July 2014
During the summer months there are a lot of choices in the Kitchener Waterloo area. To make it a bit easier I am listing all the ongoing/weekly events at the top, scroll down to see individual events by date.
Ongoing Summer Events
MONDAYS
Food Trucks @ Kitchener City Hall 11:30am-1:30pm
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp?utm_source=June+2014+E-vents&utm_campaign=June+2014&utm_medium=email#DL
Classic Carshow @ Highland Westmount Shopping Centre 6pm https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarMondays
Summer Concert Series @ Waterloo Square 7pm-8:30pm
TUESDAYS
Kids Hop @ Kitchener Market
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday 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!
Erick Traplin, a popular local musician, performs some of kids' favourite songs on alternate Tuesdays. On the crafts and storytime days, listen to seasonal tales and work together to create unique crafts. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp
Bike It You'll Like It @ Kitchener City Hall
Join us for a community bike ride and receive a $5 lunch coupon at the Kitchener Market! Every Tuesday in July and August. Meet at 11:50am at Kitchener City Hall. Rides are 20-25 minutes and are led by Easy Riders Cycling Club. All rides end at the Kitchener Market where cyclists can enjoy a discounted lunch.
Discovery Square @ Kitchener City Hall (formely Tooney Tuesday)
This event features hands-on activities and demonstrations for children 5 - 12 focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and math! This event is hosted by popular children's entertainer, Erick Traplin. http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/DiscoverySquare.asp
WEDNESDAYS
WPL Story Time @ Waterloo Square 10:30am-11:30am (Beginning July 9th)
Join Kathy Wall LIVE at Bingemans Big Splash every Wednesday all summer long!
If you want to buy tickets for the special price of $14 (plus tax), CLICK HERE to order yours and use thebeat as the promotional password. This special ticket can only be redeemed between 10am - Noon on Wednesdays at the gate.
1pm Earth Sciences Building
http://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/events/dinosaur-wednesdays
Whimsical Wednesday @Cambridge City Hall
Fun and entertainment for the whole family
6:30pm – 8:15pm
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=2377
THURSDAYS
Art Innovators @ Kitchener Market
Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp
Summer Concerts @ Castle Kilbride
Thursday Evenings in July and August bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music every time on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Admission is by donation. http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php
FRIDAYS
As a special summer treat, every Friday morning, Frederick Imagine Cinemas will be showing a childrens' film, for the low box-office price of only $2.00!
On Friday, July 11th at 10am
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
----------------------------------------------------------
On Friday, July 18th at 10am
MR PEABODY & SHERMAN
----------------------------------------------------------
On Friday, July 25th at 10am
DEPSICABLE ME 2
----------------------------------------------------------
On Friday, August 1st at 10am
THE NUT JOB
----------------------------------------------------------
On Friday, August 8th at 10am
THE SMURFS 2
----------------------------------------------------------
Friday, August 15th at 10am
RIO 2
Outdoor Movies @ Shades Mill
The movies are free for GRCA Park Membership 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 7 p.m.
http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662
SATURDAYS
Live Music @ Kitchener Market
$2.50 Cineplex Family Movies
http://www.cineplex.com/events/familyfavourites
Construct a community, test a tower, plan a city, build a house, design a dome, and learn about award-winning architecture in Waterloo Region. Collaborate on your project with an architect in training! Ages 6 to 12. It all happens at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St N, Waterloo, from 1 to 4 pm
http://buildingwaterlooregion.ca/home/kids/
Cheer in the Park
Every Saturday (July 5 - August 23)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria Park Pavillion
Alternate Location (if it is raining): Twisters Cheer Athletics (330 Gage Avenue, Unit 4&5, Kitchener, ON, N2M 5C6)
Cost: FREE
Contact Info: 519-741-4314 or info@twisterscheerathletics.com
Come join us at Victoria Park in Kitchener for dancing, jumping, tumbling and stunting! There is no need for experience, this is a fun way to learn what cheerleading is all about. This activity can involve the entire family so we hope to see you at Victoria Park
SUNDAYS
Drum Circle @ Waterloo Square 7 - 9 p.m.
Concert Band Series @ Waterloo Park 7 - 9 p.m.
Also be sure to check out the TIM HORTON FREE SWIM LISTINGS
The Grand River Conservation listing for all of their parks http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/
A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine @ Elgin County Rail Museum Various Dates and Prices. Also Breakfast With Sir Topham Hatt Various Dates an Prices http://ecrm5700.org/
A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine @ Elgin County Rail Museum Various Dates and Prices. Also Breakfast With Sir Topham Hatt Various Dates an Prices http://ecrm5700.org/
KPL
Teen Summer Challenge runs June 28 to Aug. 21. For kids 12 and up or going into Grade 7 in September. For each of up to 70 challenges they complete, kids can earn a ballot for an iPod draw to be held at the end of the summer. Challenges can be completed anytime, or kids can come out to one of our many Pop-Up Makerspace events. Each session runs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. No registration required; just drop in!
Central: July 7
Country Hills: July 9
Forest Heights: July 14
Pioneer Park: July 16
Country Hills: July 21
Grand River Stanley Park: July 23
Pioneer Park: July 30
Kidders
A 45-minute interactive show to kick off this year’s TD Summer Reading Club.
All ages. Free tickets available at the host library one week before the event. Go to kpl.org for a full list of TD Summer Reading Club events.
Grand River Stanley Park: July 3, 10:30 a.m.
Country Hills: July 3, 2:30 p.m.
Central: July 4, 10:30 a.m.
Full KPL calendar
WPL calendar
Cambridge Libraries calendar
____________________________
CALENDAR BLAST for July 2014
July4
Cambridge Libraries 7:00pm
This evening features the joint opening of Building Waterloo Region at Design at Riverside and Young Canadian Painters at Queen's Square.
July 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
July 6 at 2:00pm
July 6 at 2:00pm
Robin Hood Performance in Brantford @ Bell Homestead
For your comfort, remember to bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit on for the performance. Pay what you can
For your comfort, remember to bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit on for the performance. Pay what you can
July 5
King St Food Festival - Downtown Kitchener
11am-7pm
Food Trucks and Restaurants
Cherry Festival
11am-6pm
Children’s Events
All day Game Asylum - free
Kid’s Activity Area -free
Lil Builders bouncy –free
OPP mini-car – free
OPP rollover simulator –free
Demolition inflatable game – 2 tickets
Adrenaline Zone inflatable game - 2 tickets
Cherry Train – 1 ticket
11 AM Juggling by Owen Skeen –Café stage - free
Noon Erick Traplin - Main Stage - free
1 PM Juggling by Owen Skeen (Kid’s area) - free
1:30-4:30 Ponies – 4 tickets
2 PM Puppet Show (Discount Balloon) - free
4 PM Puppet Show (Discount Balloon) - free
(1-3 PM) Fire Engine (depending on availability) – free
(@1PM) Rangers Mascot
other events and more info at http://cherrypark.blogspot.ca/2014/06/cherry-festival-july-5th.html
Forbes Music Festival in Cambridge
Festival hours are between 10 AM and 10:30 PM. A fun-filled family day of music, jugglers, clowns, kids games & jumping castles, playground, splash pad, skate board park, arts & crafts and food vendors, refreshment tent, various entertainers & live bands on stage and many other exciting activities for children of all ages! Admission is FREE! Forbes Park
Rodding For Reading Car Show @ Southworks Mall Cambridge
9am-2pm
Community Living Cambridge Picnic
1pm-4pm
160 Hespler Rd. Cambridge
July 5-13
Ontario Family Fishing Week -License Free Fishing
details can be found at http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/ and additional fishing events are listed at http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/events/
July 6
Big Board Game Day - Downtown Kitchener
11am-3pm
July 7-13
Take A Kid To The Course
www.kidsgolffree.ca/ search for participating golf courses and their respective offers.
At Merry - Hill Golf Course, kids golf free with a paying adult Monday to Sunday during the "Take a Kid" promotion. One parent with up to 3 kids is ok with them. They offer golf club rentals for kids who haven't played golf previously.
The regular golf program allows kids to play for free with a paying adult any day of the week after 1 pm. For more information please visit www.merryhillgolf.com and click on the Junior Golf Tab
At Merry - Hill Golf Course, kids golf free with a paying adult Monday to Sunday during the "Take a Kid" promotion. One parent with up to 3 kids is ok with them. They offer golf club rentals for kids who haven't played golf previously.
The regular golf program allows kids to play for free with a paying adult any day of the week after 1 pm. For more information please visit www.merryhillgolf.com and click on the Junior Golf Tab
July 8
IncrediBrent @KPL
A fast-paced, funny and fully interactive magic show. All ages. Free tickets available at the host library one week before the event.
Grand River Stanley Park: July 8, 11 a.m.
Pioneer Park: July 8, 2:30 p.m.
July 8-11 Live Recording of Chef DTV
Special filming opportunity with ChefD: July 8-11, 3:30 or 6:30 p.m.Register for a seat at a live filming of At Home with ChefD on Rogers TV. You will have a chance to be chosen to eat what is prepared during the show, and a chance to win two gift certificates for Dinner with ChefD, a series of cooking classes hosted at the Kitchener Market. Schedule: Tuesday, July 8 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 9 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. or Friday, July 11 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Note: This is a free event, please clearly identify which day and time you wish to register for. Register!
July 11
Breaking Bands @ Big Music Fest
This is A FREE FRIDAY NIGHT only show. I thought it would be great for parents with older kids http://bigmusicfest.com/breaking-bands/
The rest of the shows you need to purchase tickets for http://bigmusicfest.com/
Breaking Bands @ Big Music Fest
This is A FREE FRIDAY NIGHT only show. I thought it would be great for parents with older kids http://bigmusicfest.com/breaking-bands/
The rest of the shows you need to purchase tickets for http://bigmusicfest.com/
Crusin On King
Time: Show and Shine: 3 - 6 p.m. in Victoria Park
Classic Car Parade: 7 - 8 p.m. on King Street
King Street Car Show: 8 - 10 p.m. in Downtown Kitchener
Classic Car Parade: 7 - 8 p.m. on King Street
King Street Car Show: 8 - 10 p.m. in Downtown Kitchener
July 11 and 12
Kultran Summer Festival @ Waterloo Square
scroll down to THEATRE and WORKSHOPS to see the kids activities
July 12
Kitchener Market Tour And Cooking Class With ChefD
9:30am-11am
Non Violence Festival @ Victoria Park
Noon-5pm
Saturday, July 12, 2014 | 1 – 4pm
| |||
Pizza Europe Games Day
4pm-6pm
Free event
Game Asylum on site other activities TBA
Deeridge Centre Parking Lot
https://www.facebook.com/events/655881304491171
http://www.pizzaeuropekw.com/
July 16
Parent's Night Out @ Kitchener Market
Grilling and summer drinks with Chef Stephen featuring Finest Sausage and Meats: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Heat up your barbie and get ready for some sizzling meals ideas that you can make quickly on the grill. In this class you will learn techniques for barbecuing which will make your summer dinners easy and impressive! The meat used in this class has been sponsored by one of our vendors, Finest Sausage and Meats. As well, whip up a few refreshing drinks to enjoy in the sunshine! Register!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
July 18 and 19
KID’S TENT @ Waterloo Jazz Festival 10:30am-4:30pm
Experience jazz in a whole new way at the Kid’s tent! Come by to play a variety of instruments commonly used in jazz music at the Instrument Petting Zoo! The Kids Tent is will be located near Waterloo Public Square.
Experience jazz in a whole new way at the Kid’s tent! Come by to play a variety of instruments commonly used in jazz music at the Instrument Petting Zoo! The Kids Tent is will be located near Waterloo Public Square.
http://www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca/the-festival/jazzforkids/
Cambridge Highland Games
Kids under 12 FREE
http://www.cambridgehighlandgames.com/
Cambridge Highland Games
Kids under 12 FREE
http://www.cambridgehighlandgames.com/
July 18-20,
Impact Events Group welcomes you to The Downtown Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show!
In its 11thyear, the festival boasts mouth-watering BBQ’d RIBS and chicken, CRAFT BEER, LIVE BANDS - in the Victoria Park, Kitchener.
Life doesn't get much better. Bring your friends, family and co-workers and savour the flavour!
July 18-20, 2014 Victoria Park
FREE ADMISSION!
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday noon-10pm
Sunday noon-6pm
Admission is free but donations to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region accepted at the gate. Food and Drink Prices can be found at http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com and http://impacteventsgroup.ca/blogs/purchase-advance-tickets-to-kwribfest.htm
NEW! This year Grand River Inflatables presents the KIDS FUN ZONE! And will be running all weekend with various inflatable activities for kids. There are tickets for the Kids zone. The pricing is:
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 and 20
Kids Tent @ Savour Stratford
July 19
Kids In The Kitchen Cornfest @ Kitchener Market 10am-Noon
Bring your kids to the Marketplace to stir up a storm with fun themes and activities focused around food, cooking and nutrition. Classes are taught by one of our professional chefs who give your kids, and you, lots of opportunities to participate. This month, celebrate the Corn Festival with us and learn about the versatility of cooking with corn.
then Cornfest continues at the Kitchener Market later that day for a more mature crowd
From 3pm-9pm
Join us as we celebrate the importance of corn in this festival! There will be live music and dancing throughout the whole festival, with Flamenco dancers to kick things off and Salsa dancers to wrap things up. La Flore de Izote will have corn themed refreshments on the piazza and will also be selling hot Salvadorian food inside the Kitchener Market building.
As well the piazza will be home to various vendors displaying art, crafts and other products!
As well the piazza will be home to various vendors displaying art, crafts and other products!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=6c3a3487-2895-4643-990a-e9b335d0503b
July 20
Lord Stanley's Cup is headed for #kwawesome PRESS RELEASE from City of Kitchener The Stanley Cup is coming to Kitchener!
KITCHENER - Hockey fans from the region are going to be gathered outside City Hall when L.A. Kings’ player, Tanner Pearson, brings the cup back to his home town. Head down to Civic Square on Sunday, July 20 to experience this rare and incredible opportunity.
Read it all here
July 20
Lord Stanley's Cup is headed for #kwawesome PRESS RELEASE from City of Kitchener The Stanley Cup is coming to Kitchener!
KITCHENER - Hockey fans from the region are going to be gathered outside City Hall when L.A. Kings’ player, Tanner Pearson, brings the cup back to his home town. Head down to Civic Square on Sunday, July 20 to experience this rare and incredible opportunity.
Read it all here
July 22
BIG SPLASH BIRTHDAY BASH! Help us celebrate our 54th birthday. We're offering admission to Big Splash Water Park for only $5.40 (plus tax). Add $10 to upgrade your pass! Discounted passes ONLY available from 10am-11am.
|
July 23
Parents Night Out @ Kitchener Market
Vegetarian options: Wednesday, July 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Eating a balanced vegetarian diet can be challenging, especially when lifestyle or dietary restrictions make options more limited. Find ways to eat healthy, vegetarian meals that are out of the ordinary and exciting! Even if you are simply interested in learning more about a vegetarian diet before you take that first step, or you're a veteran veg-head looking for meal inspiration, come join this class and explore the options that are available to you! Register!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
Eating a balanced vegetarian diet can be challenging, especially when lifestyle or dietary restrictions make options more limited. Find ways to eat healthy, vegetarian meals that are out of the ordinary and exciting! Even if you are simply interested in learning more about a vegetarian diet before you take that first step, or you're a veteran veg-head looking for meal inspiration, come join this class and explore the options that are available to you! Register!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
July 24
Outdoor Movie @ Waterloo Park
The Lego Movie
Free with donation to the Food Bank
July 25-27
Hillside Festival @ Guelph Lake
Prices vary http://www.hillsidefestival.ca/pages/tickets-more Children under 12 are free
July 26
Afro Festival 12-8pm @ Waterloo Park
Over 50 agencies, community groups, several dance troupes, and traditional storytellers. In addition there will be vendors displaying food, traditional craft and clothing.
Over 50 agencies, community groups, several dance troupes, and traditional storytellers. In addition there will be vendors displaying food, traditional craft and clothing.
Rock And Rumble
1pm-8pm
Hundreds of motorcycles from across Canada and the United States will line King Street in front of City Hall while downtown shakes from the full line up of bands that will rock the main stage on Civic Square.
Kids in Kilts Bug Hotels @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge
1 to 4 p.m.
For kids age 3 and up
http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringTheRegion/McDougall_Event.asp
Food Truck Fare @ Waterloo Square
3pm-9pm
http://www.ilcwr.org/events/waterloo-region-food-truck-fare
July 26 and 27
KW Serbian Food Festival
Fischer-Hallman and Ottawa St. Kitchener
Doors are open between 10:00am to 11:00pm. It’s here that you can sample the full menu. Grilled meats, roasted pig and lamb, sweet and salty pastry dishes, deserts, cold drinks and much more. It’s an amazing atmosphere with live music, dancing, lots of outdoor seating and fun stuff for the kids. Truly a great way to experience a different culture!
http://kwserbianfoodfest.com/events/
July 29
Kids in Kilts Bug Hotels @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge
1 to 4 p.m.
For kids age 3 and up
http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringTheRegion/McDougall_Event.asp
Food Truck Fare @ Waterloo Square
3pm-9pm
http://www.ilcwr.org/events/waterloo-region-food-truck-fare
July 26 and 27
KW Serbian Food Festival
Fischer-Hallman and Ottawa St. Kitchener
Doors are open between 10:00am to 11:00pm. It’s here that you can sample the full menu. Grilled meats, roasted pig and lamb, sweet and salty pastry dishes, deserts, cold drinks and much more. It’s an amazing atmosphere with live music, dancing, lots of outdoor seating and fun stuff for the kids. Truly a great way to experience a different culture!
http://kwserbianfoodfest.com/events/
July 29
Mary Lambert @KPL
An interactive concert of original and well-known music for children of all ages. Free tickets available at the host library one week before the program.
Forest Heights: July 29, 10:30 a.m.
Country Hills: July 29, 2 p.m
Idea to Song: Getting started with Ableton Live
Central Library
85 Queen St. N.
Tuesday, July 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
A demonstration of the Ableton Live music software and hardware in our new Digital Media Lab at Central Library. The Ableton Push allows users to make a song from scratch with hands-on control of melody, harmony, beats, sounds and song structure.
No registration required; just drop in.
Looking Ahead
Baden Cornfest
Bluefest
Busker Carnival
Kidsummer
Link Picnic Festival
Moparfest
and everyone's favourite KIDSPARK
As always if we have missed something be sure to leave a comment or post it on the Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Facebook Group
.png)
No comments:
Post a Comment