Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Civic Holiday Long Weekend and More Things To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo


Erik Traplin @ Kitchener Market July 30 11am-Noon
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, KitchenerMarket, 300 King St E
Origami
Fold 1,000 cranes and make your wish come true. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
 
Fundraiser For Hopespring. (I have been informed that is more of a parents night out, but be sure to read the story below)
GameRescue Boardgame Night to benefit HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
In early July, someone broke into HopeSpring and stole their game equipment for children going through cancer treatment...
We want to replace their fun!
Wednesday July 31st 6pm
@ The Rum Runner
King of Tokyo - Settlers of Catan - Bring your own game or borrow one of ours. Bring old videogames, systems, or boardgames to donate.
Donations at the door, minimum $10, all proceeds go toward HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre.
http://ow.ly/nscNy

Thursday, August 1
11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: The Schmuck Truck
Performance by Jason White, keys
Civic Square, City Hall

FREE MOVIE @ WPL - Hotel TransylvaniaDate: 01/08/2013
Start Time: 2:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Come out and enjoy a Go!-themed movie, Thursday afternoons, and learn a bit about how movies are made. Everyone welcome.
Hotel Transylvania: The Hotel Transylvania, run by Dracula, is a unique, high-end resort catering only to the finest monsters and their families. Library: Main Library
Location: James J. Brown Auditorium
Contact: Kerstin

Free Outdoor Movie @ Waterloo Park
Jack The Giant Slayer
http://parkmovies.ca/movie.html

Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2013
Location: Downtown Cambridge
Summary:Traditional forms of folk music and dance from a variety of cultures (Celtic, World etc): Concerts & Workshops; Children's Stage; Youth Showcase (for young musicians looking to gain performance experience); Morris & Molly Dancers; Traditional Pub Sessions.
Website:www.millracefolksociety.com
 






Friday, August 2, 2013

Movie Night - Brave
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night! The food concession will be open and offering snacks and drinks. Visitors should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Movies are all rated parental guidance (PG) or general admission (G) and are suitable for families. 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. Cancellations will be posted on
Facebook and Twitter
.Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Price: Free with admission or $10.00 per vehicle


Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. everyone is invited to Market Square in downtown Guelph to celebrate John Galt Day.
The celebration offers free activities and entertainment such as face painting, hands-on crafts and a community stage featuring local performers. A variety of Guelph Farmers’ Market craft and food vendors will also be on site.
http://guelph.ca/2013/07/john-galt-day-celebrates-guelphs-civic-holiday-in-market-square/

 





Saturday, August 3, 2013

Creature Teachers
Laurel Creek Conservation Area
625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Here's your chance to meet some of the creatures at the nature center whose job is to teach children about animal life! Get your picture taken with your favourite creature! Children 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Meet at: Baseball shelter
Price: Free with park admission

Saturday, August 3, 2013
Frog Slog
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Join us as we 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! Children 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at: Island boat launch
Price: Free with park admission
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/

Sunday Aug 4
Kitchener Panthers Fan Appreciation
Baseball fans – come out to Jack Couch Park and Pack the Park August 4th at 7pm, when the Kitchener Panthers host the Brantford Red Sox on Fan Appreciation Day! Wear your minor league baseball uniform top … ball players and coaches … and get in FREE! All other fans get in for half price! Or donate an old glove or baseball bat to pay just a TOONIE!
http://www.570news.com/2013/07/23/kitchener-panthers-pack-the-park/

CIVIC HOLIDAY!!!!

Monday, August 5, 2013 | 9:30am – 5pm
Location: Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, ON
Summary:KidSummer is a fun family day where kids of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun. Free admission for up to two children, with each $10 adult admission purchased. 519-748-1914. www.waterlooregionmuseum.com
Phone number:519-748-1914
Website:www.waterlooregionmuseum.com

Steam Train Trip To Elmira
Aug 5 at Noon
http://waterloocentralrailway.com/steam

 
Wondering What Is Open On The Civic Holiday August 5 2013

  • Herrles Market There you will find a great marketplace with a local food flare.  There is an outdoor play area for the kids! For more info visit the Herrles Market website
  • St. Jacobs The Village of St. Jacobs shops will be open. Take a look at the St Jacobs website for more info
  • St Jacobs Outlet Mall The St Jacobs Outlet mall is open from 10am-5pm. You can see all their Holiday Hours listed on their information page
  • Shoppers Drug Mart Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations are open for the Civic Holiday. The ones that offer grocery items can be very helpful in a pinch
Because it is not a Statutory Holiday, many places are open. I suggest calling ahead just to be sure
 
Looking Ahead
More events will be listed soon, but be sure to get these on the calendar!

Aug 10
Baden Cornfest
http://www.badencornfest.ca/

Wondering when the next Cambridge Towel sale is?
Check it out August 14 to August 18
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=539575149438275&set=a.169245829804544.44988.153581051371022&type=1&theater
Take a look at our adventure there a few years back http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.ca/2011/06/cambridge-towel-canadian-made.html

Aug 17
Kidspark
You'll want to bring the kiddos to this!
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Kidspark.asp
Aug 17
10am-6pm
http://biggestbakesale.com/
For Kidsability! Help Break another World Record In Kitchener Waterloo! Remember last year's WORLD'S LONGEST PICNIC?
http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.ca/2012/07/guinness-book-of-world-records-longest.html

Aug 17
St Jacobs Sizzlefest w/ FIREWORKS
Friends & neighbours mingle to celebrate summer in a small-town atmosphere. Activities include demos by fire dept, musical entertainment 2 - 8 p.m., classic cars, FIREWORKS! Free admission; donations to St. Jacobs Volunteer Fire Dept. Come early to shop, and enjoy a bite to eat.
Saturday August 17, 2013
2 p.m. - dusk

http://www.stjacobs.com/events
 
Aug 22-24 Waterloo Buskers
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/schedule
Aug 24
Kraft Celebration Tour Comes To New Hamburg
http://splashpad.wix.com/splashpadtowilmot#!kraft-celebration-tour/cw2t
 
ONGOING EVENTS
 
Enter To Win The TEEN BEACH MOVIE DVD http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/07/teen-beach-movie-contest-from-stuff-to.html
Teen Beach Movie
 

Make sure to check out our post about the new DUNFIELD THEATRE IN CAMBRIDGE
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/07/drayton-entertainment-presents-sorry-im.html


Cruise Nights Mondays In Kitchener
A&W Restaurant, 933 Victoria Street N. 6:00 pm to Dusk. Info: 519 576-1859
The Shops @ Highland & Westmount - Parts Source, 563 Highland Rd. W. 7:00pm - Dusk.Info: 519-744-8389
http://roddermagazine.ca/cruisenights.htm
Kids Hop Every Tuesday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Tooney Tuesday Has Changed To Discovery Square
Every Tuesday evening in July
Kitchener City Hall
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/DiscoverySquare.asp

Bingemans Discounts Every Wednesday in July from THE BEAT
http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php
The Bingemans website says to head the THE BEAT website to purchase tickets
http://www.915thebeat.com/contest/309/enterContest
Also scroll down to JULY 16th on this post to see the BINGEMANS BIRTHDAY discount admission

Free Art Program Every Thursday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp

Free Outdoor Movies In Cambridge Every Thursday In August
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?nid=477

Chicopee Is Free On Thursday Evenings
Thursdays this summer from 5pm-8pm experience the biking trails, tennis courts, outdoor climbing facility and disc golf course FOR FREE! Discover everything Chicopee has to offer this summer!
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/posts/10151575585447858

Outdoor Concerts @ Castle Kilbride Thursday Evenings
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music every time on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.. Admission is by donation.
http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php

Free Outdoor Movie Every Friday Night
Movies under the stars at Shade’s Mills. Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 7 until the end of September 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 at 8 p.m. http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662

More outdoor movie info can be found on our post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/06/outdoor-movies-in-kitchener-waterloo.html

Kitchener Market Kids Cooking Camp
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Summer_Camp.asp
License Free Fishing on selected dates in July http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857208044/

Take A Kid To The Course - Free Golfing http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857290905/
FREE TIM HORTONS SWIM TIMES
Listings for Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & Brantford/Paris
Where To Cool Off In Kitchener Waterloo
Lions Lagoon Waterloo Park is now FREE

City Of Kitchener Splash Pads & Public Pool listings http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/PoolsAndSwimming.asp
Parents are reminded that splash pads are unsupervised facilities and that
supervision is important to keep children safe.
Free Splash Pads

Also on those rainy days I suggest heading to a matinee movie. We've even complied a list of ways to save on admission http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html
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KPL KIDS and TWEENS EVENTS
Make sure to check if you need to pre-register!
Ensure you have the right date, time & branch location

KPL Kids’ Club at The Family Centre
Crafts, board games and stories. All ages. FREE
Mon. 9:00 - 11:00 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener


Babies and Ones at the Market
It’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.
No registration required. FREE
Mondays at 9:45 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr

Babies and Ones
t’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For Babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 11:00 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Thursdays at 9:45 am, July 11 – Aug. 15, ForestHeights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd

Family Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest HeightsLibrary, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 10:30 am, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Stories, songs, activities and crafts. Ages 3 – 5.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 1:30 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, PioneerPark Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Construction Zone
Join Kevin for stories, crafts & activities. Ages 3 – 7.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 2:00 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener
 
Summer Tales
Books are the focus, and fun is the goal! For 2– 5 year olds. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wednesdays at 10:30 am, July 10 – Aug. 7, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd

LEGO® Movie Studio
Create a stop/go mini-animation film. Ages 9 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, July 9 – Aug. 6, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Let’s Talk Science
Hands-on science fun with volunteers from the University of Waterloo. Ages 5 – 9.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Super Science Challenges
It’s time to turn your brain on! www.letstalkscience.ca
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
 
Read Aloud Partners
For young readers who have learned the fundamentals but need practice.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 6:00 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
 
KPL Kids’ Club
Drop by for free stories and crafts. All Ages.
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
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Cambridge Libraires August Calendar
http://www.cambridgelibraries.ca/calendar/date/2013-08/args/all/all/all

WPL August Calendar
http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp

I received a notice about
Lego Robotics Camp we are running this summer for children age 9 to 14. It will be running during the week of August 5th - 9th and August 19th-23rd at Knox Church in Waterloo. Our camp differs from most camps in that we are putting most of our focus on the exciting world of lego robotics.
Full day camp for a week is $250 plus tax. Includes a free t-shirt. http://brickworksacademy.com/

Next week we will be adding in our compiled list for AUGUST 2013 If you have something to add make sure to send me a message https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122
I'll need the name of the event, the address, time and cost as well as a link to the event's website. Thanks to everyone that contributes to our crowdsourcing page for Kitchener Waterloo and Area!

Over 1000 Kitchener Waterloo Parents LOVE this site!
Want to make sure that you always are in the loop about great events in the area? Then make sure to Join our FACEBOOK Group! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2369595749&v=wall
and get a weekly blast right in your Facebook Inbox!
As always if you know of a great LOW COST or FREE family event post it in the comments!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Monday, July 29, 2013

Teen Beach Movie Contest From Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo

Ready for some summer fun?



Presenting the TEEN BEACH MOVIE CONTEST!!!!
 
Everyone loves a great summer themed musical so take a peak and then enter to win!
 
 


Thanks to our friends at Walt Disney Studios Canada for providing us with this great prize!

UPDATE
Teen Beach Movie Review
We think this fun-loving film will be great for the tween to teen age group.  The catchy songs and dance routines echo musicals like GREASE and the sweet surfing films of the past.  The film lets people know that the decisions you make now can make a big impact on your future and that you should always follow your dreams!  Be sure to turn up the volume and have your own beach themed dance party as Teen Beach Movie will have you clapping along to the upbeat tempo!


Enter the contest in the Rafflecopter widget below (it may take a moment to load). It's easy and one of the optional entries is posting your favorite beach in the comments below the widget!
Good Luck Everyone!

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

KW Ribfest, Cambridge Highland Games, Uptown Jazz Fest and more Stuff To Do In Kitchener Waterloo July 2013

 Summertime Fun

 
For Ongoing Events And KPL Events, scroll to the lower half of this post
 
 
 
Wednesday, July 17
Noon - 8 p.m.
KING STREET ART MARKET
King Street, between Young and Ontario Streets
Artisans, vendors & music all day!

Kitchener:
July 17, 6 pm
Kitchener Art Market
200 King St West
Free outdoor show presented by Downtown Kitchener’s Art Market, Bike Kitchener,
Waterloo:
July 18, 8 pm
Waterloo Town Square
75 King St South
Free outdoor show presented by the City of Waterloo

Thursday, July 18
11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: Café du Monde Crepe Truck
Performance by Ty Baynton
Civic Square, City Hall

Friday July 19, 2013--11-2pm---$17.00+HST
Sobey's Ira Needles
Pajama Day Camp---With Jenny—Ages 6-11
Come join us for some breakfast fun! Breakfast is fun anytime of the day! Pancakes and waffles, eggs and hash browns! Yogurt Parfaits, Yummy breakfast foods… join us in your Pajamas.
Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited.

July 19-21
KW Ribfest
Victoria Park Kitchener
Midway Info
The midway, operated by Billy G Amusements, is adjacent to the Ribfest (outside the fenced area) and offers rides and activities for children of all ages.

Various ticket options are available:

Single Ticket $1.75
20 Pack$30.00
40 Pack$55.00
All Day Unlimited$30.00
- See more at: http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/Ribfest-Kitchener-Midway.htm#sthash.uwxU7DZm.dpuf
For more info about KW Ribfest visit http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

July 19-20
Cambridge Highland Games

Free Parking and Kids 12 and Under are Free
Churchill Park
200 Christopher Dr. Cambridge
http://www.cambridgehighlandgames.com/
July 20-21
Uptown Jazz Festival Kids Events
Waterloo Public Square
July 21
Kitchener Musical Society Band
Free Family Concert
1:30pm
Waterloo Regional Museum (DOON)

Mon. July 22, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
T-Shirt Beach Totes Bring your own t-shirt. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tues. July 23, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd,
DIY Summer Jewellery
Create bling from recycled materials.Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Tuesday July 23, 2013---11-12pm---$5.00 +HST
New! Little Chefs Program
Sobey's Ira Needles

Ages 4-6----Hands on Finger Foods!
Little chefs come join Jenny for some hands on cooking. We will make Pizza Bagels, Nachos and Cheese and Decorate cupcakes! Chef hat included to decorate
Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited.

Wednesday July 24, 2013---1-4pm---$17.00 +HST
Ice Cream Camp-Dessert Camp! --With Jenny—Ages 6-11
Come join Jenny after lunch for some dessert!! Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Sundaes with all the fixings you top yourself! And Ice Cream Cupcakes made out of ice-cream cones! Activity will be included also—Plant a seed in an ice cream cone!!
Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited.

July 24
Creatures of the Night Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
When the sun goes down, the forest comes alive with all the nocturnal creatures of the Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Meet our naturalists to learn about and hunt for bats, fireflies and owls that you normally won't see during the day. Children 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Meet at: Critter shelter
Price: Free with park admission
Thursday July 25, 2013--11:30-1pm--$10.00+HST
Teen Cooking—Mexican Food! --With Jenny—Ages 12-17
Calling all teens 12-17years old! Join us for some hands on cooking and a Mexican Fiesta. The theme will be Mexican food! Each teen will get to participate in making a starter, entrée and dessert
Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited

Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, PioneerPark Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
DIY Extreme Flying Machines
Learn advanced paper airplane techniques. Ages 10 – 15. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Thursday, July 25
11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: S.W.A.T Truck
Performance by JoJo Worthington, Ukulele
Civic Square, City Hall
July 25
Belmont Village Cruise Night
6pm-8:30pm

July 25
Outdoor Movie @ Waterloo Park
http://parkmovies.ca/movie.html

Fri. July 26, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
T-Shirt Beach Totes Bring your own t-shirt. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
July 26-28
Fergus Truck Show
See website for various admission tickets
July 27
Baseball Day In Kitchener
Beginning at 9am @ Breithaupt Park
350 Margaret Ave.

Saturday July 27
Noon-6pm
ROCK AND RUMBLE
Concert and motorcycle show
Kitchener City Hall, Civic Square
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/RockandRumbleMotorcycleShow.asp
July 27
Afro Fest
Noon-8pm
Waterloo Park - Westmount Rd Entrance
July 27
Family Fun Fair
11:00am to 2:00pm
Chervin Kitchen & Bath, 20 Benjamin Road Waterloo. Featuring a cook-off, children’s activities, food, and much more. All proceeds raised will go to Sea-to-Sea Cycling to End Poverty.
July 27 and 28
Serbian Food Festival
Trinity Hall – Corner of Fischer Hallman & Ottawa St
http://kwserbianfoodfest.com/home/

Sundy July 28
Food Truck Festival at Kitchener City Hall
11am-7pm
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/512119588854090/

Mon. July 29, 2:30 pm, Grand River StanleyPark Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Zombie Plushies For craftsters, ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, KitchenerMarket, 300 King St E
Origami
Fold 1,000 cranes and make your wish come true. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Make sure to check out our post about the new DUNFIELD THEATRE IN CAMBRIDGE
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/07/drayton-entertainment-presents-sorry-im.html


Cruise Nights Mondays In Kitchener
A&W Restaurant, 933 Victoria Street N. 6:00 pm to Dusk. Info: 519 576-1859
The Shops @ Highland & Westmount - Parts Source, 563 Highland Rd. W. 7:00pm - Dusk.Info: 519-744-8389
http://roddermagazine.ca/cruisenights.htm
Kids Hop Every Tuesday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Tooney Tuesday Has Changed To Discovery Square
Every Tuesday evening in July
Kitchener City Hall
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/DiscoverySquare.asp

Bingemans Discounts Every Wednesday in July from THE BEAT
http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php
The Bingemans website says to head the THE BEAT website to purchase tickets
http://www.915thebeat.com/contest/309/enterContest
Also scroll down to JULY 16th on this post to see the BINGEMANS BIRTHDAY discount admission

Civic Square Cambridge
Events Every Wed. In July
Cambridge City Hall
http://www.cambridge.ca/relatedDocs/CivicSquare2013PosterFinal.pdf

Free Art Program Every Thursday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp

Chicopee Is Free On Thursday Evenings
Thursdays this summer from 5pm-8pm experience the biking trails, tennis courts, outdoor climbing facility and disc golf course FOR FREE! Discover everything Chicopee has to offer this summer!
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/posts/10151575585447858

Free Outdoor Movie Every Friday Night
Movies under the stars at Shade’s Mills. Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 7 until the end of September 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 at 8 p.m. http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662

More outdoor movie info can be found on our post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/06/outdoor-movies-in-kitchener-waterloo.html

Kitchener Market Kids Cooking Camp
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Summer_Camp.asp
License Free Fishing on selected dates in July http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857208044/

Take A Kid To The Course - Free Golfing http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857290905/
FREE TIM HORTONS SWIM TIMES
Listings for Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & Brantford/Paris
Where To Cool Off In Kitchener Waterloo
Lions Lagoon Waterloo Park is now FREE

City Of Kitchener Splash Pads & Public Pool listings http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/PoolsAndSwimming.asp
Parents are reminded that splash pads are unsupervised facilities and that
supervision is important to keep children safe.
Free Splash Pads

Also on those rainy days I suggest heading to a matinee movie. We've even complied a list of ways to save on admission http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html
_______________________________________
KPL KIDS and TWEENS EVENTS
Make sure to check if you need to pre-register!
Ensure you have the right date, time & branch location

KPL Kids’ Club at The Family Centre
Crafts, board games and stories. All ages. FREE
Mon. 9:00 - 11:00 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener


Babies and Ones at the Market
It’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.
No registration required. FREE
Mondays at 9:45 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr

Babies and Ones
t’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For Babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 11:00 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Thursdays at 9:45 am, July 11 – Aug. 15, ForestHeights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd

Family Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest HeightsLibrary, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 10:30 am, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Stories, songs, activities and crafts. Ages 3 – 5.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 1:30 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, PioneerPark Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Construction Zone
Join Kevin for stories, crafts & activities. Ages 3 – 7.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 2:00 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener

Stunt Plane Science
Crank up your cranium with Mad Scienceexperiments. Ages 5 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Thurs. July 25, 10:30 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener
Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

GO! Angry Birds
Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Fri. July 19, 10:30 am, KitchenerMarket, 300 King St E, Kitchener
Wed. July 24, 2:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Summer Tales
Books are the focus, and fun is the goal! For 2– 5 year olds. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wednesdays at 10:30 am, July 10 – Aug. 7, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd

LEGO® Movie Studio
Create a stop/go mini-animation film. Ages 9 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, July 9 – Aug. 6, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Let’s Talk Science
Hands-on science fun with volunteers from the University of Waterloo. Ages 5 – 9.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Super Science Challenges
It’s time to turn your brain on! www.letstalkscience.ca
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

GO! Survivor
Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 17, 2:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Mon. July 29, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May the Force Be With You
Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Thurs. July 18, 10:30 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Mon. July 22, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Wed. July 31, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

GO! Tweens: Globe-trotting Fashion
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tues. July 16, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Thurs. July 18, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Mon. July 22, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Read Aloud Partners
For young readers who have learned the fundamentals but need practice.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 6:00 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

GO! Safari
Ages 5 – 9. No registration required. FREE
Tues. July 23, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

GO! Tweens: Discover Your Artistic Side
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mon. July 15, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tues. July 23, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wed. July 31, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

Creative Writing Club
Bring a pencil, a notebook and your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Sat. July 13, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Charlie Hope
For kids 6 & under. Stomp your feet, chug like a train & roar like a lion!
Free tickets at each library location.
Mon. July 15, 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Mon. July 15, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

GO! Geronimo
Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tues. July 16, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Wed. July 31, 2:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

GO! Fantastic Fairy Tales
Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 17, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Wed. July 24, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

GO! Tweens: Camera Challenge
Bring your own camera. Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 17, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Fri. July 26, 11:00 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Mon. July 29, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Children’s Drum Circle
Feel the beat with Mystic Drumz. Ages 6 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Thurs. July 18, 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, KitchenerThurs. July 18, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Puppets on the GO!
Our puppets sing & dance – will you join us?
Free tickets at each library location.
Thurs. July 18, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener
Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

Teddy Bears’ Picnic
If you go down to the library today, you’re in for a big surprise! FREE
Fri. July 19, 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

GO! World Travellers
Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 24, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E

Bob the Fossil Guy
Fossil bones and teeth – careful not to step on the dinosaur poop! Ages 6 – 12.
Free tickets at each library location.
Tues. July 30, 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener


KPL Kids’ Club
Drop by for free stories and crafts. All Ages.
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
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Cambridge Libraires July Calendar
http://www.cambridgelibraries.ca/calendar/date/2013-07/args/all/all/all

WPL July Calendar
http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

I received a notice about
Lego Robotics Camp we are running this summer for children age 9 to 14. It will be running during the week of August 5th - 9th and August 19th-23rd at Knox Church in Waterloo. Our camp differs from most camps in that we are putting most of our focus on the exciting world of lego robotics.
Full day camp for a week is $250 plus tax. Includes a free t-shirt. http://brickworksacademy.com/

Next week we will be adding in our compiled list for AUGUST 2013 If you have something to add make sure to send me a message https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122
I'll need the name of the event, the address, time and cost as well as a link to the event's website. Thanks to everyone that contributes to our crowdsourcing page for Kitchener Waterloo and Area!

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Lisa