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Night Light Family Day 

Free admission all day to Art Windsor-Essex. The gallery will be open all day – bring your family for kids activities in the studio, digital light workshops, flashlight tours, and experience outdoor light exhibitions after dark!

TIME & DATE: Saturday, September 20, 10am – 9pm 

LOCATION: Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor)

COST: RSVP online. FREE admission to AWE!

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Paper Lantern Craft

10am – 5pm, Museum Windsor, main floor 

Head into the Hands on History Room on the main floor in Museum Windsor for a self-guided paper lantern craft!

Shine & Seek Craft

10am – 3pm, 3rd floor, Solcz Family Suite 

Join our artist educators to create light-inspired crafts the whole family can enjoy! Simple, hands-on activities make it fun and easy for even the littlest artists to join in.

Art Activity: DIY LED Necklaces with Hackforge

3pm – 8pm, Education Studio, 2nd floor  

Join Hackforge for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets electronics! Learn the basics of simple circuits by connecting LEDs, batteries, and conductive materials to design a glowing necklace. Decorate your wooden pendant with markers and stickers, then light up the night with your one-of-a-kind creation! No experience needed, everyone is welcome. Recommended for ages 12+ to complete independently, or bring the whole family and work together!

Flashlight Tours

1pm – 2pm & 3pm4pm, 3rd floor galleries 

Grab your flashlight and join us for an after-hours nature walk. Discover the animals, plants, and landscapes woven into the intricate tapestries of artist Mary Anne Barkhouse. Together, we’ll explore how her artwork connects art and nature in meaningful ways, shining a light on the plants and animals that surround us.

Windsor Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra

4pm – 5pm, outside, front lawn 

Experience the magic of music and light as the WSO Youth Orchestra performs live under the glow of Splinter. This outdoor will showcase young talent in a vibrant, immersive setting!

Outdoor Art Installations: Éloge de l’air and Splinter

10am – 9pm, Outside AWE  

Explore the illuminated magic of the Night Light Festival: Éloge de l’air and Splinter! Feel the thrill of swaying under shimmering flags and awaken glowing monoliths.

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Night Light is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors and funders.

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