Handmade for the Holly Days
2025-11-22 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Kings County Museum
Longing for an old-fashioned Christmas? Join us and the folks from The Northville Farm Heritage Centre and say, “Out with the new and in with the old!” As thoughts turn to seasonal events join us to celebrate all things homespun, traditional, and timeless. Traditional crafts, blacksmithing , festive children’s activities and more can be enjoyed with family and friends. We invite you to embrace the time-honoured way of creating through the eyes and hands of Kings County’s crafters and artisans. ‘Tis the time and the season, and now you have a reason, to visit the Kings County Museum on November 21st and 22nd as part of Kentville’s Holly Days Festival!

Handmade for the Holidays
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00

SOLD OUT Afternoon Tea on the Bay – A Christmas Gathering
2025-12-06 16:00 - 17:30
Afternoon Tea on the Bay – A Christmas Gathering at the Kings County Museum
Sorry we are sold out for this event. If you would like to be on a waiting list please email info@kingscountymuseum.ca
Step back in time this holiday season at the Kings County Museum’s “Afternoon Tea on the Bay”, happening Saturday, December 6th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.Our historic parlour will be transformed into the elegant Seaside Park hotel dining room of old Harbourville, where guests will enjoy tea, fresh baked goods, live music, and charming historical vignettes celebrating the spirit of a turn-of-the-century Christmas by the sea.This will be a small and intimate gathering, perfect for those who love a touch of nostalgia and old-fashioned holiday elegance.Tickets are $40 each and seating is limited— be sure to reserve yours early!For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Kings County Museum at 902-678-6237 or info@kingscountymuseum.caCelebrate the season with warmth, history, and a little seaside charm at Afternoon Tea on the Bay.

Nautical Rope Basket Workshop
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00
Nautical rope knots have been used for centuries by mariners to secure sails and rigging on ships and boats. Variations or repetitions of certain knots can create a variety of functional and decorative items, such as mats that protect decks from the rigging, to surround railings or to stand on for cushioning.

Presenter, Karen Morley, resides in Cottage Cove where she makes items from “repurposed” lobster rope and sells them at local markets. She mostly uses reclaimed lobster fishing rope keeping it out of landfills and off the shore near her home.

Participants will learn how to first create a nautical thump mat which will then be turned into a bowl. This useful bowl, approximately 20 – 25 cm in diameter, can hold fruit, bread or any items you wish. All materials will be provided including a choice between 2 colours of reclaimed lobster fishing rope and written instructions
Register; info@kingscountymuseum.ca confirm you spot by e-transfer to info@kingscountymuseum.ca with “basket workshop” in the message

"Outskirts of Ordinary" Book Talk with Steve Skafte
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
Join renowned photographer, author (Tales From Abandoned Nova Scotia, This River was Once a Road) ,adventurer and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares heartfelt and harrowing stories from his latest book. Stories of Annapolis Valley folks who beat the odds to be themselves.

SOLD OUT Water Colour Workshop
2026-05-23 10:00 - 14:00
Water Colour Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 2pmLocation: Kings County Museum 37 Bridge Street Kentville NSCost: $50Number of participants: max 10Register- info@kingscountymuseum.ca
In this hands-on workshop participants will paint watercoloured apple blossoms on 5.5 x 7.5 cold pressed 140 lb paper (provided). All necessary brushes and paint will be supplied.Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies if they wish.
Presenter, Twila Robar-Decoste resides in Aylesford, NS. Her Windsong Studio & Gallery is located in her lovely old country home which is surrounded by gardens and woodlands. Twila works in watercolour, acrylic, oil and pen and ink to create realistic paintings of native birds and animals, botanical paintings, landscapes, and seascapes.Twila has exhibited work throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario, and her art can be found in many corporate and private collections in North America and Europe.
We will allow a half for lunch. Participants may bring their own brown bagged lunch or enjoy take out from our neighbouring café, Wheelhouse Coffee. A Café menu will be provided for pre-order.

Kings Historical Society Annual General Meeting
2026-05-26 19:30 - 20:30
