Unleash your creativity this holiday season with a festive door mat painting workshop at Parkwood. Learn new skills and create a personalized holiday greeting!
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Parkwood National Historic Site was designated in 1972 and has been a cornerstone of local heritage since then.
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Parkwood National Historic Site
Unleash your creativity this holiday season with a festive door mat painting workshop at Parkwood. Learn new skills and create a personalized holiday greeting!
Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa, Ontario preserves a rich cultural setting and offers a broad calendar of public programming that blends historic interpretation with hands-on experiences. The site presents guided tours and interpreted performances such as Servants' Tours and themed walks, alongside practical workshops in crafts, food, and floral design.
Programming includes seasonal markets like Retro Fest Vendor Market and Winter Fest Vendor Market, community-focused events such as Parkwood Christmas Tours and The Way Home Film Location Bus Tour, and creative workshops covering stained glass, candle making, holiday wreaths, pottery, perfume making, and culinary demonstrations. Several workshops are taught by named instructors or partners noted in event listings — for example, stained glass sessions led by Emilie Shipman-Wight and Meghan Murphy and perfume-making presented by Dakaari Fragrance House. Parkwood also stages horticultural programs in its greenhouses, including floral arrangement workshops and guided garden tours led by site staff.
Parkwood’s event listings show a mix of ticketed and free events and seasonal sell-outs, reflecting active community engagement. The site's public programs combine interpretive tours with hands-on learning opportunities across craft, food, horticulture, and holiday-themed experiences. All descriptions and event listings are presented in third person and reflect the programming and partnerships publicly listed for Parkwood National Historic Site.
Location
Oshawa, Ontario
Located in Oshawa, Ontario
Experiences
58 listed experiences
Tours, workshops, markets and events
Seasonal Events
Holiday & seasonal programming
Markets, workshops, and tours
Designation
National Historic Site
Official historic site designation
Find upcoming dates for guided tours, seasonal markets, and hands-on workshops — reserve tickets early for popular sessions and holiday events.
Bring your own apron
Protect your clothing while painting and enjoy a mess-free experience.
Arrive early
Get settled in and choose the best workspace before the class begins.
Prepare for festive fun
Wear comfortable clothing and get ready to embrace holiday cheer.
Take your time
Enjoy the process and don’t rush your creative expression.
Apron
Protects your clothing from paint splashes during the workshop.
Paintbrush kit
A selection of brushes suitable for detailed or broad strokes.
Paints
Quality paints in holiday colors like red, green, and gold.
Notebook
Capture ideas or sketches for future projects.