Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Stuff to do in April for Easter, Egg Hunts, Cooking Demos, Art Classes and more Spring Break Events and Online Activities in Kitchener Waterloo and Area

 


As always, we suggest going through the full list, as some events require pre-registration and spots fill up quickly. Please check the links provided as dates/times may be changed without our knowledge.

 

ONGOING EVENTS

Looking for new things to do with your child? Do you think your child would enjoy participating in science? If your child is between the ages of 3-7, they are eligible to sign-up for an online study with researchers at the University of Waterloo. Participation is free and the studies are quite fun for children! Children get a certificate at the end and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. A typical session involves a 25-minute Zoom video call with their researchers. If you would like to sign-up, please visit https://www.uwcoral.ca/sign-up

See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfkJ_wKEMdM&t=5s

If you have any questions, please email developmentalonline@uwaterloo.ca

 Early Years events https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

 KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup

 WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

 Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx

 Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events

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 Dinosaur Drive-Thru @ Bingemas April 1-25 prices vary https://www.dinodrivethru.ca/

 Castle Kilbride Tours (Baden) April 3-May30 prices vary https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/castle-kilbride-tour-april-3-may-30-tickets-140079225735?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

 

 April eBlast

April 1

The Giggle Mat Online Show – Bunny Tales info at https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/posts/125856806162986

Storytime with the Easter Bunny and the Fairytale Fairy on Facebook at 2pm. Info from https://www.facebook.com/events/2840056709602392


Online Easter Chick Biscuit Baking for Kids 10:30am

Registration info and ingredient list at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/easter-festival-kids-workshop-easter-chick-biscuits-cook-along-free-tickets-141977940843


April 3

Kitchener Market Virtual Easter Celebration LIMITED SPOTS available (kit pick up April 1)

This kit has everything you need to celebrate Easter by making bunny cupcakes and decorating eggs! The kits include the supplies you need to participate in the live Kids in the Kitchen video which will be streamed on April 3 from 10 - 11 A.M. on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.

 Kits can be picked up from the Kitchener Market on Thursday April 1 from 4 - 6 P.M. Just drive down the ramp on Eby Street into the covered parking lot, park at the curbside pick up sign and a staff member will assist you!

 COST  $5.00

Register at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search/detail/61395?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

 

Easter Egg Hunt @ St. James’ – Rosemount United Church.Pre-registration required. Info at https://sjruc.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt

 Family Painting Online Class – Easter Bunny at Noon info and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/3584433855001990


Easter Egg Drive-Thru @ Avenue Road Baptist Church (Cambridge) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 1pm-3pm 

Meet the Easter Bunny (from your car) and we will deposit a FREE Easter Gift for each child in your vehicle!!  All while you stay safely inside the vehicle!! 

**First come, first served - WHILE QUANTITIES LAST** https://arbchurch.com/events/easter-egg-drive-thru-event/2021-04-03 

 Facebook Live Watercolour Painting Class – Easter Egg Fun at 1pm. Info and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/895057681035611

April 6

Online Magic Show and Fundraiser for Food4Kids Waterloo Region

Get ready for a thrilling night of all things magic! 

Second-year students from Conestoga College’s Bachelor of Public Relations program are the hosts behind Magic Matters, a virtual magic show with 100% of ticket sales and donations going towards the amazing acts of local charity, Food4Kids Waterloo Region. Food4Kids Waterloo Region works alongside daily nutrition programs in elementary schools to identify gaps in children’s access to food and makes sure that no child in our community goes hungry during the 84 days of school breaks and the 40 weekends of the school year. Food4Kids Waterloo Region helps over 700 children in our region each year. With our support, we hope to meet the needs of the over 2,500 children in the Waterloo Region who experience hunger. 

This one-hour, interactive and entertaining show is on April 10th, 6-7 pm, right in the comfort of your home! Tailored toward children, the show welcomes the entire family! 

Enjoy a night filled with laughs while interacting and learning magic from our magician Scott Dietrich. Scott is voted Toronto and the GTA’s best children’s entertainer for eight consecutive years by City Parent Magazine readers. 

The magic of it all? Your tickets are just a click away. Visit the Magic Matters event page on Facebook and Instagram and click the link in the description.

Cost is $22.23 Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/magic-matters-tickets-146864837683

April 7

Kitchener Market Online Cooking Class – Power Foods 6:30pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-07-1830-Power-Foods-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

April 9

Kitchener Market Online Cooking Class – BBQ Dry Rubs 6:30pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-09-1830-BBQ-Dry-Rubs-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

April 10

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in April from 10-11 a.m.

Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.

Virtual Paint Night on YouTube 6:30pm info and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/3700069143445437

April 13

Kitchener Market Online Cooking Class for Teens – Steak Tacos 2pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-13-1400-Steak-Tacos-Virtual-cooking-class-for-teens

Kitchener Market Virtual Wellness Series 7pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-13-1900-Resetting-Your-Mindset-Virtual-Wellness-Series

April 14

City of Waterloo Museum Facebook Live – Firefighting (aimed for ages 4-7) https://www.facebook.com/events/351459759563223

Kitchener Market Online Cooking Class – Vegetarian Goodness 6:30pm info at

https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-14-1830-Vegetarian-Goodness-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

April 15

Kitchener Market Online Family Baking Class 10am info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-15-1000-Virtual-April-Break-Family-Baking

April 16

City of Waterloo Museum Facebook Live – Outdoor Adventures 1pm info from https://www.facebook.com/events/835431610374241

 

April 17

Kitchener Market Earth Day Clean Up Kit

The theme for Earth Day 2021 is 'Restore Our Earth'! This free kit includes outdoor clean up supplies, an eco-friendly kids craft, and some great safety tips for how to clean up outside while staying safe! Supply kits can be picked up from the Market on Saturday, Apr. 17 from 9AM-2PM at the Localline Grocery area on the upper level. Register at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search/detail/62066?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

 

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in April from 10-11 a.m.

Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.

April 19

Virtual Paint Night on YouTube 6:30pm info and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/350720379649278

April 22

Today is EARTHY DAY https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021


April 24

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in April from 10-11 a.m.

Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.

April 21

Kitchener Market Online Cooking Class – Make it Marinades 6:30pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-21-1830-Make-it-with-Marinades-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

April 23

Kitchener Market Online Cooking Class – BBQ Sauces 6:30pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-04-23-1830-BBQ-Sauces-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

 

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Easter 2021 Events and Virtual Activities – Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo Area and Online

As always, we suggest going through the full list, as some events require pre-registration and spots fill up quickly. Please check the links provided as dates/times may be changed without our knowledge.

March 28

Learn Polish Easter Traditions Online 10am-Noon. Info and registration at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-with-us-polish-easter-traditions-tickets-142175144685

March 30 and 31

Stanley Park Community Association Easter Egg Hunt

Stop by the community centre and pick up a treat bag with an easter egg colouring sheet.  Colour the egg, hang it on your door or window and we will be looking for them Easter weekend (and dropping off a basket of goodies to some homes where we find coloured eggs).

Egg and treat bag pickup:

Dates: March 30th and 31st 3:00-6:00pm

Location: Stanley Park Community Centre (Hut out front)

*Limited quantities. Come early to guarantee getting a bag*

https://www.spcakitchener.ca/events.php?view=159


April 1

Storytime with the Easter Bunny and the Fairytale Fairy on Facebook at 2pm. Info from https://www.facebook.com/events/2840056709602392

Online Easter Chick Biscuit Baking for Kids 10:30am

Registration info and ingredient list at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/easter-festival-kids-workshop-easter-chick-biscuits-cook-along-free-tickets-141977940843

April 3

Kitchener Market Virtual Easter Celebration LIMITED SPOTS available (kit pick up April 1)

This kit has everything you need to celebrate Easter by making bunny cupcakes and decorating eggs! The kits include the supplies you need to participate in the live Kids in the Kitchen video which will be streamed on April 3 from 10 - 11 A.M. on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.

 

Kits can be picked up from the Kitchener Market on Thursday April 1 from 4 - 6 P.M. Just drive down the ramp on Eby Street into the covered parking lot, park at the curbside pick up sign and a staff member will assist you!

COST  $5.00

Register at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search/detail/61395?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Easter Egg Hunt @ St. James’ – Rosemount United Church.Pre-registration required. Info at https://sjruc.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt

Easter Egg Drive-Thru @ Avenue Road Baptist Church (Cambridge) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 1pm-3pm 

Meet the Easter Bunny (from your car) and we will deposit a FREE Easter Gift for each child in your vehicle!!  All while you stay safely inside the vehicle!! 

**First come, first served - WHILE QUANTITIES LAST** https://arbchurch.com/events/easter-egg-drive-thru-event/2021-04-03

Facebook Live Watercolour Painting Class – Easter Egg Fun at 1pm. Info and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/895057681035611

Saturday, March 6, 2021

The City of Kitchener Brings a New Version of The Safety Dance for 2021



When we heard the words “The Safety Dance” it conjured up memories of Men Without Hats and their 80s hit Safety Dance.

 

Now in 2021, The City of Kitchener has a new Safety Dance to help citizens remember all the precautions they should be taking during the pandemic. It includes reminders to wash your hand, wear your mask, stay 6 feet apart and shelter at home. The Safety Dance Challenge is up and running and by posting your version, you have a chance to win prizes too!

 

 

Even Mayor Berry is getting in on the action.

 

“As the pandemic wears on, it’s important that we keep public health safety measures top of mind,” said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “Our safety dance challenge is a fun, lighthearted way to get up, move, and challenge friends and family to do the same. I’d encourage everyone – families with kids, teens, adults, and seniors to all take the challenge.”

 

The Safety Dance Challenge Info

The Kitchener Safety Dance Challenge:

·         Visit www.instagram.com/cityofkitchener for the safety dance soundtrack and choreography.

·         Learn the moves, record the dance on your own or with some friends and family.

·         Post the Instagram reel to your Instagram story with hashtag #KitchenerSafetyDance, tagging @cityofkitchener and challenge at least two friends to do the same.

  

With prizes up for grabs, Kitchener residents are encouraged to be creative with their safety dance challenge entry. The grand prize winner will win a Campfire Evening Getaway prize pack. This prize pack includes a free reservation at the Stanley Park community centre fire pit on an evening of your choice as well as a $75 grocery store gift card to buy all of your favourite campfire snacks. Five random entry winners will also each win a $45 gift card to a local restaurant or bake shop. 

 

All month long, the City will be featuring safety dance contest entries on the City’s Instagram story.

One entry per person. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2021.

 

We want to see your #KitchenerSafetyDance videos too! Post the link to your video in the comments and we will make sure to LIKE it!