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Building Brains Together: Pop up play activities that build executive functions
Jan
25
1:00 p.m.13:00

Building Brains Together: Pop up play activities that build executive functions

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Building Brains Together (BBT) builds adult capabilities to improve brain development and executive functions across the lifespan through play supported by research and education. Learn more at: https://www.buildingbrains.ca/.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025
Jan
28
3:30 p.m.15:30

Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Niitsitapi Landscapes
Feb
1
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Niitsitapi Landscapes

Image courtesy of Kyla Black Gathering Dust Photography

Join us for a Niitsitapi Landscapes program. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025
Feb
11
3:30 p.m.15:30

Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Family Day: Kids Trivia!
Feb
16
1:00 p.m.13:00

Family Day: Kids Trivia!

Image courtesy of Israel Palacio on Unsplash

Join experienced quizmasters Siobhan Rasmussen and Erynn Gordon for an afternoon of exciting trivia for kids, and fun for the whole family! Trivia for ages 10-17 years old. Bring your team of up to 8 people and test your brainpower on various categories such as local history, pop culture, music, science, and more. You do not have to have an entire team to play, register as a team or as just the amount of players attending.

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Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025
Mar
11
3:30 p.m.15:30

Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025
Mar
25
3:30 p.m.15:30

Hands on History: Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Toddler Time: Explore and Play at the Galt Museum
Dec
18
9:00 a.m.09:00

Toddler Time: Explore and Play at the Galt Museum

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Image courtesy of Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission rates apply | free to members with registration

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CANCELLED - Hands on History: Niitsitapi Landscapes
Dec
7
1:00 p.m.13:00

CANCELLED - Hands on History: Niitsitapi Landscapes

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CANCELLED
Participate in a Niitsitapi Landscapes activity! Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month.

children to attend with their caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Toddler Time: Explore and Play at the Galt Museum
Nov
27
9:00 a.m.09:00

Toddler Time: Explore and Play at the Galt Museum

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Image courtesy of Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission applies | free to members with registration

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Toddler Time: Explore and Play at the Galt Museum
Oct
30
9:00 a.m.09:00

Toddler Time: Explore and Play at the Galt Museum

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

mage courtesy of Jackie Hope on Unsplash

Bring your toddlers and small children to an interactive morning of playtime at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun morning filled with toys, activities, book reading, and a private time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission applies | free to members with registration

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Hands on History: Photo Collage Frames
Oct
5
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Photo Collage Frames

Join us for our Road to LA program. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month. Create Photo Collage Frames.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Kids Carnival
Jul
12
10:30 a.m.10:30

Kids Carnival

Kids carnival at the Galt Viewing Gallery, 2023
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Enjoy a morning of carnival activities and games! Great fun for the whole family! Cotton candy! Popcorn! Crafts! Face painting! Magicians! Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers.

all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Plant hanging macrame fun with Mossy Island Creations
Jun
1
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Plant hanging macrame fun with Mossy Island Creations

Macrame plant
Image courtesy of Kate Rubiani on Unsplash

Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Herbarium Play Day
May
4
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Herbarium Play Day

Join university instructor and botanist Jenny Burke at the University of Lethbridge Herbarium in the University Science Commons building. Spend the morning with magnifying glasses looking at both live plants and herbarium specimens, then pick some of the plants that are blooming and dry and 'paste up' your very own herbarium voucher, with a label, to take home.

Tickets are required in advance. A city bus will take us to and from the University. Please arrive at the Galt Museum 5 minutes before the program.
Learn more: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/artsci/biological-sciences/herbarium.

all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration required | museum admission applies |

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Hands on History: Pink Lawn Buffalo's
Apr
6
1:00 p.m.13:00

Hands on History: Pink Lawn Buffalo's

Buffalo ready to be harvested.
Image courtesy of Erin Rolfson

Spend the afternoon with the International Buffalo Relations Institute (IBRI) learning about the importance of the buffalo and the incredible Buffalo Treaty work IBRI does. During the session, you'll have the opportunity to decorate your very own pink lawn buffalo! Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages, accompanied by their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Land-Based Learning: Painting Scenery
Mar
2
1:00 p.m.13:00

Land-Based Learning: Painting Scenery

Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages with their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month. Join us for an interactive experience that brings history to life!

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: Black History Month
Feb
10
10:30 a.m.10:30

Hands on History: Black History Month

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Graphic courtesy the University of Bristish Columbia

The Galt Museum & Archives in partnership with Abdulaziz Sani of BIPOC Foundation, presents an opportunity to learn about Black History Month and enjoy a morning of dance! Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages, accompanied by their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month.

10:30–11:30 am | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Hands on History: CANCELLED
Jan
20
10:30 a.m.10:30

Hands on History: CANCELLED

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Graphic courtesy the University of Bristish Columbia

Hands-On History is an interactive program designed for children of all ages, accompanied by their caregivers, taking place on the first Saturday of every month.

10:30–11:30 am | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Cancelled - Hands on History: Hanukkah
Dec
2
10:30 a.m.10:30

Cancelled - Hands on History: Hanukkah

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Passing on the glow of lit candles and traditional delights during Hanukkah
Image courtesy of Drazen Zigic on Getty Images

Learn about Hanukkah (Chanukah) the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, and fried foods. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers.

10:30–11:30 am | all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members.

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Hands on History: Day of the Dead
Oct
14
10:30 a.m.10:30

Hands on History: Day of the Dead

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Plastic skulls
Image courtesy Eduardo Dorantes on Unsplash

Learn about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a celebration of life and death from Cultural Group Mexicanos Sin Fronteras. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers.

10:30–11:30 am | all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

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Orange Shirt Day
Sep
23
10:30 a.m.10:30

Orange Shirt Day

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
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Galt Museum & Archives staff pose for a photo on Orange Shirt Day
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Learn about Indigenous Heroes and make your own very Orange Shirt Day tote bag with Hands-On History, an interactive program for children of all ages and their caregivers.

10:30–11:30 am | children and their caregivers | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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