Calendar

On Sunday, July 6th, from 12:00-4:00 pm, the Museum’s 50th Anniversary Committee will host a 1970s-themed picnic with classic cars, food vendors, music from the era, and lawn games spread throughout the museum grounds.

All are welcome to get decked out in their funkiest threads and participate in activities celebrating the founding decade of the Museum: 1975. It is an event to revisit old memories and an opportunity to make new ones! 

Entry is FREE! 

Summer Reading Clubs

Registration for summer reading clubs begin Monday, June 16 at 9:30 am. 

TD Summer Reading Club

Registration for the TD Summer Reading Club opens Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. This summer, we’re travelling around the world as we read books and collect prizes!

For ages zero to 12.
Pre-registration required.
Free.

Teen Summer Reading Club

June 16 to August 16, 2025.

Read around the world this summer at the Teen Summer Reading Club! Pick up your travel log starting Monday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. to get started. One book read equals one entry into the prize draw.

Participants may submit multiple entries.
For ages 13 – 17.
Free.

Adult Summer Reading Club

June 16 to August 16, 2025

Track your reading this summer and enter to win! One books read equals one entry into the prize draw.

Participants may submit multiple entries.
For ages 18+.
Free.

Take and Makes

Pick up a free Take & Make craft kit each week this summer. Available while supplies last.

For all ages. Free.

• June 30: Paper Bag Beaver
• July 7: Popsicle Stick Jaguar
• July 14: Handprint Badger
• July 21: Popsicle Stick Tiger
• July 28: Paper Plate Turtle
• August 5: Fork-Painted Lion
• August 11: Egg Carton Penguin
• August 18: Mosaic Earth
• August 25: Clothespin Airplane

Teen Programs

Visit the Teen Area each week for a fun craft or activity.

For ages 13 to 17.
Drop in. Free.

• June 30, 2025
  • North America: 3D Beaver Craft
• July 7, 2025
  • South America: Fluffy Llama Craft
• July 14, 2025
  • Europe: Paper Nested Dolls
• July 21, 2025
  • Asia: Origami Corner Bookmark
• July 28, 2025
  • Australia & Oceania: Platypus
• August 5, 2025
  • Africa: Beaded Lizard Keychain
• August 11, 2025
  • Antarctica: Book Page Penguin
• August 18, 2025
  • World: Roam Through Reading Scavenger Hunt

Bilingual Storywalk: Let’s Go / haw êkwa!

Monday, June 30 to Saturday, August 30, 2025.

In this celebration of skateboarding, family, and community, a young boy learns to skateboard.

For families. Drop-in. Free.

Scavenger Hunts

Find all of the scavenger hunt items and win a small prize. This program runs in the Children's Room room every day with a new theme each week.

Drop-in. Free.

Build Around the World

Mondays
June 30, 2025.
July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025.
August 11, 18 & 25, 2025.
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Grab your passport and get ready to build your way around the world with LEGO as we visit a new place each week.

For ages five+. Drop-in. Free.

Adventures Around the World - Crafts and Activities

Tuesdays and Thursdays
July 3 to August 21, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Explore a different continent each wek with exciting crafts and activities.

For ages five+. Drop-in.
Free.

• July 3, 2025
  • North America: Canadian Landscape
• July 8, 2025
  • South America: Paper Plate Parrot
• July 10, 2025
  • South America: Fluffy Llama
• July 15, 2025
  • Europe: Whimsical Windmill
• July 17, 2025
  • Europe: King’s Guard
• July 22, 2025
  • Asia: Origami
• July 24, 2025
  • Asia: Great Wall of China
• July 29, 2025
  • Australia & Oceania: Frilled Neck Lizard 
• July 31, 2025
  • Australia & Oceania: Platypus
• August 5, 2025
  • Africa: Jellyfish
• August 7, 2025
  • Africa: African Sunset
• August 12, 2025
  • Antarctica: Snowy Lanterns
• August 14, 2025
  • Antarctica: Book Page Penguin
• August 19, 2025
  • World: Roam through Reading Scavenger Hunt
• August 21, 2025
  • World: Pack Your Suitcase

Baby Time

Tuesdays
July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025. 
August 5 & 12, 2025. 
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 am.

Meet new friends, sing songs, and enjoy stories with the your little one.

For ages zero to two. Free.
Pre-registration required.