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.