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
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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!
· April 9
· April 23
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
Thursdays
A FREE art program every
Thursday! - UPDATE April 4th is cancelled
(Please note some Thursdays
in December may be cancelled, call the phone number below to be sure)
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
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
May 2019 eBlast
May 4
May 5
Mudpuppy Chase Family Race – Sunday morning all info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-chase-is-on-as-mudpuppy-chase.html
Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 5-11
Residents can learn more
by attending informative events through the month
·
May 6-11: Information display at the North Dumfries Community
Complex
·
May 6-9: Information booth at Cambridge Centre, 355 Hespeler
Rd., Cambridge
·
May 7, 7-10 p.m.: CanWarn Weather Watchers Training Course,
RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo (Forbes Room) FREE but you must
register at
·
May 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: WRPS Open House, 200 Maple Grove Road,
Cambridge
May 8
Festival of Trees (about books/authors)
May 11
KW POMBA All 4 KIDS Sale @ Kitchener Aud
9am-Noon admission $2 and Kids are Free
Mother's Day Market - May 11 in North
Dumfries
10 - 4 p.m. at the NDCC in Ayr
$2 Admission. Kids under 12 are free! There is a Kids Zone
sponsored by Masterpiece • A Child's Art Centre •
Girls Can Fly
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10am-4pm - RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! If weather does not
permit flights, still join us!
TOUR the Flight Centre, MEET women
pilots, LEARN more about the industry and try a FREE
FLIGHT.* Also, FREE face painting!
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre will
celebrate women in aviation by inviting you to bring your daughters,
nieces, cousins, friends, and grand-daughters - ANY girls who are interested in
the freedom of flight to enjoy a FREE day at our facility (located at the Region of
Waterloo International Airport) and experience what a life in
aviation is all about.
May 11 and 12
May 15
Campfire
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Waterloo Public Square
Bring a blanket or your
favourite hoodie and head uptown. Gather around the campfire with friends and
neighbours for music, food, fire and more.
May 15-18
ACTOUT! PRESENTS THE TRAGEDY
OF MACBETH @ WATERLOO PARK BANDSHELL
adaptation of this classic play, tailored to the
young cast.
Saturday May 18
The Town of Conestoga
Victoria Day Long Weekend
Usually the Saturday of
the May Long Weekend. Info TBD
Fireworks
And Family Fun Night @ Mohawk Racetrack
CELEBRATE
THE VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND WITH AN EVENING AT THE RACES!
Enjoy
the Victoria Day long weekend with family and friends!
Come
out Saturday, May 18 to watch some exciting live Standardbred racing,
dine in one of Woodbine Mohawk Park’s fabulous restaurants, and watch
a spectacular fireworks show. Activities take place from 5:30-11PM.
Autograph
session 5:30-6:15PM
$5
Kids Zone 6-10PM
Inflatables
Pony
Rides
Kid’s
Crafts
Equimania
Display
ENTERTAINMENT
- Live
music 6-10PM
- LED
performers 10PM
- Fireworks
show after last race
May 23-26
May 25
FOOD REVOLUTION DAY @ KITCHENER MARKET 10am-NOON
(annual Stuff To Do Meetup)
More Information at
