Thank-You!
First I would like to say thank-you to everyone who helped with
My Movember and Giving Tuesday Campaigns. I appreciate your finacial generosity. Now I'm asking you to look through your wallets and junk drawers to find any coupons lying around that you won't be using! See why on the post
Couponing For Those In Need
Have you been to a Christmas Parade yet this year? There are still plenty in the area. You can see the listing on the blog post
Santa Claus Parades In The Kitchener Waterloo Area
December 2013 Blast!
The NORAD Tracks Santa site is live for 2013! http://www.noradsanta.org/
Nov 20-Dec 29
White Christmas @ St. Jacobs County Playhouse (by St Jacobs Market)
http://ow.ly/qF4hV
Nov 20-Dec 29
Peter Pan @ Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
http://ow.ly/qF4j8
Nov 29-Dec 14
The Secret Grove, A Traditional Christmas Pantomime
https://www.facebook.com/events/223222337849436
Theatre for Young Audiences series, which will feature productions of The Velveteen Rabbit (Dec 4-7) and Pinocchio (March 12-14) Full details at
http://www.registrytheatre.com/.
Wonders Of Winter Begins At Waterloo Park
Dec 5
Tree Of Hope Radiothon @ Fairview Mall
5am-6pm
http://www.facswaterloo.org/html/TreeofHopeHome.html
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
Family Storytime And Craft
A joint program with Home Child Care. All Ages.
Register online at www.kpl.org, one week before the program. FREE
Fri. Dec. 6, from 10:00 – 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
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
Breakfast with Santa @ Kitchener Market
December 7
9am - 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.
Wilson Education Resource Centre Event
Take A Kid To The Bookstore Day
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
Candyland in Cambridge
10am-5pm
Central Park
http://www.cambridge.ca/relatedDocs/2013candyland.pdf
Family Holiday Event @ Westmount Dignity Memorial
Noon-4pm
Santa Photos, Crafts and Snacks
Bring Food Bank Donations
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153586974645093&set=a.356259135092.352889.655735092&type=1&theater
Come out to Our Free Family Event at the Shops at Waterloo Town Square.
1pm-3pm
Visit with Santa, See Five the Magician and Drop off your Stocking!
http://www.stuffinstockings.ca/index.php/donate/ideas-and-guidelines/46-content/85-elves-at-play
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
Clair Hills Retirments Centre
2pm to 4pm
Winter Wonderland Come to enjoy our AnnualWinter Wonderland Event-Sleigh Rides,Christmas Carollers,Festive Treatsand a visit from Santa!
http://www.clairhillsretirement.com/upcoming-events.php?ID=466
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Dec 8
Christmas Village In Kitchener
The Potje Christmas Village Open House will be Sunday
December 8 from 11:01 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Olivet Food Cupboard (a small donation would
be appreciated). The Village has 75
buildings, 400 characters, 600 trees, a working tram and a working
railroad. We are at 52 Randerson Avenue
(one block off Ottawa Street by the Kitchener Auditorium).
Cambridge
Central Park Skating and LightsBring your skates
to enjoy the synthetic ice skating rink for 'any weather' family fun, and enjoy
the lights in the park.
December 8-15, 2013
Helmets are
recommended
Children must be supervised
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge
Dec 9
Minecraft Madness
Drop by the library to play the game, meet other players and share strategies.
Ages 10 – 15. Newbies welcome.
Register online at www.kpl.org.
Mondays at 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Dec. 9 – Jan. 27, Main Library, 85 Queen St North, Kitchener
Holiday Cards
Pop-Ups with LED lights – fun and festive! Ages 5 – 12.
Register online at www.kpl.org, one week before the program. FREE
Tues. Dec. 10 at 6:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Christmas Sing-along with Erick Traplin
Bells are ringin’ and toes are tappin.’ Bring the entire family!
Free tickets available one week before the program. FREE
Tues. Dec. 10 at 7:00 pm, Main Library, 85 Queen St North, Kitchener
For more Christmas In Cambridge Events
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge
Dec 14
Family gingerbread house decorating @Kitchener Market
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.
Holiday Book Bows
Make bows out of recycled books. We provide the supplies (and holiday music!)
Ages 10 – 18. FREE
Sat. Dec. 14 at 2:00 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 www.kpl.org, one week before the program. FREE
Sat. Dec. 14 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Dec 17
Kids' Hop and Kids' Art with special visits from Santa @ Kitchener Market
December 17, 11 a.m. – noon – Kids’ Hop
Bring your kids to dance up a storm with a free concert by Erick Traplin.
Dec 17-19
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).
Dec 18
Story Wonderland
In the lane, snow is glistening… holiday tales for ages 2 – 5. FREE
Wed. Dec. 18 at 9:45 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East
Jingle Babies
A special holiday program for babies (0 – 23 months) & their caregivers. FREE
Wed. Dec. 18 at 10:00 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Wed. Dec. 18 at 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Wed. Dec. 18 at 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East
Dec 19
Kids' Hop and Kids' Art with special visits from Santa @ Kitchener Market
December 19, 11 a.m. – noon – Kids’ Art
Join Art Innovators to make a special Christmas project with Erick Traplin
Jingle Babies
A special holiday program for babies (0 – 23 months) & their caregivers. FREE
Thurs. Dec. 19 at 10:00 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Thurs. Dec. 19 at 11:00 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Celebrate the Season
Holiday stories, songs and crafts for all Ages. FREE
Thurs. Dec. 19 at 6:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Thurs. Dec. 19 at 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Dec 20
Crazy for Christmas
Games, stories and crafts to celebrate our holiday cheer! Ages 5 – 9.
Register online at www.kpl.org, one week before the program. FREE
Fri. Dec. 20 at 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo
For young scientists & animal fans! All Ages.
Free tickets available one week before the program.
Fri. Dec. 20 at 10:00 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Fri. Dec. 20 at 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Dec 21
Kids in the Kitchen: Santa treats and reindeer eats @ Kitchener Market
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.
Dec 23
Unsilent Night In Cambridge
Dec 31
New Year's Eve Kitchener
City Hall
Kitchener City Hall and Civic Square (200 King Street W) is the place to be as we feature a variety of activities, performers, food and more.
Admission is free!
This year's festivities will bring you all the way back to the disco era... Dress up with your family and hit the ice rink for a night you won't forget, while you groove to a live performance by the one and only ABBAMANIA (the tribute band so authentic they often get mistaken for the real deal!)
And if that's not enough, the Man of 10,000 Sound Effects and star of films such as
"Police Academy" and
"Space Balls",
MICHAEL WINSLOW, will be hosting the evening and cracking you up with his stand up comedy!
New Year's Eve Waterloo Public Square
6pm – 10pm on December 31 for a spectacular family celebration to ring in 2014!
Enjoy:
· Free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons
· Free skating to today’s hottest music with lighting and special effects by Thunderstorm Productions
· Free kids activities including a Slime Station with Mad Science
· Free Ginger ale “champagne” toast for our 9pm early new year countdown
· And an amazing fireworks demonstration… did I mention, it is free too!
Family New Year's Eve Party Cambridge
Hespler Arena
5pm-8pm
Chicopee New Years Eve With Fireworks
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.
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