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30 Tillson Ave., Tillsonburg, Ontario

519.842.2294

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​​Annandale National Historic Site was built by E.D. Tillson, first mayor of Tillsonburg—and son of Tillsonburg's founder, George Tillson. It is considered the best surviving example of the Aesthetic Arts movement, popularized by Oscar Wilde. During Turtlefest, you can tour the property, plus enjoy a variety of activities inside and outside the home. This is a FREE event!

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Friday Schedule

June 13th, 2025

Pizza Party & Outdoor Movie

Cowabunga Dude! Annandale House is having a party on their lawn. Enjoy a showing of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie: The Secret of the Ooze (1991). Bring your appetite and a blanket or lawn chair to the museum's lawn as they welcome back TurtleFest

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II : Secret Of the OOze

There is no charge for the movie.

Running time : 1 hour 33 minutes

Movie to begin at dusk

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Sponsored by Tillsonburg's Recreation, Culture & Parks Department

Saturday Schedule

June 14th, 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Lego Fun on the Lawn

Sponsor/Partner: ToroLUG & The Tillsonburg District Historical Society

Get your build on with the Toronto Lego Club (ToroLUG). Come see the Lego turtle and other displays that the club has created just for Turtlefest. Play with Lego and while supplies last pick up a free kit to build your own small Lego turtle!

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Information Booth & Live Animal Display

Sponsor/Partner: Skunk Haven of Dragon's Lair

Did you ever wonder about skunks and other animals that live in our neighbourhoods? Come to the museum's lawn to talk with the "Skunk Lady" and her friends to find out all about our animal neighbours. 

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Long Point Basin Land Trust

Sponsor/Partner: Long Point Basin Land Trust

Come learn all about local wild species and ecosystems through an information booth and fun activities.

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Turtle Crafts

Sponsor/Partner: Oxford Creative Connections Inc.

Bring out your inner artist by painting your own ceramic turtle to take home. All materials supplied at no charge - while supplies last. 

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Turtle Balloon

Sponsor/Partner: Annandale NHS

Hold on tight to your helium filled balloon. It's green and features George!

By donation - while supplies last

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Turtle Find & Count

Sponsor/Partner: Annandale NHS

Can you see the turtles? Can you count the turtles? Have fun exploring throughout the rooms of Annandale House.

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Live Turtle and Snake Display

Sponsor/Partner: Scales Nature Park & Annandale NHS

Come see turtle and snakes native to Ontario and join the staff of Scales Nature Park to learn all about them.

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Children's Book :Never Give Up" by Jan Everett

Sponsor/Partner: Jan & John Everett

Can't get enough of Turtle Stories - don't miss Jan Everett reading her very own Turtle Tale and showing us how to help our turtle friends. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

 

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Turtle Games

Sponsor/Partner: Annandale NHS

Come to the lawn and have some "Turtle-ly" fun playing games and winning prizes for FREE. While supplies last.

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Turtle Buttons

Sponsor/Partner: Annandale NHS

Have you ever wanted a button of a turtle? Come and colour your very own button of TurtleFest's very own - George T. Turtle (mascot) - no charge - while supplies last

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Guess the Turtle in the Tank 

Sponsor/Partner: Annandale NHS

Come to the Museum's front desk and guess the number of jelly turtles in the tank. If you guess correctly, you get to take home the turtles!

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Seed Planting Activity

Sponsor/Partner: Tillsonburg Horticultural Society

The Tillsonburg Horticultural Society will have a seed planting activity for children in keeping with this year's Junior Gardening Program theme "Plants Have Friends Too".  Families can get information on the Horticultural Society's many activities and opportunities for learning.

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