A Holiday Taste of Home


Date: Dec 13
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Cafe
Taste of Home

Gather with friends for a festive, intimate evening of music and tasting at The Rooms. With the city’s twinkling lights and spectacular views over The Narrows as a backdrop, there’s no better way to ring in the season.  

Each ticket includes:

  • Live local music of your seasonal favourites by Hamilton Sound Band – (Paul Hamilton, Nate Hammond, Ted Doyle and Ryan Parsons) with special guests, Bud Davidge and Marion & Bart McCarthy 
  • A tasting plate of local delicacies inspired by the holidays
  • A holiday spiced beverage (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices available)
  • A takeaway gift
  • An admission voucher to return during regular opening hours to view current exhibitions
  • Prizes and more

A Holiday Taste of Home is an exclusive new evening experience of Newfoundland and Labrador’s signature cultural landmark, The Rooms, developed just for Come Home Year.

Tickets are $65 per person Includes HST (10% discount for Rooms Members). Seating is limited. Book your ticket online or by calling 757-8090!

Events & Programs

9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Workshop

Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:

  • An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
  • A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
  • An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
  • A Family History Notebook
  • Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
  • A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions

Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Playdate

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.