Events
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Mayor's Winter Levee
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Open to 2 pm
Admission is Free
It's Family Day Weekend and the Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre will be open with extended hours until 2 pm on Saturday for the Mayor's Winter Levee being held next door at Cambridge City Hall and outdoors at Civic Square. The City will be celebrating with food trucks, an ice carving demonstration, face painting, hot chocolate, family entertainment and more!
The Great Flood of '74 - Cambridge's Watershed Moment
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9 am to 2 pm
Admission is Free
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of a flood that devastated parts of Cambridge. It was a sunny day. May 17, 1974. Then … disaster! It wasn’t the first time that flood waters had inundated land, towns, and cities in the Grand River watershed – but this flood and what happened next has had a profound effect on Cambridge.
Click here to see Photos of the Great Flood Event held on May 4, 2024
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
Friday, June 14, 2024
5 to 10 pm
Admission is Free
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place each year for one evening in June and the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre will be open to welcome visitors. For more than 20 years, the Celebration of the Arts has showcased local artists and their visual, literary, and performing arts talent.
Friday, June 14, 2024
5 to 10 pm
Admission is Free
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place each year for one evening in June and the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre will be open to welcome visitors. For more than 20 years, the Celebration of the Arts has showcased local artists and their visual, literary, and performing arts talent.
Doors Open Waterloo Region 2024
Saturday, September 21 , 2024
10 am to 4 pm
Admission is Free
A day of discovery! Tour 26 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites - this year including the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre. Admission to all Doors Open sites is free. Doors Open Waterloo Region creates meaningful experiences in celebration of our diverse community culture, heritage and architecture. To see all the sites participating in Doors Open Waterloo Region 2024, go to Doors Open Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo.
Saturday, September 21 , 2024
10 am to 4 pm
Admission is Free
A day of discovery! Tour 26 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites - this year including the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre. Admission to all Doors Open sites is free. Doors Open Waterloo Region creates meaningful experiences in celebration of our diverse community culture, heritage and architecture. To see all the sites participating in Doors Open Waterloo Region 2024, go to Doors Open Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo.
Heritage River Festival
Brant Conservation Area, 119 Jennings Road, Brantford
Sunday, September 22, 2024
10 am to 2 pm
Admission is Free
The Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre is proud to participate in the 30th anniversary of the Grand River and its major tributaries – the Conestogo, Eramosa, Nith and Speed rivers - being designated Canadian Heritage Rivers. The designation recognizes the cultural heritage values and recreational opportunities along the rivers. Lots of exhibits and hands-on activities. For more information visit River Heritage Festival | Grand River Conservation Authority
Brant Conservation Area, 119 Jennings Road, Brantford
Sunday, September 22, 2024
10 am to 2 pm
Admission is Free
The Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre is proud to participate in the 30th anniversary of the Grand River and its major tributaries – the Conestogo, Eramosa, Nith and Speed rivers - being designated Canadian Heritage Rivers. The designation recognizes the cultural heritage values and recreational opportunities along the rivers. Lots of exhibits and hands-on activities. For more information visit River Heritage Festival | Grand River Conservation Authority
Cambridge Fire Department Open House
Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters, 1625 Bishop Street North, Cambridge
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 am to 2 pm
Admission is Free
The Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre is proud to participate in the Cambridge Fire Department’s Open House - featuring a Junior Fighter Challenge Obstacle Course, truck tours, auto extrication demonstrations, an Inflatable Fire Safety House, Pluggie the Fire Hydrant, food trucks, vendors and much more. For more information visit Fire Prevention Week - City of Cambridge.
Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters, 1625 Bishop Street North, Cambridge
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 am to 2 pm
Admission is Free
The Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre is proud to participate in the Cambridge Fire Department’s Open House - featuring a Junior Fighter Challenge Obstacle Course, truck tours, auto extrication demonstrations, an Inflatable Fire Safety House, Pluggie the Fire Hydrant, food trucks, vendors and much more. For more information visit Fire Prevention Week - City of Cambridge.
Cambridge Oktoberfest Lunch
City Hall, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Free
Mayor Jan Liggett, City Council and Enbridge invite you to join them for the annual Cambridge Oktoberfest lunch!
Enjoy a FREE sausage with sauerkraut (while supplies last), Bavarian music, keg tapping and a visit with Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda! Stop by the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre - we'll be open too!
Fire Prevention Week
Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Free
Since it began in 1922, Fire Prevention Week has taken place in early October to raise awareness of fire prevention. Join us at the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre in celebrating Fire Prevention Week in partnership with the Cambridge Fire Department. This year's campaign - Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! - aims to educate everyone about simple yet important actions you can take to keep yourself and those around you safe from fires.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Free
Since it began in 1922, Fire Prevention Week has taken place in early October to raise awareness of fire prevention. Join us at the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre in celebrating Fire Prevention Week in partnership with the Cambridge Fire Department. This year's campaign - Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! - aims to educate everyone about simple yet important actions you can take to keep yourself and those around you safe from fires.
Phil Kline's Unsilent Night
Friday, November 22, 2024
Museum open from 6 to 9 pm
Admission is Free
A modern twist on caroling is held each year in cities around the world - including in Cambridge. Opening remarks at 6:45 - the walk kicks off at 7 pm from Civic Square at Cambridge City Hall. All ages will enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of celebrants as you interact and enjoy interactive light installations and live LED performers along the route.
The Fire Hall Museum opens at 6 pm - a place to warm up while enjoying the museum's exhibits - before and after your walk through downtown Cambridge.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Museum open from 6 to 9 pm
Admission is Free
A modern twist on caroling is held each year in cities around the world - including in Cambridge. Opening remarks at 6:45 - the walk kicks off at 7 pm from Civic Square at Cambridge City Hall. All ages will enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of celebrants as you interact and enjoy interactive light installations and live LED performers along the route.
The Fire Hall Museum opens at 6 pm - a place to warm up while enjoying the museum's exhibits - before and after your walk through downtown Cambridge.
Cambridge Christmas Market
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024
Museum open Saturday only from 9 am to 3 pm
The annual Cambridge Christmas Market takes place next door at Cambridge City Hall on Satuday, December 14 from 8 am to 4 pm, and on Sunday, December 15 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Fire Hall Museum will be open on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm - with lots of fun and interesting toys and gifts for the firefighters in your life!
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024
Museum open Saturday only from 9 am to 3 pm
The annual Cambridge Christmas Market takes place next door at Cambridge City Hall on Satuday, December 14 from 8 am to 4 pm, and on Sunday, December 15 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Fire Hall Museum will be open on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm - with lots of fun and interesting toys and gifts for the firefighters in your life!
