Waterloo Region – Join the Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries this February for heartwarming events. From fun and romantic workshops to celebrate with your Valentine or Palentine, to full-day events for families of all types, and activities for all ages. Whether you’re looking to celebrate your love, friendship or family, our February lineup will warm you up during the deep chill.

Explore our three sites Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, McDougall Cottage and Schneider Haus each offering a mix of activities included with admission, and a few ticketed events ($). At our 12 library locations, all programming is free, with something for everyone. Please click on the activity link for details and registration information.

Thursday, February 5

• 6 to 7 p.m. – Family Craft Night: Valentine’s Day Envelopes (New Dundee Library Branch – New Dundee)

Friday, February 6

• 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. – Connecting with Community: Valentine’s Day Cards in partnership with Elmira District Community Living (Avenues – Elmira)

February 7, 8 and 14

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Crafternoons (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)

Saturday, February 7

• 1 to 4 p.m.– Valentine’s Savoury Bread Workshop ($) (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)
• 6:30 to 10 p.m. – Valentine’s Vixens: A Drag Show ($) (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum – Kitchener)

Tuesday, February 10

• 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Storytime Station Presents: Be My Valentine Storytime (Baden Library Branch – Baden)
• 6 to 8 p.m. – Rom-Com & Craft (Baden Library Branch – Baden)

Wednesday, February 11

• 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Stitch a Pocket Sized Heart (Breslau Library Branch – Breslau)
• 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. – Storytime Station Presents: Be My Valentine Storytime (Baden Library Branch – Baden)

Thursday, February 12

• 6 to 8 p.m. – Rom-Com & Craft (Elmira Library Branch – Elmira)

Saturday, February 14

• 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Popcorn Theatre Presents: Lady and the Tramp (Baden Library Branch – Baden)

Weekend, February 14, 15 & 16

• 12 to 4 p.m.– Family Day Messy Makers (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)

Sunday, February 15

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sweethearts & Sweets ($) (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum – Kitchener)
• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Valentine’s Day “Death by Chocolate” Tea by the Grand ($) (McDougall Cottage – Cambridge)

Monday, February 16

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Family Day Carnival ($) (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum – Kitchener)
• 12 to 4 p.m. – Family Day at McDougall Cottage (McDougall Cottage – Cambridge)

Sunday, February 22

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Sweet Traditions: A Family Candy Making Experience ($) (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum – Kitchener) 

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Schneider Haus National Historic Site are open Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both sites will be open for Family Day, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McDougall Cottage Historic Site reopens for the season on Family Day, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. McDougall Cottage is open for regular hours, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.

Full event information is available at regionofwaterloomuseums.ca. 

All Region of Waterloo Library branches are closed for Family Day. Visit the rwlibrary.ca website for regular branch hours.

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About the Region of Waterloo Museums

The Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives operates four experiential sites throughout Waterloo Region. Together, Doon Heritage Village, Schneider Haus, McDougall Cottage and the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, tell stories from this region through educational and public programming, events, and a collection of over 60,000 cultural belongings.

About the Region of Waterloo Library

The Region of Waterloo Library operates 11 branch locations including Ayr, Baden, Bloomingdale, Breslau, Elmira, Linwood, New Dundee, New Hamburg, St Clements, St Jacobs, and Wellesley, as well as one satellite location in the community of Clyde. The Library connects residents to each other, and to the world of ideas through welcoming spaces, service excellence, diverse collections, dynamic programs, and evolving technology.