Hello Summer!
We've been waiting a long time for the warm weather! Now that it's here get out in the community and enjoy some fun!
We can help! Our blast contains ongoing events, one time special events and contests!!!!
Ongoing May Events (see specific date events under the BLAST heading)
Research Studies @ UofW
Contact Lens Research
Currently the top contact lens research centre in the world is continuing to accomplish great things through research done right here at UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
The studies are non-invasive and all of our participants are compensated at $20/hr for their time and often get free contact lenses or glasses.
Right they are recruiting 7-11 year olds to participate in a 3yr study
Infant Studies Group
If you’re looking for something new and fun to do with your child, we would love to have you participate in one of our studies! Help us discover how children learn about language and the world around them. Typical studies involve a one time, half hour visit. You stay with your child the entire time and receive a small gift for participating as well! Please contact us or visit our website for more information. We hope to see you soon!
TEL: 519 888 4567
ext. 31164
Evolve Skateboard Camp in Waterloo
Sessions Run For The Weeks OfJul 13 8:00am-5:00pm $230.00
Jul 20 8:00am-5:00pm $230.00
Jul 27 8:00am-5:00pm $230.00
Info at
LIBRARY EVENTS IN JULY (Pick July)
Story time – every weekday at 10am and 2pm @ Chapters Waterloo
Kids Bowl Free
2 Free Games Daily All Summer Long
Mondays
Buy a Twilight Pass for only $10.00! SAVE 6.95 per pass. Pass is valid for Big Splash only. Taxes not included. On line purchase only.
Classic Car Show @ Partsource Highland Rd
6pm
Tuesdays
Bring 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!
July schedule
•July 7: Family yoga
•July 14: Erick Traplin
•July 21: Family Yoga
•July 28: Erick Traplin
20% off Bingemans Big Splash Day Pass! On line purchase only.
Wednesdays
Buy a Bingemans Big Splash Day Pass for only $15.00! Save over 50%! On Line purchase only.
Join us Wednesday evenings in July from 6:30-8:30pm CAMBRIDGE Civic Square for fun and
entertainment for the entire family
On Wednesdays from 7-8 PM from July 8- August 26 join Doon Presbyterian Church at the
Southwest Optimist Park Kitchener for an hour of sports and games with free
popsicles at the end! For more info email anneli@doonpc.com
Thursdays
Summer Concert Series @ Castle Kilbride Baden
Thursday Evenings July, August and September 3rd
Bring your lawn chair and join us on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for an incredible line up of musical guests
Fridays
Every Friday is Bake Day in July and August
Location Joseph Schneider Haus
Start Date Friday, July 3, 2015
End Date Friday, August 28, 2015
Mohawk Raceway
Enjoy an Italian Buffet every Friday evening in the
Terrace Dining Room
Only $19.95 with a reservation!
PLUS, Kids Eat FREE!*
Space is limited, so book your table today!
Call 1-888-675-7223
Movies Under the Stars @ SHADE'S MILLS
Come watch a movie under the stars every Friday night starting at dusk. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on this page, on GRCA Facebook or mentioned on Twitter @grandriverparks. For more information please contact the park.
Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Diamond Shelter
Price: Free with park membership or $10 per vehicle
Registration: No registration required
Saturdays
KPL Kids’ Club Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E. (Upper Level) Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Take a break from shopping and stop by the Kitchener Public Library Space for stories, crafts and fun.
No registration required.
Family Favourites $2.50 Films @ Cineplex
11am
Free Movies @ KPL Central Branch (Downtown) 2pm
Sundays
Horse-drawn Wagon Rides in the Village -Waterloo Region Muesum (DOON)
Sundays in July and August, 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday afternoons in July and August enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through Doon Heritage Village then enjoy our Summer Music Series and the hands-on museum gallery and village activities and demonstrations. Wagon rides and all activities are included with general admission.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/3773.aspx
Drum Circle @ Waterloo Public Square
7pm-9pm
Join group leader Bev Gooden each Sunday to start your week off to a good beat.
Participation in our Drum Circles is FREE!
Drumming is great for the spirit. It builds community and friendships while you express yourself musically.
All ages and experience levels are welcome.
Bring a drum or borrow one of ours.
Waterloo Park Bandshell Free Concerts
7pm-8:30pm
Bring your lawnchair, or set out a picnic and enjoy concert bands under the stars on sunday evenings
July 2015 Blast
JULY 1st HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Wondering where to find all the fireworks and Canada Day events in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Well here's the list (please note not all events have fireworks see event descriptions marked
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Canada Day Celebrations at University Of WaterlooAll day events and
*** FIREWORKS***
http://uwaterloo.ca/canada-day/about-canada-day-celebrations
Sheridan Nurseries
Help us celebrate 100+ years in business in Canada, while walking through our Garden Centres full of red and white blooms and enjoying a BBQ with proceeds going to the Children's Wish foundation and Kids' Health Links Foundation.
Join us for a BBQ from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events/event/canada_day_bbq___event
Celebrate Canada Day with Parks Canada @ Woodside Historic Site
5285 Wellington St. N. Kitchener
Wednesday, July 1
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10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Parks Canada is proud to connect Canadians to our network of treasured places. Woodside National Historic Site is pleased to be a venue of choice for Citizenship & Immigration Canada as we host a Canada Day citizenship ceremony to welcome new Canadians to the Kitchener-Waterloo community.
Join us as we open the historic house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Citizenship ceremony will commence at 2 p.m. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, lemonade and cake will be served.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/visit/visit3.aspx
Canada Day Celebration
Location Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Time 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is FREE to the museum and the living history village for this fun family event including musical entertainment, fun games like croquet and horseshoes.
Guests bring your own picnic lunch or purchase a tasty BBQ lunch.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=247&type=0&calendar=1
Location Joseph Schneider Haus
Celebrate Canada Day and the arrival of Joseph Schneider and his family to this area in 1807. Birthday cake at 2 p.m. Free admission!
Canada Day Celebration
Location McDougall Cottage Cambridge
Time noon to 5 p.m.
Visit and celebrate Canada’s birthday. Enjoy refreshments.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=297&type=0&calendar=2
Steam Train excursion on Canada Day. The train will be departing our St. Jacobs Market station at 1:00pm for a round-trip to Elmira on Wednesday, July 1. The total trip time will be between 2 and 3 hours including the photo runby.
BASIC STEAM EXCURSION DETAILS:
Departing from: Market Station, St. Jacobs Market District
When: 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 1
Trip: Round trip to Elmira and back with a photo stop partway there
Tickets will be available for purchase at our station on Saturday, June 6, 2015.
Adults (Age 20+): $28
Children (Age 3-19): $17
Tots (2 and under): FREE
Family (Max. 2 Adults & 3 children) $82
Fares listed include HST.
Strollers will not be permitted on the Elmira Excursion
To order tickets by phone, please call 1-888-559-5077 during weekday business hours
DEPARTURE TIME: 1:00PM FROM MARKET STATION
Our Elmira Excursion train will depart our Market Station sharply at 1:00pm. Boarding will begin approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. The train trip will last between 2 and 3 hours and include one runby on the southbound journey for photography and video. For safety reasons, those wearing sandals, flip flops or open toed shoes will not be allowed off the train at the run past.
Downtown activities and Parade to celebrate
Canada Day!
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Join the St. Marys Museum in Cadzow Park to
celebrate Canada's 148th birthday! Enjoy family activities, food vendors, red
and white contest, a tour of the Museum and a piece of Canada Day cake! Flag
raising and national anthem at 1 pm.
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Pied Piper Parade and picnic in the park
4pm-6:30pm! Enjoy fun & games for children with lots of prizes and suprises!
Featuring entertainment from Skyline Studio students and free Canada Day
cupcakes!
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Canada Day Celebrations in CambridgeAll day events and
*** FIREWORKS***http://www.cambridgecanadaday.ca/home.html
Canada Day In New HamburgMonday July 01, 10:00 am
Scott Park - New Hamburg
All Day events and *** FIREWORKS***
CANADA DAY IN DOWNTOWN KITCHENER
Civic Square, City Hall Kitchener
*** FIREWORKS***
Come celebrate Canada Day with us in Downtown Kitchener from 4 pm - 11 pm! This exciting celebration will feature live Canadian entertainment, fireworks from the roof top of Kitchener City Hall, a licensed beer garden, downtown food vendors to satisfy your hunger, and much more!
This years lineup of performers include Hollerado, Fefe Dobson and Treble Charger!
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Canada_Day.asp
Canada Day @ Bingemans - Kingpin Lounge
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Boston Pizza Kingpin for live music on the patio from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AND watch FREE fireworks at dusk!
http://www.bingemans.com/events/
Canada Day @ Cambridge Calvary Church
beginning at 7pm
Bouncy Castles, Prizes, Music, Food and
*** FIREWORKS***
http://calvarycambridge.com/canadaday/
Kinsmen Club of
Stratford Canada Day Parade and *** FIREWORKS*** Display
Parade starts at 7 pm, music concert starts at 8 pm at
the Stratford Education & Recreation Centre site and the fireworks will
begin at 10 pm at the Stratford Education & Recreation
Centre site.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Dragons and Damsels
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
What animals spend their lives in both water and air? We will use different nets for these two ecosystems and catch both versions of the same insects. Magical creatures do exist in the world beyond Harry Potter. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meet at: The boat launch
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
Ceilidh
Location McDougall Cottage
Time 7 to 9 p.m.
Join us for a casual evening of traditional music and song and Scottish hospitality. Admission by cash donation.
FRIDAY, JULY 3rd
5-11pm | King St. Night Art Market | 20+ local artisan vendors on King Street between Ontario and Young streets, plus live music at Gloss (87 King St. W.)
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Movies Under the Stars: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) PG13
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Come watch a movie under the stars every Friday night starting at dusk. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on this page, on GRCA Facebook or mentioned on Twitter @grandriverparks. For more information please contact the park.
Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Diamond Shelter
Price: Free with park membership or $10 per vehicle
Registration: No registration required
July 3-4
Ghosts Of Stratford Walking Tour
When: Jul. 3 - Jul. 4, 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Where: 46 Ontario Street, Stratford
As night falls, costumed guides stand ready to lead you on a ghostly tour of Stratford. Walk with us to hear spin-tingling tales from our city's haunted past. Tickets are available on-line or by chance at the beginning of this tour. Photo credit to Nicholas Russon.
Cost: $20/A, $15/CH (16 and under), $60/Family (2 adults and 2 children 16 and under) plus a handling fee and HST
Location: 46 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON
http://www.visitperth.ca/one_event.php?ID=8153
The 32nd annual Southwestern Ontario Fiddle and Stepdance Competition will
be held on Friday and Saturday, July 3rd and 4th, 2015 at the Tavistock and
District Recreation Centre, 1 Adam St. Tavistock.
There will be NO ADMISSION fee for the Saturday 7 pm finals/show! Free will
donations will be gladly accepted at the doors. Entry for the preliminaries on
Friday evening and Saturday morning can be paid at the door for each event. For
your convenience there will be a preliminary wristband sold for both Friday and
Saturday daytime preliminaries for $20. This can only be purchased at the
contest at the camping registration table or at the door and it will allow easy
entry at the Rear Camping Door of the arena.
http://www2.cyg.net/~huitema/
SATURDAY, JULY 4th
St. Marys Ontario Lions Club Classic & Antique Car & Craft Show on July 4th from 8am - 2pm at Milt Dunnel Field.
Participant door prizes, trophies and dash plaques (Judging by Fan Favourite and Participant Favourite). Car Entry fee: $5.00, Spectator entry fee - Donation Serving Pancake Breakfast at 8AM Hotdogs/Sausage on a bun at 12:00 Noon
FOR INFORMATION Contact: Any member of the St. Marys Lions Club
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/stmaryson
*Craft Show & Sale* - 8AM - 2PM
http://www.visitperth.ca/events.php?ID=8176
2015 Forbes Park Music Festival Cambridge
A Fun Filled Family Day!
Saturday, July 4th, 2015
10:00am –
10:30pm
A fun-filled family day with various live bands on stage, playground, splash
pad, arts and crafts and food vendors, refreshment tent and many other exciting
activities for the entire family.
Children’s events run from 10am to 2pm
– bouncy castles, face painting, games, crafts and more!
Admission is
free!!
Location: Forbes Park, Cambridge
Bug Safari
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Be a citizen scientist for the afternoon as we chase, catch and identify insects in all their life stages. With luck we will find Monarch caterpillars on milkweed plants. We will record our findings and submit them to the various citizen science programs, hopefully learning a thing or two in the process. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Meet at: the Baseball Shelter
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
2015 Cherry Festival
11:30am-7:30pm | King StrEATery Food Truck Festival | The 2nd annual King Street cookout bash brings 20 food trucks Downtown for a sizzling summertime feast. Pack a hat and a healthy appetite!
Damsels and Dragons
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Important predators of wetlands, damselflies and dragonflies are difficult to catch and identify. As part of our citizen science initiative, we will collect, identify and report our “damsels and dragons” sightings to the Ontario Dragonfly Atlas. Bring a camera. Please wear a hat, closed-toed shoes and sun screen. Suitable for school-aged children.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: The boat launch parking lot
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
History Under the Trees
Location Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Time 1 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy an engaging presentation by rych mills of the Waterloo Historical Society in the picturesque setting of Doon Heritage Village.
The Waterloo Historical Society and the Waterloo Region Museum invites people to an afternoon of informal history discussions out-of-doors under the marquee on the village green at Doon Heritage Village. People attending History Under the Trees are welcome to explore the museum and village before or after HUT.
General admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, Family $25, all admissions plus HST. A discount for Waterloo Historical Society Members applies.
Campfires and Fireflies
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Fire is our theme for the night. We will begin with a campfire and marshmallow roasting while we wait for sunset on the Lake. Then we will search for fireflies along the meadow trails and hopefully catch a few to inspect up close. Our nature guide may even have a campfire story to share. Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Meet at: The Main Beach
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
Bat Night
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, 468 Pinehurst Rd., Ayr
Did you know that bats will fly up to 8 km one-way to feed? Join bat expert and researcher Derek Morningstar as he captures and surveys bats at Pinehurst. Derek will have mist nets out to capture the bats, so if they evade us we will get a chance to see some bats up close, and Derek will answer your related questions. Bat detectors will also be available to monitor, record and identify bats in the area; some of these detectors can be plugged into the Echo Meter Touch app., downloadable to iPhone (5+) or iPad (4+) from Wildlife Acoustics. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults. Please bring a flashlight.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Meet at: the Sunset Pavilion
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
July 4-12
Saturday, July 4, 2015 to Sunday, July 5, 2015
Grand River Live Release Bass Derby
Grand River, .
The 29th annual Grand River Bass Derby is a live release derby that is the biggest in Ontario. It offers about $6,000 in prizes to 800 participants. All kids 14 and under receive a rod and reel. This derby is held by the Stanley Park Optimists who raise money for youth projects and improvements to access to the Grand River. The angling takes place along the Grand River from Shand Dam to Paris. The main goal is to promote wholesome family fun by fishing on the greatest natural resource in Waterloo Region, the Grand River.
More Information: www.grandriverbassderby.ca
Price: Please see the website.
Registration: Register at Natural Sports, 1572 Victoria St North, Kitchener
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Saturday, July 4 | 10am – Sunday, July 5, 2015 | 5pm
| Summary: | Come out for a weekend of family fun for the entire community event! Visit both Apple Hill Lavender and Bonnieheath Lavender farms and enjoy live music, craft workshops, distilling demos, touring the lavender fields, apple orchards, wine tasting and lavender and pottery boutiques. |
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SUNDAY, JULY 5th
Conestogo Lake Fishing Derby
Conestogo Lake Conservation Area, 6580 Wellington County Rd. 11, Wallenstein
Try your luck at catching catfish, smallmouth bass and pike in the annual event. Prizes awarded for the longest fish in adult and children's categories.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: Boat launch
Price: Park admission fee plus $1
Comancheros 35th Annual Car Show Sunday. July 5, 2015 at the Listowel Memorial Park.
Registration 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / $10.00 a vehicle. Show from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Any special interest vehicle is welcome
More information Greg O’Grady 519-291-3188
The Underwater World of Pinehurst Lake
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, 468 Pinehurst Rd., Ayr
What strange and mysterious animals live underwater in Pinehurst Lake? Join our nature guide and dip some nets to see what we can find. Learn how these creatures survive, eat and hide under the surface. Bring your boots, crocs or old running shoes. This program is suitable for school-aged children. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Meet at: The Sunset Pavilion
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
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Sunday, July 5, 2015 | 10am – 4pm
| Location: | Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington St. |
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| Summary: | Garden Tour
Discover seven gorgeous gardens in Stratford and area,
Sunday, July 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets $15 each or two for $25.
Hosted by the Stratford and District Horticultural Society.
Tickets and maps available at Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington St., on day of tour, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. |
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| Cost: | $15 |
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| Phone number: | 519-273-3144 |
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MONDAY, JULY 6th
5-8pm | Discovery Square | A celebration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) with hands-on activities, demos and entertainment at Carl Zehr Square
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5-9pm | Big Music Fest Week: Family Day | Family-oriented fun and a King Street block party kick off a week's worth of Downtown programming ramping up to Kitchener's 2nd annual Big Music Fest at McLennan Park on July 10-12, headlined by Rod Stewart, Blondie, Soundgarden & Jane's Addiction
July 6-12
KIDS GOLF FREE
one round of complimentary golf for a child, under the age of 16 who is accompanied by a paying adult. However, some restrictions may apply and therefore it is strongly recommended that you call the participating course to book a tee time and get further information on the programs they are offering.
TUESDAY, JULY 7th
5-11pm | Big Music Fest Week: Big Eats | A signature dish competition between Downtown chefs will invite locals to taste their creations and choose favourites, plus a chance at winning VIP passes to Big Music Fest weekend concerts
FREE CONCERT Featuring JULLY BLACK
http://bigmusicfest.com/
We've had the opportunity to see JULLY BLACK perform on a couple of occasions and she is amazing!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th
12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower |
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5-11pm | Big Music Fest Week: Breaking Films | Screenings at
Apollo Cinema (5-8pm) put a spotlight on young & emerging local filmmakers and offer the opportunity to rate favourites (and take another crack at a weekend VIP pass) + a free outdoor screening of Night of the Living Dead with live soundtrack at Carl Zehr Square starting at 8pm
The Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support is hosting its 2nd annual Zumbathon Fundraiser in support of Refugee Claimants on Wednesday, July 8th from 6:30-8:30pm at Uptown Waterloo Town Square!
TICKETS
KIDS ATTEND FOR FREE! *Parents need to register
$15 at the door. Registration will begin at 6pm!
*Contribute or Raise $50 or more to be eligible to enter into a draw to win FREE gifts!
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Summer BBQ Party: Wednesday, July 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Turn up the heat with your summer barbeque! Come learn fun and innovative new ways to transform your typical barbeque dinner into something more - sizzling, tangy, charred to perfection. We finish the night with 2 classic summer cocktails, with a Kitchener Market twist! Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
5-8pm | Hump Day DTK + Hump Day DFB | $5 deals after 5pm +
K-W food trucks & live music at Vogelsang Green, 6-8pm
THURSDAY, JULY 9th
12-1pm | Downtown Live | At TWH Social, Bobby O'Briens & Gilt |
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3-11pm | Big Music Fest Week: Breaking Zombies | A huge, gruesome gathering of Kitchener's zombie masses for a moaning meander + made-up & torn-attired participants can enter to win Best Zombie, Best Zombie Family and other categories of decomposing #KWawesomeness
8pm | Kultrun World Music Festival | More than 40 musical performance acts, as well as all-ages workshops & activities, a food & craft market, storytelling & theatre events, spread over 4 days in Civic Centre Park & Victoria Park + most excellent after parties!
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Outdoor Movie @ Waterloo Park
The SpongeBob Movie:
Sponge Out of Water
FRIDAY, JULY 10th
Crusing On King - CAR SHOW/SHINE AND PARADE
2-10pm | Cruising on King Street | The 25th anniversary of celebrating four-wheeled fabulousness will bring hundreds of gorgeous, growling cars up and down King and to Victoria Park |
Show abd Shine: 3:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. in Victoria Park
Classic Car Parade: 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. on King St
King Street Car Show: 8:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. in Downtown Kitchener
King and Fredrick Corner
Stop by Speaker's Corner and chat with our friends from the Tri-City Roller Derby from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00p.m. and take a picture with Silver Elvis!
Main Stage
Don't miss
Surf's Up on the MAIN STAGE at Kitchener's Carl Zehr Square from 8:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.!
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/CruisingonKingStreet.asp
5-11pm | Kultrun World Music Festival |
Pan Am Games Showcase featuring acts from Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, Peru, Venezuela, Columbia, El Salvador, Chile & Quebec at Civic Centre Park
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BIG MUSIC FEST
12-11pm | Kultrun World Music Festival | At Victoria Park
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12-5:30pm | Latitudes Storytelling Festival | The 10th anniversary features appearances by D'bi Young, KW Poetry Slam, Candy Royalle, Pandora's Sox & more at Victoria Park
The Critter Show
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo AND Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, 468 Pinehurst Rd., Ayr
Celebrity snakes, frogs and turtles as they embark on their two hour tour to the conservation area. Learn their personal stories as they strut their stuff in front of an adoring audience. Paparazzi and their cameras are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Laurel Creek
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Meet at: the Baseball Shelter
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
and
Pinehurst Lake
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Meet at: The Sutor Pavilion
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
Home Depot Build a Minions Scooter
10am
Workshop Duration: 2 Hours
- A great free activity for children ages 4-12
- Kids will learn how to build a Minions Scooter using a hammer and glue
Free but you must register @
http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-a-minions-scooter
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic
See It Grow Planter - Free but you must pre-register at the store
Kids in Kilts: Bee Mobiles
Location McDougall Cottage Cambridge
Time Drop-in between 1 and 4 p.m.
One Saturday afternoon each month, children are invited to create a fun seasonal or Scottish inspired craft. $3 per child. Ages three and up.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=261&type=0&calendar=2
Butterflies of Shade's Mills
Shade's Mills Conservation Area 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
It’s census time… for butterflies. Partake in our citizen science series by helping us collect, count and identify butterflies and their caterpillars. Our findings will be uploaded to eButterfly. We will be off trails and in the sun. Please wear a hat, close-toed shoes and sunscreen. Suitable for families. Bring a camera.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: The Boat Launch Parking Lot
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
SUNDAY, JULY 12th
12-9pm | Kultrun World Music Festival | At Victoria Park
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Sunday, July 12, 2015 | 12 – 3pm
| Location: | St. Marys Museum, 177 Church Street South |
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| Summary: | Outdoor garden games, children's crafts, a photo booth and musical entertainment by jazz sensation, Jennifer "Red" Thorpe. Come dressed in costume if you please! Cheese Shoppe picnic lunches may be ordered in advance for $10. |
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| Cost: | $10 |
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4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion |
Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga
July 13-17
Kids In The Kitchen Day Camp @ Kitchener Market
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$185 per child
Info at
TUESDAY, JULY 14th
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th
12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower |
Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga
The Underwater World of Laurel Creek Reservoir
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Join our nature guide this evening and explore the reservoir to see what strange and wondrous creatures live here. Learn how they survive, eat and hide under the surface. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meet at: The boat launch
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
THURSDAY, JULY 16th
12-1pm | Downtown Live | At TWH Social, Bobby O'Briens & Gilt |
@DTKitchener
4-8pm | Tame the Lane | Halls Lane gets a makeover with craft beer, indie music & a delicious BBQ |
Stay tuned to downtownkitchener.ca for details
FRIDAY, JULY 17th
Storytelling Workshop with Derek Brisland
Location Joseph Schneider Haus
Time 1 to 3 p.m.
This workshop looks at the oral tradition and variations of stories. Participants can share their own stories. High School age and up. Pre-registration required. $20 plus HST per person.
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=335&type=0&calendar=3
5:30-7:30pm | The Downtown Kitchener Road Mile |
Run Waterloo unleashes sprinters of all skill levels on King St. & Halls Lane + after-party at City Hall
Free Day Use At Ontario Parks
Movies Under the Stars: Dolphin Tale (2011) PG
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Come watch a movie under the stars every Friday night starting at dusk. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on this page, on GRCA Facebook or mentioned on Twitter @grandriverparks. For more information please contact the park.
Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Diamond Shelter
Price: Free with park membership or $10 per vehicle
Registration: No registration required
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/
July 17-18
Cambridge Highland Games
RIBFEST in Victoria Park
Info for this year's kid zone
The Kids Fun Zone Presented by Grand River Inflatables will be running all weekend with various fun inflatable activities for kids.
Each play is one ticket. Tickets cost - 1 for $3, 4 for $10, 10 for $20 or an all day wristband for $20. If you return the next day still wearing the wristband, you get a new one for half price.
SATURDAY, JULY 18th
Kids In The Kitchen @ Kitchener Market - FREE EVENT
10am-Noon
learn about the health benefits of carrots! We will be making veggie trays and our own homemade dip that can be easily recreated in your own kitchen at home!
Little Diggers @ Sheridan Nurseries
10:30am-11:15am
Create their very own lightning bug to brighten up their world!
Pre-registration is required.
Members $5.00 Non-Members $7.00
http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events/little_diggers_club/lightning_bug_craft
This Hike Is For The Birds
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Join our nature guide on a hike to highlight the many different birds that make Laurel Creek Park their home. Learn how to identify them and then use your new skills to find out who lives here at the park. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Meet at: the Baseball Shelter
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
Canada Parks Day Hike
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, 468 Pinehurst Rd., Ayr
Come explore our park with us and celebrate Canada Parks Day. Join our nature guide on a trees, toads and trails hike. Take a closer look at the fascinating flora and fauna along the Pinehurst trails. Learn about the unique features of the Carolinian Forest and the 9 hectare kettle lake. Bring the whole family and come prepared for a hike. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Meet at: The Sunset Pavilion
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
Join KidSport KW and 6 local DQ restaurants as we go for the goal of raising funds to help our community kids get off the sidelines and into the game!
$1 from every blizzard sold will go to KidSport KW – how cool is that? Meet Kitchener Rangers mascot - Tex as well as your favourite WLU and UW athletes. Games, giveaways and prizes are part of the fun as well - so don't miss out!
Connect: Looking to cool off on a hot summer day
and help kids play their favourite sport? Help KidSport KW get out there by following our fun
and fundraising efforts!
DQ Boardwalk -
1-330 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON N2T 0A6
DQ Westmount -
50 Westmount Rd N Waterloo, ON N2L 2R5
DQ Weber/University -
238 Weber St N Waterloo, ON N2J 3H4
DQ Ottawa -
120 Ottawa St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 3K5
DQ Laurentien -
720 Westmount Rd E, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M6
DQ Pioneer -
123 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener, ON N2P 2A3
http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/kitchener-waterloo/calendar/dairy-queen-dq-summer-fundraiser/
Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. Annual Butterfly Count. Huron Natural Area. This will be our fifth annual butterfly count. Join fellow volunteers and local naturalists and learn about the amazing variety of butterfly species found at Huron Natural Area. Be prepared to be outside for the afternoon. No experience necessary. Registration required
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/KitchenerNaturalAreasProgram.asp
Navigation Challenge
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr., Guelph
Geocaching is an anytime, any day activity that will get you outdoors exploring your neighbourhood or the world. To start, a nature guide will give you a lesson on how to use our GPS units, and then you can try out your new skill looking for clues around the Park. Solve the puzzle to win a small prize. Participation is limited to the availability of GPS units and will be provided on a first-come basis with valid photo ID. Please arrive at 1:30 to avoid disappointment. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet at: The Island Stage
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
Fascinating Creatures of the Night
Shade's Mills Conservation Area 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Let’s celebrate National Moth Week at Shade’s Mills. Using light traps, bedsheets and fermented sugar bait, we will attract and identify as many moth species as possible. Bring a flashlight and please wear closed-toed shoes. Mosquito repellent is optional.
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Meet at: Boat launch parking lot
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
July 18-19
---Get your picture taken in our GIANT
CANOE and Giant Paddle! (FREE)
---Take a 15 minute Hay Ride up
the Grand River Trail to see Manheim Dam!
($5/adult, kids free)
---Sponsor a Duck
($5/duck) and get a free ticket to
The Great Grand River Rubber Ducky Race Saturday, July 18 1PM,
plus a free Jumbo Hot Dog!
(Every sponsorship also receives $10 off any
regular river trip so everybody wins!) \
FREE
PARKING: Across/up the road 1 block at
Faith Church parking lot (across form the Honda
Dealer
SUNDAY, JULY 19th
4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion |
Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga
JULY 20-24
Kids In The Kitchen Day Camp @ Kitchener Market
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$185 per child
Info at
TUESDAY, JULY 21st BINGEMANS BIG SPLASH BIRTHDAY! Celebrate Bingemans 55nd birthday! Doors open at 10am and cost to get entry to Big Splash for the day is $5.50 (plus tax) Doors to the special pricing is shut down at 11am so arrive early. Everyone must be here to wristband. You cannot purchase for someone who is coming later. This include access to waterpark only. You can upgrade and include FunworX at admissions.
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Wine and Art: Tuesday, July 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun new series- Wine & Art! Hosted by a certified Art Innovators teacher, this two-hour class will feature hands-on instruction as you create two pieces of artwork, accompanied by wine and a platter of cheese. This session the topic is Sidewalk bistro! Register at
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22nd
12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower |
Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga
THURSDAY, JULY 23rd
12-1pm | Downtown Live | At TWH Social, Bobby O'Briens and Gilt |
@DTKitchener
Outdoor Movie @ Waterloo Park
The Sound Of Music
FRIDAY, JULY 24th
7-10:30pm | The Ring on King | Live amateur boxing at Carl Zehr Square followed by live music, headlined by Fozzy & WWE superstar Chris Jericho
| kitchenerevents.ca
Stargazers 101
Conestogo Lake Conservation Area, 6580 Wellington County Rd. 11, Wallenstein
For the past several years, the KW Astronomy Club has put on a star party. The club will set up telescopes, and campers as well as park visitors are invited to join club members for a night of stargazing. This event will begin once it is dark. The rain date is July 25.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to midnight
Meet at: The beach parking lot
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
Movies Under the Stars: Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (2001) PG
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Come watch a movie under the stars every Friday night starting at dusk. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on this page, on GRCA Facebook or mentioned on Twitter @grandriverparks. For more information please contact the park.
Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Diamond Shelter
Price: Free with park membership or $10 per vehicle
Registration: No registration required
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
GPS Treasure Hunt
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Geocaching is an anytime, any day activity that will get you outdoors exploring your neighbourhood or the world. To get you started, a nature guide will give you a lesson on how to use our GPS units, and then you can try out your new skills looking for clues around the Park. Solve the puzzle to win a (small) prize. Participation is limited to the availability of GPS units and will be provided on a first-come basis with valid photo ID. Please arrive at 9:00 to avoid disappointment. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Meet at: the Baseball Shelter
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
The African Women's Alliance of Waterloo is proud to announce the upcoming Afro Festival @ Waterloo Park
Afro Festival is a festival of dance, music, drama, art and African cuisine celebrating the rich cultural heritage of all of the 56 countries that comprise the African continent Waterloo Park, Westmount Road entrance from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
We are expecting over 10,000 people, over 50 agencies, community groups, several dance troupes, and traditional storytellers. There will be vendors selling African food, traditional crafts and clothing. This is a free event for the whole family. Free on-site parking is available.
http://afrowomen.org/afrofest.html
1-5pm | Rock and Rumble Bike Rally | Hundreds of motorcycles take over King Street, plus live music and a beer garden at Carl Zehr Square
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The Critter Show Invades Shade's Mills
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Be a part of an adoring audience as celebrity snakes, frogs and turtles from Laurel Creek Nature Centre in Waterloo embark on a two-hour visit to Shade’s Mills. Paparazzi and their cameras are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Nature Centre
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
Bug Safari
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, 468 Pinehurst Rd., Ayr
Be a citizen scientist for the afternoon and join our nature guide as we chase, catch and identify insects in all their life stages. With luck we will find Monarch Caterpillars on milkweed plants. We will record our findings and submit them to various citizen science programs, learning a thing or two in the process. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: The Sunset Pavilion
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
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Saturday, July 25, 2015 | 2 – 5pm
| Location: | Idea Exchange, Clemens Mill, 50 Saginaw Parkway, Cambridge, ON |
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| Summary: | Join us at Idea Exchange, Clemens Mill for Get Your Geek On – Demo Play with Game Designers this summer!
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Workshop: Faerie Houses for the Garden
Location McDougall Cottage
Start Date Saturday, July 25, 2015
End Date Saturday, July 25, 2015
Time 2 to 4 p.m.
Create a miniature faerie house for your garden. $25 per person plus HST. Advance registration required. For adults and children nine and up.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=368&type=0&calendar=2
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Saturday, July 25, 2015 | 3 – 9pm
| Location: | Waterloo Town Square & Willis Way |
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| Summary: | The 2nd annual WR Food Truck Fare once again brings food trucks, local food, craft beer, family fun and bands to the square, celebrating the phenomenal love of food trucks and local fare in the region.
Please join us for the Waterloo Region Food Truck Fare.
FREE ADMISSION
(Donations to ILCWR welcome)
July 25, 2015
Waterloo Town Square and Willis Way
75 King St. S., Waterloo, ON N2J 1P2
3 PM - 9 PM
Along with donations and the generous help of community partners, a portion of food and drink sales go to support a variety of programs ILCWR provides to remove barriers for people with disabilities. |
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Saturday, July 25, 2015 | 4 – 7pm
| Location: | Schneider Creek (downtown), Benton St. & Courtland Ave. area |
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| Summary: | Everyone is invited to the 1st annual Schneider Creek Porch Party – music festival, Saturday, July 25th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a FREE music festival event.
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Saturday, July 25 | 10am – Sunday, July 26, 2015 | 5pm
| Location: | Riverside Park, Guelph |
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| Summary: | Dog Lovers Days is a fun filled family day with your dog. A complete interactive "dog" festival where your dog has fun running agility and speed tracks and much more. If it's a dog festival it should be "all about the dog". |
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Summer Walking Tours
Location McDougall Cottage Cambridge
Time 2 to 4 p.m.
Downtown Galt hosted by Heritage Cambridge July 26 and August 30Step back in time as Heritage Cambridge takes you downtown in this historical walking tour that looks at the picturesque commercial district of Galt. With beautiful nineteenth century architecture and even a heritage conservation district, this area has become popular for filming movies and television shows. Arrive back at the Cottage in time for Piping Down the Sun. $10 per person plus HST. Please call to register.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=313&type=0&calendar=2
4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion |
Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga
TUESDAY, JULY 28th
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29th
12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With
QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower |
Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga
Twilight Hike with Campfire
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
Many exciting things happen when light begins to fade until just after the sun sets. Join our nature guide on a hike to look for foraging birds over the water, and bats later in the evening. We will finish with a lakeside campfire with marshmallows. Marshmallows and roasting sticks provided. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Meet at: the Baseball Shelter
Price: Free with park admission
Registration: No registration required
7:30-9:30pm | Shakespeare in the Park |
Driftwood Theatre Group presents Hamlet, adapted like you've never seen it before, at Civic Centre Park (beside Centre in the Square), PWYC admission ($20 suggested)
THURSDAY, JULY 30th
12-1pm | Downtown Live | At TWH Social, Bobby O'Briens and Gilt |
@DTKitchener
FRIDAY, JULY 31st
12-1pm | Downtown Live | At Carl Zehr Square + food trucks at Gaukel & Joseph from 11am to 2pm |
@DTKitchener
Movies Under the Stars: Night at the Museum (2006) PG
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
Come watch a movie under the stars every Friday night starting at dusk. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on this page, on GRCA Facebook or mentioned on Twitter @grandriverparks. For more information please contact the park.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Diamond Shelter
Price: Free with park membership or $10 per vehicle
Registration: No registration required
Mill Race Festival Cambridge
Upcoming Events
In August look for info on Baden Cornfest, Moparfest, Kidspart, Busker Festival, Bluefest and the events below that you need to register for
Aug 10-14
Kids In The Kitchen Day Camp @ Kitchener Market
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$185 per child
Info at
Vacation Bible School! A week crafts, games,
songs, skits, and more at Doon Presbyterian Church Register online at
www.doonpc.com.
Anne of Green Gables
The Musical
Oct 14 to Nov 8
Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
Journey to the shores of Prince Edward Island and follow the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan who will immediately capture your heart with her irrepressible spirit and imagination.
Anne arrives at Green Gables full of hope for a new life, but is dismayed to discover the elderly Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert had expressly asked for a boy. Despite her fiery temper, love of melodrama and proclivity for mischief, Anne manages to charm her way into their hearts … and meet some kindred spirits along the way.
Brimming with memorable music and magical moments, Anne of Green Gables is deservedly the most popular musical in Canadian theatre history. Join us for this family classic.
The family programming in The Studio @ Centre In The Square is a great way to spend your Saturday, with packed shows that are original and imaginative and incorporate theatre, dance, puppetry and humour. After two successful years, The Centre is pleased to bring you another great line up of shows for the 15-16 year.
Tickets for family programming in The Studio: $10.00 (Child), $15.00 (Adult), $35.00 (Family of 5)
Splash’N Boots
Saturday, November 28 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Splash'N Boots began in Kingston, Ontario in 2003. It was there, while attending Queen’s University, that Taes and Nick performed their first concert together at the local Central Library as part of a class project. During that fifteen minute show Splash'N Boots was born! Splash'N Boots continued performing in the Kingston area, and then took the leap into their first big puddle by releasing their debut album
Getting our Feet Wet. Since then Splash’N Boots has received 2014 and 2015 JUNO Award Nominees for Children’s Album of the Year and have performed over 1200 shows in the last 10 years across Canada from Coast to Coast and around the worl. Internationally recognized with performances in sold out venues in Australia, Bermuda, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Spain and California, Splash’N Boots have shared the stage with The Wiggles and the Wiggles Characters, Fred Penner, Sharon and Bram, Robert Munsch, Al Simmons, Max and Ruby as well as Canadian astronaut, Commander Chris Hadfield.
OGO:
Le Théâtre des Petites Âmes
Saturday, January 23 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Recommended for 2.5+ years
OGO celebrates the creativity and imagination of the young spectator. Inspired by larvar masks and the Simon in the land of chalk drawing, the lead characters uncover a world where they are able to meet and connect. Accompanied by live music on the harmonica, melodica, kalimboa and xylophone, the sounds complete the journey. A creation by Théâtre des Petites Âmes (2015).
Circus Incognitus with Jamie Adkins
Saturday, February 20 at 11AM & 2PM
Recommended for 5 Years +
In
Circus Incognitus, virtuoso clown
Jamie Adkins is the vulnerable everyman, who has just written a terrific show. He wanders onto stage with the new show in a box, delighted to find the audience ready waiting. Knowing he has just the thing, Jamie struggles to build the scene around him using everyday objects. Things go awry as his props prove most unhelpful. Theatre goers even get involved in the endeavour by tossing lemons for Jamie to catch on a fork...held between his teeth!
Room on the Broom: Tall Stories Theatre
Saturday, March 19 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Recommended for Grades Pre K-3rd, Family Audiences
Musical based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Songs, laughs and scary fun from the company that brought you
The Gruffalo and
The Snail and the Whale.
Love That Dog: Theatergoep Kwatta
Saturday, April 16 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry won't stop giving her class poetry assignments - and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns he does have something to say. With a fresh and deceptively simple style, acclaimed author Sharon Creech tells a story with enormous heart. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view,
Love That Dog shows how one boy finds his own voice with the help of a teacher, a writer, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog.
Big Bad Wolf
Saturday, April 30 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Recommended for Grades K-2nd, Family Audiences
Windmill Theatre creates and presents incredible performances that captivate our audience's imaginations and resonate deeply. The company's artistic vision has created a unique and distinctive house style of theatre that makes true adventure and creative ingenuity synonymous with the Windmill name. Big Bad Wolf is the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply, he has no friends -- just incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene. Luckily Heidi Hood, the second cousin twice removed of Little Red, is brave enough to see past this wolf's bad press and an unlikely friendship is born. This hilarious, table-turning tale complete with puppetry, a poetry competition, and plenty of dancing will have you wondering why you were so scared in the first place.
