In the words of Alice Cooper, school's out for summer. Or it will be soon! With the last day of classes quickly approaching, some parents might be wondering what to do with their little ones until Labour Day weekend.
There’s lots to see and do in Guelph for children of all ages and abilities. Whether your children are outdoorsy, artistic, or just need to burn off some extra energy, there’s always something for them to do. Even if you don’t have children, you can still embrace your inner child and do these activities too!
There’s lots to see and do in Guelph for children of all ages and abilities. Whether your children are outdoorsy, artistic, or just need to burn off some extra energy, there’s always something for them to do. Even if you don’t have children, you can still embrace your inner child and do these activities too!
Visit
the Donkeys
Take a self-guided tour with your family or
attend a Donkey Talk to learn about what donkeys eat, and how they are cared
for. Children can pet and brush the donkeys, and there are walking trails to
enjoy as well. Finish off your visit with a stop at the Long Ears Boutique.
Hours
of Operation: Open to the public May to October, on
Wednesdays and Sundays, 10 am to 4pm.
Admission: Adults
$15, Children $5 (3-12), Students/Seniors $10
Ride
the Carousel & Train at Riverside Park
Riverside Park is one of Guelph’s biggest
parks, with an antique carousel, a small train for children to ride, and
paddleboat rentals. There are also trails, benches, picnic tables and an accessible
playground to enjoy. Riverside Park is also often host to festivals and events,
so check out your events calendar to find out what going on.
Hours of Operation: May 16 to June 21: weekends only, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
June 22 to September 7: daily, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
September 12 to October 12: weekends only, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Single admission tickets can only be purchased at Riverside Park
Concession for $2.54 each (includes taxes)
2015 Amusement Park Ride Card2015 season’s pass: $17.79 plus tax per
individual
Learn
Something New
The Royal City Families Gallery at the
Civic Museum has many crafts, interactive computer stations, and hands on
activities. Come and see what it was like for children growing up in Guelph’s
past through activity stations. The Civic Museum is also host to a variety of
temporary exhibits, so check out their website for the most up to date listing
on what’s going on.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday – Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday – CLOSED
Fourth Fridays – The Fourth Friday of each month, the Guelph Civic
Museum will be open until 9:00 pm with Free Admission from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Admission: $5.00 Adult
$5.00 Senior (65+), Student (15 years old to College/University),
Child (4 to 14 years old)
$15.00 Family — 2 adults & 4 children maximum
Draw
Something
The Guelph School of Art, run by Wyndham Art Supplies offers classes and workshops run year-round, with day camps during Winter and March Break, and the summer months. They have classes suited to both the beginner and seasoned artist in a range of media specialities. Check out their Spring/Summer brochure to see their latest class offerings and prices.
The Guelph Public Library has crafts and activities
for children of all ages at various times through the week as well and these
activities are free with a library card. Check out their website for details.
Find
a Park
There are oodles of parks in Guelph. Some
have splash pads in the summer, some have outdoor skating rings in the winter,
and many have playgrounds. You can rent bikes from Speed River Cycle and try
the trails through Preservation Park, or take the Royal Recreational Trails
north through Riverside Park up to the Guelph Conservation Area. In the winter
take a walk on Starkey’s Trail to see chickadees and sparrows at bird feeders.
All parks and trails are open to the public free of charge, though though there may be a fee to enter a special event that is being hosted at one of the parks.
Stay tuned for the rest of this list, later this week!
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