Saturday, November 30, 2019

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways





Every year we get a kick out of the Tonight Show’s 12 Days of Christmas Sweaters. If you are not familiar with it, watch the video below and giggle along with us.




This year we have partnered with a variety of places to bring you our newest contest
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
The giveaways will vary from family-friendly activities to Parents’ Night Out tickets.  Each giveaway will have a milestone that must be reached before it goes live.  They will be listed on our social channels


Once the milestone is reached a new giveaway link will be listed here


Day 3 Family Pass to the Waterloo Central Railway's Santa Train
https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-santa.html



Day 6 Kitchener Market Cooking Class - CONTEST OPEN UNTIL DEC 31ST


https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways.html

Day 7 Two Visit Pass to Play-A-Latte Cafe - CONTEST OPEN UNTIL DEC 31ST


https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-play.html


Day 9 Flag Raiders Paintball Games - CONTEST OPEN UNTIL DEC 31ST

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-flag.html


Day 11 Kids Cooking from Scratch Cookbook - CONTEST OPEN UNTIL JAN 15TH
https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-kids.html


Each day will have a link to the giveaway post.  Keep checking back to make sure you enter them all!
Winners will be notified by the email address they provided.  They will have 48 hours to respond and after that a new winner will be chosen.


Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in the Kitchener Waterloo Area




Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in the Kitchener Waterloo Area
Always check the provided links for updated info, as events may change without our knowledge

Begins Nov 28 (various dates and times until Jan 4)
Glow Toronto (about an hour from Kitchener Waterloo)


Begins Nov 29 (various dates and times until Dec 8)
Walk of Lights this Christmas at K-W Christian Fellowship. During this FREE 20 minute tour, view the tallest Christmas tree in the city and walk through the 6000 light dome that opens unto various live scenes of Christmas. Have your children talk to the shepherds and pet the sheep. The Walk of Lights ends by opening unto a live Nativity Scene with an angelic choir.

Now until Dec 11
Letters to Santa at Kitchener Market
We are happy to be a drop off location for letters to Santa. Use our special Santa mailbox and your child will get to see their name on Santa's nice list (only first names will be used, for privacy). The mailbox can be found at the Market's office window (near The Caribbean Kitchen) and the 'Nice List' will be located near the Marketplace. Letters will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 11.


Wonders of Winter
Opening night
OPENING NIGHT: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30th, 5:30PM!!!
Wonders of Winter kicks off its 2019 season on Saturday, 30 November at 5:30pm, with fireworks and trolley rides. Join us for the “throwing of the switch”!
Parking is tight, so consider taking the ION right to our entrance gates off Seagram Drive; there is a station in Waterloo Park. Wander up to the Park Inn, where the festivities will be happening.  Info at https://www.wondersofwinter.ca/  Wonders of Winter continues until New Year’s Eve at Waterloo Park.

Dec 5
Tree of Hope Radiothon @ the Family Centre
The Noteworthy Singers performance and Toy Drive

Skate with Santa @ Cambridge Centre Arena
Jolly old St. Nick will join us again for our annual Skate With Santa.  Santa will strap on his skates and hop on the ice from 6:10pm-7:30pm on Thursday December 5, 2019.
*Regular rules and rates apply
*Maximulm capacity of 200 skaters, arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Dec 5 to 8
Christkindl Market at Kitchener City Hall

Dec 6
Friday, December 6, 2019 | 7:30 – 8:30pm


A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring Hon. Karen Redman Regional Chair, Region of Waterloo, Police Chief Bryan Larkin Waterloo Region Police Service, Eugenia Schatz Chair St. Peter's Church Council, Bishop Michael Pryse Eastern Synod,Hon. Daiene Vernile CTV Province Wide Host, Retired.
Music by Brad Moggach and Tim Moher.


7:30 – 8:30pm


There is also an audience Christmas singalongs.
The cost is $10 dollars at the door plus refreshments.

Dec 6 to 8
Uptown Holiday Hop ‘N Shop
December 6-8, 2019
Start your holiday shopping in Uptown Waterloo! Come on up for the 2nd annual Official Christmas Tree Lighting, Mistletoe Lane, visits with Santa, Santa Paws, special promotions at uptown businesses and more

Dec 7
Cineplex Community Day FREE Holiday Movies beginning at 9am
Cambridge Seniors’ Choir @ David Duward Centre Cambridge at 1pm
https://www.facebook.com/cambridge.seniors.choir/photos/rpp.230026517640821/479646592678811/?type=3&theater Donations accepted




Suzuki Waterloo Holiday Concert @ Kitchener Market
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Sing along to holiday music with the Suzuki Talent Education of Waterloo group happening just outside the Marketplace. Accepting donations to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.


Intensely Irish Dancers @ Kitchener Market
Sure to delight and entertain everyone with traditional Irish dancing set to holiday music.  Performing on the upper level of the market, this group of local dancers will get you in the festive spirit! 

Mark your calendar for Star’s Winter Open House on Saturday, December 7th.
Morning classes will run normally, and open house attendees are welcome to join in for free throughout the event.
Santa will be in the studio from 9:45 to 11:45am.
There will be minute-to-win-it style games and activities as well... AND A HOT CHOCOLATE BAR‼️🍫🥛☕️

Any questions, please call the studio 519-886-8600 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10157788391635750/


Candyland in Cambridge
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 615 King Street East
Central Park transforms into a place of candy and magic. Don’t miss this full day jam packed with live entertainment, interactive games, a giant ice slide and enough photo opportunities to fill anyone's social media pages. Candyland is a great holiday activity for families with young children. The best part is admission is free!
What’s happening at Candyland
Horse Drawn Trolley Rides through Downtown Preston
Meet Santa & Mrs Claus - don't forget your camera!
Warm-Up Zone & Crafts in Knox Church with Idea Exchange
RBC Christmas Truck
Face Painting

Interactive games and activities
Food trucks (Pit Stop Grill, Beavertails & Kiltie Mini Donuts) 
Meet the Cambridge Redhawks 
Schedule of live entertainment:
Schedule of live entertainment
Entertainment
Times
10:00 to 10:20 am & 10:30 to 10:50 am
11:00 am to 11:30 am & 12:00 to 12:30 pm
1:00 to 1:30 pm & 2:00 to 2:30 pm
Sammy Duke: The One-Man-Band
3:00 to 3:30 pm & 4:00 to 4:30 pm
Festival Light Feature 
Take a walk through the interactive light displays in Central Park during the month of December.


Christmas Fantasy Opening Night in Victoria Park Kitchener
Bring the whole family out for some holiday cheer! View the spectacular display of festive lights that adorn Victoria Park’s buildings, trees and bridges.

5:30-8 p.m. - Activities on Roos Island, Victoria Park
6 p.m. - Lights will be turned on in Victoria Park


Enjoy  music, crafts and free hot chocolate, Santa, reindeer & more 
https://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?eventID=174


Dec 7 and 8
Santa and his favourite reindeer at Meadow Acres Garden Centre 10am-4pm (Petersburg)
Info at https://meadowacres.com/meadowacresmagazine/ page 17 ad

Live History Christmas @ Woodside Historic Site beginning at 1pm each day
$14.50 per person. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-live.html

December 7, 2019  and December 8, 2019 various times between 6 to 7:30pm


Join us at Elmira Pentecostal Assembly for our Annual Live Outdoor Christmas Pageant.  Come and enjoy the Christmas story with live animals and a full cast.   Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event.  Parking available at Foodland and PIB across the street from the church. Shuttle bus run to the church for each event.  


Dec 8
Christmas Open House @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge 1-4pm
It’s our chance to thank you for another unforgettable year and wish you all the best for the holiday season. We’d love it if you would stop in this afternoon to join us for a cup of cheer, a few tasty treats, plenty of Scottish hospitality, and live music from 1 to 3:30p.m. by PG Tips (aka Gwen Potter (fiddle) and Paul Morris (melodeon).
In addition to enjoying some holiday cheer, kids will be having tons of fun crafting holiday decorations.

Dec 9
Monday, December 9, 2019 | 7:30 – 8:30pm


Concert with the Ceremonial Band of the Waterloo Regional Police Service.  Free Will Offering to Support Canadian Foodgrains Bank 

Dec 11
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | 7:30 – 8:30pm


The Waterloo County Teachers’ Choir (WCTC) invites you to "Celebrate the Season", on Wednesday December 11th at 7:30pm, at Benton Street Baptist Church.

Our 100-voice choir will present a captivating evening of choral music, ranging from 15th century poems through to modern carols.  WCTC is directed by Jane Schultz-Janzen and accompanied by Michel Allard, and for this special night will be joined by several guest instrumentalists.
Tickets are $15.00; free for children under 12. Available from choir members or  wctchoir@gmail.com.

Dec 12
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night in Cambridge
Thursday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m.
Location: Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street
A modern twist on caroling, all ages can enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of participants. To add to the event, download the music for free to your phone and bring your portal speaker or borrow one of ours! 
The walk starts in Civic Square at 7 p.m. 

Santa Visits the Kitchener Market
Santa's schedule is pretty busy these days, but he's still making time for his friends at the Kitchener Market. Please bring your own camera or phone to take pictures.

Dates and times:
Dec. 14 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Dec 15
Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 7 – 8pm


The Woodland Christian High School Choir along with Orchestra, Soloists, and Community Choristers present Handel's Messiah. One performance only, just in time for Christmas. 

Dec 17
Kids Hop with Erick Traplin and Santa Claus @ Kitchener Market 11am-Noon
https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2019-12-17-1100-Kids-Hop-with-Erick-Traplin-and-Santa-Claus

Dec 17-24
Elora Grinch Display
26th year of Sue and Gerald's Grinch display. The Grinch this year will be out making trouble every night from December 17th to December 24th from 6pm to 9pm. 🎅🤶

For those of us that are just joining this year (I'm sure you've heard the stories and are super excited!), the Grinch display is a heart warming collection of decorations, the original animated movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas projected on the big screen, and the Grinch himself. This display is put on by Sue and Gerald Benham, with the help of friends and family. Are you looking for something to do to create some wonderful memories with your family? Perhaps a cute Insta moment? This is it!


This year we are please asking people (if possible) to make the environmentally friendly decision to park somewhere close, bundle up, and walk over.
🌲

This event is completely FREE for you to enjoy! It is put on in true Christmas spirit that we hope you have a great time. Please no donations - just be kind to each other


The more the merrier - share the event with your friends and family. We love to hear your stories and see your photos. Share here or tag your post
#BenhamGrinch on FB.

Dec 20 to 22 in Listowel

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Listowel Mennonite Church 465 Maitland Ave S Listowel

Take an indoor journey back to the time when Christ was born. Come join the excitement and experience the sights, sounds & drama as your journey unfolds. Tours take approximately 45 minutes and are wheelchair accessible.
Donations are accepted.


Dec 21
Santa's schedule is pretty busy these days, but he's still making time for his friends at the Kitchener Market. Please bring your own camera or phone to take pictures.

Dates and times:
Dec. 21 9am-11am

Intensely Irish Dancers @ Kitchener Market
Sure to delight and entertain everyone with traditional Irish dancing set to holiday music.  Performing on the upper level of the market, this group of local dancers will get you in the festive spirit! 

This is just our Christmas Themed Event list. The full December list will be up soon! Be sure to look for our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways too!


Saturday, November 23, 2019

Baking Class at #KitchenerMarket – Christmas Morning Pastries – Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary passes to this year's event, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win a pair of tickets too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!



‘Tis the season to get baking.  This year the Kitchener Market has added a new seasonal baking class to help you get set for Christmas Morning! Can you almost smell the cinnamon and sugar? How about the warm feeling of baking something for that magical time of year? Now imagine how impressed your family will be with a selection of pastries to celebrate the day.
Scones, cinnamon buns, danishes and much more....
Enjoy an evening of demos, baking and tasting the variety of treats to kick off your Christmas morning. Each participant will leave with 4-6 of each pastry to share with friends and family over the holidays. Wine and cheese will be served.

With many of Christmas baking classes already full, you will want to register now to ensure you can attend this new baking class.


Still need to get in the mood?  Listen to the lyrics in Christmas is Just Around the Bend to get you into the Christmas Baking spirit.


Now doesn’t that inspire you to get set for the festive season?

Parents’ Night Out

We think this would make a great Parents’ Night Out so we are excited to give away a pair of tickets to attend the November 26, 2019 Christmas Morning Pastries class at Kitchener Market.

Enter to Win

Make sure to enter our contest for a pair of tickets to Christmas Morning Pastries at Kitchener Market! You must provide your own transportation.  Be sure to leave a comment with what Christmas Pastries you love.

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Get Set to See Christmas Glow in Toronto


We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary passes, but this just means we're able to tell you about this amazing event! 



Many of our readers know that we are big fans of Christmas Light Displays.  The sparkle and glow of shimmering lights make everything so magical.  This winter you can be surrounded by shining light displays at the Christmas Glow indoor light garden in Toronto Ontario Canada.  This holiday-themed event is sure to be a spectacle for your eyes and your other senses too. 

What Goes on at Glow Toronto 
According to their website 
Glow is a seasonal community festival, bringing together the people you love to stroll, laugh and play under the twinkle of half a million lights. Our playgrounds and interactive features will entertain the kids for hours, while Glow’s illuminated sculptures and backdrops are perfect for snapping selfies and family photos. We also invite you to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, take home fresh produce, and sample seasonal goodies and beverages. It’s all the magic and wonder of an outdoor festival, hosted inside a cozy and spacious venue. 

Hear how this event started by watching the video below. 


Can you imagine how amazed your family will once they are surrounded by the lights at Glow Toronto 
Plus, you do not need to worry about the weather as it takes place indoors at the Toronto Congress Centre near Pearson Airport.  This makes it an event accessible as well.  For more about the accessibility of the event visit the INFO PAGE. 

Get Tickets Now 
We want to ensure you get to go to Christmas Glow in Toronto, so we suggest you grab your tickets before they are gone! Head to https://httpslink.com/z04u and purchase your tickets today.  Right now there are November, December and January dates available, so you can select what works best for you and your family.  There is even a season pass if you plan to make multiple trips this winter. Be sure to read the description of the type of ticket before you make your purchase to ensure it works well for you.  We also think tickets to CHRISTMAS GLOW TORONTO would make great gifts! 

To learn more, be sure to visit these links