Teddy Bear Day!

Get ready for a bear-y fun day full of adventure!

Bring your favourite teddy bear (or stuffy friend!) to the museum for a day full of fun! 
What adventures will your teddy have inside the museum?
 


Plan Your Visit

 

 

All programs are included in general admission and are free for members.
To ensure entry, members are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as walk-in availability is not guaranteed.

August 13, 2025 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Teddy Bear Fashion Lab
Design, create, and dress your bear in style!
Visit the Discovery Lab during Open Studio to craft a brand-new outfit for your teddy bear. Test your creativity with fabric, felt, and plenty of fashionable materials!
Location: Discovery Lab
Time: During Open Studio session times


Teddy Bear Picnic & Stories
Gather, have a pretend snack, listen to stories and get ready for the teddy bear parade!
Enjoy a make-believe picnic with your bear and friends, listen to bear-themed stories, and learn a few bear hunt dance moves to get ready for our big teddy bear parade!
Location: The Annex
Time: 11:30–12:00
Note: This program is available in both French and English


Teddy Bear Parade
Show off your teddy bear in a museum-wide parade!
Bring your bear and join us for a museum-wide parade! We’ll bring the stories we’ve learned to life as we journey together through each exhibit!
Location: Full Museum
Time: 12:00–12:30
Note: This program is available in both French and English


Teddy Bear Clinic
Keep your bear feeling their best with help from local wellness professionals at our special teddy bear check-up station!
Location: Wellness Clinic & Rescue HQ
Time: 9:30am–1:30pm


Animal Yoga with Shangrila Yoga
Stretch, pose, and breathe like your favourite animals!
Join Shangrila Yoga for a playful flow inspired by animal poses perfect for kids and teddy bears alike!
Location: The Annex
Time: 1:30–2:30