September 2013 In Kitchener Waterloo Labour Day Events, Mighty Machines, Fall Fairs and lots of Festivities

 September 2013

Kitchener Market Kids Hop Schedule
Tues 11am-Noon
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

KPL Sept Calendar
http://on.evanced.info/kpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp
WPL Sept Calendar
http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp
Cambridge Libraries Calendar
http://www.cambridgelibraries.ca/calendar/date/2013-W37/args/all/all/all?mini=calendar%2Fdate%2F2013-09%2Fargs%2Fall%2F%2A%2F%2A

Family Favourites Saturdays At Cineplex Theatres
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx

Paris Fair
Aug 29-Sept 2
http://www.parisfair.com/

Orangeville Fair
Aug 30-Sept 2
http://oaseventcentre.ca/orangeville-agricultural-society

For more upcoming Fall Fairs visit our post 20 Fall Fairs

Want to save money on all your treks this LABOUR DAY WEEKEND? Here's a coupon for 7 cents off a Litre at Canadian Tire Gas Bars!
http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857876472/

Friday, August 30, 2013

Movie Night - Hoodwinked

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: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Price: Free with admission or $10.00 per vehicle


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Meet the Animals

Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Hold a snake, touch a toad, and meet other “creature-teachers” from the Guelph Lake Nature
Centre. Kids will love these safe, close-up animal encounters! Children 16 years or younger
must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at: Camper beach
Price: Free with park admission

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Trisport Triathlon and Duathlon Guelph Lake Weekend II

Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Guelph Lake Conservation Area sets the stage for this popular triathlon and duathlon weekend.
Participate in a Try-a-tri, the Duathlon or the Traithlon. This event features a variety of distances
at the same great site as the June Triathlon and a safe, fast course.
More Information: Trisport Canada website
Price: See website
Registration: Register and see a full schedule at Trisport Canada.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Animal Show

Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Meet a live animal or two borrowed from our nature center, and examine a collection of skulls,
fur and feathers of different animals that are commonly found in the area. 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

Bingemans Labour Weekend Deals
http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php
Bowling

Labor Day Weekend-Bottomless Bowling

Saturday, Sunday or Monday, pay $10.00 (plus HST) and bowl, bowl, bowl. 2 hour times, based on wait times. Includes shoes. Come end the summer and kick off fall!

Big Splash Waterpark

Labor Day Weekend Special	Enjoy the last weekend of summer with a Big Bang at Big Splash! Pay once, play all weekend. For $55.90 plus HST enjoy Big Splash from Friday at 4pm until Monday when we close up for the season!
Labor Day Monday	Enjoy Big Splash for only $10.00 plus HST today! End the summer relaxing pool side or wipping down some slides. This is all day and for Big Splash only.

Sunday Sept 1

Kitchener Rangers Fan Appreciation Day
11:00am-2pm followed by the Charity Pre-Season Game
http://www.kitchenerrangers.com/article/rangers-fan-appreciation-bbq-and-charity-game

Monday Sept 2

• 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 Labour Day. The ones that offer grocery items can be very helpful in a pinch

Also most Movie Theatres, variety stores, coffee shops, restaurants, GRCA parks, public splash pads and public OUTDOOR pools are open Labour Day. Same with most amusement centres like Bingemans (See above), Bowling Alleys, Chuck E Cheese and LaserQuest. Check their websites for hours and pricing.

Chicopee Tube Park Labour Day Hours
10am-5pm
http://chicopeetubepark.com/summer/hours.html


Travel A Steam Train To Elmira
http://www.steam-train.org/

Last Day for One Love @ THEMUSEUM
http://www.themuseum.ca/events/last-day-one-love-bob-marley-exhibition

Sept 5-8
Cambridge Fall Fair
Buy your Admission & All Day Ride wristbands for $25 at Giant Tiger Cambridge
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153169907280346&set=a.10151417139090346.817649.792045345&type=3&theater

Saturday Sept 7
Mighty Machines Showcase @ Bingemans

The Mighty Machines Showcase is a family oriented community event that brings Mighty Machines to life, providing adults and kids a chance to see construction and other service vehicles up close.

Touch them! Investigate them!
Talk to the people that operate them!

- See more at: http://mightymachinesshowcase.com/#sthash.zAbPbwei.dpuf
Everyone always loves this one!
Tickets: Advance tickets now on sale - online ONLY!

Advance:	$5 per person or $17 for a family of 4
Gate:	$7 per person or $24 for a family of 4
Children 2 and under are free. All prices include HST. To purchase tickets:
Online:	Click HERE (Online tickets are available until Sept 6 @ 11:59pm)
In Person:	The reception desk at FunWorx
By Phone:	Call 519.744.1555

Anyone with a Mighty Machines ticket can purchase a FunWorx play structure admission for only $4.95 (+hst) for that day! That's a savings of $5 off the regular price. Great deal!
- See more at: http://mightymachinesshowcase.com/#sthash.zAbPbwei.dpuf
http://mightymachinesshowcase.com/

Bicycle Festival @ Waterloo Square
10am-4pm
Free and donations accepted
http://clippedoutdoors.com/bicyclefestival/

Listowel Memorial Park
Kick Off
11am-11pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Perth-Recreation-Complex/232869443508575#!/photo.php?fbid=371149446347240&set=a.238642512931268.54584.232869443508575&type=1&theater

Mouthguard Clinic
9am-11am
RIM PARK
Prices vary see website http://www.wwds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WWDS_MouthguardFlyer_Sept7_2013_V2.pdf

Sept 7 and 8
Berlin Klassic Car Show @ Bingemans
http://berlinklassik.ca/Car_Show/

Sun Sept 8
Turf And Surf (formely known as Surf Dogs) @ Bingemans
Cost and Times vary see website
http://www.kwhumane.com/news/turf-and-surf-sunday-sept-8th-2013/

Sun Sept 8
Williamsburg Community Festival
11am-4pm
Join Schlegel Urban Developments for our 7th annual Williamsburg Community Festival in the heart of the Williamsburg Town Centre to enjoy family based games and activities. The festival features live music, a BBQ, petting zoo, pony rides, a bouncing castle, Kitchener Public Library (KPL) reading tent and much more all free of charge!
http://www.williamsburgcommunity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Festival3.jpg


Hilltop Faith Church Festival
Noon-4pm
3849 King St E. Kitchener
Our annual Hilltop Festival is a free community event. There will be a free barbecue from noon until 3 pm, bouncy castle, joust, bungee run and other carnival games all afternoon, pony rides from 2-4 pm and other entertainment including a lizard show, the TumbleBus and more
http://hilltop.faithchurch.ca/


Sept 13 and 14
Centre In The Square's Opening Party
Times and Performances vary by date. See website
http://centreinthesquare.com/show/243/The-Centres-Opening-Party-featuring-BANDALOOP?utm_source=frontpage&utm_medium=splash&utm_campaign=splash

Lots of Fall Fairs this weekend including New Hamburg! Visit our 20 Fall Fairs Post! http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/08/20-fall-fairs-near-kitchener-waterloo.html

Sat Sep 14,
Where: Listowel Memorial Park, 455 Royal Street EastCelebrating the 100th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. BBQ, inflatable stations, clown. 10am-4pm
http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/listowel/en/Home/default.aspx

Sept 15
ThunderStorm Productions 20th Birthday
Waterloo Public Square
Slushies/Popcorn/Cotton Candy and mist tents as well as playing music All for FREE!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1384410541787568/

Sept 17-21
International Plowing Match
Mitchell Ontario (about an hour from KW)
http://www.ipm2013.org/

Sept 21
Word On The Street Kitchener
11am-5pm
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/kitchener

Royal Medival Faire
Waterloo Park
11am-6pm
Admission is $5.00 per person, $2.50 for children 10 & under.
This event is suitable for all ages and has something to offer everyone. The admission covers everything in the park except vendor merchandise, food and beverages. It is a great day for the entire family and those interested in history and the arts.
http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/


Sept 29

Drive 4 Change
12 noon to 4 pm

Erbsville Kartway

Live Music Performance by the Royal Streets

Donation based BBQ

Meet a CFL Hamilton TIger Cat Player

Portion of Go Kart Laps purchased donated to Nutrition for Learning

http://www.nutritionforlearning.ca/events/

See my latest REVIEW HERE  http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/09/why-eset-smart-security-six-is-on-my.html

Have You Joined Our Fun Stuff To Do Facebook Group?????
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/
once you have make sure to RSVP for OUR MOVEMBER KIDS KW EVENT!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1411355459076762/

Also see below and let them know Lisa from Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Referred you!

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All studies conducted at the CCLR have been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Office of Research Ethics. If you have any questions or concerns resulting from your participation in this study,  please contact Dr. Maureen Nummelin (ORE), at 519-888-4567, ext. 36005.