Yes. The official 2026 visitor information presents the Rockhound Gemboree as a family-friendly event: it advertises demonstrations, workshops, exhibits and activities for all ages, and children 12 and under were admitted free.[1]

Good options for younger visitors include:

• Gold panning: children can try the prospectors’ activity and take home a sample of what they find.[2]
• Hands-on earth science: the official activity list includes APGO/Mining Matters programming designed to inspire young geologists of all ages.[2]
• Mineral and gem identification: visitors can bring discoveries for expert identification, and the Curling Club includes mineral displays from the Canadian Museum of Nature’s collection.[2]
• Demonstrations and talks: the event includes live demonstrations and a scheduled speaker series covering geology, minerals, collecting and related earth-science subjects.[2][3]
• Meet Rocky: the event mascot is promoted as a photo opportunity for visitors.[2]

The 2026 visitor information also listed full accessibility at the venues and a complimentary shuttle between the North Hastings Community Centre and the Bancroft Curling Club during Gemboree hours.[1]

The 2026 event ran July 30 to August 2. For a future Gemboree, families should check the official visitor page for the new dates, hours, admission prices, schedule and any activity changes before travelling.[1][4]

Sources

• [1] Rockhound Gemboree: Visitor Information
• [2] Rockhound Gemboree: Things to Do
• [3] Rockhound Gemboree: Speaker Series Schedule
• [4] Town of Bancroft: Annual Events

Information checked August 20, 2026.