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

Drayton Entertainment Came to Slay the Kinky Boots the House Down

 

From Broadway to Cambridge Ontario, Kinky Boots continues to tell the true story of how Big City Life can be embraced by a place known mostly for its industry. The story of the Price and Son shoe factory that needs to be saved to keep the townspeople employed could easily take place in Cambridge Ontario, home of Babcock and Wilcox and the Toyota Manufacturing plant. Last night's opening of the Tony Award-Winning Musical landed with a heart-stopping thud and thunderous applause at Drayton Entertainment's Hamilton Family Theatre. The atmosphere was electric with performances by Sayer Roberts as the easily frustrated Charlie Price, Jos N. Banks as Lola the drag queen that came to slay and KW's own AJ Bridel who brought the house down with her rendition of Lauren's The History of Wrong Guys.  Hear their thoughts on Kinky Boots in the video below.

 

Combining the creative genius of legendary musician Cyndi Lauper and the compelling storytelling of Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots delivers an uplifting tale of friendship, courage, and finding one's true self in unexpected places.

Based on a true story, this uplifting mega-musical chronicles the story of Charlie Price, who is struggling to save the men’s shoe factory inherited from his father in Northampton, England.  When all seems lost, a chance encounter with the dazzling drag queen Lola spurs an outrageous idea for creating “women’s boots for women who are men.”  With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair eventually embrace their differences and outfit themselves for success by creating a sparkling line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen. 

Don’t miss this fresh, fabulous, feel-good musical that will lift you up!

With fun Drayton Entertainment touches like photo opps and signature cocktails, Kinky Boots shows the world that you can't judge a book by its cover but you can definitely define a boot by its heel and sex appeal.

Grab your tickets for a Parents' Night out at Kinky Boots

Please note that this show contains adult themes.

Kinky Boots runs until August 20, 2023.  Many of the showtimes have limited availability left, so grab those stilettos and tickets before they are gone. Tickets available at https://www.draytonentertainment.com

Discovering the Harmony of Walters Music Venue: A Hidden Gem in Bright, Ontario

Not far from Kitchener-Waterloo, there is an enchanting music venue that captures the essence of community, artistry, and live entertainment. Walters Music Venue is a hidden gem amidst the natural beauty of Ontario's countryside, in Bright. It has become a haven for music enthusiasts and artists alike. With its rich history and intimate ambiance, Walters Music Venue has emerged as a hub for vibrant gatherings and unforgettable performances.

UPCOMING SHOWS

For the next two months, you can see a variety of performances. It will be a mix of Classic Rock Anthems to Harmonizing Country Classics and the season ends with Modern-Day Hits! Walters Music Venue has lots of crowd-pleasing concerts to keep your hands clapping and your toes tapping. Some are One Day only shows while others have the stage for a variety of days and times, so get your tickets while you still can

August 12, 2023

Tonight’s The Night

A Tribute to Rod Stewart

August 14-25, 2023

Twitty & Lynn

A SALUTE TO CONWAY & LORETTA

Sept 4-9. 2023

The Fitzgeralds

September 11-16

NYC3

TODAY’S HITS - LIVE!

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Whether you're a seasoned music lover or just discovering the beauty of live performances, Walters Theatre promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you eager to return for more.

For more information, visit these links

Website: https://www.waltersmusicvenue.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waltersmusicvenue

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