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Making Roots: Welcoming Week Art Workshop with Taras Lachowsky

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Celebrate connection, creativity, and community with Guelph-based Ukrainian artist Taras Lachowsky during this special Welcoming Week art workshop. Designed to bring together longtime residents and newcomers alike, this drop-in session invites participants to explore the unifying power of art through hands-on creativity. Guided by Lachowsky, you'll experiment with a variety of artmaking techniques while reflecting on the symbol of…

Fourth Friday: Gary Diggins and Luc Julian

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Step into an evening of immersive sound and soulful reflection as Gary Diggins and Luc Julian present Music as Medicine, a concert that explores the healing power of music through global traditions. This unique performance features instruments and sound practices passed down by knowledge keepers from cultures across Africa, India, and beyond - affirming the timeless…

Truth & Reconciliation Day After-School Event

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Guelph Indigenous Community Council, Guelph Outdoor School, and Guelph Museums offer an after-school gathering that honours the children lost to residential schools and supports the healing of survivors and their families. Children, youth, and community members are invited to come together in a spirit of remembrance and…

The Song Blanket: A Storytelling Concert with Rebecca Hass

Market Square 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Blankets are more than warmth—they are memory, protection, and legacy. In The Song Blanket, Métis artist Rebecca Hass (Georgian Bay Métis, French, German, English) invites us into a deeply personal and…

Railway Day at Locomotive 6167

John Galt Park 15-147 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Gather around the largest object in the Guelph Museums collection, Locomotive 6167, for family fun, learning and creativity. Meet the Locomotive 6167 volunteer crew. Enjoy music, crafts and train-inspired activities.

Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Tales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider, light refreshments, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. Tales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday…

Military Lecture: Historical Reenacting: Why On Earth Do People Do This

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Drawing upon his 20+ years of experience as a War of 1812 reenactor, Tom Fournier will talk about his motivation for being a reenactor.  He will share his memories on the field, travelling the globe, meeting royalty, and even experiencing the paranormal. Tom started as a lowly private, not wanting any responsibility as he already…

Fourth Friday: Diwali Celebration with UW Mehfil

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with a vibrant performance by UW Mehfil, the University of Waterloo’s South Asian Music Club, and a host of Diwali-inspired activities, including mehndi painting and festive crafts. Through music and storytelling, UW Mehfil captures the spirit of Diwali: light over darkness, unity in diversity, and the joy of coming…