Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Christmas Parties, Santa Visits, The Grinch, New Year's Eve and more Holiday Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo and Area


 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








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


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




Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month



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




Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161329086425750


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



December 2024
Ongoing
Cambridge Winterfest 

Disney on Ice Ticket Info (Event in January)

Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park until January 4

Gift of Lights at Bingemans 

Santa Photos at Conestoga Mall 

KWFamous Pop Up Shop @ Kitchener CIty Hall 


DECEMBER 2024

December 7
Selfies with Santa at the Bauer courtyard (in front of The Bauer Kitchen) + Uptown Waterloo Winter Wonderland Market

Cosmic Winter Wonderland @ Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)

Grinch Food and Toy Drive 2024 @ St. Jacobs Market

Christmas at the Gaslight District Cambridge
See Santa + Outdoor Holiday Movies

Fergus Santa Claus Parade


December 7-8
Christkindl Market @ Kitchener City Hall

The Grump Meet and Greet @ Conestoga Mall
 - Meet the mischievous Grump as he roams through the centre on December 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and December 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are invited to meet The Grump and capture a memorable photo with him.



December 8

December 8

Sensory Friendly Santa Visit

THEMUSEUM



Kids Scavenger Hunt @ RONA Cambridge

December 13-14
Bethlehem Illuminated
Live Town and Theatre Christmas Experience
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bethlehem-illuminated-tickets-1075655086319


December 14
Grinch Food and Toy Drive 2024 @ St. Jacobs Market

KW Titans Game + Toy Drive


December 15
Fueling Kindness w/ Autocate
Pictures w/Santa w/donation and more.

Family Holiday Party @ Joseph Schneider Haus

December 16-19
Christmas at the Waterloo Creekside Church Playground

December 16-20
Gingerbread Cottage @ Conestoga Mall Winners Court for a delightful Gingerbread Cottage Experience! From December 16th to 20th, step into our whimsical gingerbread-themed, designed to evoke the charm of a cozy gingerbread cottage.

What to Expect:

  • ✨ Enjoy hot cocoa served from the cottage!
  • 🍪 Kids can unleash their creativity with gingerbread cookie decorating kits!
  • 🎁 Holiday Gifts from Your Favorite Stores
  • 🎁 A Gift from Conestoga Mall

This is a ticketed event, and space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot for this sweet holiday experience!

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to KidsAbility 


Ticket link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conestogamall/1464529

December 20-21
Gingerbread Exhibition @ Tapestry Hall Cambridge


December 21
Swim with Santa @ Wilmot Township Recreation Complex

December 22
KW Titans Game + Toy Drive w/Santa

December 27
December 29

December 31
New Year's Eve @ Waterloo Public Square

New Year's Eve @ Kitchener City Hall

New Year's Eve @ Hespeler Arena Cambridge

New Year's Eve in Ayr w/Swimming and Fireworks




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Saturday, November 30, 2024

December Hacks by @Those2Girls - A REELS Series on Instagram

 


December can be a busy time for many.  This December I want to give you some of my hacks that make the month a whole lot easier.  From holiday shopping, events and entertaining, I am sharing my simple December Hacks on Instagram @Those2Girls and hope they lend a helping hand. 

Get Ready for the December Hacks Series!
The holiday season is just around the corner, and I'm excited to announce our upcoming December Hacks Series! 🎄✨ This month, I will be sharing a variety of tips, tricks, and life hacks to help you navigate the busy holiday season with ease and style.

What to Expect from Our December Hacks Series
Gift Wrapping Hacks
Cooking Tips.
Gift Ideas
Holiday Hairstyles
Festive Outfits
Last Minute Gifts
December Self-Care
Community Support
Festive Activities
I might try some of your hacks too!

Why You Should Follow the December Hacks Series
Save Time and Money: Our hacks are designed to help you save both time and money, making the holiday season more enjoyable.

Stay Organized: Keep track of your holiday to-do list with our organizational tips and tricks.

Add Festive Fun: We'll be sharing fun and festive ideas to make your holidays even more special.

Creating Community: Join our community of readers who are all in this together, sharing their own tips and experiences.

Stay tuned for my (almost) daily posts throughout December, and get ready to make this holiday season the best one yet! 🎁🎅

You can find the December Hacks Series at https://www.instagram.com/those2girls beginning December 1st



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Sunday, December 3, 2023

December 2023 Christkindl Market, Visit Santa, Holiday Events and More Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo and Area

 

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/









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


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


Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month


Indoor Skateboard Park @ Queensmount Arena - various dates and times https://www.facebook.com/events/1189515881691170/1212608496048575?active_tab=about

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




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 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
or


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 

Wonders of Winter at Waterloo Park 



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




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


Walk of Lights 5:30-8:30 pm at K-W Christian Fellowship https://walkoflights.ca/

December 6

December 7

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
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


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 


December 15

December 16
Storytime with Santa at St. Jacobs Market - various times $20 Registration Required

December 17
The Snow Ball by Storybook Events 

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 


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)

https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#New-Years-Eve-December-31-

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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