Powwow Dance Workshop

Experience the vibrant energy of Powwow dancing in this free all-ages, all-abilities workshop led by Deanne Hupfield, host of How to Powwow Dance on YouTube on Sunday, March 9. Deanne will share the beauty of these dances but also her personal stories, fostering awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture.

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Curator’s Talk: Celebrating Women in Design

Join us for an inspiring lecture by Bata Shoe Museum Curator Nishi Bassi on Tuesday, March 11 as she explores the impactful, but often under-recognized contributions of women in shoe design. From Beth Levine’s pioneering work in the mid-20th century to Aurora James’s modern activism-driven designs, women have played a vital role in shaping the footwear industry.

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March Break at the BSM

Step into a fun-filled March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum with daily crafts, games, and tours that are sure to keep kids and adults entertained from March 10 - 15. Get creative at our self-guided craft station, join one of our expert guides for a fascinating tour of our galleries, or challenge your footwear knowledge with our Wheel of Shoes Trivia game for a chance to win a shoe-themed prize.

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The Final Countdown

Step back in time to relive the magic of the 1980s at The Final Countdown: An ’80s Video Dance Party on Saturday, March 22 as we celebrate the closing of our hit exhibition Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. Dance the night away to the greatest hits of the 80s with iconic music videos playing on big screens and a retro-fun photo booth to capture your totally tubular look.

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BSM News

Don't Miss Out - We'll be hosting one more aerobics class and one more 80s-themed trivia to celebrate the closing of our hit exhibition Dressed to Impress.

Footwear Forensics - Step behind the yellow police line and uncover the secrets of real-life crime scene investigations with Detective Ed Adach, a 43-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service and an expert in forensic footwear evidence on April 2.

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Heels x Skates? - Canadian brand Dsquared2 is re-releasing the Iconic ‘Skate Moss’ for their fall 2025 runway collection in celebration of their 30th anniversary. If you love figure skating as much as Dsquared2, check out our online exhibition Boots & Blades: The Story of Canadian Figure Skating.