Wondering What To Do In KW For August 2013
We can help with that!There is lots of Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo!
Plus lots of activities that are just short drives!
Check for specific date events below, but be sure to scroll down to see the ONGOING EVENTS as well!
Friday, August 9 | 3pm – Saturday, August 10, 2013 | 1am
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Aug 10
Baden Cornfest
http://www.badencornfest.ca/
Avaition Fun Day
Aug 10
Waterloo-Wellington Airport
Free
http://www.aviationfunday.com/
Galt Grand Fest
Aug 10
11am-11pm
http://galtonthegrand.ca/events/galt-grand-fest
Aug 11
Bluesfest Pancake Breakfast
10:30am-Noon
Downtown Kitchener
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2013-schedule/downtown-kitchener-bia-pancake-breakfast
Aug 11
Momstown KW Birthday Bash
10am-1pm
Waterloo Rec Complex
FREE FAMILY EVENT! Giving away a Britax Stroller and 2 Tickets to see Dora Live plus much more. DJ, Facepainting, Crafts, Activities, Demos and a Fashion Show. Plus Cupcakes, Cake and Tea!
http://momstownkitchener-waterloo.blogspot.ca/2013/07/momstown-kitchener-waterloo-celebrates.html
Wondering when the next Cambridge Towel sale is?
Check it out August 14 to August 18
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=539575149438275&set=a.169245829804544.44988.153581051371022&type=1&theater
Take a look at our adventure there a few years back http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.ca/2011/06/cambridge-towel-canadian-made.html
Aug 17
Kids In The Kitchen @ Kitchener Market 10am-Noon
August 17: Harvest Time
Free!
Aug 17
10am-6pm
For Kidsability! Help Break another World Record In Kitchener Waterloo! Remember last year's WORLD'S LONGEST PICNIC?
Aug 17
St Jacobs Sizzlefest w/ FIREWORKS
Friends & neighbours mingle to celebrate summer in a small-town atmosphere. Activities include demos by fire dept, musical entertainment 2 - 8 p.m., classic cars, FIREWORKS! Free admission; donations to St. Jacobs Volunteer Fire Dept. Come early to shop, and enjoy a bite to eat.
Saturday August 17, 2013
2 p.m. - dusk
http://www.stjacobs.com/events
Aug 18
Kidspark In Victoria Park
KidsparkYou'll want to bring the kiddos to this!
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Kidspark.asp
Moparfest - New Hamburg
http://www.moparfest.com/
Aug 21
GO to the Square: Storytime with Waterloo Public Library
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:30 AM
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End Date:
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:15 AM
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Title:
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GO to the Square: Storytime with Waterloo Public Library
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Category:
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Library Events
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Address:
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75 King St S, Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo, ON
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Contact:
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Sheila Kretz-Greco
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Phone:
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519 886-1310 x 133
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Website:
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Details:
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Start their mornings off right! The Waterloo Public Square presents storytelling every Wednesday morning in the Square until the end of the summer! Bring your little ones along for animated stories, games, and crafts, all brought to you by the Waterloo Public Library!
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Aug 21
Art Market Downtown Kitchener
Wednesday, August 21
Noon - 8 p.m.
KING STREET ART MARKET
King Street, between Young & Ontario Streets
Artisans, vendors & music all day!
Thursday, August 2211:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: S.W.A.T Truck
Performance by Alysha Brilla
Civic Square, City Hall
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/livemusic/2013schedule.asp
Aug 22
Waterloo Park Outdoor Movie
E.T
http://parkmovies.ca/movie.html
Aug 22-24 Waterloo Buskers
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/schedule
Aug 23
$5 Outdoor Movie Night - Hotel TransylvaniaFriday August 23rd from 7pm-10 pm for a showing of Hotel Transylvania. The screen will be set-up at 127 Victoria Street South, Kitchener. Tickets are 5$ and kids under 3 are free, this is a cash only event with all proceeds going to ILCWR. The event will include live performances by Le Bon Fi, Raffles, Snacks and Kids Entertainment. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair.
http://www.ilcwr.org/content/join-us-movies-under-stars
Aug 24
http://splashpad.wix.com/splashpadtowilmot#!kraft-celebration-tour/cw2t
New Lungs For Kayla Bake Sale
Saturday August 24 for 8am to 1pm at the Preston legion
https://www.facebook.com/groups/454256227926613/
Bauer Hockey @ Sportzone Waterloo
http://www.bauer.com/bauerdays
Aug 24-25
Link Picnic Festival in Victoria Park
http://www.linkpicnicfestival.com/
Aug 25
Car Show @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
9:30am-4pm
The car show and music is included with general admission. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, Family $25, all admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2013--august/3rd-annual-doon-cruise-in-auto-extravaganza-.aspx
Aug 28
GO to the Square: Storytime with Waterloo Public Library
Start Date:
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:30 AM
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End Date:
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:15 AM
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Title:
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GO to the Square: Storytime with Waterloo Public Library
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Category:
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Library Events
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Address:
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75 King St S, Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo, ON
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Contact:
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Sheila Kretz-Greco
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Phone:
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519 886-1310 x 133
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Website:
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Details:
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Start their mornings off right! The Waterloo Public Square presents storytelling every Wednesday morning in the Square until the end of the summer! Bring your little ones along for animated stories, games, and crafts, all brought to you by the Waterloo Public Library!
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Thursday, August 2911:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: Smoke’s Poutinerie
Performance by Tyler Schwende
Civic Square, City Hall
The FALL FAIRS have started too! Take a look
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/08/20-fall-fairs-near-kitchener-waterloo.html
ONGOING EVENTS
Cruise Nights Mondays In Kitchener
- A&W Restaurant, 933 Victoria Street N. 6:00 pm to Dusk. Info: 519 576-1859
- The Shops @ Highland & Westmount - Parts Source, 563 Highland Rd. W. 7:00pm - Dusk.Info: 519-744-8389
Kids Hop Every Tuesday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp
Free Art Program Every Thursday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp
Free Outdoor Movies In Cambridge Every Thursday In August
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?nid=477
Chicopee Is Free On Thursday Evenings
Thursdays this summer from 5pm-8pm experience the biking trails, tennis courts, outdoor climbing facility and disc golf course FOR FREE! Discover everything Chicopee has to offer this summer!
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/posts/10151575585447858
Outdoor Concerts @ Castle Kilbride Thursday Evenings
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.
http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php
Free Outdoor Movie Every Friday Night
Movies under the stars at Shade’s Mills. Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 7 until the end of September at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge. The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting at 8 p.m. http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662
More outdoor movie info can be found on our post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/06/outdoor-movies-in-kitchener-waterloo.html
Kitchener Market Kids Cooking Camp
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Summer_Camp.asp
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp
Free Art Program Every Thursday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp
Free Outdoor Movies In Cambridge Every Thursday In August
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?nid=477
Chicopee Is Free On Thursday Evenings
Thursdays this summer from 5pm-8pm experience the biking trails, tennis courts, outdoor climbing facility and disc golf course FOR FREE! Discover everything Chicopee has to offer this summer!
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/posts/10151575585447858
Outdoor Concerts @ Castle Kilbride Thursday Evenings
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.
http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php
Free Outdoor Movie Every Friday Night
Movies under the stars at Shade’s Mills. Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 7 until the end of September at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge. The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting at 8 p.m. http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662
More outdoor movie info can be found on our post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/06/outdoor-movies-in-kitchener-waterloo.html
Kitchener Market Kids Cooking Camp
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Summer_Camp.asp
License Free Fishing on selected dates in July http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857208044/
Also on those rainy days I suggest heading to a matinee movie. We've even complied a list of ways to save on admission http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html
KPL KIDS and TWEENS EVENTS
Make sure to check if you need to pre-register!
Ensure you have the right date, time and branch location
KPL Kids’ Club at The Family Centre
Super Science Challenges
Did you see we picked a winner for our Teen Beach Movie Contest?
FREE TIM HORTONS SWIM TIMES
Listings for Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & Brantford/Paris
Where To Cool Off In Kitchener Waterloo
Lions Lagoon Waterloo Park is now FREE
Waterloo Pool Listings http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/pools.asp
City Of Kitchener Splash Pads & Public Pool listings http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/PoolsAndSwimming.asp
Parents are reminded that splash pads are unsupervised facilities and that
supervision is important to keep children safe.
supervision is important to keep children safe.
Free Splash Pads
- Breithaupt Park Splash Pad, Breithaupt Park, 806 Union St., 519-741-2502.
- Centreville Chicopee Splash Pad, 141 Morgan Ave., 519-741-2490
- Chandler Mowat Splash Pad, 222 Chandler Dr., 519-741-2733
- Doon Pioneer Park Splash Pad, 150 Pioneer Dr., 519-741-2641
- Kingsdale Splash Pad, 78 Wilson Ave., 519-741-2540
- Vanier Park Splash Pad,329 Vanier Dr.
- Centreville Chicopee Splash Pad, 141 Morgan Ave., 519-741-2490
- McLennan Park Splash Pad, 901 Ottawa St. S., 519-741-2345
- Victoria Park Splash Pad, Courtland Ave. W., 519-741-2890
Also on those rainy days I suggest heading to a matinee movie. We've even complied a list of ways to save on admission http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html
KPL KIDS and TWEENS EVENTS
Make sure to check if you need to pre-register!
Ensure you have the right date, time and branch location
KPL Kids’ Club at The Family Centre
Crafts, board games and stories. All ages. FREE
Mon. 9:00 - 11:00 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, The Family Centre,65 Hanson Ave , Kitchener
Babies and Ones at the Market
Mon. 9:00 - 11:00 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, The Family Centre,
Babies and Ones at the Market
It’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.
No registration required. FREE
Mondays at 9:45 am, July 8 – Aug. 12,Pioneer Park 150 Pioneer Dr
Babies and Ones
No registration required. FREE
Mondays at 9:45 am, July 8 – Aug. 12,
Babies and Ones
t’s never too early to bring babies and books together! For Babies 0 – 23 months and caregivers.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12,Grand River Stanley Park 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library,1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 11:00 am, July 10 – Aug. 14,Kitchener 300 King St E
Thursdays at 9:45 am, July 11 – Aug. 15,Forest Heights 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Family Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12,
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library,
Wednesdays at 11:00 am, July 10 – Aug. 14,
Thursdays at 9:45 am, July 11 – Aug. 15,
Family Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Country Hills Library,1500 Block Line Rd , Kitchener
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14,Forest Heights 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 10:30 am, July 11 – Aug. 15,Pioneer Park 150 Pioneer Dr , Kitchener
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Country Hills Library,
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14,
Thursdays at 10:30 am, July 11 – Aug. 15,
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Stories, songs, activities and crafts. Ages 3 – 5.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 1:30 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12,Pioneer Park 150 Pioneer Dr , Kitchener
Construction Zone
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 1:30 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12,
Construction Zone
Join Kevin for stories, crafts & activities. Ages 3 – 7.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 2:00 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, Main Library,85 Queen St N , Kitchener
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 2:00 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, Main Library,
Summer Tales
Books are the focus, and fun is the goal! For 2– 5 year olds. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wednesdays at 10:30 am, July 10 – Aug. 7, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wednesdays at 10:30 am, July 10 – Aug. 7, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Let’s Talk Science
Hands-on science fun with volunteers from the University of Waterloo. Ages 5 – 9.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Super Science Challenges
It’s time to turn your brain on! www.letstalkscience.ca
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Read Aloud Partners
For young readers who have learned the fundamentals but need practice.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 6:00 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 6:00 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
KPL Kids’ Club
Drop by for free stories and crafts. All Ages.
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
OH AND YOU MAY WANT TO KEEP NOVEMBER 9TH FREE
(or should I say Movember 9th -hint hint)
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
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