Play outside and plant seeds in the Children's Museum's vegetable garden! A workshop in understanding our roles and relationships in the environment and nurturing children so they can grow, like a seed.

Originally from the Forest City Mike moved to Eastern Ontario to pursue his  teaching career in technology and love for the outdoors. We are proud to have Mike on board, not only because he's Savanah's dad but he's also got the magic touch when it comes to bicycle repairs. For 15 years Mike was the "Summer Fun Guy" for the Round Heart at Stowe Dryland Ski Camps in Vermont USA, where he lead the way and saved the day for campers and parents alike. Bring your bike, let Mike tune it up and show you a thing or two about bicycle safety. He will also have a terrain course for kids to play on during the day.

Join some of London’s best local artists as they display their work on the grounds of the Children’s Museum. Great for parents and kids alike to explore some of the city’s most talented. It’s simple: support local arts.

Come paint with Artfusion! Little and big kids alike are welcome to help Artfusoin create the Grickle Grass banner. Learn how to paint with the Artfusion pros, who have have local noted success with 2 large mural projects in the Downtown core and have recently worked with Downtown London in creating the "Experience Downtown London" project on Dundas Street.

Art is the answer, let's get creative!

Help us help our community take the Million Tree Challenge! Thanks to our friends at ReForest London we will be selling trees outside all day long. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of trees: 2-3 ft tall cost $5 and 4-6ft tall will be $18.

Crowned Children's Group of the Year for the second time this past March at Canadian Music Week, Splash'N Boots have been bringing their infectious melodies into the lives of families around the globe. Hailed as the “U2 of children’s entertainment', the cutting-edge Canadian duo recently achieved a major career milestone, gaining national exposure on Treehouse TV for their music video “For the Love of Dance”.  Subsequently, the two landed a cross-Canada theatre tour – Roll Play Live Animal Party – with the popular children's network, also slated for national broadcast over the next six years.

Getting Kids Excited about Wholesome and Healthy Food!
Aims to create a forum for chefs, educators, growers, community groups and families to work together to further awareness of food sustainability. 
Most importantly, they wish to inspire children with the idea that they can grow their own food, even in the city. Come and cook, play and learn and interact with industry chefs and your parents at the same time!

Food Crafts!

From some of London's best chefs. Do you have trouble getting your children to eat their veggies? Ask our chef volunteers for some preparation tips for child-friendly veggie dishes.

Your child will have a chance to make their own salad dressing with a Growing Chefs! volunteer. The best part? – they can take their dressing home with them.

Garden related arts and crafts for the kids, recipe sharing and Growing Chefs! Ontario Info for the adults.

New Growingchefsontario.ca Website Announcement with Media Partner Echidna Solutions

Join the talented Handmade Festival create your very own button. See how a button maker works and even participate in designing one to take home with you. Who doesn’t love to cut and paste?

Come experience an electrifying exhibition! Discover how the energy we use every day is made and the challenges we face in using it. Ride a bike to power electrical appliances. Use a computer to calculate your ecological footprint. Everything you wanted to know about energy, sustainability and more awaits you in this dynamic and fun exhibit! The perfect fit with Grickle!

Sitting Tree School and Nature Programs offers unique child-centered programs with a nature-based focus. They create opportunities for children ages 5-13 years to learn through exploration and experience. They celebrate each child’s uniqueness and allow them to learn according to his or her natural learning style and ability. Discover what they have to offer with their unique workshop here.

Get your dance pants out! Marty Kolls is in the house and back after popular demand from her appearance last year. Marty will show you how to bust a move, play with different instruments all while under the stars in My Place in Space Gallery!

Jessica Ford (Athlueetuk) is a Inuk from Baker Lake Nunavut who has migrated to the south.  Accompanied by her children, Misko Banaishe and Miigizens, Jessica will share traditional Inuit stories, songs, clothing in her presentation in the cool Arctic room.  Also, children will be able to learn about Inuit art and participate in making a paper wall hanging based on the information shared in the session.  

Everything from silly hats, flowers to books! Studio Kuefner has all the things you need for a sweet photo op! Get your picture taken and share it!

Swing by and see the creative and savvy book clerks from City Lights as they give away books all day long. See reading fun, we promise. And maybe if you are lucky you can pick up a Dr. Suess book or two.  

Stop by and see Lyn and for just a $2 donation you can walk away with a whimsical butterfly or a fantastical fairy painted on your face. She is happy to turn your face into a scene from a Dr Seuss book!