Kinsmen Free Day:

Sunday, October 25

The Children's Discovery Museum is open to the public at no charge from noon until 4:00 pm, courtesy of the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kinsmen Free Day is the 4th

Sunday of each month.

Museum Notices:

School group visits:

September marks the beginning of a new school year! Just a reminder that we reserve Mondays and Tuesdays for bookings, but will be open to the public if there are no bookings.

Please check the museum's online calendar for closures due to group bookings.

Remembrance Day:

The museum will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 for Remembrance Day.

We're Hiring:

The Children's Discovery Museum is currently seeking Party Hosts to join our team!

Full job description can be found here.

Application deadline: Monday, November 2, 2015 by 4:00 pm

Thank You:

We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation, Affinity Credit Union and BASF

The Chemical Company for sponsoring our Access program for Community Schools this year!

Our access program provides fully sponsored visits to the museum for classrooms from community schools to take part in our educational programs.

Calendar of Events

October 31 - Halloween Mess Quest 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

October 25 - Kinsmen FREE Day & BASF Kids Lab
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

October 29 - Kids on the Block puppet show 10:30 am

October 31 - Halloween! Stop by the museum for a treat 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

November 20 - Universal Children's Day Celebrations 9:30 am - 4:00 pm - FREE admission

November 22 - Kinsmen FREE Day & BASF Kids Lab 1:00 - 2:00 pm

November 26 - Kids on the Block puppet show 10:30 am

Kid Quotes:

"I'm Picasso!"

- 5 year old making art in the craft room

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Upcoming in November - Celebrating Children's Rights

Meet our Champions

If you didn't catch the September 28th edition of the Saskatoon Express, featuring Campaign Co-chairs, Dr. Erica Bird and Robin Chapman The full article can be found here. See what they have to say about the museum's capital campaign plans, design for the new museum and a brief history of the organization. We are so very fortunate to have these two lovely ladies as our champions!

Way to go Erica and Robin!!

Welcome Shannon!

We are very excited to welcome Shannon Harnett, our new Director of Fund Development!

Shannon Harnett -

Born and raised in Saskatoon, and mother of two young children, Shannon 'fell into' the fundraising profession. Shannon started her fundraising career with St. Paul's Hospital on 2005 working as the Manager of Annual Giving (events) and Major Gifts Officer.

Currently Shannon is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is working towards her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation.

Shannon loves to meet new people and learn what inspires them to give - everyone has a story to tell. For her, fundraising is more than a job, it is a privilege and a joy! Shannon is looking forward to engaging our great community and helping to make the Children's Discovery Museum a unique and dynamic facility in our city.

Halloween Mess Quest

Does the thought of giving a toddler glue, water, and cornstarch

make you want to scream in terror?

If so, come join us in October for some terrifyingly messy Halloween inspired activities!

Activities may include making halloween slime, paper mache creatures, mod podge pumpkin lanterns, and other messy activities we brew up!

Saturday, October 31: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Activities are free with daily admission, and are suitable for children ages 3+

Universal Children's Day

November 20 is Universal Children's Day around the world, which celebrates and recognizes children's rights.

Throughout the month of November we will be celebrating children's rights through some fun hands on programming.

Join us on Friday, November 20, 2015 for some FREE family fun at the museum. Admission will be free to the museum all day.

Watch for more details about programming and our special event on November 20.

For more information on children's rights click here.

BASF Kids Lab Workshop

We are excited to welcome back BASF - The Chemical Company to host another fantastic Kids Lab workshop!

When: Sunday, November 22, 2015

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Ages: 6-12

What: Kids will get to engage with the staff from BASF - Kids Lab to do hands-on, kid-friendly chemical experiments!

No charge for the program - Kinsmen FREE day.

Pre-registration is required as spots are limited.

To register please call the museum at (306) 683-2555.

Upcoming in December

Let's get crafty! During the month of December we will be featuring hands-on crafts that will get kids tinkering! Watch for details about workshops and drop in programs!

Did you know -

The LEGO� name is made from the first two letters of the Danish words LEG GODT, meaning "play well"?

Thank you for your support!

Anneka Richer, Manager

Jaki French, Executive Director

On behalf of the Staff and Board of the Children's Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan

Children's Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan
discovery@museumforkids.sk.ca | http://www.museumforkids.sk.ca
116-2325 Preston Avenue South
Saskatoon, S7J 2G2

Fostering
creativity

, curiosity

and a life long love of learning in children ages 12 and under.