Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge. We also suggest you go through the full list as some activities require you to pre-register and many have limited spaces. Dates/Times and Prices Vary.
The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS (daily/weekly events) and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS
ONGOING Events
Attractions ONTARIO coupons for https://attractionsontario.ca/coupons
Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre https://kwplaygrounds.ca/
Play a Latte Cafe https://playalattecafe.com/
Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener
Funvilla https://funvilla.ca
THEMUSEUM https://themuseum.ca/families-kids/
Early Years 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
City of Waterloo Museum Activities https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/city-of-waterloo-museum.?_mid_=1764
Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) events https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/index.aspx#
Joseph Schneider Haus events https://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx
Woodside National Historic Site Self Guided Tours Thursday and Fridays https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS/photos/a.797717783604573/4705277552848557
Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar
Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month
Breastfeeding Buddies Events Calendar https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/news-events/
Indoor Skateboard Park @ Queensmount Arena - various dates and times https://www.facebook.com/events/1189515881691170/1212608496048575?active_tab=about
Grand River Conservation Areas https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Things-to-do.aspx
Infant and Child Studies group is a group of researchers interested in better understanding child cognition: so how kids learn! All our studies are designed as games for children to play while we observe how they respond to various toys, videos or sounds. The activities are fun for the kids, and help us to understand concepts like how children learn new words, when children can begin to understand math, or what learning strategies kids use to understand new concepts. We deliver studies in person, as well as online and in take home formats.
Lab Website: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/
Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/infantstudiesgroup/
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/infantstudiesgroup/
Have a new child? Sign them up too: https://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/sign
Dog Friendly Events https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events
University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum info https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/
University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Walking Tours - Various locations https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/walking-tours
Our BEST PLACES TO TOBOGGAN LIST can be found at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html there are even great recommendations in the comments of that post too!
When it is Outdoor Skating Weather, find rinks below
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/outdoor-skating-rinks.aspx
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Waterloo https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Cambridge https://facilities.cambridge.ca/?CategoryIds=82&FacilityTypeIds=&Keywords=&ScrollTo=google-map-trigger&CloseMap=true&HasAdvancedSearch=false
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Guelph https://www.get.on.ca/living-here/outdoor_rink
FREE COMMUNITY SKATING AT VARIOUS ARENAS IN KITCHENER https://www.theaud.ca/en/events-tickets/public-skating.aspx then select Free Community Skating for schedule
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Other Ongoing Activities
Laurel Creek Conservation Area (Waterloo) and Shade’s Mills Conservation Area (Cambridge) Snow Shoeing and Cross-Country Skiing info https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Skiing-and-snowshoeing.aspx NOTE *Admission fee when an attendant is on duty.
WEDNESDAYS
CARYNDALE MOPS meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday most months @ New Carmel Church https://www.carmelnewchurch.org/a-place-to-belong/
THURSDAYS
Walk and Talk with Breastfeeding Buddies 10am at Victoria Park
Big Screen Thursdays @ Gaslight District in Galt (Cambridge)
SATURDAYS
Family Favourites at Cineplex on Saturdays https://www.cineplex.com/events/family
Ciper Saturdays @ CIty of Waterloo Muesem at Conestoga Mall https://www.waterloo.ca/en/museum/upcoming-events.aspx
Appleflats Orchard Tours in Wellesley - various times https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appleflts-orchard-tour-tickets-107584443968
SUNDAYS
Family karaoke every Sunday from 3-6 on the patio at Zaz Bistro in Cambridge
ONGOING IN DECEMBER
Gift of Lights and Jingle Bell Rock at Bingemans
Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/11/new-experiences-for-2023-2024-season-at.html
Wonders of Winter at Waterloo Park
Cambridge Winterfest https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/winterfest.aspx
Winter Ice and Lights in Central Park Cambridge https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/winter-ice-and-lights.aspx
KW Famous Holiday Pop U Shop in Downtown Kitchener
Gaslight District Christmas Market Events https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/
Digital Light Projection Show @ The Old Post Office Cambridge Thurs-Sun
Apollo Cinema Family Events
Sparkles in the Park Guelph Dec 16-31 https://visitguelphwellington.ca/event/sparkles-in-the-park/
Visit Santa and Photo Info for Fairview Park Mall
Visit Santa and Photo Info for Conestoga Mall
Visit Santa and Photo Info at Cambridge Centre
Visit Santa and Photo Info for Stone Road Mall in Guelph
illumi *out of town
December 2023
December 3
Waterloo Region Childrens Business Fair - Holiday Edition @ Hacienda Sereda 2-6pm
Great Joy Concert in Bloomingdale 4pm and 7pm https://www.slatechurch.com/greatjoy
Nordic Market in Puslinch https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161194507865750
Walk of Lights 5:30-8:30 pm at K-W Christian Fellowship https://walkoflights.ca/
December 6
Noon Hour Concerts @ St. Andrews https://www.standrewskw.com/events/noon-hour-fall-2023-waterloo-county-carollers
December 7
Reading the Child https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reading-the-child-tickets-725741310797
December 7-10
Christkindl Market @ Kitchener City Hall
- Thursday, December 7: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday, December 8: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, December 10: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/visit-christkindl-market.aspx
Entertainment Schedule at
The Holiday Express kiddie train will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on King Street between Ontario and Frederick. Dec 9th and 10th
Kidskindl and Downtown Kitchener Candyland Experience
Get ready for a spectacular holiday treat! Join the second year Visual Arts students at Conestoga College: Downtown Campus as they team up with the Downtown Kitchener BIA to bring you a life-sized Candy Land Experience in Market Square. This interactive board game kicks off on Monday, November 20, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and it's here to stay throughout the holiday season.
Don't miss out during Christkindl Market when the doors swing open, offering warmth and free treats on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 10, from noon to 4 p.m. Hop on the Holiday Express train at Ontario Street to travel from Christkindl to Candyland!
December 8
CBC Sounds of the Season @ THEMUSEUM (Downtown) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cbc-k-w-sounds-of-the-season-tickets-755559537917
Christmas in Wellesley (with Parade) info at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=7334857519906580&set=p.7334857519906580&type=3
December 8-10
Walk of Lights 5:30-8:30 pm at K-W Christian Fellowship https://walkoflights.ca/
December 9
Christkinderfest @ THEMUSEUM (Downtown) 10am
Christkinderfest allows children and families to experience the joys of a German-inspired Christmas event, featuring Bavarian-themed activities, music and the spirit of Christmas festivals found across Germany.
Admission is free, registration is recommended. Please note that this is not a regular day at THEMUSEUM, and there is no regularly scheduled public programming running.
Register at https://themuseum.ca/events/christkinderfest/
The Grinch will be at St. Jacobs Market for a Toy and Food Drive
Storytime with Santa at St. Jacobs Market - various times $20 Registration Required
Grand Harmony Chorus - Holiday Harmonies
December 9-10
Once Upon a Mall - A FREE Fairytale Festive Event at Conestoga MallJoin us for a whimsical journey into the enchanting world of fairytales at the "Once Upon a Mall" event on December 9th and 10th! The magic unfolds from 12 pm to 2 pm at the enchanting Winners Court. It's a storybook adventure that's too good to miss!
- 🏰 Event Details 🏰
- 📅 Date: Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th
- 🕛 Time: 12 pm – 2 pm
- 📍 Location: Winners Court
December 9, 10 and 12
Christmas Vacation (1989) movie @ Apollo Cinema. Info at
December 10
Homer Holiday at Downtown & Pioneer Park KPL https://www.homerwatson.on.ca/upcoming-events/
Winter Bunny Family Workshop @ Homer Watson Gallery 10am-Noon $25 per person
Cardinal Family Workshop @ Homer Watson Gallery 1-4pm $25 per person
Children's Christmas Play St. Matthews Lutheran Church https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/childrens-christmas-play-tickets-758938514527
Community Carol Sing in Ayr https://calendar.northdumfries.ca/default/Detail/2023-12-10-1800-Community-Carol-Sing/0edb4299-8059-4414-b597-b0c10108c5ea
December 11
Gingerbread Party at Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre - Various times https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161189497820750/
December 14
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the St. Jacobs Market for a Food Drive
Hockey Canada Women's Canada VS USA https://kwtickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=PWHPA&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
December 15
The Longest Night: A Solstice Play @ Calvary Church https://app.promotix.com/trade/select-tickets/The-Longest-Night--A-Solstice-Play-tickets
December 16
Storytime with Santa at St. Jacobs Market - various times $20 Registration Required
December 17
The Snow Ball by Storybook Events
Santa, Elves and Princesses! INFO https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-stage-is-set-for-2023-snow-ball-by.html
December 18
Laughing All the Way Comedy and Carols for the Whole Family @ Resolute Church https://www.resolutechurch.ca/christmas-concert
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) movie @ Apollo Cinema. Info at
December 20
Home Alone (1990) with CHEESE PIZZA! @ Apollo Cinema. Info at
Winter Solstice Feast https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-feast-tickets-738007930587
December 21
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the St. Jacobs Market for a Food Drive
December 30
Wonderphil Comedy Magic Show @ Apollo Cinema at 5pm Info at
KW TITANS HOME OPENER at 7pm
December 31
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve at the Waterloo Public Square for a family-friendly celebration! Enjoy free ice skating to music spun by our on-site DJ, make your own crown and enjoy delicious treats from the Hissing Goose food truck.
Bring your skates, dress warm and get ready to have some fun!
Date: December 31, 2023
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Waterloo Public Square (75 King St, S, Waterloo)
Family New Year's Eve Party in Ayr 3-7pm with Fireworks at 6:45pm
New Year's Eve Party @ Hespeler Arena Cambridge 4-8pm
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