Rhythms of Canada 2024: Workshops and Family Activities

Date: Saturday, June 29–Monday, July 1, 2024

From Saturday, June 29 to Monday, July 1, tap into your creativity and learn something new in our engaging workshops and family activities! Explore the schedule below to plan your visit. 

Workshops

Workshop prices are per person and include all materials
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Wearable Art: Tote Bag Design Workshop
$15* | Daily | 12:30–1:30 pm | Ages 12+ only

Unleash your inner artist and turn an ordinary tote bag into a unique, wearable masterpiece with patterns and decorations inspired by Museum objects.

Register for Saturday, June 29
Register for Sunday, June 30
Register for Monday, July 1

Clay Tile Making 
$15* | Daily | 2:30–3:30 pm | Ages 6+

Get hands-on with clay and create your own unique tile in this interactive workshop. Learn about the materials, tools, and techniques, then design your own ceramic tile inspired by the Museum Collections.

Register for Saturday, June 29
Register for Sunday, June 30
Register for Monday, July 1

The Art and Science of Colour Making and Bookmark Decoration Workshop 
$15* | Daily | 4:30–5:30 pm | Ages 6+

Discover the art and science of colour-making and witness the transformation of raw materials into vibrant colours. Visitors will engage in pigment grinding and mixing, transforming them into vibrant colours, which they will use to decorate a keepsake bookmark.

Register for Saturday, June 29
Register for Sunday, June 30
Register for Monday, July 1

Activities

Family Activities
Atrium, Education Centre, Ismaili Centre, Toronto Social Hall
FREE | Daily | 10 am–8 pm

Create your own masterpiece with artistic activities for the whole family.

Live Object Storytelling 
Museum Collections Gallery
FREE | Daily | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 1:30–4:30 pm, 5:30–7:30 pm

Step into the vibrant world of Islamic arts and get up close with objects and stories through our Live Object Storytelling sessions in the Museum Collections Gallery. Join the Museum's Educators as they bring objects from the Permanent Collection to life. 

Bollywood Dance Workout Workshop 
Park Stage
FREE | Sunday, June 30 | 11 am | All ages

Get moving with a Bollywood workout class led by AG Dance Fitness.

Face Painting
Aga Khan Park
$5 | Daily | 11 am–5 pm

Magic Show with the Fun Master
Ismaili Centre, Toronto
FREE | Daily | 2 pm

Elvine Assouline dedicated most of his life to empowering and entertaining kids through magic and leadership programs. He has successfully organized hundreds of private events, such as birthday parties and weddings as well as corporate events like holiday celebrations and family days. After relocating to a new continent, Elvine brings a unique French touch with a bit of “je ne sais quoi” to Toronto, making his events extra special.

Balloon Twisting
Aga Khan Park
$2 | Daily | 5–7 pm

Kidomo Meet and Greet: Paw Patrol (Chase and Skye)
Aga Khan Park
FREE | Saturday, June 29 | 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm

Kidomo Meet and Greet: Paw Patrol (Chase and Skye)
Aga Khan Park
FREE | Sunday, June 30 | 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm