Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Region of Waterloo Museums

Waterloo Region – Join Region of Waterloo Museums team this holiday season for festive events for the whole family. From photo opportunities with holiday favourites to Christmas-themed crafts, there are activities for all ages. Plus, the return of the magical Starry Night in Doon Heritage Village. Whether you’re looking to create a holiday tradition or just something fun to do with family and friends, our holiday lineup has something for everyone.

Weekends: December 6, 7, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 and January 3, 4

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Winter Crafternoons  (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)

Sunday, December 7, 14, 21, 28

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.– Christmas at Doon  (Doon Heritage Village – Kitchener)

Saturday, December 13

• 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. – Ghosts of Christmas Past  (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)
• 1 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Friendship Bracelet Workshop: FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums Fundraiser  (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)

Sunday, December 14

• 12 to 4 p.m.– Tinsel, Treats, and Tinkering - Family Holiday Party  (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)

Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20

• 6 to 9 p.m.– Starry Night  (Doon Heritage Village – Kitchener)

Monday to Wednesday, December 29, 30, 31 and Friday, January 2

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.– Schneider Haus Winter Break Camp  (Schneider Haus – Kitchener)

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Schneider Haus National Historic Site are open Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McDougall Cottage Historic Site is open Friday to Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. and will close for the season on December 14, reopening with a new exhibit, Snapshots in Time: Nostalgia and Memory in February 2026.

Full event information is available at regionofwaterloomuseums.ca. 

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