PALMERSTON 150th Headstone & Plaque Hunt Presented by the Harriston Historical Society & Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. Celebrate Palmerston 150th with a historic headstone and plaque hunt featuring notable members of Palmerston history. Continue the hunt in the Palmerston CN park and at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum!

Pick up a copy of the entry form at the Harriston Historical Society, the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum, or here on Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum website. The contest starts on June 4th and concludes on July 30th. Please have submissions emailed to museum@town.minto.on.ca or drop off at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum during open hours. Winners will be announced at the Norgan on Saturday, August 2nd during the Palmerston 150th celebration. We hope you enjoy! Please email or phone the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum with any questions.

• Location: Palmerston CNR/Lions Park, Palmerston Cemetery
• Date: June 4 – July 30th, 2025
• Draw Date: August 2, 2025 @ 2pm at Norgan Theatre
• Admission Price: Free!

Get ready for a ‘bear-y’ good time! The Palmerston Railway Museum is hosting the Teddy Bear Picnic for a second year in a row! We had so much fun last year that we had to do it all again this year! Join us for mini-train rides, kid-friendly activities, and refreshments for all attendees.

There will be limited spots open for this event and registration is now open! Check back here on our website or on our Instagram to stay up-to-date!

WE CAN’T ‘BEAR’ TO WAIT! IT WILL BE ‘PAWS’-ITIVELY AMAZING!

• Location: The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum (164 William St, Palmerston)
• Date: August 16, 2025
• Time: 12pm – 1pm
• Admission Price: By Donation (Pre-Registration Required via Eventbrite)

The Palmerston Railway Museum is blooming with excitement to be pairing with Trails End Blooms to present a wonderful afternoon of bouquet building here at the museum.

There will be limited spots open for this event and registration will be opening soon! Check back here on our website or on our Instagram to stay up-to-date!

‘THISTLE’ BE SO MUCH FUN! DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR BEST ‘BUD’!

• Location: The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum (164 William St, Palmerston)
• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
• Time: 2pm – 4:30pm
• Price: $35 (Pre-Registration Required via Eventbrite)

Join All Aboard Palmerston for the annual Raleway Festival at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum for an afternoon of Ontario beer, cocktails, spirits, and local food.

There are a number of activities planned for the afternoon including Inflatable Axe Throwing, Basketball, and Archery. Enjoy some great live music with Juanita & the Big Deal!

 JOIN US FOR ALES ON THE RALES!

• Location: The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum (164 William St, Palmerston)
• Theme: Rails & Ales
• Date: June 21st, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Age of Majority Event Only
• Drink Tokens: $2.00 for 4 oz beer sample, 1 oz spirit, or 3 oz mixed drink (available for purchase at the event – must be age of majority).