This Saturday, the 9th is our Movember Kids KW event at Kitchener Market's Kids In The Kitchen. Come by this FREE event from 10am to Noon at the Upper Marketplace/Cooking School area!
You can read more details here
Below is a list of ongoing KPL programs, scroll down for additional activities and events in the KW area as well
KPL PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
KPL Kids’ Club
Free stories and crafts for all ages.
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East
Little Music Makers
Shake, rattle, and roll! Ages 3 – 5.
Register online at kpl.org or call 519-743-3558. FREE
Tues. at 2:00 pm, Nov. 5 – 26, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Little Illustrator
Let’s create some masterpieces! Ages 3 ½ to 5 years.
Register online at kpl.org or call 519-748-2740. FREE
Wed. at 2:30 pm, Nov. 6 – 27, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Homework Help for French Immersion
Our bilingual volunteers can help you with your school work. Grades 1 – 6. FREE
Thursdays, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
LEGO Block Party
We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Ages 5 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org or call the host library. FREE
Thurs. at 6:30 pm, Nov. 7 – 28, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
It’s a Snow Day!
Celebrate the 2013 Let’s Read book with us. All ages.
Register online at kpl.org or call the host library. FREE
Fri. Nov. 8 at 10:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East, Kitchener
Sat. Nov. 9 at 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Sat. Nov. 23 at 10:00 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Sat. Nov. 23 at 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Sat. Nov. 30 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
NOVEMBER BLAST
Nov 9
Free all ages movie night on November 9th, 6pm at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener. The movie will be 'Epic'There will be snacks for sale at a low cost to help support the Learn, English, Make Friends Program.
Nov 10
Free Skate
Moses Springer on Sun from 11am-12:50pm.
K-W Silver Stars
Region Of Waterloo Museum (DOON)
Start Date Sunday, November 10, 2013
End Date Sunday, November 10, 2013
Time 2 p.m.
The KW Silver Stars present "Edwardian Entertainment" featuring songs and poems from 1900 to 1920.
Come and listen to the songs that you know and would love to sing along to. Comedy and camaraderie abound.
Tickets are $15 - available at the Downtown Community Centre
35B Weber Street West, Kitchener 519-. 741-2501.
Nov 11
Rememberance Day Parade
Remembrance Day Parade, starts at 10:30am.
The Parade will start from Young St. along King St. to Fredrick St. then to The Cenotaph, (Downtown Kitchener)
Nov 14
Squiggles to Grins - FREE art program every Thursday (beginning in September)
Every
Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
FREE!
St Jacob's Sparkles
Nov 14-21
Hop aboard a free
Horse-drawn Trolley that will shuttle you between shops:
- Thursday 4:30 - 8:30 pm
- Friday 3:30 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday 1 - 5 pm
Listen for your favourite carols from wandering
Victorian Carolers:
- Thursday 5 - 8 pm
- Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm
See the new St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle
Model Railway
Nov 14
TEEN PROGRAMS
Book of the Month Club
For teens ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
The False Princeby Jennifer A. Nielsen, Thurs. Nov. 14 at 4:00 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East
Nov 16
2 Santa Claus Parades today in The Region Of Waterloo
Nov 16
| Start Date: | Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:00 AM |
| End Date: | Saturday, November 16, 2013 1:00 PM |
| |
| Title: | Santa Parade Party! |
| Category: | Community event |
| Address: | 300 King Street East |
| Contact: | Michele McBride-Roach |
| Phone: | 519-741-2200 ext. 5221 |
| Email: | info@kitchenermarket.ca |
| Details: | It's cold outside but warm and toasty in the market, so come on in for a mug of hot chocolate and some cookies to warm you up! Also, expect a visit from Santa himself! |
FREE MOVIE
Join us on the morning of Saturday November 16 at all Cineplex Entertainment theatres for Community Day in support of the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Doors open at 8:30 am with a great selection of FREE movies beginning at 9:00am. Plus, enjoy a regular popcorn, regular fountain drink and selected candy for only 2 DOLLARS each with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Canadian Olympic Foundation!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43699058858223333/
Saturday November 16, 2013
Royal City Model Railroaders
Home Layout Tour
A self guided tour of Guelph area model railroads.Several local model railroaders have agreed to open their home layouts to the public.Most Layouts will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Annual free open house of Guelph model railroaders.
Nov 17
Nov 19 Erick Traplin @ Kitchener Market Kids Hop
Kids’ HopBring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!
Nov 19
Food Trucks @ The Family Centre Parking lot on Hanson Ave 11am-2pm
Family Storytime and Craft
Register online at kpl.org or call the host library. FREE
Thurs. Nov. 21, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Squiggles to Grins - FREE art program every Thursday (beginning in September)
Every
Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
FREE!
Nov 22
Family Storytime at Kingsdale Community Centre
Sing! Read! Play! For children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. FREE
Fri. Nov. 22 at 10:00 am, Kingsdale Community Centre, 80 Wilson Ave, Kitchener
Homeschooler Village Christmas
Free Carriage Rides Downtown Kitchener 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
(Every Friday from Nov 22-Dec20
Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in Grades 4 – 6 and their moms.
Register online at kpl.org or call 519-896-1736.
Sat. Nov. 23 at 11:00 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Christmas In Belmont Village
10am-5pm
http://www.thebelmontvillage.ca/upcoming-event/
Kinderconcert
10am and 11am
Conrad Centre (Downtown Kitchener)
$13 adult, $11 child
http://kwsymphony.ca/2013_14/kinder/kin1.php
Tree Of Hope In Fairview Mall Kick Off
10am-2pm
http://www.facswaterloo.org/html/TreeofHopeHome.html and be sure to enter the colouring contest found here
http://www.facswaterloo.org/html/TOH/colouringpage.pdf
Nov 26 @ Kitchener Market Kids Hop
Kids’ HopBring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!
Nov 28
Squiggles to Grins - FREE art program every Thursday (beginning in September)
Every
Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
FREE!
Nov 29
Free Carriage Rides Downtown Kitchener 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
(Every Friday from Nov 22-Dec20
Nov 30
Santa Breakfast at Steckle Farm
8am-11am
Wonders Of Winter Begins At Waterloo Park
Theatre for Young Audiences series, which will feature productions of The Velveteen Rabbit (Dec 4-7) and Pinocchio (March 12-14), along with our Saturday Morning Cartoon Parties (Nov 30 and April 12). Full details at
http://www.registrytheatre.com/.
Upcoming In Dec
Dec 1
CP HOLIDAY TRAIN
| Cambridge (Galt) |
4:15 pm |
Former Galt Station, 10 Malcolm St. |
The Claytones & Brothers Dube |
| Ayr |
5:30 pm |
CP railway crossing at Inglis St. |
The Claytones & Brothers Dube |
LostAndFound Theatre Christmas Show
Region Of Waterloo Museum (DOON)
Start Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
End Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
Time Two Shows! 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Join us for a Lost&Found Christmas! Enjoy holiday stories and poetry, maybe a song or two. Brought to you by Lost&Found Theatre, Waterloo Region's professional theatre ensemble.
AND
Celebrity Christmas Readings
Start Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
End Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
Time 7:30 p.m.
Launch the Christmas season and celebrate this festive time of year with celebrity readings of classic Christmas stories!
Kitchener Market Kids Hop Schedule Tues from 11am-Noon
- December 3: Erick Traplin
- December 10: Peter Shaw and Friends
- December 17: Erick Traplin
- December 19: Erick Traplin
Dec 5
Christmas Fantasy in Victoria Park Kitchener
4:45pm-6:45pm
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/ChristmasFantasy.asp
Dec 5-8
Christkindl Market
http://www.christkindl.ca/
Dec 6-14
The Sounds of Christmas
is an uplifting musical journey through
all things Christmas. Featuring harmony singing, toe tapping
instrumentals, and multiple styles of dance.
In support of KidsAbility.
Dates:
December 6, 2013 evening
December 7, 2013 matinee and evening
December 8, 2013 matinee
December 13, 2013 matinee and evening
December 14, 2013 matinee and evening
(I don't know if there is a cost to attend or if it's by donation, as that info is not listed onf the event page)
https://www.facebook.com/events/362583567178583/
Dec 6-8
Bethany Christmas Pagent
Live Nativity
http://www.bethanypageant.com/
DEC 7
Wilson Education Resource Centre Event
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/11/wilson-education-resource-centre.html
Family Favorites Cineplex $2.50 Movie - Polar Express
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx
34th Annual Hespeler Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 7
th, 2013
34th Annual Hespeler Santa Claus Parade
12 noon
Santa will be
giving out candy to the kids after the parade at the Scout House (located in
Forbes Park).
Location: Queen St. (Hespeler section of Cambridge)
Contact: Visit
http://www.hespelersantaclausparade.ca
For more Christmas In Cambridge Events
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge
Peter Pan by the KW Youth Theatre
Tuesday December 17th, 6:00pm
Wednesday December 18th, 8:30pm
Thursday December 19th, 6:00pm
All performances take place at The Registry Theatre (122 Frederick St., Kitchener).
Celebrate Christmas in the market!
Let us help you get into the Christmas spirit at the Kitchener Market with these fun family events!
Breakfast with Santa
December 7, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Includes breakfast and a craft. Limited spaces available. Cost: $5 a ticket or $15 for a family of 4 ($5 per additional child)
Purchase your tickets at the
Kitchener Market office.
Family gingerbread house decorating
December 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come join us for festive family fun! Decorate gingerbread together and take away your sweet treat when you leave. Santa visits too!
Register online for free.
Kids' Hop and Kids' Art with special visits from Santa
December 17, 11 a.m. – noon – Kids’ Hop
Bring your kids to dance up a storm with a free concert by Erick Traplin.
December 19, 11 a.m. – noon – Kids’ Art
Join Art Innovators to make a special Christmas project with Erick Traplin.
Kids in the Kitchen: Santa treats and reindeer eats
December 21, 10 a.m. - noon
Come to the Marketplace to make a special treat to leave Santa and his reindeer.
Christmas market
December 21, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Make a festive craft! Be sure to visit the market to pick up all of your holiday entertaining needs. Carolers will celebrate the Christmas spirit with beautiful holiday songs.
Have An Event?
If you have a family friendly free or low cost event happening let us know about it! Email
fostermcdonald@rogers.com with Stuff To Do in the subject line.
