Civic Holiday 2012 Weekend Events & More Family Friendly Events

Monday July 30
Yoga and Music in the Park
 12-1pm
Location:Victoria Park
Address:Downtown Kitchener, Joseph Street Enterance
Phone:519-744-4921 x 403
Yoga and Music will be held in Victoria Park, Joseph Street Enterance, under the Trees!
Classes are taught by instructors from Queen Street Yoga

Tues July 31

Taco Tuesday
Kitchener City Hall Noon–1pm Civic Square

Tues. July 31 at 2:30 pm @ the Kitchener Market Art Attack, ages 5-12 http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70219

The last Tooney Tuesday of 2012
Kitchener City Hall at 6pm


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

91.5 The Beat Days at Bingemans

YOU MUST PRE-PAY for your $9.15 Big Splash tickets ONLINE, tickets are here
https://www.bingemans.com/secure/dispatch.php?action=show_2012_beat_big_splash_kathy_wall & you must arrive between 10am-11am for it to be valid (& then you can stay all day)-only good for the dates listed on the link.  This week the Pepsi Taste Challenge is there as well

Sunset, Moonrise
Laurel Creek Conservation Area 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Meet us at the critter shelter for a short hike to the boat launch, where we will watch the sun set over one part of the lake and the (full) moon rise on the other. Bring a camera if you wish. We will also be doing chalk drawings and hunting for bats. Free with park admission.

Cruise Night Cambridge
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1658&ms=2012-07-29&s=


Thursday, August 2, 2012
Swamp Tromp
Rockwood Conservation Area, 2 p.m.
Come and explore the water world of Rockwood. You'll find yourself dip-netting with a naturalist, looking for frogs, fish and invertebrates near the Harris Mill ruins. Be prepared to get your shoes wet! Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Mill Ruins. Free with park admission.


Amazing Science  2:30 pm @ the Kitchener Market ages 5-12 http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70219


Bingemans, Mini-Putt for 4 people is $10.75
http://www.davefm.com/Showcase/BingemansBigSplash/Browse.aspx

Waterloo Park Free Outdoor Movie
The Hunger Games (I'm guessing this is for the older kids)
http://www.parkmovies.ca/nfo.html

Cambridge Outdoor Movie
(again for the older kids)

Thursday nights in August
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30 - 9:00pm), and are held rain or shine.
On Thursday, August 2 enjoy Sherlock Holems - A Game of Shadows, rated PG.
Please bring your own lawn chair.
Due to licensing and availability, movie titles may change. Check back frequently for up to date information.
Dusk (8:30-9:00pm)
Location: Civic Square - City Hall, 50 Dickson Street

Friday Aug 3
Time isn't listed, so call THEMUSEUM for details (Downtown Kitchener) I would guess regular admission applies
Join us at our Safari Science Reptile Zone and meet the Zookeeper! Learn about the unique reptiles, arachnids and amphibians who call THEMUSEUM their home.

Night Movies In The Park

Friday Aug 3 2012, 8:45-11pm
Location:Shade's Mills Conservation Area
Address:450 Avenue Road
Phone:519-621-3697
URL: http://www.grandriver.ca/
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night June to Labour Day weekend at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.
This week is Pirates! Band of Misfits

Friday to Sunday
Mill Race Festival in Cambridge
http://www.millracefolksociety.com/

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Bug Hunt
Rockwood Conservation Area, 10 a.m.
Join the naturalist, and explore the field and forest looking for those creepy crawlers lurking under logs and in the branches. Using nets and spy glasses you'll see just how beautiful bugs can be! Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the trailer by the mini-putt. Free with park admission.

Wild Crafters
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A drop-in program to learn some wild-craft and make something to take back to your campsite. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Sunset Pavilion. Free with park admission.

Wild Crafters
Brant Conservation Area, 10 a.m. to noon
A drop-in program to learn some wild-craft and make something to take back to your campsite. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Sunset Pavilion. Free with park admission.

Frog Slog
Guelph Lake Conservation Area 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meet as at the Island boat launch today and we'll hunt for some of our local frogs, toads, salamanders and turtles. Learn all about their habitats and life cycles, and make your own sticky frog to take home. Free with park admission.

Monday Aug 6 (Civic Holiday)

KidSummer @ Waterloo Regional Museum (DOON)

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission for Children!
KidSummer is a great family day where children of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun! LIVE musical entertainment, horse drawn wagon rides, fun activities in Doon Heritage Village and the museum galleries. Free admission for up to two children, with each $10 adult admission purchased. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx


Looking ahead

Kidspark! http://www.kidspark.ca/Site/kidspark.html Aug19th
You'll want to put this on your August Calendar

Also a HUGE thank-you to everyone who to came to Miracle For Lydia Day!  We truly have a fantastic community full of caring families!
http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.ca/2012/07/prayforlydia-fundraiser-brings-together.html

Keep Smiling!
Lisa