Back to SearchThe City of Stratford and Destination Stratford invite residents and visitors to experience Doors Open Stratford, returning after 10 years on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Doors Open Stratford is a free community event celebrating the city’s unique cultural and heritage sites and stories. Throughout the weekend, attendees are invited to explore locations across Stratford, including sites that are not normally open to the public or that typically charge admission.
The event will feature special programming such as guided tours, historical exhibits and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Participating locations include Stratford City Hall, the Perth County Courthouse, Stratford-Perth Archives, Stratford Perth Museum, Gallery Stratford, along with eight additional sites throughout the city.
Doors Open Stratford takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Some participating locations will offer modified hours and visitors are encouraged to review individual site details in advance when planning their visits. A complete list of participating sites, including accessibility information and individual site hours, is available at stratford.ca/doorsopen. Information about volunteer opportunities can also be found on the event webpage.
Doors Open Stratford is part of the province-wide Doors Open Ontario program, presented by the Ontario Heritage Trust, which encourages communities across Ontario to open their doors and celebrate local heritage.
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