Heritage Park is getting ready to host a travelling exhibition that shows families how Canadians celebrate all year long. Kids Celebrate! opens November 8th and turns Gasoline Alley Museum into a hands-on adventure where kids can explore 12 different holidays and traditions—from Hanukkah and Chinese New Year to Eid-ul-Fitr and Diwali—and see how we all mark special moments differently.
The exhibition splits into four seasonal zones packed with activities for kids ages 5 to 12. Children can play traditional games, make crafts, build an igloo, decorate parade floats, and even plant trees. Whether it's winter's cosy festivals of light or summer's community parades, each zone brings the celebrations to life with colour, sound, and plenty of things to touch and try.
"Kids Celebrate! captures the heart of what makes Canada so special, our diversity, our stories and the ways we celebrate them," said Eirin Bernie from Heritage Park. The exhibition sticks around through February 28th, and the best part? It's included with your regular museum ticket or membership, making it an easy winter outing for families who want to learn about the traditions that bring us all together.



