Did you know that you can use onion skins and blueberries to make the most beautiful Easter eggs you have ever seen? Ditch those screens and join us to learn about how the Victorians used to dye their Easter eggs using ingredients from their kitchens. In this activity you will get a history lesson all about dying Easter eggs, get to visit the kitchen in the historic house, and get to dye your very own Easter egg to take home.
Tickets are $5 per person (plus GST and applicable online processing fees)
About Screen-Free Sundays
Screen-Free Sundays is the first Sunday of the month April through August 2026. This family program is an opportunity for children ages 6-12 and their families to explore the Victorian era through hands-on crafts and activities. Each month, dive into a different theme and enjoy a modern take on old-fashioned and analog activities.
No children without an adult, no adults without a child. Children must be supervised at all times.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Ticket price includes optional self-guided exploration of the house but not a tour. Guided tours should be booked separately.
Dates and Themes:
April 5: Natural Dyes
May 3: Flowers
June 7: Bugs
July 5: To be announced
August 2: To be announced