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Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
2026-08-06 11:00:00 2026-08-06 12:30:00 America/New_York Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo Join us for a family-friendly concert with the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. After the performance, get up close with the violin, viola, and cello. Hillsburgh Branch -

Thursday, August 06
11:00am - 12:30pm

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Join us for a family-friendly concert with the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. After the performance, get up close with the violin, viola, and cello.

A string ensemble will be spotlighting those sneaky classical tunes you've unknowingly adored from blockbuster movies, epic video games, and even those catchy app jingles. The performance will last about 30 minutes, followed by the instrument petting zoo. All ages are welcome. 

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families | Babies 0-1 years | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Special Events |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
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Mon, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

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