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
Max's Sportsworld https://maxssportsworld.ca/
Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener
Funvilla https://funvilla.ca
Speedquest http://www.speedquest.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
LAUNCH Waterloo offers free STEAM programs for kids! 6-week team-based, super fun programs introducing, exploring and engaging in all things coding, science, technology, climate and so much more. Learn more and sign up today https://www.launchwaterloo.ca/cmsa
Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar
Wellbeing Waterloo Region Calendar https://www.wellbeingwr.ca/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/
Kitchener Rangers Home Games https://kitchenerrangers.com/schedule/73/10/home
Indoor Skateboard Park @ Queensmount Arena - various dates and times https://www.facebook.com/events/1189515881691170/1212608496048575?active_tab=about
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 Rink at The Hemlock Barn St. Jacobs https://www.instagram.com/p/CYhjAZUF07t/
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
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.
BILINGUAL BEBES
Would you like to introduce your young child to French? Would you like to have fun while you learn together? French-English Sing-A-Longs are engaging, interactive, and geared towards children!
Kids love the actions and movement! Parents love the familiar lyrics and rhythms that encourage easy memorization! Everyone loves the music!
This in-person program is ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who are little sponges at absorbing new languages, yet cannot yet sit still for a traditional school or class setting. Parents participate in the class, so learning can continue outside of class for those who want to keep on singing! Have a little one who will not sit still? Welcome! Have a little one who is attached at the hip? Welcome!
Classes are available in Kitchener, Waterloo and Wilmot, Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday mornings. Classes start the week of January 16th. Discount for siblings. 12 children/students enrolled per class, plus a parent/adult.
Come and join us! Make new friends who are fellow language learners! Let's adventure together!
Website for more info: https://bilingualbebes.wixsite.com/home
Questions? Feel free to ask!!!
Kids love the actions and movement! Parents love the familiar lyrics and rhythms that encourage easy memorization! Everyone loves the music!
This in-person program is ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who are little sponges at absorbing new languages, yet cannot yet sit still for a traditional school or class setting. Parents participate in the class, so learning can continue outside of class for those who want to keep on singing! Have a little one who will not sit still? Welcome! Have a little one who is attached at the hip? Welcome!
Classes are available in Kitchener, Waterloo and Wilmot, Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday mornings. Classes start the week of January 16th. Discount for siblings. 12 children/students enrolled per class, plus a parent/adult.
Come and join us! Make new friends who are fellow language learners! Let's adventure together!
Website for more info: https://bilingualbebes.wixsite.com/home
Questions? Feel free to ask!!!
JANUARY 2023 EVENTS
Youth Council at the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery begins in January and runs every second Tuesday until June for ages 14-21. Info at https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D538%26reset%3D1
Jingle Bell Rock continues at Bingemans until January 7th (Gift of Lights is not available in January) Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/11/bingemans-gift-of-lights-and-jingle.html
illumi Mississauga runs until January 29 for those who don't mind a little road trip this time of year https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/11/see-all-things-merry-and-bright-at.html
January 3
Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery at Centre in the Square Stroller Tour
Visit the Gallery with your little ones and enjoy some adult conversation and coffee! This casual guided tour will introduce parents and caregivers to our current exhibitions.
Drop-in from 10am-12pm
Guided tour from 10:30-11:30 am
Free Admission
January 3-7
Kidspark Winter Festival - various KPL Locations and times. Info at https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/kidspark.aspx
January 5
Movie Day @ Baden Library - The Bad Guys. Registration required. Info at https://rwlibrary.libnet.info/event/7665740
See our review of The Bad Guys at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-bad-guys-are-good-time-review-and.html
Teen Movie Night in Elmira - Movie Shorts 4 (Climate) Change.Inspired by the work of Environmental Activitist Greta Thunberg
January 6
Printmaking for ages 13-18 at Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery at Centre in the Square
Cost $2 Register at https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D546%26reset%3D1
January 8
Family Sunday at Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery at Centre in the Square https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D533%26reset%3D1
WOODSTOCK TOY AND COLLECTIBLES EXPO
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Oxford Auditorium and the Mutual/Market Buildings, on the Woodstock Fairgrounds, at 875 Nellis Street in Woodstock, Ontario. Various admission prices listed at https://www.facebook.com/collectorshows.ca
2023 Waterloo Council Kickoff party! Noon-2pm
This family-friendly event will include free skating, a special Storytime with Councillors, hot beverages and more! All are welcome. No registration required.
Location: RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON, N2K 4K4 https://events.waterloo.ca/default/Detail/2023-01-08-1200-2023-Waterloo-Council-Kickoff
New Year's Levee KITCHENER: Free carnival-themed celebration under the big top at KitchenerCity Hall 1:30-4pm
vintage carnival games and prizes
photo booth and tickle trunk
face painting with Busy Bees Parties
Zentastic Balloon Creations
Big Smiles Company’s magic and balloon creations
live performances by Juneyt Yetkiner and others
skating on Carl Zehr Square
Kitchener Public Library craft table
Mayor's Levee NORTH DUMFRIES (Ayr):
Celebrate the New Year with a free skate from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and a reception in MacNeil Hall from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with members of Council, local community organizations and your neighbours. Refreshments provided. Musical entertainment provided by the Hot Ayr Band from 1:00-2:00 p.m. https://calendar.northdumfries.ca/default/Detail/2023-01-08-1200-Mayors-Levee
January 10-11
KW Glee performs with the KW Symphony at Centre in the Square. Tickets are $37.50+fees https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/kw-glee/
January 14
Kitchener Youth Dance Fundraiser – Country Hills Community Centre 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
For ages 7-13
Register at https://www.partyrockers.ca/online-tickets.html
January 15
Free Skate at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium at 2pm. Registration required. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZRuqlF7HO04Bra8t_m1mRQf-O7CPr-YRMF1CP2TeL06OjrA/viewform
January 20
Family Literacy Skate at RIM Park 10:30am-Noon
January 27
Family Literacy Day
Community Heroes Storytime at the Guelph Public Library at 10:30am followed by Activities and Art at 11am
Drop into our Westminster Square Branch for a family storytime full of fun songs and stories about our community heroes with special visits from some of our local Guelph community heroes. Preschool to Grade 6. No registration required.
100-31 Farley Drive
Guelph, Ontario N1L 0B7
Guelph, Ontario N1L 0B7
Winterloo in Uptown Waterloo https://www.winterloofestival.ca/
January 28
CloutsnChara Sports Card Traders Day 1-5pm https://www.facebook.com/events/688080356371413
Looking Ahead
The KW Titans Tickets will be going on sale soon! Learn more about our Community Engagement Roles at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/12/those2girls-lisa-mcdonald-and-diane.html
KW Symphony Kinderconcerts Return in February https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/peer-gynt/
February 3 and 4
Playful Fox Presents Dial M for Murder in Paris Ontario https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dial-m-for-murder-tickets-491300602327
Get Ready for February with this Family Craft idea
Paw Patrol Live is in Kitchener this June. Learn more at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/11/paw-patrol-live-tickets-are-great.html
