Featured Events

ARENA Film Series - Face Off @ The Original Princess Cinema Wednesday February 29th, 7pm Billy Duke (Art Hindle), a hot-shot, aggressive rookie comes to Toronto to play for the Leafs, all the while falling for gentle folk singer Sherrie (Trudy Young). Featuring original, raw footage of NHL action at Maple Leaf Gardens. 40th anniversary re-release Special Presentation of the 1971 classic directed by George McCowan.

Better Bridges Saturday March 3rd to Sunday March 4th Come and try out our bridge building challenge with National Engineering Month volunteers!

The Art of Hockey Workshops: Team Logo Design Saturday March 3rd, 1-3pm Learn about the elements of good design, symbolism and colour theory while designing your very own hockey team logo! Cost $22.50 +HST, Ages 6 and up Presented by the Guelph School of Art Registration Form

Meet The Kitchener Rangers Saturday March 3rd, 2:30-4pm Come out and meet team members from the Kitchener Rangers. Get an autograph or complete a challenge with them in ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition!

Women in Hockey Saturday March 10th Meet and greet local players, coaches and officials to discuss the positive impact of women in hockey. 11am, 2 & 3:30pm  Skills Clinic Brush up on your hockey skills or learn the basics with certified instructors. Learn how to shoot a puck, how to deke your opponents and how to make a great save! 10:30 & 12pm  Nutrition for Hockey Players Learn about the ideal diet for hockey players from beginning to pro! 1pm & 3pm  Hockey 101 Parents are welcome to attend this talk on how to best get your daughter involved in hockey. Learn the lingo, game mechanics and rules from KMHA instructors.

MARCH BREAK: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Monday March 12th Learn about juvenile Diabetes and take a shot at an interactive goalie and see if you can score.

MARCH BREAK: ThinkFirst Concussion Workshops Tuesday March 13th Workshops at 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm Come learn about our amazing brains! Discover how to prevent concussion and the steps to take before returning to play.

MARCH BREAK: Knight for a Day! Wednesday March 14th, 10:30am-3:30pm Join the knights of Blackthorn Productions and travel back to the Middle Ages! Try on replica medieval armour and learn about the weapons of the time.

MARCH BREAK: Combat Demonstration Wednesday March 14th, 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm Watch the knights as they demonstrate authentic medieval fighting techniques with a variety of weapons.

MARCH BREAK: Star Lab Shows Thursday March 15th, 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm Visit our portable planetarium for a trip around our solar system!

MARCH BREAK: The Douglas John Sing-A-Long! Friday March 16th, 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm Sing-a-long to your favourite Ants in Your Pants songs with two time Juno nominee Douglas John Cameron!

Meet the Referee Sat & Sun March 17th-18th Meet and greet local Alliance Hockey referees in ARENA: The Hockey Exhibition to discuss rules and calls on the ice. From 1pm to 3pm you can meet NHL Referee Lance Roberts and get an autograph!

Make the Call Sat & Sun March 17th-18th Do you have what it takes to be a referee? Learn the rules of the ice, signature hand signals and listen to some real life stories of local referees.

Complimentary Spinal Nerve Assessment  Saturday March 17th Are you aware that traumas resulting in brain concussion generally have repercussions in the function of the neck and upper back part of the spine?  Did you know that your spine is the life line connecting every tissue and cell in your body to your brain?  Drs. Sharon Goodyear and Adam Brookes will be at the museum to answer any questions and provide complimentary spinal neurological evaluations for you and your family.

The Art of Hockey Workshops: Hockey Card Saturday March 17th, 1-3pm Create your very own hockey card of yourself, your favourite player or a friend or family member. Cost $30 +HST, Ages 6 and up Presented by the Guelph School of Art Registration Form

ARENA Film Series – GOON @ The Original Princess Cinema Wednesday March 21st, 7pm Labeled an outcast by his brainy family, a bouncer overcomes long odds to lead a team of under performing misfits to semi-pro hockey glory, beating the crap out of everything that stands in his way. 2012 release, starring Alison Pill, Jay Baruchel and Seann Williams Scott

ThinkFirst Concussion Symposium Friday March 23rd, 7pm Join in the growing debate around concussion and listen to what the experts have to say. Learn about the signs and symptoms of concussion, return to play guidelines, second impact syndrome and preventive options. Speakers include Dr. Charles Tator, Dr. Jodi Rosner, Dr. Eric Roy, and Dr. Pat Bishop.

Hockey Memorabilia Swap Saturday March 24th Buy, sell and trade memorabilia! Have your treasures appraised by the pros and see what they’re really worth!

Protecting Your Peanut with StopConcussions.com Friday April 13th, 7pm Today concussions are a complex issue and StopConcussions.com has been created to simplify the understanding of the cause, effect, consequences and management of concussions. Join Kerry Goulet (Co-Founder of StopConcussions.com and European Hockey star), Keith Primeau (Retired NHL Centre, via Skype), Paul Rosen (2006 Olympic Sledge Hockey Gold Medalist), Ron Elis (1967 Stanley Cup Winner) and Scott Haller (President of Shift Concussion Management).

Sledge Hockey Association of Canada Sat & Sun April 14th-15th Meet members of our local sledge hockey team, the KW Sidewinders, and try sitting in a hockey sledge! And at 1pm, learn about the history of sledge hockey from one of Canada’s first teams!

The Art of Hockey Workshops: Build Your Own Stanley Cup Saturday April 14th, 1-3pm Want a Stanley Cup of your very own? Use card stock to construct your Lord Stanley Cup and with the use of foil we'll give it that authentic shine. You can even emboss your own name or the name of favourite team on your cup. Cost $22.50 + HST, Ages 8 and up Presented by the Guelph School of Art Registration Form