Date: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Cost: Included with General Admission The Bata Shoe Museum is closed on December 25, 26 and January 1
Step into the world of Italian-French shoe designer, André Perugia (1893-1977) known for his innovative footwear designs with our family-friendly, themed winter programming. Inspired by our newest exhibition, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled, drop in for a variety of hands-on activities, games, presentations, tours and prizes as you discover the work of one of the most significant and under-researched footwear designers of the 20th century. Crafts and activities vary. Drop-in only, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and attended to at all times while at the museum.
SCHEDULE:
Self-Guided Crafts ~ Monday through Sunday Beaded Shoelaces: customize your shoes with DIY beaded shoelaces Colouring sheets: design an elegant shoe with colouring templates Shoe Origami: try your hand at paper sculpture Activity Book: continue the fun all day with a take-home activity book
Guided Activities ~ Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11:00 am: Elegance Through the Ages Game (inspired by Roblox) 1:00 pm: Guided Exhibition Tour 2:30 pm: Elegance Through the Ages Game (inspired by Roblox) 3:30 pm: Hands-on Presentation