Kids First Day

Kids First Day

Friday, May 30, Drop in between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Eldon House Grounds

By Donation

Registration Required | Registration Policy

Eldon House welcomes children and families to come and visit the museum as part of Kids 1st Day which is coordinated by Investing in Children. This organization takes the lead in arranging a day where more than 50 businesses and organizations across the city of London offer free or low-cost activities to children and families.

In part Eldon House welcomes children and families to explore London’s oldest residence through a self-guided tours and marvel at one of the city’s heritage gems! Children can learn and have fun while they explore the museum via a scavenger hunt, engage in a variety of activities and crafts, and Victorian lawn games.

Kids 1st Day started after a report was released that focused on London’s problems facing children and families including poverty. The idea was to highlight the many wonderful organizations and unique attractions in London that can help children thrive.

Kid’s 1st Day is made possible by Investing in Children. For more information and about the other sites throughout the city of London who are participating, please click here: Kids 1st Day 2025. The day is always chosen to be held on an elementary school PA Day shared by the London boards.

Investing in Children

  • Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • This program is rain or shine. Please dress and prepare accordingly.
  • As a heritage site there is no public parking. There is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of Eldon House 
  • Please be aware that if the event is postponed or canceled guests will be notified in advance as soon as possible.

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron. We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home.

We acknowledge all the treaties that are specific to this area: the Two Row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy/Silver Covenant Chain; the Beaver Hunting Grounds of the Haudenosaunee NANFAN Treaty of 1701; the McKee Treaty of 1790, the London Township Treaty of 1796, the Huron Tract Treaty of 1827, with the Anishinaabeg, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishnaabek and Haudenosaunee.

The three Indigenous Nations that are neighbours to London are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation; Oneida Nation of the Thames; and the Munsee-Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign Nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs.