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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 PM and PM, 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

Spring

Easter - Hop, Hunt & Celebrate

April 18-21 11am-4pm

Celebrate Easter Weekend with family fun and exciting activities for all ages! Join us for a museum-wide scavenger hunt, where you can explore exhibits while searching for hidden treasures. Test your teamwork and speed with thrilling relay races and enjoy the outdoors with classic patio games like cornhole and croquet. Kids can zoom around on wiggle cars, making for endless laughter and fun. Get creative with Easter crafts, where you can decorate your own festive creations to take home. This Easter weekend offers something for everyone, making it the perfect time to create lasting memories with loved ones. Don't miss out on the excitement and come join us for a weekend full of joy, adventure, and celebration!

 

May the Fourth - A Galactic Celebration

May 4 1-4pm

In a galaxy not too far away, join us in celebrating May the Fourth in an EPIC way!
Choose a side: Light or Dark, and dress up as your favourite characters! Join our Galactic Academy and
learn to wield a lightsaber like a pro!
Enjoy a variety of Galactic-themed snacks at Hazel's Cantina. Build your own Droid at our Recycled Materials
Droid Depot. Rule over your own galaxy by making interstellar slime.
Celebrate a beloved fandom with activities for all!

Victoria Day Fun & Games

May 19 11am-4pm

Celebrate the long weekend in style with a day full of laughter, fun, games....and some friendly competition. 
Join us for a museum wide scavenger hunt where you can explore our galleries. Get your adrenaline pumping with Competitive Relay Races — race against friends and family for bragging rights! Enjoy classic Board Games and outdoor fun with Patio Games that will keep you entertained all day long. Little ones will love the Face Painting and zooming around on Wiggle Cars. Plus, retro gaming fans can revisit the golden age of gaming with our NES Emulator station! Whether you’re seeking adventure, nostalgia, or a relaxing time with family and friends, our Victoria Day event has something for everyone. Bring the whole crew out for an unforgettable day of laughter, competition, and creativity! Don’t miss out — fun starts all day long!

 

Mighty Trucks!

May 31 11am- 4pm

Start your engines! Get up close with local trucks and vehicles, and explore how trucks help us live better lives in Waterloo Region. Mighty Trucks is included with paid admission to the museum. This event runs rain or shine. Please note emergency vehicles may have to leave for a medical or fire emergency.

 

Summer

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

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.