Hello Fall!
Celebrate the season together.
Celebrate the changing season with a day of creativity, discovery, and connection. From playful fall-inspired activities in Mariposa Mornings to a hands-on creative project in Community Creates, Hello Fall offers two ways for families to make, explore, and spend time together at OMAH.
$12 general admission | $10 OMAH Family Members
Includes admission for two adults and up to four children, with access to both Mariposa Mornings and Community Creates, all activity materials, and museum admission for the day.
Come for one or make a day of it!
Ready to join the fun?
Make a season of it! Get all four Family Discovery Days for $40 per family or $35 for OMAH members and save compared with booking individually.
Mariposa Mornings
9 AM – 11 AM
For little ones and their grown-ups
Pick & Stick Fall Wreaths
Little hands can celebrate the colours of fall by creating their very own autumn wreath! Choose from colourful leaves and seasonal decorations, then pick, stick, and create a one-of-a-kind wreath to take home.
Perfect for little makers, no complicated steps, just lots of fall fun and creativity.
Nature Painting
Young creators can experiment with colour, texture, and movement using washable paint on cardstock. Explore how different colours mix, layer, and move across the page while creating a nature-inspired work of art.
Harvest Sensory Play
Explore the sights, textures, and colours of the harvest season with a hands-on sensory station designed for curious little ones. Scoop, pour, sort, and discover while enjoying open-ended play inspired by fall.
Collaborative Community Tree
Using washable paint, families will add colourful handprints to a large community tree mural. Together, all those little (and big!) hands will create a vibrant piece of art celebrating creativity, connection, and community.
Storytime
Gather together for a cozy storytime featuring a fall-themed picture book. Settle in, get comfy, and enjoy a quiet moment of reading and imagination together.
Community Creates
12 PM – 4 PM
For all ages and abilities
Mason Jar Fall Lanterns
Families of all ages can create a glowing fall lantern using colourful tissue paper, Mod Podge and seasonal inspiration. Experiment with colour and design, then take home a handmade lantern to brighten the season.
Drop in anytime from 12–4 PM. All materials provided.
What is Community Creates?
Community Creates is a drop-in art experience designed for makers of all ages and abilities. Come together, get creative, and enjoy making something meaningful as a family, with friends, or on your own. No art experience needed!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in advance?
Advanced registration is encouraged and helps us make sure we have plenty of materials ready for everyone. Drop-ins are also welcome, space permitting, so if your plans come together at the last minute, come see us!
What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes admission for two adults and up to four children, with access to both Mariposa Mornings and Community Creates, all activity materials, and museum admission for the day.
Can we attend both Mariposa Mornings and Community Creates?
Absolutely! Come for one or make a day of it. Mariposa Mornings runs from 9–11 am, followed by Community Creates from 12–4 pm, giving families two different ways to create, explore, and connect at OMAH.
Your Family Discovery Day visit also gives you time to explore the museum between programs.
What ages are the programs for?
Mariposa Mornings is designed especially for young children and their grown-ups, with sensory play, simple art activities, stories, and opportunities to explore at their own pace.
Community Creates is for everyone—children, teens, adults, grandparents, friends, and families of all kinds. Projects are designed to be approachable for different ages and abilities, and no art experience is needed.
Do adults need to stay with their children?
Yes. Family Discovery Days are designed as shared family experiences, and children must remain with a supervising adult while participating.
Grown-ups are encouraged to join in, create alongside their children, and have some fun too!
What should we wear or bring?
Come as you are! We provide the materials you’ll need for the day’s activities.
We do recommend wearing clothes that can handle a little creative mess, especially during Mariposa Mornings. Washable materials are used whenever possible, but art has a way of travelling!
Is there a quieter space available if we need a break?
Yes. The Franklin Carmichael Gallery on the second floor tends to offer a quieter environment if your family needs a break from the activity.
From 9–11 am, the space can serve as a quieter area for Mariposa Mornings families. After 11 am, the gallery is open to museum visitors, but families are still welcome to use it as a quieter place to regroup.
Is Family Discovery Day accessible?
We want Family Discovery Days to feel welcoming and approachable for as many families as possible. OMAH has elevator access between floors, and activities are designed with flexibility in mind so participants can engage in ways that work for them.
If your family has a specific accessibility need or you’d like to know more before your visit, please contact us, we’re happy to help you plan your day.
