPL & Cultural Centre, September 18, 6:30 p.m.
- Stereographs of South Asia with the ROM
HHPL & Cultural Centre, September 19, 2 p.m. - Equinox Lantern Making (Pauline Gladstone) & Heritage Walk (Mark Rowe)
Williams Mill, September 22, 7:15 p.m. - NFB OnScreen at the JET Presents Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man
John Elliott Theatre, September 25, 7 p.m.
- Il était une Hadouta interactive storytelling with Mona Moheb
in 3 languages, English, French and Arabic,
HHPL Georgetown Branch, September 26, 11 a.m., noon, 1:20 p.m. - Halton Hills History Fair
HHPL & Cultural Centre, September 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Music in the Park (bring your own lawn chair!)
Acton Bandshell, Fairy Lake, September 26, 1-6 p.m. - Percussion Petting Zoo with Bandology
HHPL & Cultural Centre, October 3,10 a.m.- noon - Always Imagine Wire Art Workshop with Jim Patterson
HHPL & Cultural Centre, October 3, 10:30 a.m. (families), 1 p.m. (Youth & Adults)
These events are just a sampling of the more than 100 activities happening across Halton Hills during Culture Days. Learn more at visithaltonhills.ca/culturedays and follow along on Town social media for ways to get involved!
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts and culture that invites the public to participate in events and discover arts and cultural experiences in their communities. For full details visit culturedays.ca.
About the Town of Halton Hills
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
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