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
CURRENT
CONTESTS
Excavation
Station @ Bingemans http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/06/we-really-dig-excavation-station-at.html
Get Kids
Baking http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/05/get-kids-baking-guest-post-by-author.html
80s Mix Tape
Rewind @ Rock The Park http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/04/cyndi-lauper-bret-michaels-howard-jones.html
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
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
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
KPL Calendar http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/calendar
WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp
Region of Waterloo Libraries Calendar http://calendar.rwlibrary.ca/?_mid_=17409
Cambridge Libraries – Idea Exchange Calendar http://ideaexchange.org
Michaels Craft Store Workshops http://canada.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-MichaelsCanada-Site/en_CA/Page-Show?cid=store-events
Have
an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
Grand River Conservation Authority https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default
Waterloo Region Museum http://calendar.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/Default/Month
Schneider Haus Museum http://calendar.schneiderhaus.ca/Default/Month
McDougall Cottage http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/Default/Month
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
Creekside
Kids is excited to invite families to the City Park Indoor Playground at
Creekside Church. You do not need to be a Creekside attender to enjoy the use
of this playground. Admission is free https://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
Mondays
Legacy
every Monday at 7pm. $4 entry with a pack per person into the prize pool @ KW
PlaySpace (until Sept 24) https://www.facebook.com/events/317175528805117
FREE! 8 Week Kids in the Kitchen Series
starting April 29! We Are Meant To Eat Together is facilitating these workshops
hosted by Kitchener's Downtown Community Centre. For kids ages 5-9. Come on
out! Register online at https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/Home#
More information is available by calling 519-741-2501 or emailing downtowncc@kitchener.ca
More information is available by calling 519-741-2501 or emailing downtowncc@kitchener.ca
Tuesdays
Join Early
Years Centre Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Kitchener Market Marketplace for
family cooking time. This program will provide strategies to families on how to
involve children in the kitchen.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by phone at 519-571-1626.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by phone at 519-571-1626.
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!
- June 5
- June 19
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. NOTE
NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH BREAK
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.
Wednesdays
Beginning April 11 (to June 13)
Tails and Trails @ Huron Natural Area Grow your young child's love of nature
through these story times in the forest. We will gather for songs and a tale
around various themes, then hit the trails for a short hike.
Meet at the play area. https://www.facebook.com/events/247298195813584
Meet at the play area. https://www.facebook.com/events/247298195813584
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 http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/…/Kids_Art_free_art_program.a…
Tots
Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Beginning
Jan 18th 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. NOTE NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH
BREAK
Fridays
Love live outdoor
performances? Bring your friends and a brown bag lunch for weekly acoustic
concerts every Friday from 12 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Waterloo Public Square! https://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/Acoustic-Noon-.asp
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
Home Depot Workshops 2nd Saturday of
Each Month
FREE Hands-on Workshops designed for
children ages 5 - 12. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at all The Home
Depot stores. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, an
achievement pin and certificate https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/ideas-how-to/workshops.html
Sundays
Come to the bandshell on the west
side of Waterloo Park for live performances presented by the Waterloo Concert
Band all summer long.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the
music! Free admission. Access off of Westmount Road.
All concerts start at 7:00pm. June
24 will feature the Waterloo Concert Band.
The Waterloo Concert Band was
created in 1858 to service the growing community of Waterloo's need for music.
As a non-profit, charitable organization, it has grown from its roots into a
30-piece ensemble.
Upcoming
Performances:
Jun 24 – Waterloo Concert Band
July 1 – Acoustic Steel
July 8 – Galt Kilties
July 15 – Waterloo Concert Band
July 22 – Kitchener Musical Society Band
July 29 – Flute Choir
Aug 5 – TBD
Aug 12 – Waterloo Concert Band
Jun 24 – Waterloo Concert Band
July 1 – Acoustic Steel
July 8 – Galt Kilties
July 15 – Waterloo Concert Band
July 22 – Kitchener Musical Society Band
July 29 – Flute Choir
Aug 5 – TBD
Aug 12 – Waterloo Concert Band
June 2018 Event Blast
Grease TORONTO
until July 8 http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/05/grease-will-have-you-over-moon-and.html
PARENTS’ NIGHT
OUT – The Birds and the Bees @ Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge until June 10 http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/05/there-is-lot-of-buzz-around-drayton.html
June 2, 2018
Today is the
Grand Opening of Excavation Station @ Bingemans, the first 100 kids to try it
starting at Noon receive a free hard hat. See the info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/06/we-really-dig-excavation-station-at.html
CAFKA @ Kitchener
Market
CAFKA @ Kitchener
City Hall 2pm
Meet at Kitchener City
Hall, 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON
Join us for an inaugural walking
tour of CAFKA.18 in Downtown Kitchener.
The CAFKA Opening Day Tour is a
great opportunity to learn about the exhibition projects from the artists who
created them. The tour is lead by CAFKA Executive Director Gordon Hatt,
but many of the participating artists will be there too -- to answer
questions and to reflect on the process of creating for the CAFKA biennial.
The CAFKA Opening Day Tour will focus on projects in Downtown Kitchener and
will meet at the Kitchener City Hall.
Run 2 You Stables Saturday June 2nd to
celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Horse Day.
Open house from 11am - 3pm.
Meet the horses, learn about our programs and camps, demos and $2 pony rides!
1911 Erbs Rd, Baden (St Agatha)
info@run2youstables.com
Open house from 11am - 3pm.
Meet the horses, learn about our programs and camps, demos and $2 pony rides!
1911 Erbs Rd, Baden (St Agatha)
info@run2youstables.com
June 2 and 3
Maker Expo @
Kitchener Aud 11am-5pm
Maker Expo is a diverse family-friendly showcase of makers,
artists & organizations who create amazing things in celebration of the
do-it-yourself spirit.
Our exhibitors
are individuals, groups, teams and organizations sharing their ideas and
creations through interactive exhibits, demos and workshops.
Our three
tenets are inclusivity, diversity and interactivity. We
want to have something for everyone to check out – young and old, from a wide
range of disciplines and walks of life.
Holiday Inn @
Drayton Festival Theatre http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/05/drayton-entertainment-presents-canadian.html
June 3
RAFFI @ Centre in
the Square 1pm and 4pm http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/05/raffi-brings-his-singable-songs-to.html
Shimano Take A
Kid Fishing Day at Belwood Lake Park
Sunday, June 3, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event Details
Date and Time:
Sunday, June 3, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Address:
Address:
8282 Wellington County Rd. 18, RR #2
Belwood Lake Park
Fergus, Ontario
Fee:
Belwood Lake Park
Fergus, Ontario
Fee:
The event is free for registered participants; park
admission fees apply.
Event Details:
The annual Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day at Belwood Lake
Park is designed to get new anglers involved in fishing,
or improve their skills. Children ages 8-14 can learn to fish from a pro!
Visit educational stations, learn how to cast, rig lures, tie flies, ID various
fish species, try your hand at the stocked trout pond and more! Free BBQ
lunch is provided, along with draw prizes. Participants must
pre-register for the morning OR afternoon session, but not both. View the event
poster (below) for more information. Register by email at belwoodlakepark@grandriver.ca.
June 4
Downtown
Community Centre.
Monday, June 4
- 5-7pm - "Not Junk Food" Party Time For ages 5-9 (must be
accompanied by an adult). FREE but register beforehand online or at the DCC (519-741-2501).
Offered by the
Downtown Neighbouhood Alliance. Supported by Healthy Kids Community Challenge https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2018-06-04-1700-Kids-in-the-Kitchen-Not-Junk-Food-Party-Time
June 5
CAFKA Playing
Spoons @ Noon
This
performance with bass guitar and guitar will accompany an acknowledgement of
the maps, and the very place of this artwork.// Lisa Myers is an
independent curator and artist with a keen interest in interdisciplinary
collaboration. She is a member of Beausoleil First Nation and is based in Port
Severn and Toronto.
University of Waterloo Central
Campus, 200 University Avenue West. Look for the Airstream trailer between
DanaPorter Arts Library LIB across from Modern Languages ML,
uwaterloo.ca/map
PARKING
Visitor Parking is available in Lot
B, C or Q for a flat rate of $5, uwaterloo.ca/map
June 8
Play and Create - Father's Day Picture Plaque Father's Day is just around the corner, and
what better way to say I Love You, than with a handmade photo frame featuring a
favourite 4x6" picture!
Children, ages 3+, will learn how to properly and safely build and construct their very own picture plaque, as well as paint it and hand write "I Love You" or another phrase of their choice on the braces. (Who doesn't love those squiggly misspelled words)
Registration is only $20 and will include not only all the materials required to build your photo plaque, but also playtime on the Playfit Kids Club indoor playground starting at 4pm! (Don't forget your socks) *No sibling discounts*
Dinner is not provided in the workshop, however pizza is available and outside food and drink is always welcome!
Children, ages 3+, will learn how to properly and safely build and construct their very own picture plaque, as well as paint it and hand write "I Love You" or another phrase of their choice on the braces. (Who doesn't love those squiggly misspelled words)
Registration is only $20 and will include not only all the materials required to build your photo plaque, but also playtime on the Playfit Kids Club indoor playground starting at 4pm! (Don't forget your socks) *No sibling discounts*
Dinner is not provided in the workshop, however pizza is available and outside food and drink is always welcome!
June 9
NEIGBOURS DAY IN
KITCHENER https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/neighbours-day.aspx
On the second
Saturday in June, neighbours from across the city come together to celebrate
the vibrant and diverse community we live in. Neighbours Day is an annual event
that connects people and strengthens relationships through neighbourhood
activities and gatherings.
Find an event near you by looking through the list of events, organized by city ward, or by using the interactive Neighbours Day map at the bottom of this page.
Events are either run by The City of Kitchener or by community members as Host Your Own Events (HYOE).
Find an event near you by looking through the list of events, organized by city ward, or by using the interactive Neighbours Day map at the bottom of this page.
Events are either run by The City of Kitchener or by community members as Host Your Own Events (HYOE).
City Run Events
Bridgeport
Community Centre - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - BBQ, bouncy castle and games
Lyle Hallman
Pool - 3:30 to 5 p.m. - free public swim
Kiwanis Park -
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - free park admission, free public swim (weather permitting)
in the newly renovated pool. Plaque unveiling and words from the Mayor and
others will take place around noon. Kitchener Utilities will
be there with mini golf games and a photo booth.
HYOE
River Ridge
Community Park - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. - BBQ, balloon animals, games, obstacle
course bubbles and music
City Run Events
Centreville
Chicopee Community Centre - 1 to 4 p.m. - BBQ, bouncy castle, games and pop up
urban park
Stanley Park
Community Centre - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - free bike inspection and safety course,
ball hockey tournament, garage sale and face painting
HYOE
Tecumseh Park -
9 a.m. - morning tea party and croquet
City Run Events
Kingsdale
Community Centre - 11 a.m to 2 p.m. - BBQ, games, crafts and music
HYOE
46 Cedarwoods
Cres. Complex - 9 a.m. to noon - yard sale, popcorn, ballons and drinks
Kingsdale Park
- 10 a.m. - Nature Play Celebration
HYOE
Forward Church,
55 Upper Canada Dr. - 10 a.m to 3 p.m. - BBQ and bouncy castle
City Run Events
Williamsburg
and Huron residents will be hosting garage sales throughout their communities -
8 a.m. to noon - community garage sale
HYOE
Max Becker
Commons - 1 to 4 p.m. - BBQ and pick up soccer tournament.
Max Becker Commons - 6 to 10 p.m. - movie night, food trucks and prizes
Max Becker Commons - 6 to 10 p.m. - movie night, food trucks and prizes
City Run Events
Country Hills
Community Centre - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - community garage sale
Chandler Mowat
Community Centre - 1 to 4 p.m. - Join us for our "Family Play-cation"
event! There will be arts, crafts, games for kids, a bike repair station, FOOD
and free prizes!
HYOE
Alpine Village
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - yard sale and "get to know your neighbour" after
party with snacks and drinks
City Run Events
Forest Heights
Community Centre - 1 to 3 p.m. - art walk in the community centre
Forest Heights
Pool - 2 to 4 p.m. - free public swim
HYOE
Cedar Crest
Park - noon to 2 p.m. - BBQ, frisbee golf, outdoor lawn games and music
Resurrection
Park - 1 to 3 p.m. - dance craze for kids, activities for adults, face
painting, colouring and crafts
St. George
Anglican Church - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. - learn about scouting, BBQ, games and
campfire
City Run Events
Victoria Hills
Community Centre - 12 to 3 p.m. - community garage sale, snacks, nature play
activities in Gzowski Park. "Welcome Neighbour" sign and Holi
Festival of Colour
HYOE
Duchess Ave. -
4 to 7 p.m. - bring your own picnic, water balloons, slip and slide, crafts and
live music
Forest Hill
Park - 1 to 4 p.m. - pick-up soccer and BBQ
Gzowski Park -
10 a.m. - Nature Play Celebration
City Run Events
Mill-Courtland
Community Centre - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - BBQ lunch and talent show
Rockway
Community Centre - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - BBQ, program displays and live music
Harry Class
Pool - 2 to 4:30 p.m. - free public swim
Cameron Heights
Pool - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - free public swim
HYOE
St. Andrews
Memorial Church - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - make your own ice cream sunday party
69 Agnes St. -
2 to 4 p.m. - public garden celebration, games, face painting, drinks and
snacks
City Run Events
Downtown
Community Centre - 8:30 to 11 a.m. - free pancake breakfast
Kitchener
Market - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - grow your own neighbourhood with fairy garden
planting and live music
Breithaupt
Centre - noon to 2 p.m. - family badminton
Breithaupt Centre - 2 to 3:30 p.m. - free public swim
Breithaupt Centre - 2 to 3:30 p.m. - free public swim
HYOE
Victoria
Commons, Prince Albert Blvd. - 4 to 7 p.m. - block party, BBQ and potluck, lawn
games, and live music.
*Neighbours are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
*Neighbours are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Brubacher Green
- 65 Brubacher St. - 6:30 to 8 p.m. - Neighbours Day Olympiad, art, games, and
freezies
Knollwood Park
- 175 Stirling Ave. - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - guided walk through of the
neighbourhood ending at Knollwood Park for a potluck and childrens activities.
Community baseball game to follow.
CAFKA @ Kitchener
Market
The Kitchener Market 9 AM- 1 PM Make your own
personalized Agamograph with Mindful Makers! We'll help you take a self
portrait, and turn it into a colouring book picture to create a 2-sided piece
of art. Your images will be visible when viewed from opposite angles. Tickets:
$5/PWYC
2018 Waterloo
Service Centre Open House!
- Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2018
- Time: 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location:
Waterloo Service Centre, 265 Lexington Court, Waterloo
This year's
event plans to be as exciting and fun as the past 25 years. There will be fire
equipment, a hydro bucket truck, backhoes and more. Kids will enjoy the petting
zoo courtesy of Waterloo Park, free balloons, free popcorn and face painting.
And remember to bring your appetite - all proceeds from the charity barbecue
will be donated to Grand
River Hospital Foundation.
Attendees can
also tour the Service Centre, the greenhouse and salt shed and learn about some
of the services we provide. Information about environmental initiatives and
other projects will be on display throughout the venue.
The Service
Centre Open House is a welcome tradition that city staff enjoy hosting every
year, and we look forward to seeing everybody again this year https://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/ServiceCentreOpenHouse.asp
The 4th
annual HOWLer will be held on Saturday, June 9, 10:30 am -2:30 pm, at
the WRPA Recreation Centre in Cambridge
This is
an event for the whole family — four legged, bushy tailed included — and
will involve a 2.5 km fundraiser dog walk, barbecue, vendor tent, raffle prizes
, various dog demonstrations, and more!
The HOWLer
promises to be a memorable, fun-filled day for the whole family!
Family
Pass (up to 4 people):
$40.00
Regular Admission (13+): $15.00
Child (3-12): $10.00
Under 2: Free
Regular Admission (13+): $15.00
Child (3-12): $10.00
Under 2: Free
More
information can be found at https://pdrhowler.ca/
SUPER HERO ADVENTURE
PARTY
put on by the Drayton Kinettes at the Drayton Agricultural Hall, 49 Elm St., Drayton ON.
Saturday June 9th 1pm-4pm, $25 a child and $5 an adult. Entertainment by Fairytale Parties of Kitchener with Characters: Captain America, Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Super girl and Batgirl. Snacks, games, music, Silent auction , decorating cupcakes and photo op!
put on by the Drayton Kinettes at the Drayton Agricultural Hall, 49 Elm St., Drayton ON.
Saturday June 9th 1pm-4pm, $25 a child and $5 an adult. Entertainment by Fairytale Parties of Kitchener with Characters: Captain America, Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Super girl and Batgirl. Snacks, games, music, Silent auction , decorating cupcakes and photo op!
Free outdoor movie again this year for
Neighbour’s Day, which is Saturday, June 9th, and activities in the
Max Becker Commons park starting at 6pm, including a scavenger hunt bingo
game! We will have prizes and dessert trucks on site during the show! Movie will be DESPICABLE ME 3
Robin In The
Hood Festival in Elmira 10am-5pm $5 per
person or $15 per family of 5 persons or less GIBSON PARK ELMIRA http://www.robininthehood.com/index.html
June 9th Roller Derby
Double Header
Come by Moses
Springer, June 9th to see your hometown skaters in action.
Your evening will feature Tri-City Roller Derby's own Total Knock Outs while they combat the Toronto Roller Derby DVAS!
AND you will get to see Tri-City Thunder in the second bout of the evening taking on Royal City's very own Brute Leggers!
This event is both licensed and all ages.
All Tri-City Roller Derby games are very family friendly and appropriate for all ages. We offer activities to our younger fans when they need a little break from the action.
Beer and snacks available for purchase as well as our merch and some other fabulous booths by our amazing supporters!
Doors: 4pm
Game 1: 5pm
Game 2: 7pm
MVP Ceremony: immediately following game 2
After the game, stick around and join the skaters for some fun photo ops and program signing!
Tickets are ..
$10 in advance $12 at the door.
kids 12 and under FREE with a paid adult ticket. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3369395?cookie_header=1
Your evening will feature Tri-City Roller Derby's own Total Knock Outs while they combat the Toronto Roller Derby DVAS!
AND you will get to see Tri-City Thunder in the second bout of the evening taking on Royal City's very own Brute Leggers!
This event is both licensed and all ages.
All Tri-City Roller Derby games are very family friendly and appropriate for all ages. We offer activities to our younger fans when they need a little break from the action.
Beer and snacks available for purchase as well as our merch and some other fabulous booths by our amazing supporters!
Doors: 4pm
Game 1: 5pm
Game 2: 7pm
MVP Ceremony: immediately following game 2
After the game, stick around and join the skaters for some fun photo ops and program signing!
Tickets are ..
$10 in advance $12 at the door.
kids 12 and under FREE with a paid adult ticket. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3369395?cookie_header=1
June 10
Waterloo Grand
Porch Party 2-5pm https://grandporchparty.wordpress.com/2018-performance-map/
Children's DIY - End of Year
Teacher's Gift 2-4pm and let your children show their teacher how much
they are cared for with a fun and custom DIY pencil sign made by their own
hands!
Registration is only $15 and includes a juice box and snack!
Each pencil will be aprox 6"x16" and will include the teacher's name or phrase of your choice!
We will have an assortment of materials for the "metal" portion of the pencil, colours to choose from and of course your custom stencil!
Free parking is available at the Charles St parking garage, beside our studio and across the street (where the new LRT stop is).
As we are not a licensed facility, we will have a small variety of beverages and snacks for cash purchase, but you are welcome to bring along your own peanut-free snacks as well!
Registration is only $15 and includes a juice box and snack!
Each pencil will be aprox 6"x16" and will include the teacher's name or phrase of your choice!
We will have an assortment of materials for the "metal" portion of the pencil, colours to choose from and of course your custom stencil!
Free parking is available at the Charles St parking garage, beside our studio and across the street (where the new LRT stop is).
As we are not a licensed facility, we will have a small variety of beverages and snacks for cash purchase, but you are welcome to bring along your own peanut-free snacks as well!
June 11
Downtown Community Centre.
Monday, June 11
- 5-7pm - Alternate Frostings and Sweeteners For ages 5-9 (must be
accompanied by an adult).FREE but register beforehand online or at the DCC (519-741-2501).
Offered by the
Downtown Neighbouhood Alliance. Supported by Healthy Kids Community Challenge. https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2018-06-11-1700-Kids-in-the-Kitchen-Alternate-Frostings-and-Sweete
June 10
CAFKA Tour w/
American Sign Language Interpretation 1pm
Meet at the Yeti Café and take a guided tour to the
Downtown Kitchener CAFKA.16 locations with ASL interpretation by Julie Taylor.
Tickets: $5/PWYC. https://www.cafka.org/event/cafka18-coffee-crawl-michelle-purchase-and-asl-interpretation
June 16
Celebrate Father's Day at the Kitchener
Market! Join us on the Piazza for a BBQ in the sunshine from 10:30am-12:30pm
Live Music Kids Crafts Sneak Peek of Cruising on King Featuring Classic Cars & A free jumbo hot dog for all dads!
Also CAFKA @ Kitchener Market https://www.cafka.org/event/cafka-family-days-thought-buttons
Sounds of Summer Music Festival @
Waterloo Park Bandshell Noon-5pm
Saturday June
16th KW Sertoma will be hosting the Sounds of Summer Music Festival at the
Band Shell in Waterloo Park
featuring
live performances by bands with musicians of all ages from the KW
and surrounding areas. Games with prizes, a bouncy castle, food and
merchandise vendors, dancers and more. http://kwsertoma.ca/event/sounds-summer-music-festival
CAFKA Alley Cat Bike Rally 3pm
Victoria Park Roos Island
Tickets: Adults $20; Youth
and Children under 18: $15 (Ticket includes one drink ticket, post rally
snacks, and prizes for 'winners').
Not just a cycle tour, the CAFKA
Alley Cat is an urban scavenger hunt using bikes or any human-powered
transportation. The fastest and funnest way to see CAFKA.18. Compete by
yourself or with a team.
King StrEATery Food Truck
Festival 2018
The region's tastiest food trucks are taking over 3
blocks of King StrEAT between College St. and Ontario St. Grab a bite and
enjoy live music on every block, fun activities, and programming for kids!
Mindful Makers Construction Zone 3-6 PM @ King and Young St. Voila Hair Braiding Station 3-6 PM @ King and Ontario St. Drum Circle 3-6 PM @ King and Young St. Magician - Live All Day Street Games and Chalk - Live All Day Maven General Motors - All Day Water Wagon on site, so be sure to bring your reusable water bottles! Live Music Stage @ Carl Zehr Square 3:30 pm Tea for Two 4:30 pm TBD 5:30 pm Jessie T 6:30 pm Safe as Houses 7:30 Our World Festival of Music Kick off with Barn Katz 8:45 Juneyt Band 10:00 PM QuiQue Escamilla band
FAMILY FUN FEST - A 100% FREE FAMILY EVENT! EVERYONE IS
INVITED!!!
11am-3pm North Dumfries Community
Complex, 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr ON
* Live Music * Free Food * Games * Prizes * Bouncy Castles * Activities * - There will be something to do for ALL AGES! LIVE MUSIC FEATURING: 8 Second Ride Roy's Garage JACK DEMAREST Ella Whiting FOOD: Catered by Angie's Kitchen - St. Agatha Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Pulled Pork - Salads - Gluten Free & Vegetarian options - Popcorn - Cotton Candy - Cupcakes - Pop/Water ACTIVITIES: Bouncy Castle (including a bouncy castle for toddlers) - Human Foosball - Bubble Soccer - Mootilda the Cow - Pit Stop Challenge - Rock Climbing Wall - Bungee Run - Boom Blasters - Penguin Fish Fling - Touch A Truck (Police, Ambulance, Fire & More) - Bandaid the Clown - The Cheek Squad Balloon Twisters - & More! Family Fun Fest will take place in the parking lot of the North Dumfries Community Complex RAIN OR SHINE - 2958 Greenfield Rd, Ayr, ON. Hosted by Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company in celebration of our 125th Anniversary. https://www.ayrmutual.com/125years/family-fun-fest.html
“Take a Ride for MacKids” event 11am –
4pm.
The day includes magician shows, balloon
artist, multiple carnival rides, food trucks and more. You and your whole
family can get a hands-on experience with heavy equipment like an airplane,
quad tractor, cement truck, boom lift, crane, helicopter and much more.
Don’t miss out as this year will be FREE
Admission for everyone! For full event information, please visit www.takearide.ca
June 17
Open Streets are all about the livable cities
movement! These community events promote playing and socializing.
Due to ongoing construction in Uptown Waterloo we are
unable to close any streets for Open Streets once again this year. Instead
we've decided to host a series of day of play events in Waterloo Public
Square (June, July, September) and Waterloo Park (August).
Library of Things
91 Moore Ave, Kitchener 1 PM- 3 PM Denise St Marie and Timothy Walker of St Marie and Walker will give a tour of their Midtown KW neighbourhood inspired project Community Thoughts. https://www.cafka.org/event/community-thoughts-tour-0
June 18
Downtown
Community Centre.
Monday, June
18 - 5-7pm - Rainbow Roll Ups For ages 5-9 (must be accompanied by an
adult).FREE but register beforehand online or
at the DCC (519-741-2501).
Offered by
the Downtown Neighbouhood Alliance. Supported by Healthy Kids Community
Challenge. https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2018-06-18-1700-Kids-in-the-Kitchen-Rainbow-Roll-Ups
June 20
Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 8-9:30pm
Bring a
blanket or your favourite hoodie and head uptown! Gather around the campfire
with friends and neighbours for music, food, fire and more!
Also
featuring UW's S.A.I.L. (Student Art Innovation Lab) and
free smores by Mountain Equipment Co-op! https://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/Campfire.asp
June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebration
Waterloo Public Square
On June 21, Waterloo will celebrate National
Indigenous Peoples Day. This day recognizes the cultures and contributions of
the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. National Indigenous
Peoples Day in Canada has cultural significance as the summer solstice.
This year will feature a large
temporary art installation by August and Luke Swinson. Thanksgiving address
will be given at 4 p.m.
June 23
CAFKA @
Kitchener Market
9 AM- 1 PM Create your own piece of optical illusion art with Artshine and
find out how to make your images pop off the page. Tickets: $5/PWYC
Little Diggers @ Sheridan Nursuries
10:30am-11:15am Little Diggers will create a planter that'll have butterflies fluttering on over for visit! Pre-registration is required. Members: $5.00 & Non-members: $7.00 http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events/little_diggers_club/butter_fly_on_over Westvale Fireworks http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/04/where-to-find-fireworks-in-kitchener.html
June 14
Children's DIY -
Canada, eh?10:30am-12:30pm for a fun morning of all things Canada!
We will teach your littles how to make their own fun little Canadian Maple leaf, complete with a little Canadian humour! Or customize with your child's name for only $2! Plus bring a blank white T-shirt or tank and create a fun Canadian flag, that you'll be sure to tuck away after your Canada Day celebrations! (Shirts WILL NOT be available for sale) Registration is only $17 and includes: -1 grilled cheese sandwich, with option to upgrade to full kids meal -12"x12" solid wooden board -customizable vinyl stencil -red and white paint to your hearts desire! https://www.facebook.com/events/170000507021136
June 16
Westvale Soapbox Derby
Take a Ride for MacKids event 11am – 4pm.
Cambridge
The day includes magician shows, balloon
artist, multiple carnival rides, food trucks and more. You
and your whole family can get a hands-on experience with heavy equipment like
an airplane, quad tractor, cement truck, boom lift, crane, helicopter and
much more.
Don’t miss out as this year will be FREE
Admission for everyone! For full event information, please visit www.takearide.ca
June 23 and 24 KW Multicultural Festival in Victoria Park Kitchener Noon - 8pm https://www.kwmc.on.ca/festival-2018
June 25
Downtown
Community Centre. Monday, June 25 - 5-7pm - Garden Salsas For
ages 5-9 (must be accompanied by an adult).FREE but register beforehand online or at the DCC (519-741-2501).
Offered by
the Downtown Neighbouhood Alliance. Supported by Healthy Kids Community
Challenge. https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2018-06-25-1700-Kids-in-the-Kitchen-Garden-Salsas
June 30
Pre Canada Day @ Kitchener Market Happy Canada Day! We will be celebrating with some family fun. Join us on the market piazza from 10-12 pm for live music, face painting, crafts for kids and chalk art. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=44ccecdc-065b-486d-91d0-a5d3dc1d4a9f
CAFKA @
Kitchener Market
Have
your say in the wind. This hands-on workshop provides all the materials to
make your own flag—attach it to your bike, stick it in your garden, or
just wave it in your very own personal parade. SAIL (Student Art Innovation
Lab) is an outreach arts-based initiative brought to you by fine arts
students from the University of Waterloo. Produced by CAFKA.
Tickets: $5/PWYC.
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