Valentine's Day Activities, Chinese New Year, Lunar Celebration, Family Day Events, And More Family Fun

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ONGOING ACTIVIES

Grand River Rocks - What's Up Youth

50 Borden Ave Kitchener
What's Up Youth
What's Up Youth is a drop-in program for kids (under 18) that runs every Saturday night from 6:30-8:30pm. Belay staff takes care of all technical aspects, allowing children to climb on the roped walls. The cost for the 2 hours is $10 per child. CASH ONLY please. Harness rental is included, but shoes are not. Shoe rental is an extra $5. Newcomers, please come 10-15 minutes early to sign waivers.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whats-Up-Youth/100274786704282

Need some fun for the young ones?
Kids Hop at The Kitchener Market Every
Tuesday from 11am - noon
http://kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

KPL Kids’ Club
Free family stories & crafts at the Kitchener Market. Saturdays from 9 to 11 am.

New Cricket Program in Kitchener! www.cricketinkitchener.com
Cricket In Kitchener is looking for female players, volunteers and coaching staff for all of our programs! Noe experience required! Please conctact cricketinkitchener@gmail.com
 or phone Katie Bjorkenstam or Evan Bjorkenstam at 519-954-8525

•Bertie's Place - infants to kids in Grade 1 can participate in a volunteer-run playgroup from September to April on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Albert McCormick Community Centre. Cost: $2 per visit or $25 for a season pass. http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/dropinprograms.asp


•Time Out - caregivers and kids aged newborn to six enjoy creative play, games and songs on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Manulife Financial Soccer and Sports Centre in Bechtel Park. Google Map. Cost: $5 per visit (one adult and up to four kids) or $45 for a 10-visit pass. http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/dropinprograms.asp

Some complied posts that could be helpful

1. Where To Volunteer In Kitchener Waterloo http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/where-to-volunteer-in-kitchener-waterloo.html
2. Movie Discounts In Kitchener Waterloo http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html
3. Where To Skate In Kitchener Waterloo http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/where-to-skate-in-kitchener-waterloo.html
4. Best Places To Toboggan In Kitchener Waterloo http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html

Have an idea about a list topic for KW families? Leave it in the comments at the end of this post!

BLAST TIME!

Saturday Morning Club

Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Starts Saturday February 2, 2013
10 a.m. to noon
Saturdays in February, children ages eight to ten years of age can discover the Waterloo Region Museum through fun activities and games. Every month features a new exciting theme for children to explore. Advance registration $35 plus HST per child per month or $10 per session plus HST. Membership discount applies. Capacity is limited. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

KPL How Do I Love Thee?
A special storytime about friends and family.
Sat. Feb. 2 at 10:30 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Sat. Feb. 2 at 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

Chinese New Year Festival
Year of the Snake, music, performances, children's activities, food, 12 to 4 p.m.; free admission, hosted by Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre, 519-576-6168, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo

Skate N Shake
Waterloo Public Square 7pm-10pm https://www.facebook.com/events/419952114738640/

Feb 3
Valentine’s Craft for Children
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Sunday February 3, 2013
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring your family to the Waterloo Region Museum and make a Valentine's Day craft. The craft session will be take place throughout the day but parents must accompany their children. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 10 years of age. Included with regular admission. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx
Family Sunday at Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery
Free Drop-in from 1 - 4 pm
All ages welcome
*Activities designed for ages 4 - 12 + adult companion
Spend the afternoon with friends and family exploring the world of art and creativity. Drop-in any time and enjoy the exhibitions, make one-of-a-kind artwork, take part in drama workshops, and listen to stories read by a Kitchener Public Library storyteller. New activities each month.

YWCA Girl's Space

Monday, February 4, 2013
4 – 6pm
Location: Bridgeport Community Centre
20 Tyson Drive Kitchener,
Summary: This program was created by girls for girls and is free for those between the ages of 12 and 18. Come drop in and have some fun doing a wide range of activities including baking, yoga, crafts, guest speakers and much much more. This program runs every Monday to Friday for the entire school year. Hope to see you there!
Phone number: 519-576-8856 x215


KPL Lego Block Party
We provide the Lego, you provide the imagination! Ages 5 – 12.
Call 519-748-2740 to register. FREE
Tues. at 6:30 pm, Feb. 5 – 26, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

KPL Splish Splash Storytime
After a story, jump in the pool!
Wed. at 7:00 pm, Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

KPL Writing Workshops for Teens
with Heather Wright, author of Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens
Four 1-hour workshops on plot, dialogue, character development and action/suspense.
Feb. 6 – Mar. 6 at 4 pm. Email christy.giesler@kpl.org to register. FREE

Feb 9
On Saturday February 09, 2013 Registered Dental Hygienists all across Canada will open their hearts and clinics to provide oral health care to the public who may be financially unable to receive dental hygiene care or who have difficulty accessing dental hygiene treatment; at no cost.
http://www.giftfromtheheart.ca/

Lunar New Year Celebration on Sat. February 9 at THEMUSEUM (downtown Kitchener) with music, live entertainment, face painting and crafts from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m http://kitchenerdowntown.com/event/lunar-new-year-celebrations/ 

KPL How Do I Love Thee? Storytime
Sat. Feb. 9 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

CIRCUS! Science under the Big Top
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Start Date Saturday February 9, 2013
Opening Day! Immerse yourself in the illusion and reality, magic and science of the circus! Get a behind-the-Big-Top view of the circus with over 20 interactive exhibits that will amaze, thrill and entertain.
- Walk the High Wire
- Explore the Human Cannonball
- Test your Feats of Strength
- Perform in the Creative Costume and Play Area
- Laugh along Clown Alley
- Enjoy many more activities!
Note - It does not state cost to attend please contact The Waterloo Region Museum for the cost to attend this http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx


Skate N Shake 6pm-10
Take NOTE this one is in Guelph https://www.facebook.com/events/500759703291870/


KPL Bedtime Tales
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! FREE Tues. Feb. 12 at 7:15 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Thurs. Feb. 14 at 4 pm
KPL Book of the Month Club for Teens
This month’s book: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Email christy.giesler@kpl.org to register. FREE
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FAMILY DAY WEEKEND

KPL Family Storytime and Craft
Bring a nut-free snack. Call the host library to register. FREE
Fri. Feb. 15, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Feb 16
KPL Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in grades 4 – 6 and their moms. Email christy.giesler@kpl.org for details.
Sat. Feb. 16 at 11:00 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, Kitchener
Skate N Shake
Waterloo Public Square 7pm-10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/415792241827827/

Waterloo Ice Dogs Festival/Winterloo
Feb 16-18
http://winterloo.com/home.php

Family Day Feb 18th
Bring On The Sunshine event
FUN EVENT celebrating African Culture
10am-4pm
Forest Hill Church
121 Westmount Rd N
http://bringonthesunshine.ca/
 https://www.facebook.com/events/583854088297983/?fref=ts

Family Day
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Monday February 18, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring the entire family to see the Waterloo Region Museum and take part in fun family activities throughout the day.
Enjoy CIRCUS! Science under the Big Top plus our main museum gallery all for one low regular admission price. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

Winter Family  Day @ Steckle Farm 10am-2pm
Come visit Steckle Heritage Farm on Family Day! Bring your family out and become part of our farm family! Go sledding, play in the snow, have a snack, and visit our animal friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/450043681729870/

Family Day In New Hamburg
New Hamburg Community Centre/Arena
Noon -pm
Cost $5 per person or $20 per family
http://www.interfaithcounselling.ca/Family%20Fun%20Fest%20flyer%20for%20ticket%20locations.pdf
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Fri. Feb. 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
KPL Family Storytime and Craft

PWA Wrestling @ The Alpine Club Feb 22
Pure Wrestling Association

Doors Open at 7:00PM
Bell Time at 8:00PM
Tickets can be purchased at Combinations Sports - 306 King St W in Kitchener, or by calling 519-998-8799. PWA will deliever tickets in the area
VIP Front Row - $25
VIP General - $20
(VIP gets you in at 6:30pm to meet Tommy Dreamer)
Front Row - $20
General Admission - $15
Kids 10Under General - $10
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/338443346270662/


Creative Writing Club
Bring a pencil, a notebook and your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
Call 519-743-3558 to register. FREE
Sat. Feb. 23 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

City Parent Family Show
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Start Date Sunday February 24, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A fun filled day hosted by City Parent Magazine with everything for families! Education, camps, attractions and live entertainment! Note - It does not state cost to attend please contact The Waterloo Region Museum for the cost to attend this http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

Looking ahead! Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/ to be first in the know about our upcoming contests activities! (HINT HINT you might see some new contests there this week)

Hope your calendar is filled with FUN!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa