Calling all junior architects! Become a mini designer and create your own pop up paper bag buildings inspired by the architecture of Winnipeg’s past. 

Participants will explore the fascinating details of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, including towers, porches, bay windows, decorative trim, and colourful façades. Children will design and build their own three-dimensional buildings using a simple paper bag and collage materials, which can then be combined to create a miniature historic streetscape. This hands-on activity encourages creativity while introducing children to the architectural elements that make historic structures like Dalnavert so unique.

Tickets are $5 per person (plus GST and applicable online processing fees)

About Screen-Free Sundays

Screen-Free Sundays is the first Sunday of the month April through August 2026. This family program is an opportunity for children ages 6-12 and their families to explore the Victorian era through hands-on crafts and activities. Each month, dive into a different theme and enjoy a modern take on old-fashioned and analog activities.

No children without an adult, no adults without a child. Children must be supervised at all times.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.

Ticket price includes optional self-guided exploration of the house but not a tour. Guided tours should be booked separately.

Dates and Themes:

• April 5: Natural Dyes

• May 3: Flowers

• June 7: Bugs

• July 5: Stained Glass

• August 2: Paper Cities