Dads/Male Caregivers & Kids Night
This monthly program occurs on the fourth Thursday of the month and is for dads, grandpas, uncles, and male caregivers to connect with their children while enjoying hands-on activities at the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol.
Each night includes exciting museum and historic gaol tours, artifact explorations, games, parent discussions, and social time. Healthy snacks are provided to keep everyone fueled for fun! This is a great way to bond with your child and meet other caregivers in our community.
This program is made available thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Monthly registration is required, please register by the day before each event, as listed below.
April 24 6:00-7:00 PM
Theme: Oral Histories! Discover the power of storytelling! Learn about oral histories and enjoy a fun Q&A game where kids and their male caregivers answer questions like "Who's the best cook?" or "Who's the messiest?". We will then become detectives and watch video interviews, follow the clues, and solve the case of the missing artifact!
Register by April 23.
May 22 6:00-7:00 PM
Theme: Industry Unlocked! Be among the first to explore the brand new Industry Gallery opening May 18! Learn about local industries like salt mining and fishing, try a VR headset tour of a salt mine, and get hands-on with activities like wool carding, woodworking, rope making, soap making, and the printing press.
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Register by May 21.
June 19 6:00-7:00 PM
Theme: ​Gaol Anniversary! Celebrate the upcoming 50-year anniversary of the Huron Historic Gaol becoming a national historic site. Hear daring tales of real Gaol escapes, race through a thrilling obstacle course, and enjoy some creative playtime with games and crafts in the Gaol courtyard.
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Register by June 18.