Wellington County Museum and Archives

06/19/2026

Pack your picnic blankets and grab your favourite teddy bear - our third annual Berries and Bears Picnic is TOMORROW! 🧸🍓

Join us at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for an afternoon of:

🍓Live Music
🍓Strawberry treats and local food vendors
🍓The Teddy Bear Caper (1:00 - 2:30 pm)
🍓Picnic Olympics ft. classic lawn games
🍓Sprinklers and summer play zones
🍓The Muskrat Market of artisan vendors
🍓Family entertainment - including strawberry planting, face painting, balloon artist, instrument petting zoo, crafts, and more!

Whether you're coming for the food, music, market, or family fun - our Berries and Bears Picnic is the perfect way to kick off summer in Wellington County! Admission is by donation. https://ow.ly/KqZ150ZeJl9

06/19/2026

⚽🍁What a night!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the WCMA last night as we watched Team Canada make history with their first-ever victory at a World Cup tournament!

It was heartwarming to see neighbours, friends and complete strangers come together to kick the ball around, tune in to the game, and cheer on our country! We loved seeing our front lawn transform into a vibrant place to connect, celebrate, and build community. 🤍❤️

So what do you think - should we host more events like this?

06/18/2026

A little rain isn’t going to slow our team down! ⚽️

Our Canada vs Qatar Watch Party is STILL ON! The clouds are clearing up, and we busy preparing all the event essentials:

🌭 Sausages
🥨 Pretzels
🍺 Beer
📺 A giant screen
⚽Lawn games
🍁Team Canada!

What can you bring?
🪑 A lawn chair or blanket
❤️ Red and white gear
📣 Your loudest cheers
💪 A resilient, dedicated, super-fan attitude

See you on the front lawn at 5:30 p.m. - rain or shine, we’ll be cheering Canada on together! ⚽

Event details: https://shorturl.at/NIkgW

06/18/2026

BERRIES & BEARS COUNTDOWN: 2 days 🧸🍓

On your mark… Get set… Go!
The race is on to finish preparations for the Berries and Bears Picnic, which is only 2 days away! What are you most excited for? The delicious food? Live music? Outdoor games? Market vendors? Activities?

We can't wait to see you there! https://ow.ly/3tHr50ZchEX

06/17/2026

What a week we have planned here at the Wellington County Museum and Archives! We hope to see you tomorrow as we cheer on Team Canada ⚽️

Our Watch Party will include:

✔️ Big outdoor screen on the WCMA front lawn
✔️ Great community spirit!
✔️ Lawn games and an open space to kick a ball around
✔️ Sausages, snacks, and drinks available for purchase!

Grab your lawn chairs, wear your red and white, and bring your loudest cheers, it's going to be a historic evening! ⚽️🇨🇦🇶🇦

Our Wellington County Museum and Archives knows the importance of witnessing history as it happens...and tomorrow's Watch Party is one of those moments! ⚽

Bring a blanket or lawn chair (maybe a tarp?), gather your friends and family, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of soccer on a big outdoor screen, community, and Canadian pride!

Whether you're a lifelong soccer fan or simply want to be part of a once-in-a-generation event, come celebrate with us as Canada takes to the world stage.

Admission is free and all are welcome. Rain or shine, we'll be there cheering! 🍁

06/17/2026

BERRIES & BEARS COUNTDOWN: 3 days 🧸🍓

The Berries and Bears Picnic is only 3 days away! Bring your friends, your picnic blanket, and your appetite. Pack your own food or buy some from one of our delicious food vendors. There will be plenty food - sweet, savory, and plenty of treats available!

Learn more about the event and food vendors at https://ow.ly/4GSc50Zchyq

06/16/2026

BERRIES & BEARS COUNTDOWN: 4 days 🧸🍓
Bring your imagination and creativity to the Berries and Bears Picnic this Saturday and help us with our Community Art Project! Every bunting flag that is decorated during the event will be added to a community banner that will be displayed at our big events in the future.

Check out our beautiful staff-decorated bunting flags and make your own to add! Looking forward to seeing you at the WCMA this Saturday!

🔗https://wcma.wellington.ca/programmes-events/events-calendar/berries-and-bears-picnic

06/15/2026

🚧 Exciting upgrades are coming to the WCMA playground!

Starting June 22, our playground will be temporarily closed while we install a new rubber safety surface. This important enhancement will create a more accessible, comfortable, and enjoyable play experience for Wellington Place visitors. Thank you for your patience as we make this popular space even better!

Pssst - Don't worry - our upcoming Berries and Bears event will still go ahead as planned! 🍓🧸

06/13/2026

BERRIES & BEARS COUNTDOWN: 7 days 🧸🍓

Only one week left until the Berries and Bears Picnic! Make sure to check out our photo area and use our BERRY cute photo props during the event! https://ow.ly/Fqvn50Z9vak