Special Events and

Exhibits

Joseph Schneider

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Fall/Holiday 2015

Visit today!Joseph Schneider Haus

519-742-7752 TTY: 519-575-4608466 Queen Street South

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

www.josephschneiderhaus.com

@jschneiderhaus

Ten per cent membership discount applies. Non-refundable. All prices subject to HST.

Tales and Tunes of Enchantment Workshop with Storyteller Brenda Byers October 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ages five to 12. Pre-register for $10.

Scarecrow Workshop October 10, drop-in, 1 to 4 p.m. Included with admission.

Funny Bones Workshop with Laurie Spieker, 2015 Folk Artist-in-Residence October 17, drop-in, 2 to 4 p.m. $50

Gift of Stories Workshop November 14, noon to 4 p.m. Pre-register for $25.

O Tannenbaum Workshop with Laurie Spieker, 2015 Folk Artist-in-Residence, at her studioNovember 21, drop-in, 2 to 4 p.m. $55

Moravian Star Ornament Workshop November 28, drop-in, 1 to 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up. $10

Shadow Puppet Making Workshop December 12, 2 p.m. Ages five to 12. Included with admission.

Workshops

Experience a traditional German market. Visit our Christkindlsmarkt this Christmas season for unique gift items.

Opens November 12!

Christkindlsmarkt

Education programsWe’re making history at the Joseph Schneider Haus!

Our immersive curriculum-based programs emphasize hands-on learning in the Historic Haus and outbuildings.

Contact our Education Coordinator at: mvanhuisseling@regionofwaterloo.ca

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Erntefest (Harvest Festival) October 12 and 14 to 16 Celebrate the fall bounty with bread baking, pickling, preserving and more. We’re open on Thanksgiving Day,stop by after the parade!

KW Oktoberfest Hansie Award Winner!

Christmas Events

Joseph Schneider HausJoseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site is a dynamic community museum and local landmark in downtown Kitchener. The 1816 Georgian frame farmhouse was built by one of the area’s early settlers, Joseph Schneider, a Pennsylvania-German Mennonite.

History comes to life as costumed staff demonstrate traditional tasks in step with the seasons. Come by for a visit and enjoy hands-on activities, workshops, special events, gallery exhibits and more!Fall/winter hours

The historic house, galleries and gift shop are open September to December, Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Holiday hours December 21 to 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed from December 25 to February 12, 2016)

The main floor of the historic house and exhibit galleries are wheelchair accessible.Admission

Adults $6 plus HSTSeniors/students $5 plus HSTChildren (five to 12 years) $4 plus HSTChildren under five years Free Family (two adults and their dependent children) $15 plus HST

Museum members receive a 10 per cent discount on selected special events workshops and in our gift shop. Gift certificates available.

Free parking, accessible by GRT bus routes 2, 8, 24 and 25.

November events Getting Ready for Winter – November 7 and 8Christkindlsmarkt opens for the season – November 12PD Day fun – November 13 Butchering Bee weekend – November 14 and 15Guest butcher on November 14. Tallow to Tapers – November 21 and 22Girl Guide Badge DayNovember 21, noon to 4 p.m. Pre-register $10 plus HSTSeniors’ Day – November 26Free admission for ages 55 plus.Cookies and PretzelsNovember 28 and 29

December eventsChristmas Open House – December 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Family Open House – December 5, noon to 4 p.m. St. Martin’s Goose – December 12 and 13Seniors’ Day – December 17 Free admission for ages 55 plus.Toys and Games – December 19 and 20Shadow Puppet Theatre – December 19, 2 p.m.Visiting with the Schneiders – December 21 to 24

Joseph Schneider Haus closes on December 25 and re-opens on February 13, 2016.

Visit our website for more details or call 519-742-7752. Regular business hours/admission apply unless noted.

Christkindlsmarkt open for the season!November 12 to December 24 until 3 p.m.

Experience the magic of a German Christkindlsmarkt.

In Germany, Christmas markets have been set up in city and town squares in November and December since the 1400s. Today, these markets welcome people from around the world to purchase everything they need for the Christmas season.

Every three years since 1989, the Joseph Schneider Haus Christkindlsmarkt has featured a selection of old world Christmas crafts for sale throughout the month of December.

The market is operated in partnership with the Friends of Joseph Schneider Haus and all proceeds support the Friends’ programs.

Christmas Open HouseDecember 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Join us for the official welcome by the Golden Angel, Punch and Judy puppet shows and music by the Playford Players.

Don’t miss the announcement of the Folk Artist-in-Residence and the Edna Staebler Research Fellow for 2016. Seasonal treats. All welcome!

Special eventsSeptember eventsBaking Schneider Style – September 4 and 5 Garden Tour and Tea – September 6Mennonite Foodways – September 12 and 13Ask A Curator – September 16Tweet us #AskACurator @WRegionMuseum80 for 80: Celebrating Eighty Years of the Architectural Conservancy of OntarioSeptember 17, 7 p.m. $5 plus HSTHoney Bee Saturday – September 19 With beekeeper Dennis Schmidt. Seniors’ Day – September 24Free admission for ages 55 plus.Traditional Mennonite Crafts – September 26 Glass art demonstrations 1 to 4 p.m., stories and music 2 to 4 p.m., woodworking 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Last chance to see the Grand National Quilt exhibit! September 27

October eventsSchnibbles and Schnitz (food preservation) October 3 and 4 Brews and Beverages – October 10 and 11 Open on Thanksgiving Day – October 12Erntefest – October 14 to 16 Apple Schnitizing Bee – October 17 and 18Girl Guide Badge Day – October 17, noon to 4 p.m. Pre-register $10 plus HST Folk MedicineOctober 24 and 25 Adult Day CampSchneider Survival 101 October 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-register $35 plus HSTSeniors’ Day – October 29Free admission for ages 55 plus.Corn Husks and Kernels – October 31 and November 1