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

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Film Screening

Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).

About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.

Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego

Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.

Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.

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.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

Rainbow Family Tour

Embark on a vibrant journey together to view the captivating hues of the rainbow at The Rooms. On this guided tour, we will see a spectrum of colors: from fiery reds to sunny yellows, lush greens to serene blues, and even the elusive indigos and violets.

Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone. 

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

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