Where To Find Food Trucks In Kitchener Waterloo Ontario and Area 2023

May 27

Rally for Health https://grhf.ca/pages/rally-for-health

May 28

Guelph's Food Truck Picnic at Exhibition Park https://guelph.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/big-downtown-food-truck-picnic

Mondays May to August

Food Truck Frenzy @ Forest Hill United Church https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=559559329695370&set=pb.100069239232487.-2207520000. and https://www.facebook.com/people/Food-Truck-Frenzy-Forest-Hill-Kitchener/100069239232487

Tuesdays May to June

Food Truck Tuesdays @ Christ Luthern Church https://christwaterloo.ca

Tuesdays May to September

St. Luke's United Church in Cambridge https://www.saintlukesunited.org/_files/ugd/9c00f5_e73375b8fa574b84bef49bdcc4d8a1f1.pdf and https://www.saintlukesunited.org/our-community

Fridays May to September

Heavenly Eats - Various Elmira Locations

 https://www.facebook.com/HeavenlyEatsFoodTrucks/posts/pfbid0RwY6yRcpLaxjwyecyGyHdkppoKLXzhh8KBHCRDsMdQCKyR7YasgevTyqeZ1XYMQAl and https://www.facebook.com/HeavenlyEatsFoodTrucks

June 11th

KING STREATERY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL @ Kitchener Market 

https://waterloo.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/kingstreatery/

July 22

Kitchener Food Truck Crawl in Victoria Park https://www.facebook.com/events/462811476048906

More events to be added. If you know of a Food Truck Event, please post it in the comments!

Chance to Golf with a Maple Leafs Legend

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In November of 2019 I was living my best life meeting Maple Leafs Legends at the Maple Leafs Alumni vs. Movember Mavericks Game. Now you have a chance to spend the day golfing with Maple Leafs Legend Rick Vaive at the FORE MOVEMBER Golf Tournament.

This fundraising golf tournament is taking place on August 14th at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club (which is only 20 mins from Kitchener).  Not only can you have a fun day of golf, but there is also a chance to have Rick Vaive spend the day on the course golfing with you!

ENTER THE AUCTION

Head to https://www.32auctions.com/GolfWithRickVaive2023 

and bid on a chance to golf with Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Rick Vaive!  Bidding ends this week so don't miss out on your chance.

Register FORE MOVEMBER

Even if you don't win the auction, you still have a chance to meet Rick Vaive by registering to golf that day. There will be a meet and greet after the tournament.

What: FORE Movember Golf Tournament 

Where: Ariss Valley Golf Club  

When: Monday, August 14, 8am to 3pm

Cost: $125 per golfer 

Included: 18 Holes with power cart, Breakfast, BBQ Lunch, competitions, prizes, raffles

To register: Contact Jeff (jmorriso@gmail.com or 519-591-8259). Please provide the full names of the golfers in your party.

NOTE registration is not validated until payment has been received (cash, cheque or eTransfer).

You don’t have to be a seasoned golfer to participate. This tournament is mainly about raising the necessary awareness and funds to educate the community about Movember and how it globally supports men’s health and wellness. It’s a win-win! Have an amazing day of golf, support and learn more about how Movember contributes towards men’s health and wellness - and while you're at it, meet the Leafs Legend Rick Vaive.

Where to find ***FIREWORKS*** in the Kitchener Waterloo Area 2023

 

May

Victoria Day Weekend

May 20

Conestogo https://www.facebook.com/cwoptimistclub

Mohawk Park Milton https://woodbine.com/mohawk/events/may-long-weekend-fireworks-family-fun-night

May 21

New Dundee https://www.facebook.com/events/1566061110549535/

July

July 1, 2023

Canada Day

Downtown Kitchener City Hall https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/canada-day.aspx

Bingemans info TBD

Canada Day in Wilmot info TBD

Cambridge https://www.cambridgecanadaday.ca/fireworks

Calvary Church Cambridge https://cambridge.mycalvary.life/canadaday

Ayr https://calendar.northdumfries.ca/default/Detail/2023-07-01-1800-July-1st-Celebration

Stratford Canada Day Fireworks at SERC provided by the Stratford Kinsmen Club https://www.stratford.ca/en/play-here/canada-day.aspx#Other-Events-Hosted-Across-the-City

Drayton https://mapleton.ca/living-here/events/community-events/canada-day-celebration-and-fireworks

Woodstock https://www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/live-and-play/canada-day.aspx

July 13-16

Mount Forest Fireworks Festival https://mountforestfireworks.ca/ Fireworks on July 14 and 15

August

Waterloo Buskers TBD https://waterloobuskers.com

Kurt Browning's Final Tour with Stars on Ice Glided into Kitchener

As I mentioned months ago, Stars on Ice was coming to Kitchener and last night was the night!

Stars on Ice performed at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium last night and the arena was full of emotion.  Whether it was a joyful synchronized skate with the performers, a skate with a soundtrack theme, or a heartfelt moment as Kurt Browning said goodbye to fans and fellow skaters, the feelings of each program were amplified by the spectators and their reactions to all skates gliding by them.

This year's show brought thousands to The Aud to see the skating icons. The attendees were thrilled to see their favorites from the skating world take to the ice for a performance filled with thrilling twirls, flips, and a little funky fun courtesy of Jason Browne's Boy Band skate.  Elvis Stojko had everyone ready to JUMP, Patrick Chan expressed the feelings of becoming a father and Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier skated an emotionally charged tribute to Evita. Movie soundtracks played a prominent role in this year's Stars on Ice productions.  Songs from 007, A Star is Born and the aforementioned Evita delighted fans, but for many, the highlights were the tributes to Kurt Browning throughout the show. Kurt Browning announced earlier this year that after 30 Years of performing with Stars on Ice that this would be his last Stars on Ice tour. Both the skaters and the audience conveyed their appreciation for his dedication to the sport of skating with thunderous applause and standing ovations.

SOI23-Kurt_Farewell-30-National+Embark from BubbleUp on Vimeo.

Founded in 1986 by skating icon and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, the Stars on Ice tour originated in the United States.  In 1991, Stars on Ice began to tour Canada and has now played more than 300 shows in the past 30+ years.  Past tour performers include Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, Brian Orser, Jamie Salé & David Pelletier, and Joannie Rochette.

As a long-time figure skating fan, I was excited to see these legendary skaters perform in Kitchener and look forward to the next time Stars of Ice comes back to our region.  

To learn more about their Stars on Ice, visit https://www.starsonice.ca

Free Comic Book Day, Mother's Day, Victoria Day Fireworks and more May 2023 Events and 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

Max's Sportsworld https://maxssportsworld.ca/

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

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

KW Titans Schedule https://www.kwtitans.com/schedule/

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

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

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

MONDAYS - Food Truck Frenzy @ Forest Hill Church https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=559559329695370&set=a.413241530993818

May 2023 Events

May 5-7 

Jane's Walk WR - various locations https://janeswalkwr.com/

May 6 

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

LOOKIN FOR HEROES
93 Ontario St S

Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5

(519) 570-0873

 

CARRY-ON COMICS and BOOKS

32 King Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8

(519) 886-4267

HAGANLAND INC

3310 KING STREET EAST

KITCHENER, ON, N2A1B3

(519) 569-9431

THE HERO’S TALE

634 KING ST E

CAMBRIDGE, ON, N3H 3N6

(519) 653-5354

RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS

28B MAIN STREET

CAMBRIDGE, ON, N1R1V6

(519) 267-8737

 

THE DRAGON
55 Wyndham St N

Unit T-19B

Guelph, ON, N1H7T8

(519) 763-5544

 

 

If none of those locations are near you then make sure to visit the Free Comic Book Day Store Locator Page

 

Sensory Friendly Saturday @ Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery 10am-Noon https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D602%26reset%3D1

Erick Traplin @ Eastside WPL 11-11:45am https://calendar.wpl.ca/event/8033284

Youth Under the Rainbow - Colour You program for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Allies ages 8-12 from 10-11:30am https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-under-the-rainbow-colour-you-tickets-596091183777

Cambridge RIverside Park Food Truck Crawl https://calendar.cambridge.ca/default/Detail/2023-05-06-1100-Food-Truck-Crawl

May 7

Lutherwood's Steps for Kids https://www.lutherwood.ca/

Mother's Day Card Making @ The Button Factory, $10 per person or $30 for Family of Four https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/store/Family-Sundays-c148071854

Waterloo Minor Girls Softball Association TRY IT EVENT 11am-12:50pm at RIM PARK Field House #2 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=708810064581956&set=a.502354315227533

Concordia Club Concert at 3pm https://www.concordiaclub.ca/#

STARS ON ICE at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium at 6pm. INFO AT https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/01/stars-on-ice-at-kitchener-memorial.html

May 9

Stroller Tour at Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D606%26reset%3D1

May 10

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

May 11

KW Titans Playoff Game https://www.kwtitans.com/

May 13

Family Fair Day at International Gospel Centre 10am-1pm at 35 Charles St. E. Kitchener

This free event will have bouncy castles, face painting, carnival games & prizes, food and much more! There will also be a feature show presented at 11am by "Dave the Fun Faith Guy" who will be sure to amuse and entertain everyone with his performance. Since it is taking place on Mother's Day weekend, we have a small gift for every woman that comes out (while supplies last). - NOTE THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. Updates at https://www.facebook.com/GospelCentre

Youth Under the Rainbow - Colour You program for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Allies ages 8-12 from 10-11:30am https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-under-the-rainbow-colour-you-tickets-596091183777

University of Waterloo Juggling Festival Show - prices vary https://uwjuggling.notion.site/uwjuggling/UW-Juggling-Festival-2023-33e312ebc1144ac8b31b388335504d44

KW GEM & MINERAL SHOW AT THE AUD 10AM-4PM HTTPS://KWGMC.COM/OUR-CLUB-SHOW

SVP Teens is hosting a "Movie in the Park" Fundraiser on Saturday, May 13th from 6:30-9:30 pm @ Waterloo Park! The movie will be "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", and there will also be live performances from local musicians before the movie starts!

It's FREE of charge - you just have to pay for any concessions, and all proceeds will be going to charity! Go to https://www.svpteens.org/movienight.html

for more details!

May 13-14

License-Free Fishing Weekend https://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/

May 14

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Spring it On @ Waterloo Park's Eby Farm area 1-4pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1204114943583232

Castle Kilbride - Time with Mom

• 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (on the hour tours)
• Special rate of $5 per person (tickets are required)

https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx

May 17

KW Titans Playoff Game https://www.kwtitans.com/

MAY 19

519 Day! Deal TBD more info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/03/stuff-to-do-kw-519-day-day-of-deals-on.html

May 20

Conestogo Fireworks https://www.facebook.com/cwoptimistclub

May 21

Colours of India Day @ Region of Waterloo Museum - DOON 1-3pm https://calendar.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/Default/Detail/2023-05-21-1300-Colours-of-India-Indian-Cultural-Day

New Dundee Fireworks Day 

Starting at 4 PM
New Dundee Community Centre

 Fireworks
 Midway
 Bands
 Food Trucks
 Vendors

https://www.facebook.com/events/1566061110549535

May 22

VICTORIA DAY 

4 on 4 Kids Hockey Tournament https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10160765010655750/

Food Truck Frenzy @ Forest Hill Church https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=559559329695370&set=a.413241530993818

May 25-28

KIN CARNIVAL Cambridge https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeKinCarnival

May 27

RIDE SAFE Bike Safety Day at Zehrs Parking Lot at 750 Ottawa St S.9am-2pm REGISTER FOR A FREE HELMET at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-q3SkDIX-VdCxVgG4Uv4RRij4nb8pdn_f2xjkAiSzzeVPuw/viewform more info at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10167595078965367&set=p.10167595078965367&type=3 

Cambridge Public Works Open House

Date: Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Bishop Operations Centre, 1310 Bishop St., Cambridge
Parking available on-site, enter from Dunbar Road

Highlights:

• Free admission
• Truck and machine displays
• Limited 50th anniversary cookies
• Face painting
• Tree giveaway, while supplies last
• Plow painting
• Children’s activities
• Food trucks, to purchase lunch or a snack

https://www.cambridge.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?FeedId=83c8bee0-d7ea-49e8-b20b-09fd40e79682&newsId=b0c73103-c4b5-48fa-b87e-11c76a1d9d63

Rally for Health @ Sunlife Parking Lot

 5 –10 p.m. for an unforgettable evening, including a FREE concert with performances by The Strumbellas, DJ Shub and the Ian Richards Project, a stunning drone show, food trucks, and more. https://grhf.ca/pages/rally-for-health

Horse Day in Erin

HorseDay has something for everyone, including the Ontario Equestrian Kids Zone, pony rides, face painting, equine education and live horses and breed presentations. You'll also have the opportunity to see trailer demonstrations, farrier and hot shoeing demos, and check out the Horse Heritage Exhibit and antique stagecoach. Plus, live music will be playing throughout the day. Admission is $10+HST per person, and children 12 & under are $5+HST

https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/44051

Ghost Walks at Castle Kilbride

https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx

May 28

Guelph's Food Truck Picnic at Exhibition Park https://guelph.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/big-downtown-food-truck-picnic/

Looking Ahead

Register now for FIRST TEE at GOLFPLAY WATERLOO - financial assistance available. Info at https://firsttee.my.site.com/parentRegistration/s/add-to-cart?website=www.firstteeontario.ca&language=en_US&session=a0H1R00001F6AeK

All the details about applying for financial assistance can be found here:

https://firstteeontario.ca/register/financial-assistance/ 

Applying is completed during the registration process and the steps are outlined below:

1. Login to the registration portal and select the program you wish to register your child for.
2. During checkout, you will be asked if you would like to apply for financial assistance. Click “Yes” if you would like to apply.
3. You will then be prompted to enter information regarding your household and financial status.
4. Complete the checkout process to submit your application for financial assistance. Note: You will not be required to submit payment at this time; however, your child is not officially registered for the program yet.
5. First Tee – Ontario will review your application within 3-5 business days and approve or deny the request for financial assistance, or request additional information outlined in the Funding Details section below.
6. You will receive notice of the decision via email with a link to complete the registration. You will have 48 hours to do so. Note: If your financial assistance application is approved, you will see the financial aid applied in the payment summary. 

Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Party List for Kitchener Waterloo and Area 2023

 

Many of these Easter Egg Hunts require pre-registration, so check ALL the links to ensure you don't miss out! NOTE: PRICES and TIMES VARY

April 1

Scheider Haus Eggstravaganza - various times

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/schneider-haus-egg-stravaganza-tickets-557815690747

Easter Egg Hunt by Carmel New church and Caryndale community 2-4pm 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-egg-hunt-tickets-539360621137

Easter Party with the Chord Spinners in St. Jacobs 1-3pm

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10160660427325750/

April 2

Spring Shop and Easter Egg Hunt in Cambridge 11am-4pm 

Register at 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-spring-shop-and-egg-hunt-tickets-524233194597

April 7

National Service Dogs Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs and their Families in Knollwood Park Kitchener

Info and registration

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E356908QE&id=23

April 7-9 

Storybook Gardens London Ontario (out of town)

https://london.ca/storybookgardens

April 7-10

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Easter Egg Hunt

https://www.cambridgebutterfly.com/easter-weekend/

April 8

Beauty and the Bunny 9am-1pm

Brought to you by the Kitchener Market and Storybook Events

Hop on by the Kitchener Market for an adorable Easter party perfect for kids. 

We'll be there from 9am-1pm offering a photo station upstairs in the kid's area with the Easter Bunny, pictures with Beauty, a colouring contest with a prize for the winning design, and a special half hour interactive show from Beauty at 10:00am in the Market Kitchen. Come by whenever you like for as long as you like! (Please note adult supervision is still required). 

https://www.storybookevents.ca/event-details/beauty-and-the-the-bunny-easter-event

Easter Egg Hunt Uptown Waterloo. INFO TBD

Easter Eggstravaganza by Faith Church 10-11:30am

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/easter-eggstravaganza-tickets-590399921057

Easter in St. Jacobs https://www.stjacobsvillage.com/easter

Egg Decorating at Castle Kilbride Baden - various times

https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx

Hespeler Optimists Annual Children's Easter Party at Hespeler Arena Cambridge 10am-Noon

https://www.facebook.com/events/hespeler-memorial-arena/hespeler-optimists-annual-childrens-easter-party/567634081977648/

Hespeler Village Easter Egg Hunt Noon-3pm Cambridge

https://www.facebook.com/events/594179836085975

April 8-9

Celebration of Spring at McDougall Cottage Cambridge 10am-3pm

https://calendar.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/Default/Detail/2023-04-07-1000-McDougall-Cottages-Celebration-of-Spring

April 9

Easter Egg Hunt at Tiny Town in Guelph - various times 

https://tinytownguelph.com/special-events

Easter Eggsplosion at Calvary Cambridge 11am

https://cambridge.mycalvary.life/events/easter-eggsplosion-11-am/

As more are confirmed they will be added. If you know of others, please list them in the comments or on our FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749

NEED IDEAS TO PLAN YOUR OWN UNIQUE EASTER HUNT? THEN HEAD TO https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/03/unique-easter-hunts-are-so-much-fun.html