As always please check all links
provided as times, dates, venues and registration information often changes
without our knowledge.
First is
list of ongoing events followed by our Monthly Blast
BE SURE TO
CHECK OUT THE LIST OF ONTARIO
ATTRACTIONS FREE AND DISCOUNT COUPONS! http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2017/06/save-on-ontario-attractions-with.html
Other
Contests we have this month are
SAFETY TREE http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2017/06/safety-tree-makes-summer-breeze-enter.html
LIBMAN http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/04/libman-hardwood-floor-cleaning-system.html
And THE
GRAPE ESCAPE for a Parents’ Night Out http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2017/06/the-grape-escape-food-and-wine-tasting.html
Ongoing
Events Year Round
University
of Waterloo Research Studies
Research
Studies @ UofW Contact Lens ResearchCurrently 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
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!WEB: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-studies-group
TEL: 519 888 4567
ext. 31164
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
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
Have an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
SUMMER ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Kitchener
Public Library Event Page http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/calendar
Waterloo
Public Library Event Page http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all
Waterloo Region Museums http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/choose-museums.asp
Tim Hortons
Free Swim Times http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2017/07/tim-hortons-free-swim-times-2017-for.html
Pools and
Splashpads
Kitchener http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/PoolsAndSwimming.asp
Waterloo http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/schedules_swimming.asp
and http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/splashpad.asp
Grand River
Conservation Areas https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default
Take A Kid to the Course Starting July 3rd – Ariss Valley
Golf & Country Club
Receive a free junior
green fee for youth 16 and under with purchase of an adult fee starting July
3rd, 2017. Please call course for specific dates and restrictions. Participating
courses near Kitchener http://kidsplaygolf.ca/events/category/take-a-kid-to-the-course/?action=tribe_geosearch&tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=map&featured=false&tribe_event_category=take-a-kid-to-the-course&tribe-bar-geoloc-lat=43.450301&tribe-bar-geoloc-lng=-80.48319170000002&tribe-bar-geoloc=kitchener
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children
whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are
eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the
participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. https://www.kidsbowlfree.com
Daily
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
Parents/caregivers
can register online at http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-registration.html The
session will be most beneficial if parents/caregivers brings their baby with
them and we encourage bringing a support person to assist with this http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-regist…
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.
Plus
info about the Scavenger Hunt can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/…/earth-sciences-museum-scavenger-hunts
Mondays
| Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays
is Back! Monday nights in Kitchener just got a little more exciting! Come and visit Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays for a blast from the past with unique classic and special edition cars. Bring family and friends to this free all-ages event for a chance to win great prizes. Join us from 6 pm until dusk every Monday between June 5th and September 18th in the parking lot in front of PartSource located at The Shops at Highland and Westmount (563 Highland Road West, Kitchener). |
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Tuesdays
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!
- July 4th
- July 18th
Tots
Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) Join us on Tuesdays for an
engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week is a different theme and
the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of
learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must
be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. (resumes
Jan 17)
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/plan-your-visit/tots-time/
Discovery Square @ Kitchener City Hall
Rain or
shine join us for Discovery Square. Free weekly event recommended for kids aged
5-12.For the most up-to-date schedule visit: www.kitchenerevents.ca
Discovery Square:
Carl Zehr Square, 200 King Street West
Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Yoga In Victoria Park 12-12:50pmYoga in Victoria Park is a partnership between Queen Street Yoga and the City of Kitchener. Join us on Wednesdays over the lunch hour in June, July, and August. These classes are FREE, beginner-friendly, and all-ages. In the event of a thunderstorm, class will be held at the studio (look for announcements on our website and on social media). http://queenstreetyoga.com/workshops-events#parkyoga
Whimsical
Wednesday July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th,
Civic Square, Cambridge City Hall
6:00 - 8:00 PMFree live entertainment for children of all ages. Event runs rain or shine (inside if raining), so come out and join us for some singing, dancing and fun! http://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Special-Events-and-Festivals.aspx
Yoga @ Shades Mills Cambridge 7pm Free with paid
park admission or with your Grand River Parks Membership
Event Details: Yoga classes will be held near the Trail Shelter at Shade's Mills Park every Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm, beginning Wednesday, May 31 until September 6. Suitable for beginners (ages 10+) and those with more experience. Participants 18 and under require a legal gaurdian present to sign the waiver form. For more information and for cancellations due to poor weather, please contact park staff at 519-621-3697.
https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2017-06-07-Yoga-at-Shades-Mills-Park
Thursdays
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!
FREE!
Ages 2-5 + caregiver (resumes Jan 12) http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/…/Kids_Art_free_art_program.a…
Tots
Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Join
us on Thursdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week
is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing,
story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow.
Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent
membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accompanying adult's admission is free.(resumes Jan 17 for Tues and Jan 19 for
Thursdays) http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/plan-your-visit/tots-time
Waterloo
Train Station Thursdays
- Will
operate Thursdays from June 1 to Aug. 31.
- 11 a.m. -
2 p.m.
- Provide
seating space for individuals and groups
- Food
Trucks, Music and Fun Train station Thursdays
Summer Concerts @
Castle Kilbride Baden
Thursday evenings
in 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.http://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx
Outdoor Movies
@ Shades Mills Cambridge (beginning June 9)
Free with paid
park admission or with your Grand River Parks Membership Event Details:
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Movies start
shortly before sunset, and the times vary between 9 p.m. during the longer days
of June and July to 8:00 p.m. in late August. Please note that movies are
sometimes cancelled due to poor weather. Cancellations due to poor weather or
schedule changes will be posted on the GRCA events calendar, Facebook and Twitter,
or call the park at 519-621-3697.
The movies are
all rated parental guidance (PG) or general admission (G).
https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2017-06-09-Friday-Night-Movies-Under-the-Stars-at-Shades-Mill
Saturdays
Saturdays KPL Kids’ Club Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E.
(Upper Level) Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Take a break from shopping and
stop by the Kitchener Public Library Space for stories, crafts and fun.No
registration required.
Family
Favourites $2.99 Films @ Cineplex
11am
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavouritesSundays
Wmb church has BBQs end Sunday throughout the summer starting at 11am. Bouncy castles, games...Lots of stuff. Website is wmbchurch.ca
JULY 2017 Event Blast
Just because all
of the Canada Day festivities are over, doesn’t mean you need to be bored. There is so much STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS
IN KITCHENER WATERLOO!
July 6
Goudies Lane
6-10pmfree, all-ages 1st Thursday block party at Goudies Lane People-Only Patio! There'll be live music by 3 amazing acts, participatory art activities (including a Mario mushroom-making station by Jen Gordon to spruce up nearby flower beds), Giant Jenga & Big Kerplunk, plus a few fabulous fresh food-mongers... J&P Grocery | Bread Heads | Rescue Dogs Vegan Hot Dogs & Street Fare + popcorn by Apollo Cinema
Musical performers:
6 & 9pm | Spoke And Mirror
7pm | JoJo Worthington
8 pm | Eiyn Sof
Goudies Lane People-Only Patio is located between 8 & 20 Queen St. N., next to J&P. + there's parking in the Duke\Ontario garage. https://www.facebook.com/events/725888550930136/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22upcoming%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%7D
Tech Zoo 1:00 - 8:00pm
Where:Hespeler
5 Tannery Street East, Cambridge, ON
5 Tannery Street East, Cambridge, ON
Description:From robots to
Google Goggles, come explore the wonderful world of tech!
Cost:Free
https://ideaexchange.org/programs/event/tech-zoo
July
7
Ultimate
Rodeo Tour In Breslau 6:30pm http://www.ultimaterodeotour.com/p/kitchener.html
Movies In The Square in Guelph – Shark Boy and Lava Girl
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/06/where-to-find-outdoor-movies-2017-in.html
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/06/where-to-find-outdoor-movies-2017-in.html
July
7-8
Crusin
On King (Victoria Park and Downtown Kitchener)Info for Friday at http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?eventID=832 (Victoria Park and Downtown Kitchener)
Info for Saturday at http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?eventID=229 (Kitchener City Hall)
July
7-9
Kultrun
Festival in Victoria Park https://www.kultrunwmf.com/
July 8
Kitchener Market Tour 11:30am-1pmJoin us for a market tour where we explain how to survive a heatwave with cool and fresh dishes - no oven required!
- Gazpacho
- Fruit and yogurt freezer pops
- Pesto zoodles
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=3ec3e905-0b5a-4147-ba27-dce519bc7fba
Cherry Festival 11am-6pm
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITES include games, face
painting, puppet show, the Cherry Train, bouncy castle, ferris wheelATTRACTIONS
Game Asylum
Mini Golf
Rock Climbing
Jousting
Vintage Car Show plus a CONCERT STAGE
http://cherrypark.blogspot.ca/2017/05/10th-annual-cherry-festival-july-8th.html
Forbes Park
Music Festival CAMBRIDGE 10am-10:30pm
This free
festival is a hit with the entire family, always delivering a very entertaining
day to the citizens of Cambridge. The festival showcases both amateur and
professional bands. Along with arts and crafts vendors, food,
refreshments and much more. The children's program runs from 10am-2pm
featuring clowns, games, bouncy castles and morehttp://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Special-Events-and-Festivals.aspx
Grand River
Family Fishing Derby – Natural Sports http://www.grandriverbassderby.ca/rules.html
Family Fishing
Derby @ Valens Cambridge
http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/events/annual-john-burns-memorial-fishing-derby
Saturday, July 8,
2017 | 9am – 9pm
|
Festival Faire
In Elora 2pm-9pm
FREE admission! Featuring Ashley
MacIsaac and much more!This family-friendly event brings together Centre Wellington’s festivals, events, artists, artisans, merchants and performers for a huge Canada 150 celebration.
Singers
Pipers
Indigenous dancers
Interactive trail walks
Kids Faire
Live animals
Local food
Craft beer
Ashley MacIsaac
… and much more! http://www.elorafestival.ca/festival-faire
July 9
Non-Violence
Festival in Victoria Park 12pm-5pm
in Victoria Park on the island! Food, community groups, vendors, music, and
more! https://wrnonviolence.org| Raspberry Moon
Festival |
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Sunday, July 9, 2017
| 11am – 4pm
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July 11
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
BIG SPLASH! @ BingemansCome celebrate Big Splash's birthday! Doors open at 10am and cost to get entry to Big Splash for the day is $5.70 (plus tax) Doors to the special pricing is shut down at 11am so arrive early. Everyone must be here to wristband. You cannot purchase for someone who is coming later. This includes access to water park only. You can upgrade and include FunworX at admissions for only $10. http://www.bingemans.com/events
July 12
Back To The Future @ Civic Centre Park
Kitchener (by Centre In The Square and KPL)Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/06/where-to-find-outdoor-movies-2017-in.html
July 13
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone sundown @
Waterloo ParkRead more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/06/where-to-find-outdoor-movies-2017-in.html
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY KINGPIN! @ Bingemans
HAPPY 4TH
BIRTHDAY KINGPIN! We're celebrating Kingpin's birthday with $4 per hour bowling
(plus HST & shoes)!! Special available online only in advance, limited
quantities so book now! http://bingemans.com/events/index.php
July 14 and 15
Cambridge Scottish FestivalCompetitions and Highland Games. Info http://www.cambridgescottishfestival.ca
July 14-16
Ribfest and Craft Beer Show – Victoria Park http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.comKids Info for Ribfest
The Kids Fun Zone Presented by 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.
http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/Kids-Fun-Zone.htm?bPreview=1&ww_pageContentID=E81385C8-94B9-5AF2-C63C-C7CC69151F9C&ww_pageID=E81385C7-D785-05DD-C264-BB0FEEE730F5
July 15
Harry Potter
ExtravaganzaWhen:Saturday, July 15, 2017, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Where:
Hespeler
5 Tannery Street East, Cambridge, ON
See Map: Google Maps
Description:
1:00 – 3:00pm: Fully interactive game of Live Action Harry Potter Clue
3:00 – 4:00pm: Live owl presentation
Immerse yourself in the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as you make potions, wands and spells to figure out what’s behind a fellow Hogwarts student’s mysterious disappearance! Finish the day by experiencing the Owlery!
Ages:Ages 13+ https://ideaexchange.org/programs/event/harry-potter-extravaganza
July 15 and 16
Raresites BioBlitz (Cambridge) http://raresites.org/2017/04/register-today-for-the-2017-rare-community-bioblitz-bioblitz150
July 16
Open Streets – Make BelieveOpen Streets will be taking place along the Laurel and Spurline Trails in uptown Waterloo this year http://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/open-streets.asp
July 21
ONTour Music Concert 6pm @ Kitchener City Hall info w/ BIG WRECK, GLASS TIGER & FEATURETTE https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontour-concert-seriesMovies In The Square in Guelph – Inside Out
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/06/where-to-find-outdoor-movies-2017-in.html
July 21-23
Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival http://uptownwaterloojazz.cahttp://uptownwaterloojazz.ca/2017-lineup
Kids info http://uptownwaterloojazz.ca/ymep
July 22
The Schneider Creek Porch Party3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Peter St.
Join us on Saturday, July 22nd from 3-8 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Schneider Creek Porch Party. The #SCPP is a free neighbourhood music and community festival in the Schneider Creek neighbourhood of Kitchener http://scporchparty.weebly.com
Rock
and Rumble – Kitchener City Hall
Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft brewery and motorcycles!Hundreds of custom and vintage motorcycles from across Ontario and the US will rumble into town to showcase their bikes.
Rock out to headliner Platinum Blonde at their free concert. The band is back together and ready to perform some of their famous hits!
- Free admission - Food and drinks available for purchase - All ages
welcome
Stage Schedule: 7:30 pm - The Spoons9 pm - Platinum Blonde
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?eventID=152
July 27
A Dog’s Purpose sundown @ Waterloo Park Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/06/where-to-find-outdoor-movies-2017-in.html
The 2nd Annual Sherwood Shindig Noon – 11 PM
We’re taking
it to the next level this year! More incredible live music, a music industry
marketplace with killer deals, more great food, kids activities, local charity
fundraiser with amazing prize draws, a beer garden, and so many more cool
surprises to come over the next few months!
BANDS:
Noon – 5 pmErick Traplin
Busking & Clowns
The Sherwood Band Campers (Sherwood studio Students)
5 pm – 11 pm
Big BabyThe Sherwood Shindiggers
The Shannon Lyon Pop Explosion
Rob Szabo Band
Mike Todd Band
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