March Activities and March Break 2013 Family Fun In Kitchener Waterloo

March 1
The new Dairy Queen at the Ira Needles Boardwalk Opens Today!

March 2
Pledge To End Bullying @ Fairview Park Mall
beginning at 10:30am times and activities listed here http://www.fairviewpark.ca/en/centreinfo/Pages/ThePledge.aspx

Reptile Show At Bingemans
March 2
9am-5pm cost is $10 but you can save $2 by going to this post & reading the instructions when you click the "see more" section https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151467961265100&set=a.10150109415860100.310061.70322645099&type=3&theater

March 3
Family Sundays at Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery
Free | Drop-in from 1 - 4 pm | All ages welcome
*Activities designed for ages 4 - 12 + adult companion
http://www.kwag.ca/en/



MARCH BREAK MOVIES
Cineplex $2.50 Saturday Family Favorite Matinee Listings http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx

March Break Film Festival @ Princess Cinemas
March 11-15th matinees for $5
Movie Listings and times http://www.princesscinemas.com/event/march-break-film-festival

Toonie Madness Durning March Break @ Empire Theatres
March 11-15 matinees for $2 or bundle with snacks for $7.50
Movie Listings and times
https://www.empiretheatres.com/2013-toonie-matinees

For more ways to save on movie tickets make sure to read our post on Movie Discounts http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html

MORE MARCH BREAK STUFF TO DO

Tim Hortons Free March Break Swim
So far there are only listings for Elmira & New Hamburg

ElmiraWoolwich Memorial CentreMarch 12 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm
March 14 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm

New Hamburg & BadenWilmot Aquatic CentreMarch 12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
March 15 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/difference/free-swimming.html

March Break @THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener)

Admission rates apply
Sat March 9
11am - Meet the Zookeeper
1pm - Contemporary School of Dance

Sun March 10
11am to 2pm - Goodlife Booth
1pm - Meet KiM our Kids In Motion Mascot

Mon March 11
1pm - Play with 'snow' in THEMUSEUM

Tues March 12
10:30am - Magic of Dance with Ballet Jorgen Canada

Wed March 13
9am - Member Morning
12:30pm - Fire & Ice Mad Science Show

Thurs March 14
1pm - Plasma Race Cars

Fri March 15
1pm - Play with 'snow' in THEMUSEUM

Sat March 16
11am - Meet the Zookeeper
1pm - Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Show

Sun March 17
1pm - Safari Science Reptile Show

March Break Madness
Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17, 2013
Location: Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
10 Huron Road
Summary: Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm. March Break fun! Every day hands-on activities and demonstrations are scheduled for the whole family. Regular admission

Chapters Store Activities at 11am during March Break http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/springbreak/?cookieCheck=1

March KPL Calendar
http://on.evanced.info/kpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp?Lib=All

March Break WPL Calendar
http://www.wpl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MB-flier-2013.pdf

March Break Cambridge Libraries Calendar
http://www.cambridgelibraries.ca/calendar/date/2013-03/args/all/all/all

Waterloo Public Square Calendar
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/Calendar/Default.aspx?PID=PublicSquare&Calendar=1ce45207-1817-4acf-9431-6d61ea47aca1&Location=Waterloo+Public+Square

Special Hockey Interntational Tournament
http://www.shikitchener2013.ca/
March 14-16



Canstruction Waterloo Region
Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17, 2013
Location: Conestoga Mall
550 King Street, North
Waterloo,
Summary: Canstruction, a food and awareness raising event, provides teams of architects, engineers, designers, tradespeople and students a chance to extend their creativity. You can build an impressive structure out of thousands of cans of food showcasing your talent and company name to more than 10,000 viewers at Conestoga Mall during March break. The food in your build will be shared with the community.
Phone number: 519-743-5576
www.thefoodbank.ca

Clarky's Kids Day at Cookie Cutters
Friday, March 15, 2013
9am – 8pm
Location: Cookie Cutters
36 Northfield Drive
Waterloo
Summary: Please join us at COOKIE CUTTERS on Friday, March 15th for face painting, raffle draws and refreshments as we help to raise funds for Clarky's Kids. Clarky's Kids is a local charity sponsored by The Kitchener Rangers and former Ranger and current New Jersey Devil, David Clarkson, to help local families dealing with childhood cancer.
On March 15th, Cookie Cutters will donate $3/cut to Clarky's Kids so book your child's appointment today! Let's work together to help those in need.
Thanks, in advance, for your support!
Phone number: 519-880-0528
www.haircutsarefun.com

March 16
Kitchener Market
St Patricks Day celebrations
Join us for kids in the kitchen, crafts, food and more
Irish dance academey and Shannigans will be here to entertain

22nd Annual Cambridge Coin Club Show
Saturday, March 16, 2013
9am – 4pm
Location: Cambridge Newfoundland Club
1500 Dunbar Road
Cambridge,
Summary: Presented by the Cambridge Coin Club. Buy, sell, trade and evalute at 52 tables. Tokens, trade dollars, coins, paper money, militaria, sports cards, CTC coupons. Admission free! Proceeds to charitable organizations. Free admission!
Phone number: 519-622-0111

K-W Cambridge Postcard Memories Show and Sale
Sunday, March 17, 2013
9:30am – 4pm
Location: Bingemans
425 Bingeman Road
Kitchener, ON
Summary: South Central Ontario's Largest Post Card Expo-10's of thousands of cards from pre 1900 to post 2000's. Free parking, door prizes, leading dealers. Admission $5. Children under 12 free when accompanied by adult. stamphogg@hotmail.com
Phone number: 519-885-3499
Looking Ahead
Monday, April 15, 2013
Taste Of Woolwich
at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich St. S.
Meet local farmers & restaurateurs, see cooking demonstrations by chefs & local youth, sample and buy savory foods, and learn about the benefits of buying local!
Admission $5 per family; $2 per adult
Times & activities are listed here http://ow.ly/hW8OO

ONGOING EVENTS
Fantastic news from The Kitchener Market
COME DINE WITH ME CANADA IS COMING TO KITCHENER!!!!
Info for applying
The best way for anyone to apply is to go to www.comedinewithmecanada.com
or contact us directly at comedinewithme@propertelevision.com
or call 416.598.2500 x 303.
Make sure to tell them Michele from The Kitchener Market & @Those2Girls sent you!

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.

Artlab (winter 2013)
Instructor: Christine Ball
Saturdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23
Ages 6 - 8: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Ages 9 - 13: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
$15 + HST / class
Saturdays are fun at the Gallery! Join us in the art "lab" as we experiment with new ideas, materials and techniques. Projects are inspired by themes in the Winter 2013 exhibitions. Suitable for all skill levels.
Feb 9 - Recycled Books
Feb 16 - Hybrid Toys
Feb 23 - Painting with Different Tools
https://www.kwag.ca/en/programs/KidsClasses.asp

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



Do you have Teens looking for summer employment? This would be a great place for them to work. Family Run Business http://www.herrles.com/news/ info is at the link


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Keep Smiling!
Lisa