Kidspark, Moparfest, Busker Carnival, Outdoor Movies and more August 2023 Events, Activities and Stuff to do around Kitchener Waterloo

 

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

Bingemans https://bingemans.com/entertainment_home.php

Playgrouds 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

Kitchener Panthers Home Games https://www.kitchenerpanthers.com/stats#/team-schedule?team_id=238205&side=home

Swimming and Splashpads - Prices vary
KITCHENER SPLASH PADS ARE OPEN – info at https://www.kitchener.ca/en/pools-and-swimming/splashpads.aspx

Kitchener Outdoor Pools https://www.kitchener.ca/en/pools-and-swimming/pools.aspx

Waterloo Pools and Splashpads https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/pools-and-splash-pad.aspx#

Ira Needles Splashpad at The Boardwalk https://www.the-boardwalk.ca/play-learn/

Grand River Conservation Areas https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Things-to-do.aspx

Bingemans Big Splash https://bingemans.com/bigsplash/index.php

Town of St. Marys SuperSplash https://supersplashstmarys.ca/

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

Food Truck List https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/05/where-to-find-food-trucks-in-kitchener.html

Fireworks List https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/05/where-to-find-fireworks-in-kitchener.html

Mustang Drive In Guelph https://www.mustangdriveinguelph.ca/

Dog Friendly Events https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events

Summer Art Classes - various dates in August https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9KovcXBfeTCIwHapeDf7-Xo6ZLSrGBJLHdXBu94d4o_RatA/viewform

MONDAYS 

Classic Car Show and Shine at the Partsource at Highland and Westmount https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarMondays/

TUESDAYS

Pupliates/Pups and Poses (yoga and pilates with dogs) @ Victoria Park 5:30-7:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/825989138857971/825989168857968/

WEDNESDAYS

Yoga in the Park @ Civic Centre Park (between KPL and Centre in the Square) 12:30-1:15pm

https://thebranchesyoga.com/yoga-in-the-park

Noon Hour Concerts at St. Andrew's Church https://www.standrewskw.com/concerts

Whimsical Wednesdays in Cambridge https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/cambridge-celebrates.aspx#wed

THURSDAYS

Free Community Skate @ Activa Arena 11:15am-12:05pm https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2023-06-08-1115-Free-Community-Skating-presented-by-Josslin-insura

Yoga in the Park @ Civic Centre Park (between KPL and Centre in the Square) 5:30-6:30pm

https://thebranchesyoga.com/yoga-in-the-park

Walk and Talk with Breastfeeding Buddies 10am at Victoria Park 

https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/Walk-Talk

A Splash of Summer A Splash of Summer

Salsa in the Square by Underdog Dance Corp 7-11pm at Waterloo Public Square https://uptownwaterloobia.com/events/

Big Screen Thursdays @ Gaslight District in Galt (Cambridge)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsvvNE4g4GJ/ and https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/events

Castle Kilbride Concerts Baden https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx

FRIDAYS
Free Community Skate @ Activa Arena 10:15am-12:05pm https://calendar.kitchener.ca/skating/Detail/2023-06-09-1015-Free-Community-Skating-presented-by-Josslin-insura

Live Music @ Kitchener City Hall Noon-1pm (Except June 30) https://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/festivals-events-experiences.aspx

Fiesta Fridays in August https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10160943608450750/

Kids Events in Hespeler (Cambridge) 4:30pm https://www.hespelervillagebia.ca/events

Retro Rollers Rollerskating @ Galt Gardens Arena https://retrorollers.ca/events/cambridge-roller-skating/ and https://www.facebook.com/retrorollersinc

SATURDAYS

Family Favourites at Cineplex on Saturdays https://www.cineplex.com/events/family 

First Tee at GolfPlay Waterloo https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/06/first-tee-is-here-to-inspire-future.html

Appleflats Orchard Tours in Wellesley - various times https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appleflts-orchard-tour-tickets-107584443968

SUNDAYS

Kid Zone Inflatables 10am-2pm in Hespeler (Cambridge) Events Upcoming in Hespeler Village, Cambridge

Donkey Sanctuary Open Days in Puslinch https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca/ 

Drop in Rollerskating in Puslinch https://calendar.wellington.ca/default/Detail/2023-06-04-1000-Drop-in-Roller-Skating-at-the-Puslinch-Optimist-Re

Family karaoke every Sunday from 3-6 on the patio at Zaz Bistro in Cambridge

https://www.facebook.com/events/565340109106043/565340119106042/

Sundays in AugustFREE Art in the Park in Williamsburg at Max Becker Commons 10:30-11:30am https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749

CAKFA 2023 https://www.cafka.org/

Parents Night Out Ongoing in August

Kinky Boots in Cambridge by Drayton Entertainment https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/08/drayton-entertainment-came-to-slay.html

Perfect Wedding at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre by Drayton Entertainment https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/07/perfect-wedding-at-st-jacobs.html

AUGUST EVENTS

KW Titans + Gizaagi'in Healing Basketball Camp (ongoing in August) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5BQTOIhoA_YuMiC_mT06CTP-tByxsGuj-whGPi9h1Xs2stA/viewform

August 7 (CIVIC HOLIDAY) Party in the Park with Storybook Events 1-2pm. Register at https://www.storybookevents.ca/upcoming

August 9

Maurices Kitchener location is having a fashion show for our Evsie girls line (size 7-14) on Aug 9 at 6pm. We are looking for volunteers to walk in our fashion show. If participating we ask that you arrive at 5:30pm to choose outfits etc. Anyone shopping from 6-8pm will get an extra 15% off on top of any deals that are going on that day. Follow and message Kitchener Stylists for more info.

Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 6-8pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx

August 10

Art in the Park at Civic Centre Park (between Centre in the Square and KPL) 10:30-11:30am https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=641

Outdoor Movie in Waterloo Park - Ratatouille http://parkmovies.ca/

August 10-13

Kitchener Blues Festival *Free concerts Aug 11-13 https://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/

August 11-13

Cambridge Ribfest and Craft Beer Show @ Riverside Park https://cambridgeribandbeerfest.com/ 

Kids Funzone info https://cambridgeribandbeerfest.com/CAMBRIDGE-RIBFEST-Kids-Fun-Zone.htm

August 12

Art in the Park at Knollwood Park 10:30-11:30am https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=642

Day of Play at Waterloo Park 11am-4pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx?_ga=2.102933443.2123167769.1691423536-978999551.1691423535#Day-of-Play-August-12-

August 11

Shining Star Athletics Free Open House 5-7pm https://www.facebook.com/reel/667686711916051

Outdoor Movie - The Super Mario Bros. Movie at Hewitt Park Sign up at  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZUCg-HUE1yVSAEzUVExDp5v1DwXsrjotyw_A2CpFxvPwI0w/viewform info at https://www.facebook.com/events/1015255252984897

August 11-13

Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games https://fergusscottishfestival.com/

Drayton Fair https://www.draytonfair.ca/

August 12

Mighty Trucks at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mighty-trucks-tickets-675440349267

Tribute to Rod Stewart at Walters Music Venue in Bright https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/08/discovering-harmony-of-walters-music.html

August 14

Movember Golf Tournament with Toronto Maple Leafs Legend Rick Vaive https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/05/chance-to-golf-with-maple-leafs-legend.html

August 14-25

August 14-25, 2023

Twitty & Lynn

A SALUTE TO CONWAY & LORETTA at Walters Music Venue https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/08/discovering-harmony-of-walters-music.html

August 16

Outdoor Movie on Gage Ave. - Shrek https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvhff1Oomoh/

August 17-Sept 3

Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream in Drayton

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/08/medleys-of-melodies-explode-on-stage-in.html

August 18-20

Playful Fox Prod Presents: Alice in Wonderland at The Registry Theatre https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/playful-fox-prod-presents-alice-in-wonderland-at-the-registry-theatre-tickets-662449974707

August 18

New Hamburg Cruise Night https://moparfest.com/faq/

August 19

Community Ice Cream Event @ Marble Slab Williamsburg https://allevents.in/kitchener/community-ice-cream-event-anurag-homes-team/10000607511783097

Strummerfest @ Waterloo Public Square https://www.strummerfest.ca/

August 19-20

Moparfest in New Hamburg https://moparfest.com/

August 20

Kidspark in Victoria Park Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/kidspark.aspx

Bring on the Sunshine Summer Fun Day at Laurel Creek Conservation Area https://www.instagram.com/p/CvimxKqLCgT/?img_index=1

August 24

Outdoor Movie in Waterloo Park - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 http://parkmovies.ca/

August 24-27

Waterloo Busker Carnival https://waterloobuskers.com/

August 26

Galt Porchfest https://www.galtporchfest.ca/

August 30

Art in the Park at Rockway Gardens 10:30-11:30am https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=643

Simply Smart Summer Fair https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/simplysmart-waterloo-summer-celebration-2023-tickets-686515374967

Community Campfire @ Albert McCormick Community Centre https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx

August 31

Grant River Flamenco Fest Cajón Clinic

Where: Long & McQuade, 36 King St N, Waterloo

When: August 31st, 5:30-6:30pm (exact start time TBC)

Admission: FREE

Register in advance by emailing Graham McRae at Gmcrae@long-mcquade.com https://calujules.com/flamfest-2023/#event-details

Celebrate Spooky Season with a Night of Magic and Laughter - Save 25% on Sin City Illusions Kitchener and Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets event, but this just means we are able to offer you a chance to win a pair of TICKETS TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post! 

Now that October has arrived, many are looking for ways to celebrate Spooky Season.  A great way is to get tickets to the upcoming Kitchener Sin City Illusions performance and we are thrilled to offer 25% off tickets with the promo code kwblog

This Las Vegas-style event is happening in Downtown Kitchener, Ontario at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (beside THEMUSEUM) for ONE NIGHT ONLY 

on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7pm. It is sure to be a magical time. It features 3 Magicians, each with their own claim to fame!

The Performers include Penn and Teller's Matt Disero, Ken Margoe from Illusionarium, and Tik Tok star Ken Pham. 

Matt Disero: One of Toronto's most sought-after magicians, Matt has worked with comedy greats such as Drew Carey & Jerry Seinfeld. He has starred on Penn and Teller's Fool Us, and has headlined shows at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He has performed at exotic locales such as Tokyo, Italy, London, Cypress, Australia, United States. We are VERY lucky to have him on our show, and you'll see why!

Ken Margoe: This guy catches bullets for a living! Ken was the headliner in the VIP room at Illusionarium, and holds the record for the most dangerous magic trick: 26 bullet catches in one day. He has performed for the New York Knicks, Woody Harrelson, 50cent, The Rolling Stones, Much Music, City TV, and many more. This is not a show that you want to miss.

Ken Pham: With a large following and over 10 million views on social media, Ken has taken his act from behind the screen to the live stage with much fanfare. He's performed at sold-out venues such as The Rec Room, Showtime Comedy, The Royal Comedy Theatre, and Meridian Centrepointe Theatres. His act involves mentalism, magical stage props, and a whole lot of laughter.

This is guaranteed to be a fun and incredible evening for the whole family. See you there!

Sin City Illusions Tickets are $19+tax/fees, but our readers receive 25% off the ticket price by using our coupon code kwblog

Grad Your Tickets before it sells out!

Head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sin-city-illusions-featuring-penn-tellers-matt-disero-tickets-428923440557

then use the discount code kwblog at checkout to save 25% on the ticket price. (on the ticket page above the words General Admission, you need to click on the text Enter the promo code, then a text box will pop up, enter kwblog then click Apply at the right side of the text box). Ticket prices on the right side of the page will be discounted. After the amount of tickets are selected, click checkout and finish the purchase page).

Enter to Win

Make sure to enter our contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Sin City Illusions in Kitchener! The contest listed below (it might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form) is for tickets only.  You must provide your own transportation.  Be sure to leave a comment with why you want to win.

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The Canadian National Exhibition Returns to Toronto - What to See and Do in 2022 - CNE

 

Every time that I go to the Canadian National Exhibition to provide media coverage, I have new experiences!

Being that this was the return of the CNE after the hiatus, I wasn't sure what to expect at THE EX. Plus the fact that the day began with rain, it was going to be a different experience altogether.  

Don't Let a Little Rain Dampen Your Experience at the Ex

There is a lot to see and do at the CNE even when the weather doesn't cooperate.  The best place to head when it is raining is to the Enecare Centre.  This building hosts a variety of experiences for the whole family to enjoy.

There are daily shows at the International Stage and Cooking Stage

You can visit the Exhibits which included the Nook of Gnomes, National Geographic: The Greatest Wildlife Photographs, CNE Heritage: An Immersive Experience and more,

There is even an indoor drone and laser show - Nevaeh and the NorthStar - happening at various times. 

You will also find the Gaming Garage, the Superdogs Show and lots of Shopping opportunities.

As a plus during the rain, the Busker Stage and the Mascots were inside the Enecare Centre that day.

The Enecare Centre has something for everyone, but that is not the only indoor experience at the CNE.

The Farm is another great building with lots of fun exhibits. There are animals, educational demonstrations, and fun displays.

Other buildings you can visit at the CNE include The Food Building, the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Building and The Withrow Common Gallery just to name a few.

 You can see all the buildings listed on the CNE MAP.

Later in the day, the rain let up and I was able to grab a few outdoor pics and won a swag bag from the Shoppers Drug Mart booth.  

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There is still lots to enjoy at the Canadian National Exhibition no matter the weather conditions.

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The CNE run until Labour Day - September 5, 2022

For more info visit https://www.theex.com

Welcome back CNE!