Family Programs and Events

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Free for members.  Registration coming soon for summer performances. No registration required for Family Studio Times. Parents/ Guardians must accompany children throughout all programs.

Summer Fun Studio Times

Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

School’s out for the summer! Enjoy a staycation with these crafts that are perfect for sun-soaked days with good beach vibes! Get creative with our family studio time activities and escape into the carefree fun of the season.

• Week 1: July 3 – Sand Art: Create your own vibrant masterpiece with colorful sand, as we bring the fun of the beach to you!
• Week 2: July 8 & 10 – Paper Kite Making: Design your own colorful kite and let your imagination soar high in the beautiful blue sky.
• Week 3: July 15 & 17 – Colourful Suncatchers: Design a radiant suncatcher and brighten up your home with a splash of color and light.
• Week 4: July 22 & 25 – Retro Sunglasses: Fashion your own groovy sunglasses and add a splash of vintage style to your summer look.
• Week 5: July 29 & August 1 – Tie-Dye Art: Unleash your creativity with tie-dye inspired art and watch your colors swirl into a vibrant creation!
• Week 5: August 1 – Tie-Dye Art: Unleash your creativity with tie-dye inspired art and watch your colors swirl into a vibrant creation!
• Week 6: August 5 & 7 – Sunset Watercolour Painting: Paint a stunning sunset with soft watercolor blends and capture the warm glow of evening skies.
• Week 7: August 12 & 14 – Nature Print Art: Press leaves and other natural textures onto paper to reveal stunning prints that celebrate the beauty of the outdoors.
• Week 8: August 19 & 21 – Bubble Painting: Blow colorful bubbles onto paper and watch vibrant, whimsical patterns form in this fun, fizzy painting activity.
• Week 9: August 26 & 28 – Paper Sailboat: Fold, cut, and decorate your very own paper boat that floats on water and get ready for a high seas adventure!

Recommended for ages 5 and up, guardians must accompany children. These drop-ins are included in general admission. Members are free.  

Special Guest

• Spin, Pop, Boom Show by Mad Science

  Thursday, July 10, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Join Mad Science and learn the sounds and spectacle of chemistry and physics. With vibrant colour change demonstration and exothermic reactions, you will find a Genie Out of a Bottle and a Giant Foam Snake. The forces of planet Earth will be summoned as the Mad Scientist turn a glass of water upside down!

  Registration required. Public: $7.75 +HST (includes general admission). Free registration for members.

• Bubbleology ShowThursday, August 7, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

  Miss T the Bubble Queen is back! The impossible becomes possible with Bubbleology. Discover and be amazed by the science and art of the beautiful bubble. Experience the impossible possibilities of the wonderful bubble, including a bubble cube, a tornado in a bubble, a person inside an actual bubble and more!

  Registration required. Public: $8.50 +HST (includes general admission). Free registration for members.

• Pirate WorkshopThursday, August 21, (1-hour workshop) 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30 p.m.

  Join PAMA for a high-seas adventure with Pirate Life children’s theatre company. Discover the life of a young buccaneer through stories, games and activities to spark creativity. Then, take part in a museum-wide treasure hunt to win a special prize.

  Registration required. Public: $8.50 +HST (includes general admission). Free registration for members.