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Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

Daily Activities

Discover fun and engaging drop-in activities for all ages! Every Saturday and Sunday at 1PM and 3PM, enjoy curated hands-on experiences, crafts, games, and more, all designed to spark creativity and learning. 

*Activities are suitable for all ages, unless otherwise specified. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Not every activity is offered each day. See below for a list of our current activity rotations.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Summer

 

July 1

Celebrate Canada Day with Family Fun at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum!

Celebrate Canada Day at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum on Monday, July 1, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a full day of family-friendly fun and activities.
Enjoy classic relay races, retro board games, and exciting wiggle car races that everyone can join. Kids and kids at heart will love face painting, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and creating their own paper bag beaver craft as a special Canadian keepsake.
Don’t miss the chance to make your own ice cream through hands-on churning—perfect for a tasty reward! This lively event offers something for all ages and is included with general admission.  
Don’t miss this unforgettable day packed with games, crafts, and sweet treats for all ages. Mark your calendar, bring the whole family, and join us for a festive Canada Day celebration you won’t forget!
Visit our website for full details

 

 

Opening July 5

This summer, dive into our new exhibit; Our Climate Quest! Each week, explore a new theme surrounding our exhibit on climate change, with hands-on challenges to inspire action. From community clean-ups to up cycling fashion, discover ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and protect our planet. Topics like water conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability are explored through fun and interactive challenges. Join us to make a real impact while learning how we can all contribute to a healthier Earth! Participate in all the challenges in person or on social media to be entered in to win an amazing prize! Use the tag; #OurClimatQuest for all of your entries!

 

Week 1: The Power of Local Change - July 5-11

Kick-off our new exhibit by making a difference in our own communities, with a hands-on Community Clean-Up Challenge. Help us keep the environment clean while learning the importance of local action alongside our community partners!

Week 2: Roots of Change - July 12-18
This week, take part in a Planting Challenge by giving back to the climate through planting or other eco-friendly actions. Enjoy exclusive greenhouse tours, Wiggle Car Pollinator Races and get creative making seed balls to plant and support local pollinators. Let’s grow a greener future together!

Week 3: Compact and Conserve - July 19-25
This week’s challenge, the Garbage in a Jar, encourages you to reduce your waste and see how little you can contribute. It’s a fun and interactive way to discover sustainable habits that help protect our planet for future generations! Join us throughout the week for our recycle relays and initiatives to make a positive environmental impact through reducing consumption!

Week 4: Power Down, Planet Up!- July 26- August 1
This week’s challenge focuses on Energy Conservation, where you’ll explore hands-on activities that reduce energy use and protect the environment. Throughout the week, step back in time and try your hand at making heritage foods like ice cream and butter, and old-fashioned heritage games. 

Week 5: Eco-Art - August 2-8
This week’s challenge invites you to Upcycle Art by using nature and recycled materials. Get creative by turning everyday waste into unique art pieces, from upcycled nature crafts to recycled toys and cars. Try your hand at paper-making and discover how recycling can spark creativity. It’s a fun, hands-on way to make a positive environmental impact through art!

Week 6: Eco-Fashion Revolution - August 9-15
This week’s challenge is the Recycled Fashion Show, where you’ll showcase creative outfits made from repurposed materials. Participate in our donation drive, contribute to sustainability, and learn to mend clothes in hands-on workshops. Plus, have fun trying on historical costumes! Rethink fashion and reduce waste while supporting a greener future!

Week 7: Rising Tides, Rising Action - August 16-22
This week’s challenge focuses on Water Conservation, helping protect our oceans and waterways by reducing our water usage. Explore hands-on activities like ocean acidity and seashell disintegration experiments, cleaning the oceans, and observing the effects of melting sea ice. Learn about the importance of preserving our water resources while taking action to protect our planet by diving into fun, educational activities and be part of the solution!

Week 8: Living Landscapes - August 23-29
This week’s challenge and focus is on preserving the diverse ecosystems that support life on Earth. Explore the biodiversity in your own backyard! Take part in a garden biodiversity tour and learn how different plants and animals coexist in our local environment. Explore the fascinating world of bees, their diversity, and their crucial impact on biodiversity. 

Week 9: Next Gen Sustainability - August 30 - September 2
As the final week of our 9-week Climate Quest series, this challenge invites you to envision the future of climate change and sustainability. Through creative activities and discussions, explore innovative solutions and how future generations can shape a more sustainable world. Dream big, think critically, and inspire action for a brighter, greener future!

 

Programs for Littles 

This program will return in the Summer - Please watch the calendar for all updates!!

Museum Babies

Join us at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum for our brand new parent and tot program - Museum Babies! A 45 minute drop-in program filled with sensory fun, songs, stories, and more! Get exclusive access to our museum galleries, explore new topics each week, and enjoy some time to socialise with other parents. Each session is $5 per child.
Ages 0-23 months. 

Little Learners 

Join us at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum for our beloved parent-and-tot program - Little Learners! A 45 minute drop-in program filled with story times, crafts, play, and fun! Get exclusive access to our museum galleries, explore new topics each week, and enjoy a structured play program with practical skill building opportunities for littles! Each session is $5 per child.
Ages 2-4 years. 

  
Schneider Haus National Historic Site

There is always something going on at Schneider Haus, check out our events calendar or explore our Discovery Space!
McDougall Cottage Historic Site

There are no extra activities currently scheduled.