As always please check all links provided as
times, dates, venues and registration information often changes without our
knowledge.
WE ALSO SUGGEST GOING THROUGH THE FULL LIST
BECAUSE SOME EVENTS MAY REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION.
First is list of ongoing events followed by our
Monthly Blast
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Ongoing Events
University of Waterloo Research Studies
Research Studies @ UofW Contact Lens
Research
Currently the top contact lens research centre
in the world is continuing to accomplish great things through research done
right here at UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO. The studies are non-invasive and all
of our participants are compensated at $20/hr for their time and often get free
contact lenses or glasses. Right they are recruiting 7-11 year olds to
participate in a 3yr study cclr.uwaterloo.ca
Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE)
at the University of Waterloo and is recruiting for a new scientific
study (ID: CYPRESS) that examines how to treat nearsightedness in children aged
6-9. Participants will receive up to $690 for 9 visits over 3 years, and
also receive a free pair of spectacle frames to keep.
If you are interested in participating, please
call for more details or to book your appointment at 519-888-4742. Please
provide the study ID “CYPRESS” when you call. You will be provided with
all relevant study information prior to study enrollment and you are under no
obligation to participate.
Infant Studies Group
If you’re looking for something new and fun to
do with your child, we would love to have you participate in one of our
studies! Help us discover how children learn about language and the world
around them. Typical studies involve a one time, half hour visit. You stay with
your child the entire time and receive a small gift for participating as well!
Please contact us or visit our website for more information. We hope to see you
soon!
EMAIL: babylab@uwaterloo.ca
Social Development Lab
Our lab is currently looking for children to help with our research! Our lab
looks at personality and the social world for young children. Our study
involves parents and their children coming into our lab and answering a few
questions. Kids get to play some fun computer games as well! The typical
sessions take around 2 hours and parents are always able to observe their child
during the social interaction tasks. In appreciation of your time, children get
a small gift. To learn more about our lab and what we do, check out our
website! Follow us on Facebook and twitter to keep up to date with our fun!
Twitter: SDLab_UW
Facebook: Social Development Lab Waterloo
Website: uwaterloo.ca/social-development-lab
TEL: 519-888-4567 ext.38775
Email: sdl@uwaterloo.ca
Youth Drum and Bugle Corps
Great program for youths in the KWC area.
Our participants come not only from Cambridge, but Waterloo, Kitchener,
Brantford, and surrounding areas as well. We are not the Scouts. We
are not the Army, Navy or Sea Cadets. We are the only Youth Drum and Bugle
Corps in the area!
No experience required and we have a modest membership
fee ($20 per year). We provide a unique musical education program that not only
teaches kids to play music or perform colour guard, we instruct them how to
march, perform and basically just have fun! Check us out on our
website: www.scouthouseband.com/cadets
FULL MONTH EVENT
CALENDARS
These places have so many events each month, it
is better to just look at them individually
Daily
The Creekside Playground is open on Sundays and
is available to the general public Monday through Thursday 9:30am-11:30am at
various seasons throughout the year. You do not need to be a Creekside
attender to enjoy the use of the playground.
Admission is free! Aside from regular
play, special events/classes are offered throughout the week. This is a
great place for your children to play and for you to meet new friends.
Choose from 2 locations.
660 Conservation Drive, Waterloo.
1356 Weber St East, Kitchener.
Calvary Church Cambridge Indoor Playground
What: We are an indoor
playground located directly in the church building which opens its doors to our
community to allow a safe and friendly environment.
Ages: Suited to
infant/crawlers, toddlers and pre-school children.
Cost: $1.00 minimum per head. This helps
reduce the cost of regular cleaning and new toys.
Hours: Monday –
Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Closed: Fridays
all season and Holiday Mondays
Schedule: September
to June (closed for the summer months)
Special Activities: Twice a week there will be different activities offered,
from Play-doh Play to arts and crafts, the activities are geared toward
preschool aged children.
Daycare Workers: We will be opening the playground every Tuesday for any
caregiver that operates a daycare. If you are not a daycare worker, you are
still MORE than welcome to attend on Tuesday! Every day we have coffee, tea,
juice and snacks available for purchase.
Sleep And Your New Baby Waterloo Region Sessions
(various dates and times)
Session Details:
The purpose of the session is help families
understand and respond to their baby’s sleep patterns and language, which will
in turn strengthen family relationships and contribute to achieving optimal
child health.
The 1.5 hour session will be offered weekly at
all three Ontario Early Years Main sites with a mix of daytime, evening and
weekend timings
Earth Sciences Museum @ University Of Waterloo
Conestoga Rovers Learning Centre (the “Dino
pit”) open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The museum’s main atrium, mining tunnel, Great
Lakes fountain and stunning mineral exhibits open evenings Monday to Friday and
weekends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Mondays
Tots at Play (Mondays and Fridays)
Unleash the kids with toys galore!
Unrestricted floor space allows for tons of creative play and action games.
For newborn - 6Y. Caregivers must supervise
children at all times.
Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30
a.m.
Manulife Financial Soccer & Sports
Centre in Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge Street, Waterloo
Tuesdays
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market
select Tuesdays from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be
prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children's
events as our performers entertain your tots!
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June 4
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June 18
Colour Our Community @ KPL
Central (Downtown) every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
the month from 2pm-4pm
Art can be a tool for
increasing social connections and fostering community inclusion and
integration. Colour Our Community aims to make connections between those who
are often marginalized and members of the community at large in a comfortable,
accessible venue where all are welcome to explore their creativity and
experience connection through art. Colour Our Community is a partnership with
Kitchener Public Library and Circle of Friends.
Nature Play @ Kingsdale Park 3pm-6pm
Wednesdays
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. from April 17 - June 5,
Huron Natural Area
- Grow
your young child's love of nature through stories in the forest. We gather
for about an hour and a half to enjoy nature-themed songs and tales, as
well as a short hike.
- Content
is suited for children age five and under.
- Admission
is free and registration is not required.
Nature Play @ Gzowski Park 3pm-6pm
Kitchener Market
Thursdays
A FREE art program every
Thursday! -
Thursday from 11 a.m. -
noon, ARTSHINE will be hosting a parent and tot program at the Kitchener
Market - a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun,
unique, hands-on creative art experience!
AFTER the program, be sure
to stop by one of our market
vendors for a healthy, kid-friendly lunch with lots of
options for adults too.
Space is limited! Reserve a
spot now for the ARTSHINE programs on Thursday by calling 226-647-2777,
or emailing ARTSHINE.
For those willing to drive out of town
Castle
Concert Series – Castle Kilbride Baden
Thursday
evenings in June, July & August bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique
music every time on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Admission is by donation. Weather permitting.
June
13- Elvis with Mike Lorentz (Oldies)
June
20- Dana K & The Remedy (R&B, Funk & Soul)
June
27 – Twas Now Mike & Diana Erb (Traditional Country & Folk Standards)
Fridays
Beginning January 11th Music and Movement @ Kitchener Market
9:30am – 10:00am
Imagination and creativity are developed and explored through rhymes, songs,
finger plays, and gross motor activities. Support your child's language
development and experience the benefits of physical activity.
and
Drop In Play @ Kitchener Market 10:00am – 11:00am
Come any time. Join other children and families in play and exploration. An
Early Learning professional is available to provide support and information
around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals.
Tots at Play (Mondays and Fridays)
Unleash the kids with toys galore! Unrestricted
floor space allows for tons of creative play and action games.
For newborn - 6Y. Caregivers must supervise
children at all times.
Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30
a.m.
Manulife Financial Soccer & Sports
Centre in Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge Street, Waterloo
Saturdays
Family Favourites $2.99 Films @ Cineplex
Home Depot Workshops 2nd Saturday of Each Month
Sundays
Canada Day Long Weekend and JULY 2019 eBlast
Ongoing
Take
A Kid To The Course, powered by the National Golf Course Owners Association
Canada, allows for a FREE round of golf for youth under 16 when
accompanied by a paying adult.
HUNDREDS of courses will offer FREE golf to youth sixteen and under* who
are accompanied by a paying adult during the Take A Kid to the Course program
beginning July 2nd,
2019.
In addition to free golf, many courses will offer additional
programs such as junior clinics, free range balls, free junior club rentals and
parent/child tournaments.
Simply follow these easy steps to book your tee time today:
Be sure to check any
‘Additional Programs’ they are offering or to check if there are any
restrictions on their offer.
Call the course to
book your tee time. Be sure to let them know you are participating in the Take
A Kid To The Course program!
Enjoy your family time
and remember to HAVE FUN!
Free!
LONG WEEKEND
June
28
FREE
BBQ
Friday June 28 between 6:30-8:00pm for a FREE
BBQ!
*Hotdogs, Hamburgers,
Sausages and Drinks
(Food options for
those with sensitivities)
* Fun activities
for the kids!!
* No
pre-registration required
For more info
please email: community@gospelcentre.net
June
30
Celebrate
Canada @ New Apostolic Church 160 Margaret Ave. Kitchener 7pm-10pm
Music By 91.5 the Beat
Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Balloon Animals
Misting Tent, Extreme Bouncy Castles, Character
appearances
Community Art Project, Recreational Sports,
Spectacular Fireworks Show and more! https://www.naccommunity.com
Almost
Canada Day in Guelph
- 2:00 – Zumba® with
Karen
Warm up and Zumba along with Karen and her troupe – fun for the whole
family
- 3:30 – Blue Bird
Barbershop Quartet
A Guelph-based award-winning A Capella barbershop quartet
- 4:30 – K.C. Lee and his
Checkered Past
A great mix of Classic Rock, Rock, R&B, Funk and some Reggae that
that can cater to different crowds
VIP Concert Experience Opportunity
- 6:50 – Ryan
St. Pierre
Singer and song writer
- 8:30 – Practically
Hip
Canada’s number one Tragically Hip Tribute band for over 20
CANADA DAY
Free Admission at Woodside Historical Site and Citizenship Ceremony @ 10am
Free Canada Day
Community Carnival @ Trinity Church
Free Canada Day Community Carnival. Please come and enjoy an
afternoon of family fun including Hot Dogs, Pop Corn, Cotton Candy, and
Freezies. Check out the Exotic Animals, Marble Mazes, STEM and Robotics
Activities, Games, Races, Preschool Play Zone and More. See you on Canada Day
from Noon to 4:00 PM. 330 Conservation Drive, Waterloo
https://trinityemc.com/canada-day-carnival
Canada
Day Celebrations at University Of Waterloo
For
2019 there will only be a fireworks, they will not be having the full day
event.
Downtown
Kitchener City Hall
Afternoon events and fireworks
Come out early and
enjoy a bite to eat, have a drink in our licensed patio and, of course cap off
the night with a spectacular fireworks display presented by the Downtown
Kitchener BIA. Happy birthday, Canada!
NEW THIS YEAR - We have added a family/kids zone featuring
inflatables and other interactive activities! (This are will be open at 4 pm
and close at 9 pm)
D2L Stage Schedule
6 pm - Jessie T
7 pm - Jessica
Mitchell
8 pm - Emily Reid
9 pm - The Reklaws
*Times subject to
change
CAMBRIDGE
All day
events and fireworks
The
2019 Parade Time & Route has changed! 10am on Concession Rd.
Fishing
Derby 8am - 10am
Children's
Area 12pm - 6pm
Carnival
Rides/Games 11am - 11pm
Food
Truck Alley 11am - 11pm
Vendor
MarketPlace 11pm - 11pm
Beer
Garden 12pm - 10pm
Parade
(King St.) 10am -12pm
Mopar
Show N Shine 12pm - 6pm
Fireworks
(synced to music) 9:40pm
and
a lot of exciting things happening onsite,
including huge jumping castles, fun games, music, food, drink, amazing
fireworks choreographed to music, and some very special prize giveaways.
http://mycalvary.life/canada-day/
Canada
Day Celebrations in Guelph
All day
events and fireworks
- 1:00 – The Wanted
The Carter Family meets Chuck Berry! Transformational sounds of old
time gospel and unplugged vintage rock ‘n roll
- 2:45 – Guelph Celtic
Orchestra
Celtic orchestra dedicated to creating and sharing traditional
Celtic music and dance
- 4:00 – Citizenship
Ceremony
Join us as we welcome these new Canadians!
- 5:30 – Overtones
A group of Guelph women who sing four-part A Capella harmony in the
Barbershop style
- 6:45 – Fresh Water Funk
An 8-piece rock, soul, and funk project play all your funky faves
and a few original compositions
- 8:30 – Royal City Big
Band
A 1940s-style swing dance band playing the hits from the 40’s and
50’s plus film and tv tunes from yesterday and today
- 9:45 – Announcements
- 9:57 – Oh Canada with
the band
Please stand with your hat off as we sing our national anthem
accompanied by the Royal City Big Band
- 10:00 – Fireworks!
Celebrate Canada with a musical fireworks display.
Please leave your furry friends at home
Canada
Day in New Hamburg, Wilmot Township
All day
events and fireworks
For
the $5 per adult minimum donation individuals, and any accompanying children,
can come and go as they please to accommodate any rest requirements or specific
nutritional needs.
The
Canada Day in Wilmot Committee looks forward to delivering an exceptional level
of entertainment once again in 2019. Roughly seven-thousand proud Canadians
have enthusiastically come together annually for the past two years to
celebrate Canada’s confederation.
From
8am to 11am, those with a hunger for a unique experience can have ‘Breakfast with
Batman’ upstairs at the New Hamburg Community Centre where locally sourced food
will be prepared by personal Chef Adam Brenner. Thanks to TLC Pet Food this is
a chance to meet the ‘Brampton Batman’ and see his 1980s movie replica
Batmobile in person in the New Hamburg arena. Breakfast prices are; Adults $15,
Kids $5 (6-12yrs), Kids 5 and under free –tickets at the door - cash only.
The
gates for the Canada Day in Wilmot festivities officially open at 1pm where
attendees can take a stroll through the Vendor’s Market featuring various local
businesses and community organizations plus an opportunity to support the New
Hamburg Lioness Club by purchasing an ice cream cone while enjoying live local
music.
At
2pm the opening ceremonies will get underway featuring Olympian Mandy Bujold as
our 2019 Grand Marshal. We hope all in attendance join in to sing along with a
version of O’ Canada performed by Joanna Gustini-Wilkinson and Danielle Gustini
– Crouse that is not to be missed.
Also
open at 2 pm is the Puddicombe House Kids Zone, Wilmot Agricultural Society and
Wilmot 4H Petting Zoo, New Hamburg Optimist Club Food Booth and the New Hamburg
Royal Canadian Legion Beer Garden.
At
2:30 pm free Canada Day cake, sponsored by the Township of Wilmot, will be
served up by local dignitaries and our 2019 Grand Marshal, Mandy Bujold.
Attendees
are encouraged to bring their slice of cake up into the grandstand to enjoy the
first of three Twice the Deal Pizza - New Hamburg FMX Extreme Shows - presented
by Jordan Szoke. These world-class highflying athletes are scheduled to perform
their acrobatic-moto-magic again at 4:40pm and 6:20pm.
MC
Rob Pagetto alongside DJ Habermehl return to help get the party started and
keep the day moving right along while having some fun with the audience.
At
3:15pm kids can join in on the Sweets New Hamburg Pie Eating Contest and a
Cookie Contest that’s always fun to watch and to participate in.
Erick
Traplin will take to the Dolman Eyecare Centre Main Stage at 4 pm at which time
the New Hamburg Board of Trade Duck Dive will take place to make a few lucky
ducks who bought a ticket a little bit richer. Erick will return for a second
performance at 7:45pm.
At
5:35pm Canada’s best cover band ORANGEMAN will take to the Dolman Eyecare
Centre Main Stage for the first of three sets featuring number one hits from
the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. Their second set is scheduled for 7:05pm, and the
third at 8:50pm.
Just
before the New Hamburg Dental Group Fireworks get underway kids should watch
out for a photo-op with a special SUPER guest in the grandstand.
To
wrap up an already jam-packed Canada Day in Wilmot, the New Hamburg Dental
Group Fireworks Spectacular will light up the sky with a memorable professional
pyrotechnic display worthy of our great country.
Canada Day
in Elmira, Woolwich Township
The
Gore Park celebration brings together local dignitaries, businesses,
organizations, and the community.
Elmira
firefighters will be present giving educational demonstrations such as fitting
children in firefighter gear and teaching them the basics of using a hose; the
Elmira Sugar Kings will supply ice cream cones, Woolwich Summer Camp
coordinators offer face-painting along with arts and crafts, the Kiwanis Club
of Elmira will be barbecuing hamburgers and hotdogs.
Volunteers
from Robin in the Hood Festival are doing an interactive show, offering
event-goers plenty of choice as for how to spend the evening. There is also a
Canada Day cake that will be divvied up, the singing of O Canada, and local
dignitaries delivering remarks.
The
event is hosted from 4 to 7 p.m., with a free public swim taking place beforehand
at the WMC from 1 to 3 p.m.
Canada Day in AYR
Canada
Day Fireworks returns to Schmidt Park with a new pregame show this year! From
6:00-9:00 p.m. drop by Schmidt Park for children's activities (fun summer
picnic games), food trucks and live music! Bring your lawnchairs or
picnic blankets and settle in for the Fireworks show that will begin at dusk.
Musical
Performances:
Ayr-Paris
Band 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Ayr
Pipe Band 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Trysted
Sister (set 1) 7:30-8:15 p.m. and (set 2) 8:30-9:45 p.m.
Fireworks
will begin shortly after the last musical performance.
***Please
walk or carpool to this event if you can as parking at Schmidt Park is limited.
Parking will not be permitted on the grass at the park. Parking is also
not permitted at the Ayr Fire Hall.
Canada Day Picnic and Fireworks in Plattsville
The Artificially Hip will be putting on their
epic Yer Favourites Live show down at the Plattsville Pavillion in the park.
Also, The Serial Griller Food Truck will be onsite, folks showing off their
favourite rides, and fireworks to cap the night off!
Canada Day in Mapleton
@ Drayton Fairgrounds,
49 Elm St, Mapleton, ON N0G, Canada
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Amazing Fireworks Display
https://www.facebook.com/events/698733763890647
JULY 3
July 4
July 5
July 6
The
Festival is almost here. Here are some news items for the Festival.
Main
Stage Schedule
11 AM
- Acoustic Steele..... Steel drum band
12 noon - Erick Traplin.... Children's
entertainer
1 PM - Martin Wall... Keyboard vocals pop
2 PM - Roberta Hunt... Keyboard vocal jazz
3 PM - Onion Honey.. 4 piece... Old tymie
4 PM - Jay Kipps... 4 piece... Blues
5 PM - Music Row... 4 piece.... Country
Cherry
Cafe Schedule
12
noon - Wicked Stryx - martial arts
12:30 PM - Toes Across the Floor - dancers
1 PM - Lorna Heidt.- Cello
1:45 PM - Twisters Cheer - Acrobatics
2 PM - Intensely Irish dancing
2:30 PM - Hopa Tropa Eha Ha - Bulgarian dance
3:00 PM - Intensely Irish dancers
3:30 PM - Wicked Stryx - martial arts
4:00 PM - Toes Across the Floor - dancers
Hespeler
Music Festival
A community celebration - come to Forbes Park on Saturday,
July 6th for family entertainment, food, and hangout with friends! Kids will
love the daytime activities and adults will enjoy a roster of talented
musicians as they meet their neighbours over a beer. #HangoutInHespeler
The Children’s Program runs 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
and features games, performances, and many other fun activities!
All Ages Program runs 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and
features professional and amateur entertainers and bands on stage! A licensed
beer tent will be available for those 19+.
join us ALL DAY and enjoy our arts & crafts
vendors, unique food options, and explore the many wonderful shops in our
Village!
Admission is FREE https://www.facebook.com/events/2313895248826869/
July 7
Making Waves
Festival Cambridge
Races, demonstrations, food and drinks, children’s activities,
prizes to won and more! Vendors Market 10am to 5pm. Sign up for on water
events here..
https://www.surfcambridge.ca/product/making-waves-fest-on-water-sign-up/
Or just come down to have some shore fun with us (FREE) while we
raise money to help build a permanent Surf wave in downtown Galt. Help us make
Cambridge a major Surf destination and improve the downtown core at the same
time!
Location: July 7th 2019 Mill Race Park, Cambridge, ON, 12pm to 5pm
On water Fee: $15 for non Surf Cambridge and non Whitewater
Ontario members. The fee pays for your Surf Cambridge membership and Whitewater
Ontario Insurance and automatic entry into all events listed below. If you wish
to skip an event then please let us know.
If you are a member of both Whitewater Ontario and Surf Cambridge
then it is FREE but you MUST send us an email to sign up at
info@surfcambridge.ca
A small rental fee of $20 will be added for people without boats.
All beginners are welcomed and encourage with lots of instructors around to
mentor you. Good luck!
ON WATER EVENTS with prizes!
12:00 pm Slalom Practice for any boats
12:30 pm Boatercross (open to all boats) You will be
separated into classes
1:00 pm Slalom Competition for solo Whitewater Kayaks
1:30 pm Boatercross (open to all boats) You will be
separated into classes
2:00 pm Backwards Race
2:30 pm Boatercross (open to all boats)
3:00 pm Relay Race open to all boats
3:30 pm Safety Demonstration
4:00 pm Group paddle to Glen Morris to end the on water events
(open to all boats)
July 9
Bingemans Big Splash Birthday July 9, 2019
$8.00
It's Big Splash's Birthday! Doors open at 10am
and Big Splash admission is only $8! (Online, plus tax and LIMITED QUANTITIES
ARE AVAILABLE). Special pricing may be available at the door for $10 pending
ticket availability. You must be in line by 11am for the special pricing to be
honoured (at door or previously purchased online tickets). Everyone must be
present to wristband. Purchasing for guests arriving later is not permitted.
This ticket includes access to water park only (use of the heated wave pool,
The Pipe Slides, The Cyclone, Torpedo Bay, Boomerango, Full Throttle, and Spray
'N' Play). Valid for July 9 only. You can upgrade to include the FunworX Play
Structure for only $10 (online or at the gate). See website for dates and hours
of operations. https://bingemans.centeredgeonline.com/retail/item/1054?fbclid=IwAR3RLM0nLu6PjpuHn2Li_feMVjeqHUirxPd2SfOQE5W2MPxbeOkFdXmyy-Q
July 10
Free Zumba @ Max Becker Common – Williamsburg in Kitchener
7pm
July 11
July 12
Crusin on
King
Downtown Kitchener to
celebrate our 29th annual classic car show! Each year
hundreds of classic cars roll into Victoria Park for an annual show. Following
the show and shine, thousands line King Street in downtown Kitchener to watch
one of the largest classic car parades in Canada! This year we are celebrating
the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with live
performances featuring tribute bands of The Who and Jimi Hendrix on the D2L
Stage, a variety of food options and much more.
Location: Victoria Park, Kitchener & King St.
Kitchener
Times:
Show & Shine- 2:00pm-6:00pm
Parade- 7:00pm
Car show on King: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Live music @ Carl Zehr
Square: 8:00pm-10:30pm
featuring The Wholigans (The Who) and Wild T & The Spirit (Jimi Hendrix)
Price: Admission is FREE
July 12
and 13
July 13
LONDON
ROCKS THE PARK w/PITBULL FLO RIDA and T-PAIN
GLORY Street Hockey Tournament in Drayton
(register by July 8th)
8 am to 11 am
Awards at 11:15 am
We are closing down Wellington Street and bringing out the nets,
sticks and balls for all to play! Register your team for a 3 on 3 plus
goalie Street Hockey Game. No registration Fee. Games will be 25
minutes, players responsible to bring their own equipment we will supply
the nets.
25 Minute games
7 player maximum roster https://www.mapleton.ca/en/explore-and-play/glory-in-mapleton.aspx?
July 13
and 14
Dog
Lovers Days
"North America's Largest Indoor Doggy
Playground!" DogLoversDays 4th Annual Bring Your Dog Indoor event at
Bingemans in Kitchener on Sat, July 13 & Sun, July 14, 2019. *** FREE
ADMISSION *** Compliments of Nutram Pet Products! Over 50,000 sq.ft. indoor
"doggy" playground!! - TWO indoor Lure Courses - AQUA DOGS Dock
Diving - Doggy Play Zone, leash free and fenced in - Dog Agility Performances
by Diamonds in the Ruff Sport Agility - Doggy Fashion Show by Ruff Stitched -
Best Dressed Dog Contest - Vendors, Pet Rescues, and more www.dogloversdays.com
KULTRÚN WORLD MUSIC
FESTIVAL Victoria Park and Various Venues
SATURDAY JULY 13th – VICTORIA PARK
1pm - CARA LOFT (Local) Saturday July 13th 1pm
Cara Loft is a proud hand drum carrier, woman’s traditional
dancer, singer, photographer and poet from the Wolf Clan. She dedicates her
work to creating narratives of the coming together and the building a better
future with one another.
2pm - WHO'S THE CUBAN? (France)
Who's The Cuban? It is not an easy thing to distinguish from the
rest of the band. Who's the Cuban has evolved into a more modern music, mixed
with pop accents and a fusion of styles.
3pm - Richard Garvey (Local) M
ulti-instrumentalist, Richard Garvey's award winning songs explore
the highs and lows of love, injustice, and the marbled mess of the human
condition.
4pm - CLARINET FACTORY (Czech)
Clarinet Factory, formerly Czech Clarinet Quartet, is a Czech
clarinet quartet. Its genres include classical music, jazz, crossover, ethno,
minimalism, electronics, film and theatre music.
5pm - BOZÁ(Colombia)
This musical group from the Colombian Caribbean combines the sound
of bagpipes with electronic elements. Not only do they have an amazing sound,
but Bozá strengthens the Caribbean identity and the bagpipe tradition.
6pm - Ekhaya (Zimbabwe/Local)
Although all Canadians, Ekhaya come together from different
tribes, predominantly Zimbabwe, to weave the sounds of many nations into a
musical tapestry of incredible music.
7pm - Ramon Chicharron (Quebec, CA)
Celebrating his ancestral Afro-Colombian rhythms, Ramon creates a
musical fusion he calls, Cumbia Chicharronica. Ramon's vision is to spread a
message of consciousness while preserving the Afro-Colombian folklore.
8pm - Lucho Quequezana and Banda Kuntur (Peru)
Lucho Quequezana's is an internationally renowned artist whose
unique story transcends his music, based on Andean Peruvian rhythms, into a
youthful playfulness.
9pm - Melisande (Quebec, CA) Mélisande's award-winning music
encompasses century-old traditional Québécois songs, with state of the art
electronic instruments, backed by drums, fiddle, flute, jaw harp, banjo and
bass.
10pm - Newen Afrobeat (Chile)
Newen Afrobeat's music was inspired by their native roots in
Chile, and the pioneer of Afrobeat, Nigerian born, Fela Kuti. This is an
excellent band to dance to.
SUNDAY JULY 14th – VICTORIA PARK
Noon - DJ OonGa (Montreal)
DJ OonGa is the electronic alternate identity of Eli Levinson, a
bass-playing funky monkey living in Montreal, Earth. Originally making music as
part of funk, hip-hop, metal, punk and experimental party bands, Eli started
producing beats in 2010.
1pm - Starlite Steel Drum Band (Local)
Starlite plays Calypso, Reggae, Gospel and Classical music. A
family band, they are comprised of the parents, two daughters and a son.
Starlite has been performing at events in the Waterloo Region for 12 years.
2pm - DIAR (Syria - Toronto)
Diar performs Syrian and Arabic traditional songs with a flamenco
touch to revive the heritage with the use of easy rhythms so everyone can
understand and enjoy the music. Diar – a bridge from their native Syria – to
their new home in Canada.
3pm - CLARINET FACTORY (Czech)
Clarinet Factory, formerly Czech Clarinet Quartet, is a Czech
clarinet quartet. Its genres include classical music, jazz, crossover, ethno,
minimalism, electronics, film and theatre music.
4pm - BOZÁ(Colombia)
This musical group from the Colombian Caribbean combines the sound
of bagpipes with electronic elements. Not only do they have an amazing sound,
but Bozá strengthens the Caribbean identity and the bagpipe tradition.
5pm - WHO'S THE CUBAN? (France)
Who's The Cuban? It is not an easy thing to distinguish from the
rest of the band. Who's the Cuban has evolved into a more modern music, mixed
with pop accents and a fusion of styles.
6pm - WESLI (Haiti/ Quebec)
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wesli built his first guitar out of
an old NGO - provided oil and a nylon shoelace when he was eight. Throughout
his musical journey, he's consistently delivered a rich, exciting and uniquely
engaging sound.
7pm - Erroll Blackwood (Jamaica/Local)
Canadian Reggae legend, and the recipient of a Juno for best
Reggae recording, Errol Blackwood has been turning out authentic roots rock
reggae for decades.
8pm - Systema Solar (Colombia)
Systema Solar, a Colombian dance music group, deftly combines elements
of Afro-Caribbean music, Champeta, Bullerengue and Cumbri to achieve their
high-energy sound.
EVENTS AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
IN VICTORIA PARK
SATURDAY
MT SPACE PRESENTS:
VANGUARDIA DANCE PROJECTS (CANADIAN/LATIN AMERICAN) Sat & Sun
3/5/7pm
Anguardia Dance Projects is a Canadian - Latin American collective
founded in 2010 with the purpose of promoting contemporary dance work –
creating physical conversations with the world.
KW JUNK MUSIC – Saturday 3pm – Workshop Tent. Interactive Event.
KW Junk Music, founded by Mary Neil, is an organization that
creates instruments by diverting materials from the landfill or recycling
plants,. Great fun for the entire family while considering our environment.
LEVANT COMMUNITY DABKE GROUP – Sat. 4pm
Dabke is a native Levantine folk-dance performed by Lebanese,
Syrians, Palestinians and Jordanians. This local group finds incredible joy
introducing Dabke to the Canadian Culture, and in the dance itself.
THEATRE FOR ONE (Chile) Sat. - 4/6/8pm & Sun. 2/4/6pm
Roberto Sainz de la Peña brings, Butterflies, his Theater in
Miniature three-minute play designed for one person at a time. A powerful
Wizard is looking for inspiration to create the most beautiful Insect of his
Kingdom.
INNVENTORS – High Tech High Touch for Kids. Sat. 5-8pm
Laura and Daniela of INNVENTORS three-hour amazing workshop for
kids aged 6 – 12. Learn how to build robots and bring them to life.
Creative way to explore & learn essential skills. Pre-register as there are
only 20 spots available.
SUNDAY
FEEL THE MUSIC: Sunday July 14th 12 – 2pm - Walper Hotel - A
concert for the hearing impaired using light and vibration, designed by Grammy
nominated, Lucho Quequezana, partnering with Inter Arts Matrix, Vibrafusion Lab
and Canadian Hearing Society, produced by Roberto Sainz. For the Deaf, sound is
expressed as movement, something seen or felt as vibration. Please make sure
you share with anyone you think would benefit from this amazing event!
CIRCLE OF SOUND
DRUMMING WITH ALISON FEUERWERKER Sun 2:30pm
Bring a drum. Borrow a drum (many available). Everyone welcome to
this workshop that goes from simple instruction, to a fabulous jam session.
REGGAE SURPRISE with WESLI (Quebec/Haiti) Sunday 3:30pm
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wesli built his first guitar from
an old NGO - provided oilcan and a nylon shoelace when he was just eight years
old. He will be leading an interactive surprise Reggae workshop.
THE SILENT DISCO: With DJ Oonga Sunday 5-8pm
Families dance together wearing headphones. You won't hear the
music; you'll see the music. All participants interact with each other, and DJ
Oonga. An exercise on interaction and communication.
INTERACTIVE REGGAE WITH jSUN (Barbados – Canada) TBA
jSun's music, funky, strummy, Reggae rhythms will sync your mind,
move your body and satisfy your soul. The conscious lyrics over mellow rhythms
and the positive message of unity and love is ever present.
July 15
July 17
Free Zumba @ Max Becker Common – Williamsburg in Kitchener
7pm
July 18
July
18-21
Mount
Forest Fireworks Festival – 3rd Weekend of July –https://www.facebook.com/MountForestFireworks
July 19
July
19-20
Cambridge
Scottish Festival
Kitchener
Ribfest and Craft Beer Show in Victoria Park
selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment, a Kids Fun Zone and MORE - all in the open atmosphere of Victoria Park.
Grand River Inflatables will be running all weekend
with various fun inflatable activities for kids. Each play is one
ticket. Tickets cost - 1 for $3, 4 for $10, 10 for $20 or an all day
wristband for $20. If you return the next day still wearing the wristband, you
get a new one for half price.
July 19-21
Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival @ Waterloo City Hall
July 20
15th Nonviolence Day in the Park continues to highlight the
many positive forces in Waterloo Region.
- community group
displays
- vendors
- music
- crafts and games
for kids
- area of reflection
- demonstrations
Be a part of what's
good in our community. https://www.facebook.com/events/340939636525598
July 24
Free Zumba @ Max Becker Common – Williamsburg in Kitchener
7pm
July 25
July 26
July 27
Schneider Creek Porch Party
Rock and Rumble @ Kitchener City Hall
Rock and Rumble is
quickly becoming a must attend summer event for festival enthusiasts and
concert goers alike. Enjoy a free concert, vintage arcade, food trucks, craft
beer, live professional wrestling on King Street and motorcycles!
This Men Without Hats
headlines the D2L Stage! The free concert also features Canadian rockers
Haywire.
Rock
and Rumble will also host for the first time ever professional wrestling on
King Street! The bell will ring at 6 pm for the first match of the
evening.
Numerous custom and
vintage motorcycles from across Ontario and the U.S. will rumble into town to
showcase their bikes.
** All bikes
please enter onto King St. via Queen St.**
D2L Stage Schedule:
6:00-7:30
pm Wrestling
7:45-8:45 pm
Haywire
9:00-10:30 pm
Men Without Hats
Fergus Medieval Fair
July 28
*FREE FAMILY FUN EVENT*
Backyard bashes are summer fun events put by KWCF for you and your family.
Food trucks, live music, and other fun activities
are featured each year.
Choose delicious food from a couple of food
trucks, sit, relax, listen to some live music and enjoy a fun atmosphere.
LOOKING
AHEAD
LINK
PICNIC FESTIVAL
Aug
24-25 Victoria Park
Join us in a time of celebrating and
experiencing
the richness and diversity of the African and Caribbean
culture
through three stages of live musical entertainment, cultural
DJs and
various vendor displays of arts, crafts and foods.
Attractions include
demonstrations, children’s activities, games, races,
face-painting, a
fabulous carnival costume parade, a limbo contest, children’s
stilts
workshop, as well as drumming and steelpan workshops. Bring
your drums
and percussion instruments; no experience required! Admission
is free,
everyone is invited and there’s ample free parking.
Volunteers, vendors and sponsors welcome. wwww.LINKpicnicFestival.com
