Showing posts with label fan appreciation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fan appreciation. Show all posts

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Labour Day Weekend And Last Week Before School Events In Kitchener Waterloo

It's the last week for FREE TIM HORTON's SWIM TIMES see the info on our Free Swim Post

Aug 27
11am-Noon
Erick Traplin @ Kids Hop
Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Aug 28
GO to the Square: Storytime with Waterloo Public Library

Start Date:
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:30 AM
End Date:
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:15 AM
Title:
GO to the Square: Storytime with Waterloo Public Library
Category:
Library Events
Address:
75 King St S, Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo, ON
Contact:
Sheila Kretz-Greco
Phone:
519 886-1310 x 133
Website:
Details:
Start their mornings off right! The Waterloo Public Square presents storytelling every Wednesday morning in the Square until the end of the summer! Bring your little ones along for animated stories, games, and crafts, all brought to you by the Waterloo Public Library!

Thursday, August 29

11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: Smoke’s Poutinerie
Performance by Tyler Schwende
Civic Square, City Hall

Friday, August 30, 2013

Movie Night - Hoodwinked
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night! The food concession will
be open and offering snacks and drinks. Visitors should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit in
 front of the big screen. Movies are all rated parental guidance (PG) or general admission (G)
and are suitable for families. The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders.
 Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights
 starting an hour before show time. Cancellations will be posted on Facebook and Twitter.
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Price: Free with admission or $10.00 per vehicle


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Meet the Animals
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Hold a snake, touch a toad, and meet other “creature-teachers” from the Guelph Lake Nature
 Centre. Kids will love these safe, close-up animal encounters! Children 16 years or younger
must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at: Camper beach
Price: Free with park admission


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Trisport Triathlon and Duathlon Guelph Lake Weekend II
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Guelph Lake Conservation Area sets the stage for this popular triathlon and duathlon weekend.
 Participate in a Try-a-tri, the Duathlon or the Traithlon. This event features a variety of distances
 at the same great site as the June Triathlon and a safe, fast course.
More Information: Trisport Canada website
Price: See website
Registration: Register and see a full schedule at Trisport Canada.


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Animal Show
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Meet a live animal or two borrowed from our nature center, and examine a collection of skulls,
 fur and feathers of different animals that are commonly found in the area. Children 16 years or
younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Meet at: Baseball shelter
Price: Free with park admission

Paris Fair
Aug 29-Sept 2
http://www.parisfair.com/

Orangeville Fair
Aug 30-Sept 2
http://oaseventcentre.ca/orangeville-agricultural-society

For more upcoming Fall Fairs visit our post 20 Fall Fairs

Bingemans Labour Weekend Deals
http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php
Bowling
Labor Day Weekend-Bottomless BowlingSaturday, Sunday or Monday, pay $10.00 (plus HST) and bowl, bowl, bowl. 2 hour times, based on wait times. Includes shoes. Come end the summer and kick off fall!

Big Splash Waterpark
Labor Day Weekend SpecialEnjoy the last weekend of summer with a Big Bang at Big Splash! Pay once, play all weekend. For $55.90 plus HST enjoy Big Splash from Friday at 4pm until Monday when we close up for the season!


 
Labor Day MondayEnjoy Big Splash for only $10.00 plus HST today! End the summer relaxing pool side or wipping down some slides. This is all day and for Big Splash only.

Sunday Sept 1

Kitchener Rangers Fan Appreciation Day
11:00am-2pm followed by the Charity Pre-Season Game
http://www.kitchenerrangers.com/article/rangers-fan-appreciation-bbq-and-charity-game

Monday Sept 2
  • Herrles Market There you will find a great marketplace with a local food flare. There is an outdoor play area for the kids! For more info visit the Herrles Market website
  • St. Jacobs The Village of St. Jacobs shops will be open. Take a look at the St Jacobs website for more info
  • St Jacobs Outlet Mall The St Jacobs Outlet mall is open from 10am-5pm. You can see all their Holiday Hours listed on their information page
  • Shoppers Drug Mart Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations are open for Labour Day. The ones that offer grocery items can be very helpful in a pinch
Also most Movie Theatres, variety stores, coffee shops, restaurants, GRCA parks, public splash pads and public OUTDOOR pools are open Labour Day. Same with most amusement centres like Bingemans (See above), Bowling Alleys, Chuck E Cheese and LaserQuest. Check their websites for hours and pricing.

Chicopee Tube Park Labour Day Hours
10am-5pm
http://chicopeetubepark.com/summer/hours.html


Travel A Steam Train To Elmira
http://www.steam-train.org/

Last Day for One Love @ THEMUSEUM
http://www.themuseum.ca/events/last-day-one-love-bob-marley-exhibition


Saturday, August 25, 2012

Last Week of Summer Holidays and Labour Day 2012 Weekend in Kitchener Waterloo

Only a few days left for the WagJag for the Food & Drink Expo at The Kitchener Market
http://www.wagjag.com/?w=88431&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc


Van For Dan online auction
The link to the auction site is www.vanfordan.igloocommunities.com
 Troubles registering? contact auction@vanfordan.com
 and get help
 Tons of family items that people can bid on including passes to The Museum, Flagraiders, Robert Munsch autographed books donated by him for the auction, Swim passes for Cambridge City pools, etc.

Tim Hortons Free Swim Times
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/07/free-tim-hortons-swim-in-kitchener.html

For Parents and those with older kids into art/design you may want to enter this contest http://sign-depot.on.ca/the-sign-depot-presents-typeface/

Aug 28
Kids Hop w/Erick Traplin 11am at the Kitchener Market http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

Hamilton Tigercats Football Team Practice in Waterloo
10am-Noon
Come out for a fun and interactive practice with the 2012 Hamilton Tiger Cats Football Team!

The day will feature inflatable games, cheerleaders, mascots, ticket sales, merchandise, and a post-practice autograph session. The event is at Warrior Field, 340 Hagey Blvd, Waterloo and is FREE to all! It will be a lot of fun for those in attendance and will be a great opportunity for people in the area to enjoy a Hamilton Tiger Cats experience in their own backyard!
http://waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=3237


Aug 29
Last 91.5 The Beat Discount Day at Bingemans
YOU MUST PRE-PAY for your $9.15 Big Splash tickets ONLINE, tickets are here
https://www.bingemans.com/secure/dispatch.php?action=show_2012_beat_big_splash_kathy_wall
 & you must arrive between 10am-11am for it to be valid (& then you can stay all day)

  Aug 30
Free Admission to Lion's Lagoon 10am-6pm Waterloo Park https://www.facebook.com/events/271246459657855/

 Outdoor Movie Journey 2 at Cambridge City Hall - Free http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1686&s=4&ms=2012-08-01  

Aug 30- Sept 3rd Paris Fair http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair.shtml certain nights/times there are free admission &/or $2 rides Find the info here http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair-daily.html (will require a lot of scrolling)  

Friday Aug 31 2012,
Bingemas Big Splash Labour Day Weekend Pass.
Buy a 2 day pass & use for 4 days
Valid Aug 31-Sept 3
http://www.bingemans.com/events/index.php

Kitchener Rangers 1st preseason game of 2012
7:30pm
Happening at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (due to the construction at The Aud) http://kitchenerrangers.com/article/kitchener-rangers-exhibition-schedule-and-fan-appreciation-bbq-information/123216


Outdoor Movie 7:55pm
Location:Shade's Mills Conservation Area
Address:450 Avenue Road
Phone:519-621-3697
URL: http://www.grandriver.ca/
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night June to Labour Day weekend at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.

This week is E.T.
Sept 1
Hands Helping Paws- BBBQ/Fundraiser for National Service Dogs
15 Schnieder Ave Kitchener, 10am-4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/517608291586376/

Sunday Sept 2
Kitchener Rangers Fan Appreciation BBQ
11am-2pm
**NOTE** This year it is happening at Waterloo Public Square because of the construction/expansion at the Aud
http://www.kitchenerrangers.com/page/fan-appreciation-bbq
Followed by a pre-season game at Waterloo Rec Complex

Monday Sept 3

Our friends at Herrles Market are open 9am-5pm on Labour Day.
Great place to let the kids have some outdoor fun, plus grab your favorite market finds all in one place!
http://www.herrles.com/
Picnic in the Park at Waterloo Park
Noon until dusk
FREE
Live music, rides, games, balloons, face painting
All proceeds to the United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge
Parking off Father David Bauer Dr. and University Ave.
Presented by Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Park supplied by the City of Waterloo

Guelph, Monday, September 3
Labour Feeds Communities
Labour Day Picnic
Riverside Park, Red Pavillion
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free! Hot dogs, corn on the cob, beverages
Rides, games, crafts and face painting
Music by: Corduroy Road, James Gordon, Scott McWhinnie
Performance by Guelph Contemporary Dancers
Presented by Guelph & District Labour Council
Donations accepted for Chalmers Food Pantry and CSA Food Bank


  Looking Ahead

Try KW Synchro for Free Sept 5,7,9 info here http://kwsynchro.on.ca/

Cambridge Fall Fair Sept 6-9 http://cambridgefallfair.com/cff2011/
Discount tickets at Giant Tiger Cambridge

For a fun night out get a babysitter and head to the Food & Drink Expo at the Kitchener Market
Happening Sept 6-8 contact Michele for tickets michele.mcbrideroach@kitchener.ca
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/
or CATCH THE WAGJAG for it this week! 50% off Waterloo Region Food & Drink Expo http://www.wagjag.com/?w=88431&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc

Terry Fox Run - Waterloo

WHERE
• Bechtel Park @ 185 Bridge Street,Waterloo
WHEN
• Sunday, September 16, 2012
TIME
• Registration from 8 am – 9am. Run from 9-1

Participants are not charged an entry fee nor are there minimum pledge amounts. Participants are just asked to contribute what they can.

There will be activities and entertainment for the entire family - including members of KW Glee singing Oh Canada, 91.5 The Beat and the Beat Breakfast morning show host Carlos Benevides will be MC'ing and Erick Traplin will be performing.
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waterloo-Terry-Fox-Run/221487134561880
and Twitter https://twitter.com/KWTFR for historical photos and memories and tips to learn how to run.

Just being me.  I always say I'm more of a blurter than a blogger.  This is my thoughts on the news about Lance Armstrong and what he did for our community http://ow.ly/ddIuQ. Have something to add? Leave a comment on the post!


Enjoy Labour Day Weekend!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa