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In the past we have always said to check the links we
provide as info can change without our knowledge. We really emphasise that now as
Covid-19 changes things rapidly when it comes to Openings and Closures. WE ALSO SUGGEST GOING THROUGH
THE WHOLE LIST NOW AS SOME EVENTS REQUIRE REGISTRATION AND WE DON’T WANT YOU TO
MISS OUT
Last month I had the opportunity to speak with Wanda of EarlyON
about this blog!
Thanks Wanda for including us! You are a wonderful Community
Connector
This month EarlyON has a variety of Indoor and Outdoor and
Online events. In order to participate
you need to register for a KEyON account at https://www.keyon.ca
Flag Raiders Outdoor Paintball by Bingemans is Open until
Christmas
Flag Raiders Paintball outdoor location is
open and ready to welcome you back to the playing field. We have a number
of health and safety protocols in place to ensure that you and your family can
join us and play paintball, airsoft and Nerf. We have acres and
acres of wide open space and lots of fresh air so you can get out and play
safely.
As
we continue to operate in the Red Zone, a number of additional protocols must
be followed to ensure everyone’s safety. Capacity is reduced to ensure
that appropriate physical distancing measures can be followed. Please
make an online reservation prior to arrival to reserve your spot.
Masks must
be worn at all times, by everyone. No exceptions.
We can only guarantee entry and
equipment (if needed) to those who book ahead.
If
you have a prior reservation from either of our locations, please send us an
email to bookings@flagraiders.com. We will work with you to
reschedule it at a time that is convenient for you. https://flagraiders.com
Kids Parkour Drop In Classes
New to parkour and interested in trying a class before signing up for an entire term? A Kids Drop In Class (Ages 4-17) will run weekly on Fridays from 7pm-8pm from September 18th-December 18th . Registration will be available online starting August 15th. The cost to attend is $21 per participant. Info at https://kwplaygrounds.ca/class-info and for their other classes visit https://kwplaygrounds.ca
Cambridge Winter
Illumination
Monday November 23, 2020 to
Saturday January 2, 2021
Cambridge will be illuminated with up to 20 light installations that
will be placed around the City from Nov 23 to Jan 2. This new addition to
the festival combines some of the best-loved features of Phil
Kline's Unsilent Night, Candyland and Music and Lights in the Village but
without the crowds. An interactive map will be provided for this
self-guided experience. Installations will be set up in Preston, Galt and
Hespeler. Several local artists will be showcasing their work. https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/winter-illumination.aspx
Waterloo Park
WONDERS
OF WINTER LIGHT DISPLAY AT WATERLOO PARK THE LIGHTS ARE ON!!! 5:30 pm -10:30 pm
Every evening until Friday, January 1, 2021
Enjoy the sparkle of the lights
and the excitement of the holiday season in Waterloo Park
Saturday November 28, 2020 to Friday January 1, 2021
Take a self-guided tour throughout
Uptown Waterloo to discover beautifully painted themed windows at various
businesses! Visit our Window Walkers page for
more details.
Mistletoe Lane
Mistletoe Lane returns for the third
year in a row! Bring your sweetheart to the decorated laneway between McCabe’s
Waterloo and the Uptown Parkade to take a kissing selfie to post on social
media! Don’t forget to tag #mistletoelane when you post!
Disclaimer:
I am also a representative for ShopKW.ca but that just means I get to tell you
all about it and giveaway a prize! Enter for a chance to win a Colouring Book
and Crayon set at the end of this post!
2020 has certainly changed the holiday season here in
Kitchener Waterloo Ontario Canada.At
this point, we are usually watching for Santa to pop up, attending Christmas
parties, and are busy with Holiday Shopping.
With all the changes happening due to Covid-19, many of our
local businesses are hoping you shop for Christmas presents here in the Region
of Waterloo.A great way to do this is
by purchasing from the vendors on the Virtual Holiday Market happening on ShopKW.ca
The Virtual Holiday Market
A new offer will be
posted on ShopKW.ca throughout the Holiday Season to encourage you to Shop
Local this year. It is a way to make things merry while supporting local
businesses and making our community feel safe. You may even start to feel like
one of Santa’s Elves with all the helping you will be doing.
Keep
checking from now until Christmas for all the special offer highlights for the
Virtual Holiday Market
I
would love to hear if you will be supporting local this year and which offers
you jumped on! Tag ShopKW in your posts and use the #VHM2020 hashtag so
everyone will know how you supported local businesses.
You cannot help but be
merry when you think of Christmas Elves so we thought this Elf Name Game would put
a smile on your face.
Click to Enlarge
To add even more merriment,
we have a Colouring Set to Giveaway to one of our lucky readers! We think it will make a great Stocking Stuffer!
Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays!
Enter To Win
Enter the rafflecopter contest
below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to tell us what your Elf Name
would be in the comments.(it works best
if you are logged into your google account when commenting). It may just win
you this Colouring Set (please note this is for a colouring book and crayons
only)
As many of you know, MOVEMBER looks a lot different this
year. You can see in the pic above we always enjoyed hosting the Movember Events.Last week we so thrilled that the
Kitchener Market included @MovemberKW
as part of their Virtual Kids in the Kitchen.You can learn how to make Moustache Cookies and Movember Treats in the video
below.
ONLINE FUNDRAISER FOR MOVEMBER 2020
Because we cannot take donations in person, we have
partnered with TAYA for an online
fundraiser!
• Taya is an online boutique run solely by Lisa ensuring
very limited handling of merchandise. Shopping at Taya is a fantastic option
for the safety conscious, immunocompromised, busy people or those who do not
enjoy traditional retail shopping.
• Quality, well-priced, on trend accessories, clothing
XS-Plus, handbags and footwear
• Product selection includes natural and sustainable
fabrics, fair trade, Canadian made • Quick Shipping or Free KW Delivery to your
door
• SSL Secure website and secure payment processing Shop
Online at Taya! with Facebook Friends & Fashion from Taya info@taya.ca
519-664-0001 www.taya.ca
Enter the
Coupon Codes listed below to received discounts and a portion of the sale will
be donated to MovemberKW. DID YOU KNOW THAT TAYA HAS A MOUSTACHE
FACEMASK?
• CLOTHING10-MOV Save additional 10% off regular
priced & sale priced Clothing
(excludes leggings)
• LEG20-MOV $20 ea when you buy 3 or more soft
brushed or double brushed Leggings
(Reg $23)
• SOX10-MOV $10 ea when you buy 3 or more YoSox Men’s or Women’s
patterned socks (Reg $12)
• COAT25-MOV Save $25 when you buy one each of a Jacket/Coat, Hat (min $34.99), Scarf (min $24.99) & Gloves OR code HSC15-MOV Save
$15 when you buy a Hat
(min $34.99), Scarf (min
$24.99) & Gloves
• TTSET-MOV
Buy a 100% Turkish Cotton Towel and Hand Towel for $49.99 (Save $8) Turkish Towels
• SHOE10-MOV $10 off reg & sale priced shoes $79.99+ If your order
does not include any of these Coupon Codes, please indicate in Order
Comments that your order is part of the Movember fundraiser.
Coupon Codes valid until Nov 30th. Not valid with any other
specials or coupon promotions. Shipping & Returns FREE SHIPPING across
Canada on orders over $100 & $10 Flat Rate Shipping on orders under $100
FREE DELIVERY on any order amount in Kitchener-Waterloo, St. Jacobs, Conestogo
or Bloomingdale, Ontario Style For Your Story Since 2005 www.taya.ca Doesn’t
fit? No problem. Products can be returned for refund. All returned fabric items
are steamed in line with safety protocols before being restocked.
Need a great gift idea? See all the ways Lisa from Taya uses
her Turkish Towel in the video below
For more information about Taya, visit these links
Please note that we were gifted this experience by Bingemans, but that just means we get to tell you all about it and you get a preview of what took place.
Kicking off the Christmas Season
Our hearts were all a glow when arrived last night at
Bingemans for the Gift of Lights VIP night!We found this year’s display dazzling and found some extra special
surprises along the way as well. Driving through Bingemans for the Gift of
Lights is our Kick-Off for the Christmas season.
As our readers know from our past
experiences at the Gift of Lights, we really enjoy all the light tunnels,
motion displays and the unique lit features.This year included those and so much more.
We were greeted by a Gift of Lights arch, found reindeer bounding
over the car and a salute to our First Responders that have worked so hard to
keep our community safe during Covid-19.
We also had perfect timing for the Drone Show that happened to be going on at
the same time and caught a glimpse of it too.
(please note this was a separate event and not part of the
Gift of Lights, we were just lucky and got to see it for a minute).
Watch the video below to see a quick recap of our experience this year.
To make the VIP Night extra special, were gifted a box of
decorated cookies to enjoy!
Bubble Safe Holiday Fun
Because of the Coronavirus, the 2020 Christmas Holiday
Season will be quite different this year.As always, we encourage families to stay safe when choosing family-friendly
activities and you can include the Gift of Lights as a great way
to spend some magical moments with those in your bubble.
The Drive-Thru setup means that you can experience the Gift
of Lights inside your vehicle, but if you like there are also Walk Through Gift
of Lights dates available as well.For
even more fun, choose an Add-On like a pizza party, or a package of cookies like
the ones we received, but with the extra fun of being able to decorate them
together to extend your experience after you have shared a fun night at Bingemans.
Give the Gift of the Gift of Lights
Gift of Lights tickets are a great way to give a family a joyful
experience for Christmas 2020.Just head
to giftoflights.ca for all the ticket options. Not only are you giving a great
gift, if purchased for specific dates you can also be supporting local
organizations that are important to Kitchener Waterloo and the Region of
Waterloo.
November 29th - In partnership with Family and Children’s Services of
the Waterloo Region December 17th - In partnership with Grand River Hospital Foundation January 3rd - In partnership with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Please note that there are various dates, times, and prices
available. For more information about the Gift of Lights visit these links
Join the Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchener Facebook Live Movember Event on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The Kitchener Market Chefs, Nicole and Rob, will show you how to bake and decorate moustache cookies on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page for this year's Movember Kids KW event. The Kitchener Market has been partnering with Movember KW for a decade in order to bring awareness of this important movement to local families. This year it looks a little different as an online event, but we are sure you will enjoy spending the morning baking with your family.
Residents will be able to pre-register for a fun night of activities at the Kitchener Market including a spooky science show, a family photo booth and take home a pumpkin after their visit. Limited space is available. Each cohort will be given a 30-minute time slot.
Registration opens Saturday, Oct. 17. Visit www.kitchener.ca/ActiveNet to register. Families can only register for one of the two nights.
Please note, we suggest we check with the event/venue in
advance to see what safety precautions they have put in place and decide if it
is an activity that you are comfortable with.
October 2020 Events – Ongoing
VISIT OUR PUMPKIN PATCHES AND CORN MAZES POST TO SEE ALL THE ONES IN OUR AREA!
They will continue their online cooking classes this month
as well.Tune into the City of Kitchener
Facebook page on Sundays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 7pm for the recorded cooking
classes.Plus, our readers love the
Saturday Morning FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES that take
place Saturdays at 10am
THEMUSEUM, Bingemans and Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur
Park have partnered up to bring an unforgettable family experience to Waterloo
Region! Times and prices at https://www.dinodrivethru.ca
Saturday Morning Kitchener Market FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE
KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES at 10am https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchenerPumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins and Eggs Benedict
Oct 9-10
KW OKTOBERFEST ONLINE Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10
You
can now experience all the same Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest ‘Gemuetlichkeit’
you’re used to right from the comfort of your own home. Join in on a fun and
interactive two-day virtual event happening
on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.
There
will be a number of live events happening, from Oktoberfest-themed
entertainment and concerts to experiences the whole family can enjoy. Watch a
live keg tapping ceremony to kick off the festival, as well as concerts from
your favourite Oktoberfest bands, cultural displays of music and dancing, kids
entertainment and many interactive activities like cooking demos, trivia, and
more.
Combine your pandemic bread-making skills with Oktoberfest!
German-style pretzels are a great place to start. Not only are they
crowd-pleasers, but the pretzels’ firm dough also makes them easier to work
with than other doughs.
To get your free supply bag:
Come to our welcome desk on the Food Hall level of the market on Saturday, Oct.
10 (hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.), then join Chef Nicole on Facebook at
2 p.m. when she will show you how to make your pretzels (Video will be
available to re-watch afterwards).
Supply bag includes:
Dough for 2 pretzels, mini pumpkins for a fun craft, festive
colouring pages, and recipe and baking steps for your pretzels.
Only 100 kits available, first come, first served.
Saturday Morning Kitchener Market FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE
KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES at 10am https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchenerCook Like Oma - join Chef D and friends
preparing Thanksgiving and Oktoberfest comfort food
Oct 10-30
Dinosaur Drive Thru at Bingemans
THEMUSEUM, Bingemans and Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur
Park have partnered up to bring an unforgettable family experience to Waterloo
Region! Times and prices at https://www.dinodrivethru.ca
Oct 12
There will not be an Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Parade this
year, but you can watch past parade highlights!
CTV Parade Special Monday, October 12
12pm-1pm on CTV
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in Waterloo Region without the
annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade! We have
partnered with CTV Southwestern Ontario to bring you a look back on previous
parades. The special will include historical facts about the parade and
Festival, as well as lots of great archival footage. It will also highlight
many of the floats, bands, and special guests that have been a part of the
parade over the years.
This
one-hour special is proudly presented by Pillers Fine Foods. It will air across
Southwestern Ontario and select Canadian cities on Monday,
October 12 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Saturday Morning Kitchener Market FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE
KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES at 10am https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchenerHalloween Themed Cupcakes and Pumpkin Cream
Puffs
October 24, 25 and 31: Joseph Schneider Haus Spooktacular outdoor craft and games for Halloween! Wear your best costume – spooky or not and get a special treat!
Families are invited to arrive in costume to community centres to explore and take photos at the outdoor haunted Halloween displays and take home a bag of treats.
For Halloween weekend (Fri and Sat) State and Main WATERLOO will be donating 15% of their in-store sales and in-store pickup sales to @food4kidswaterlooregion 🎃👻 They will also be giving treat bags to all the kiddos who can't go out this year info at https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpjyE2gD-2
Recharge and Play socially distanced halloween party Friday Oct 30 or Saturday Oct 31!
Halloween may look a bit different this year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still get out to enjoy the spookiest time of year. Since handing out candy has been exorcized, we've used our sorcery and put together some amazing prizes to giveaway instead. Join us for our first ever St. Jacobs Pumpkin Parade! With your help, we will be transforming King Street to “Stephen King” Street with Jack O’lanterns and haunted decor. Starting at 6:00pm head down to King St. with your pumpkins. Costumes are encouraged!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Pick up your FREE pumpkin or gourd and instructions at either The Stone Crock or Block 3 from October 23rd-28th (while quantities last). Plan your costume and carve your prize winning pumpkin!
Bring your Jack O'lantern back to The Village on the 30th or 31st and place it on the King Street sidewalk in the marked areas between Albert and Cedar Streets, post a picture of you and your pumpkin and tag us @stjacobsvillage and use the hashtag #stjpumpkinparade. Our volunteers from The Optimist Club of St. Jacobs will make sure it gets lit with a candle. Stroll the beautiful candle lit and spooky village and enjoy the best season of all Halloween!
All entries must be on the sidewalk on Friday and/or Saturday night and the cut off for posting to social media in time for contest entry on Saturday at midnight….. Spooky right!!
CONTEST CATEGORIES FOR
AGES 3-9
AGES 10-18
ADULT
PUMPKIN
Scariest! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Funniest! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Most Original! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Stencilled Masterpiece! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Downtown Kitchener Halloween Art Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Oct. 31
Anytime between 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starting on Gaukel Street between Joseph and Charles streets
Get your costume ready for Downtown Kitchener’s Halloween Art Walk and explore over 48 art installations across downtown Kitchener all outside and at your own pace anytime between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Starting on Gaukel Street (between Joseph Street and Charles Street) you’ll pick up a printed Art Walk Map at the tiny “haunted house”, enjoy a sweet Halloween treat (while supplies last) and a scavenger hunt to follow throughout the afternoon.
The full digital Field Guide to Downtown Kitchener’s Art Walk can be downloaded at www.downtownkitchener.ca
Trick or Treat Drive Thru at Bingemans (this may be sold out
at the time of posting – always stay tuned to our Facebook Group for the latest
info https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749)
Come trick-or-treating
and enjoy a safe, fun Halloween experience while exploring the businesses of
Uptown Waterloo!
Check back on this
page for more details soon!
New This Year! Window Walkers Art Walk
As part of this year’s
Treats in the Streets event, the Uptown BIA is offering an opportunity for artists to help add vibrancy to shop windows
during the autumn season. The Window Walkers Art Walk will feature business
windows painted in an autumn or Halloween theme. Check back on this page soon
for a map of the windows! https://uptownwaterloobia.com/events-activities/uptown-treats-in-the-streets
Halloween Comicfest
Free Comic Books! Learn more on the video below
More info at https://www.halloweencomicfest.com (I would suggest calling your local comic book shop to see if they are participating before you make the trek there).
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