Programs and Events

Region of Waterloo Museums offers a selection of special events and daily activities that take place in our galleries, classrooms, and outside throughout the year.

Events

Visit our Events Calendar for this month's activities or check out our regularly occurring programs.

Programs

Region of Waterloo Museums have a variety of programs that are educational, hands-on, and fun. Programs will be listed here when they are confirmed as well as in our events calendar. 

Child and Youth Programs 

Region of Waterloo Museums offer a number of ongoing programs for children and youth of all ages. Check back often for dates and times.

Kids in Kilts Program at McDougall Cottage
child holding craftOne one special day every month we invite children (ages three and up) to create a fun seasonal or Scottish inspired craft. This drop in event is $3 per child and free for accompanying adults. Please follow our calendar for dates and times.
 Tot's Time at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

teaching young kidsTuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m - This program is currently on hold due to COVID 19.

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week we choose a different theme. Your time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading, and lots of learning games to help your little one grow.

Admission is $3 per child plus HST. Membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For visitors wishing to visit the museum galleries after the program ends, regular admission applies. 
Sensory Saturdays at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 

kids in museumSensory Saturdays is a program for families with children on the autism spectrum presented by Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum in collaboration with A Balanced Approach. This two-hour program offers a safe and understanding environment where children can enjoy regular hands-on activities in museum galleries as well as discover new themed activities each week. This program is an excellent networking opportunity for parents. program is currently on hold due to COVID 19.

View Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum's Social Story, created for children on the autism spectrum that is about visiting the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.

Admission is $5 plus HST per child; no charge for accompanying adult. 

This program is currently on hold due to COVID 19.

 
Adult Programs 

Region of Waterloo Museums offer a number of ongoing programs for adults. Check back often for dates and times. 

Communal Bake Days
Baker holding paddleCommunity bake ovens were the information hubs of the past. Prepare your bread at home and bring it to us to bake in our wood-fired bake oven. Meet up with other bakers, share stories and recipes, or visit the Museum and gardens while your bread bakes. Call to reserve your spot as space is limited. Regular admission applies for Haus visits.
Seniors Days 
Seniors in the museumRegion of Waterloo Museums hold a number of Seniors' Days throughout the year, featuring free admission for ages 55+. Check back often for upcoming dates or keep an eye on our events calendar. 
McDougall Cottages' Tea by the Grand Program 

having teaThis program is currently on hold due to COVID. Please check back soon for upcoming dates or keep an eye on our events calendar.

$20 per person plus HST unless otherwise noted.

We invite you to join us for one of McDougall's ever-popular Tartan Teas. There will be cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and more. Teas begin at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  Call 519-624-8250 to register.
Kitchen Ceilidh Program at McDougall Cottage Historic Site

Kitchen CeilidhThis program is currently on hold due to COVID. Please check back soon for upcoming dates or keep an eye on our events calendar.

The first Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted. Admission by cash donation. All are welcome to join us for a casual evening concert presented by talented local musicians and featuring traditional music, song and Scottish hospitality.
Chronicles of Yarnia - Virtual Knitting Club and Talk through McDougall Cottage Historic Site

Please check back soon for upcoming dates or keep an eye on our events calendar.

Join along to learn, knit, share and engage with the community.

Connect with stories of how people use knitting to manage their pain and grief, and hear about all of the reasons why knitting is so therapeutic and good for you. A mix of science and stories to make you fall even more in love with your craft.
All are welcome!
A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants via email, two days prior to the event.

For more information visit www.McDougallCottage.ca or email us at McDougall@regionofwaterloo.ca
Piping Hot Sundays

bag piperJoin us select Sundays in July and August from 4 to 4:30 p.m. as talented Pipers share their gifts and show us how the haunting and beautiful music of this inspiring instrument can draw us in and mesmerize us like no other instrument. By donation to the piper. See Events Calendar for upcoming dates.

 
Projects, Puzzles and Pekoe at McDougall Cottage Historic Site 

This program is currently on hold due to COVID. Please check back soon for upcoming dates or keep an eye on our events calendar.

Second Wednesday of the month, drop in 1 to 3 p.m.

$5 plus HST
Looking for a little afternoon break? Then plan to join us for our new “Projects, Puzzles and Pekoe” afternoons. Come with your latest knitting, stitching or crafting project, or play one of our adult-friendly puzzles or games - like chess, checkers and cards. We’ll be offering as many warm cups of tea as you can drink, along with a scone (with jam and cream, of course). Bring your friends and family, and enjoy a little time together in our cozy Cottage.