As always we suggest going through the FULL post right away, as many of the events list require registration and we wouldn't want you to miss out on all the fun!
As always we suggest you visit the links as times and dates change for events all the time
Ongoing DECEMBER 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
Youth Drum & Bugle Corps
Great program for
youths in the KWC area. Our participants come not only from Cambridge, but
Waterloo, Kitchener, Brantford, and surrounding areas as well.
We are not the Scouts.
We are not the Army, Navy or Sea Cadets.
We are a the only Youth Drum & Bugle Corps in the area!
No experience required and we have a modest membership fee ($20 per year). We provide a unique musical education program that not only teaches kids to play music or perform colour guard, we instruct them how to march, perform and basically
just have fun!
Check us out on our website:
www.scouthouseband.com/cadets
Daily
Earth Sciences Museum @ University Of Waterloo
Conestoga Rovers Learning Centre (the “Dino pit”) open
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The museum’s main atrium, mining tunnel, Great Lakes fountain and stunning mineral exhibits open
evenings Monday to Friday and weekends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Plus info about the Scavenger Hunt can be found at
https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/earth-sciences-museum-scavenger-hunts
Creekside Kids is excited to invite families to the City Park Indoor Playground at Creekside Church. You do not need to be a Creekside attender to enjoy the use of this playground. Admission isfree
https://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
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!
December 1: Erick Traplin
December 8: Family Yoga
December 15: Erick Traplin and Santa
* There will be no Kids' Hop on December 22 and 29*
Tots Time @ Waterloor Region Museum (DOON)
Join us on Tuesdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5.
Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child.
10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=343&type=0&calendar=1
Thursdays
Tots Time @ Waterloor Region Museum (DOON)
Join us on Thursdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5.
Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child.
10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=343&type=0&calendar=1
Fridays
11:30 - 12:30 pm
Williamsburg Community Centre
A weekly group focusing on issues relevant to being a new parent (or expectant parent) as well as social time to pass common ideas back and forth.
Children come with parents (0 -12 mths).
Light lunch provided
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10153578472550750/
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 FLICKS (suited for the older teen crown)
@KPL DOWNTOWN
2pm-4pm
http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx
Sundays
Sunday in November, at 9:30am (but there are games starting at 9:15am for the early birds).
Games, music, stories, fun! An All Ages Worship Experience designed with kids in mind. Integrate your faith into your family's everyday life, make every day spiritually significant... and have fun doing it!
FREE FLICKS (family movies)
@KPL DOWNTONWN
2pm-4pm
DECEMBER 2015 BLAST
If you are looking for MALL SANTA PHOTOS please check the various mall websites as the times/dates/events and costs vary.
ALADDIN: THE PANTO runs from November 18 to December 20, 2015 Regular performance tickets are $42.00 for adults; $25.00 for youth under 20 years of age; and groups of 20 or more are
$34.00. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.Tickets are available at St. Jacob's Country Playhouse, online at
www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com or by calling the Box Office
at
(519) 747-7788 or toll free at
1-855-drayton (372-9866)
Read more at
Alice In Wonderland In Cambridge
A Family Fantasy by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebuse
Adapted from the Lewis Carroll novels
Directed by Shannon Markle
Dates: 2015
Evenings - Nov. 27, 28
Dec. 4, 5, 11
Matinees - Nov. 28, 29
Dec. 5, 6, 12
Evening Curtain: 8 PM, Matinee Curtain: 2 PM
519-623-4070
Single Ticket PricesAdults - $19.00
Students - $10.00
Wonders Of Winter @ Waterloo Park
Opening Night November 28, 5:30 pm at the Park Inn. Lights Switch on at 6:00 pm.
Lights on every night through to Dec 31 – 5:30 to 10:30 pm (later on New Years Eve.)
Trolley Nights: Nov 28, Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 26, 31.
Concession nights @ the Park Inn: Nov 28, Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
School House Plays @ the Old School House: December 5, 11, and 12. All times run from 6-8 PM.
http://www.wondersofwinter.ca/
Dec 1
CP Holiday Train in Cambridge
Tuesday December 1st , 2015 at 4pm
Malcolm Street Station
Pre show starts approx. 3:30
Train arrives at 4pm
Train leaves approx. at 4:45
This annual Food Bank fundraising program is entering its 17th year, and thanks to the support of great communities like ours, has raised over $10.6 million and 3.6 million pounds of food since 1999.
Two trains are decorated in lights, on two separate routes and start their excursion on the East Coast to finish on the West Coast.
Please bring your donation of food or money to support the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank.
Parking: Water Street Parking Lot, Galt Collegiate Institute
Accessible parking on site
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge/cp_holiday_train
then it heads to AYR Ont at 5:20pm
http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada
Holiday Hoopla Craft Making Event @ Conestoga Mall
7pm-9pm
https://www.facebook.com/#!/525749034137168/photos/a.647330121979058.1073741829.525749034137168/1030814106963989/?type=3&theater
Dec 2
| Location: | Grandview Baptist Church, 250 Old Chicopee Dr. Kitchener |
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| Summary: | “Celebrate the Season” with the Schneider Male Chorus and the Waterloo County Teachers’ Choir.
Tickets $15 (children 12 and under free) are available by contacting Jan at (519) 745-1375 or email wt-choir@rogers.com
Donations to the Waterloo Region Food Bank would also be appreciated. |
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| Cost: | 15 |
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| Phone number: | (519) 745-1375 |
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| Email: | wt-choir@rogers.com |
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Dec 3
A Merrry Victorian Christmas @ Castle Kilbride BADEN
Thursday December 3 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost $5 per person (advanced tickets are not required)For one evening only guests can marvel at the glitz and glamour of the decked out 1877 Victorian home at night. Live entertainment and good ol' fashioned hot apple cider.
http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php
Dec 3-6 Christkindl Market @ Kitchener City Hall
http://www.christkindl.ca/
Charlotte's Web @ Registery Theatre Kitchener
Various days/times/admission. Info at
https://www.facebook.com/lightningbanjo/?hc_location=ufi#!/lightningbanjo/photos/gm.162675290746345/940272512715551/?type=3&theater
Dec 4
Friday, December 4, 2015 | 6:30 – 8pm
| Location: | Beside the Centennial Fountain downtown New Hamburg |
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| Summary: | We invite you to join us for complimentary hot dogs, hot apple cider, followed by the Tree Lighting ceremony. The Holy School choir will be singing.
All proceeds from the Tree of Lights are donated back into the community through various local projects.
For further information contact Lioness Reta Klaassen - |
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| Phone number: | 519-662-1641 |
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Christkindlsmarkt at the Joseph Schneider Haus.
Time 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Experience the magic of a German Christkindlsmarkt at the Joseph Schneider Haus.
Join us for the official welcome by the Golden Angel, Punch and Judy puppet shows and music by the Playford Players.
We'll have seasonal treats, and a chance to win a one-of-a-kind quilt at our 8 p.m. raffle.
Don't miss the announcement of the Folk Artist-in-Residence and the Edna Staebler Research Fellow for 2016. All welcome! (I would guess regular admission applies)
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=126&type=0&calendar=3
Dec 5
Saturday, December 5, 2015 | 8 – 11:30am
| Location: | Knox United Church, Ayr |
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| Summary: | Breakfast with Santa
Join us for a pancake breakfast, a raffle, a silent auction, a bake sale, children's games and of course, a visit from the man in red! Admission is $5/person. Children under 2 free. Proceeds directly support the preschool. Donations to the Ayr Food Co-op appreciated. |
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| Phone number: | 519-577-1660 |
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| Website: | www.ndpci.ca |
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Visit Santa and his Reindeer @ Meadow Acres
10am-4pm (also on Dec 6)
http://issuu.com/countryroadgraphics/docs/gcgc_5832holiday2015magazine_meadow
Christmas Mementos @ Woodside Historic Site
Saturday, December 5
10 a.m. – noon.
Discover the enchantment of a Christmas morning reminiscent of the Victorian past. Decorate your very own cookie ornament to hang on your tree. Dip a pen in ink and write a letter to Santa Claus while sampling seasonal cookies and apple cider. Admission: $7.80 per person. This program requires advance registration as space is limited. Please register before Friday, November 27 by calling 519-571-5684. This program is subject to minimum enrolment.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/visit/visit3.aspx
Make a Grinch Tree @ Sheridan Nurseries
10:30am-11:15am
Parents and Little Diggers together will create their very own Grinch Tree! Inspired by everyone’s favourite Dr. Seuss, this unique Christmas tree is fun to make!
Classes fill up fast! Register
http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events_and_locations/little_diggers
Candyland In Cambridge
Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 10am - 5pm
Central Park,615 King St. E.
This event is built for young families! The park is transformed into a whimsical wonderment of candy and magic. Live entertainment, interactive activities
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge/candyland
Hespeler Santa Claus Parade!
Saturday, December 5th, 2015
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Hespeler Santa Claus Parade
Saturday December 5, 2015
12 noon
Parade route: Queen Street from Goebel Avenue to Tannery St.
Santa will give out candy to kids after the parade at the Scout House in Forbes Park.
Location: Queen St., Cambridge, N3C 2L3
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=2789&ms=2015-12-01&s=4
Gifts for Animals
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
December is a time for sharing and giving. Escape the hustle and bustle of shopping malls and grocery stores and help us make unique gifts for animals from food items – pine cone goop feeders, bread ornaments and fruity wreaths. Suitable for children who, of course, must be accompanied by an adult. Caution: Although nut products will not be used, we cannot guarantee that our bird seed mixtures will be 100% nut free.
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
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/
Family Open House @ Joseph Schnider Haus
Time Noon to 4 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the festive season and visit our Christkindlsmarkt. Make Christmas cards and crafts, enjoy puppet shows all afternoon and sample some seasonal treats.
At 2 pm. catch the Terrifying Tale of Bluebeard!
An updated retelling of the classic fairytale with a feminist twist.
(I would guess regular admission applies)
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=473&type=0&calendar=3
Christmas Fantasy In Victoria Park Kitchener
Watch Victoria Park light up in celebration of the season on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4-7 p.m. Celebration takes place on Roos Island (Victoria Park island).
The event features live hoiliday performances featuring the School of Rock, crafts for families, hot chocolate and more.
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/ChristmasFantasy.asp
Saturday, December 5, 2015 | 7:30 – 8:30pm
| Location: | Calvin Presbyterian Church, 248 Westmount Road East, Kitchener |
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| Summary: | Come and hear seasonal music from around the world, including old favourites like “White Christmas”, traditional carols like “Away in a Manger” modern versions of favourite songs, carols from Ukraine, Russia and Catalonia, Black Gospel and a Hebrew song of peace. And of course there will be the audience sing-a-longs. The whole concert will be overseen by our MC for the night, Dave MacDonald, the General Manager at Faith FM.
After the concert, please join us for refreshments.
Tickets at $10 each can be purchased through our web site at www.kwsingers.org, from any choir member, or at the door. |
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PWA - PURE WRESTLING - Spirit of the Season
Pure Wrestling Association &
PWACanada.com present:
"Spirit of the Season"
Live Pro Wrestling
December 5th, 2015
Alpine Club
464 Maple Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario
Doors open at 7pm
Bell time at 8pm
Tickets are $20 Front Row, $15 General, $10 Youth General, $FREE for Kids 5 and Under with paid adult max 2 per adult, +$5 at the door
Get tickets in Advance at
www.PWACanada.com in the events section
KW Vintage Games - 301 King St E in Kitchener (On sale Wednesday Nov 4th)
PLUS BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY FOR A DONATION AND RECEIVE 2 8X10 POSTERS!
https://www.facebook.com/events/240837379459421/
Dec 6
Visit Santa and his Reindeer @ Meadow Acres
10am-4pm
http://issuu.com/countryroadgraphics/docs/gcgc_5832holiday2015magazine_meadow
Volunteer Recognition and Country Christmas @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Village open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum Galleries open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It's a special Country Christmas event to recognize the wonderful work and time volunteers contribute to the Region of Waterloo - our way of saying thank you! General public are welcome as well.
Take a horse-drawn ride through Doon Heritage Village, tour the exhibits in the Waterloo Region Museum, take in some seasonal silent movies, musical entertainment, meet Father Christmas and enjoy the special activities and seasonal goodies that will make your day at the Waterloo Region Museum extra special.
Individuals who volunteer in support of a Region of Waterloo program are free. Public admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, all admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=65&type=0&calendar=1
December 6 - January 2, 2016
ICE AND LIGHTS Central Park,615 King St. E. CAMBRIDGE
Bring your skates any day or night to enjoy the synthetic ice skating rink for 'any weather' family fun. Take a walk through the park and enjoy the lighting displays.
Monday nights in December Willy Melt will be making a visit to the park from 6:30- 7 pm.
Helmets are recommended
Children must be supervised - no supervisor present
Free admission
No lessons/no skate rentals offered
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge/winter_ice_and_lights
Dec 10
Skate with Santa
Join us at Cambridge Ice Centre on Thursday, December 10th for a FREE skate with Santa 6:10pm to 7:30pm sponsored by Granite Homes. * All regular public skate rules and regulations will apply.
http://cambridge-centre.com/events/skate-with-santa/
Lamplight @ Woodside Historic Site
Thursday, December 10
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Behold the splendour of a Woodside Christmas by the soft glow of lamplight. Cozy up under the mistletoe and enjoy hot apple cider. On our grounds, warm up by the crackling fire and sample roasted chestnuts. $7.80 per person. This program requires advance registration as space is limited. Please register before Friday, December 4 by calling 519-571-5684. This program is subject to minimum enrolment.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/visit/visit3.aspx
Unsilent Night In Cambridge
Music, art and architecture combine for an avant-garde experience.
Bring your mp3 with speakers or your portable CD player.
Thursday, December 10, 7pm,
Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge/phil_klines_unsilent_night
Beginning Dec 11
Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
Friday, December 11 and Friday, December 18, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Take a horse-drawn trolley ride through UpTown Waterloo and Waterloo Park. Rides begin at 5:00 and run until 8:00 pm. Pick up your free ticket at The Shops at Waterloo Town Square before boarding. The trolley will board on Willis Way (between Regina and King Streets).
http://uptownwaterloobia.com/horse-drawn-trolley-rides/
Traditional Victorian Carollers
Friday, December 11 and Various Dates
Get into the holiday spirit by taking a walk through UpTown Waterloo to be serenaded by strolling Victorian Carollers, dressed in full Victorian garb, and enjoy the entertainment of your favourite holiday carols.
http://uptownwaterloobia.com/victorian-carollers/
Living Nativity
December 11, 12 and 13
At Brantford's Harmony Square
7pm and 8pm nightly shows
http://www.brantford.ca/residents/leisurerecreation/communityfacilities/HarmonySquare/Pages/EventsandPrograms.aspx
Dec 11
KW Latern Walk
Join us for a community lantern walk, in the Mount Hope-Breithaupt neighbourhood of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Friday, December 11, 2015
6:30-9pm
Meet at Ambrosia Pastry at 150 Roger Street in Kitchener.
Bring
your own lantern
travel mug for hot apple cider
your kids, neighbours, friends and family
donations for the MCC refugee relief fund
Our walk will go along the new Spur Line trail, then loop around to end at the Uniroyal Goodrich Park. Gather there around 7:45 or 8pm for hot apple cider, bonfires, and a neighbourhood holiday cookie potluck.
https://lanternwalk.wordpress.com/2015-event-information/
Dec 12
Lowes Build and Grow Holiday Train
Christmas Mementos @ Woodside Historic Site
Saturday, December 12
10 a.m. – noon.
Discover the enchantment of a Christmas morning reminiscent of the Victorian past. Decorate your very own cookie ornament to hang on your tree. Dip a pen in ink and write a letter to Santa Claus while sampling seasonal cookies and apple cider. Admission: $7.80 per person. This program requires advance registration as space is limited. Please register before Friday, November 27 by calling 519-571-5684. This program is subject to minimum enrolment.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/visit/visit3.aspx
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Winter Warm-up: Hot Chocolate in a Jar
Children create a delicious hot chocolate mix in a jar. Work with your child to decorate the jar and then fill it with a delicious hot chocolate mix. Take it home to enjoy or give it as a holiday gift.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. $9 plus HST per child. Advance registration is required
Family Fun Day @ Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre
This year we will be printing Santa Photos ON SITE!! Great craft, treat bar, face painting, music and movies. Bring something for the food bank
https://www.facebook.com/events/1076485679068951
Family Art Day @ Family Centre
65 Hanson Ave Kitchener
Parents and Caregivers of children 4-12 years
Join the Family Centre on Saturday, December 12th from 1-3 p.m. for Ice Monster Stuffies and Magical Icicles! Hosted at the Family Centre with a KW Art Gallery Art Educator - come and get creative
https://www.facebook.com/events/864045023714532
Joseph Schnider Haus
Shadow Puppet making workshop with Arlene Thomas of Shadow Puppet Theatre. Starts at 2 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. (I would guess regular admission would apply)
Sparkles in the Park 2015 in Guelph @ Riverside Park
Sparkles in the Park returns for the 2015 season on Saturday December 12th, 2015 and runs nightly until Thursday, December 31st, 2015. Join us for this celebration in lights every evening from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Dec 13
Sunday, December 13, 2015 | 1 – 4pm
| Location: | McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S Cambridge ON |
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| Summary: | It's our chance to thank you for another unforgettable year and wish you all the best for the holiday season. We'd love it if you would stop in this afternoon to join us for a cup of cheer, a few tasty treats and plenty of Scottish hospitality. Our 2015 Musician-in-Residence, Dave Neigh's unique fiddle will provide the musical backdrop for this afternoon of merriment and good wishes.
In addition to enjoying some holiday cheer, Kids in Kilts will be having tons of fun crafting Colourful Candle Votives using modge podge + tissue paper! And don't forget that our Paint the Grand silent auction ends today at 5 p.m., so be sure to place a final bid on that painting by your favourite Paint the Grand artist. |
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| Phone number: | 519-624-8250 |
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| Website: | www.mcdougallcottage.com |
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Country Christmas @ Regional Of Waterloo Museum (DOON)
Enjoy a Christmas in the country from the last turn of the century. A great way to celebrate this holiday season!
Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, let the little ones meet Father Christmas, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy the sights and sounds of a Christmas past.
Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, all admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=66&type=0&calendar=1
Dec 16
91.5 The Beat Mommylicious Party
Mommylicious Members join us for our Annual Christmas Party on Dec 16th! This year there will be FREE skating and skate rentals at
Cambridge Ice Centre from 1pm to 3pm! Also fun activities, snacks and refreshments in the Party Room from 2pm to 3pm.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY DEC 13TH info at
http://www.915thebeat.com/events/32578
Dec 18-20
Friday, December 18 | 7pm – Sunday, December 20, 2015 | 9pm
| Location: | Listowel Mennonite Church |
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| Summary: | Led by a Roman centurion you will be taken on an indoor, interactive journey to the humble stable of Jesus birth, with a stop off along the way for some bartering fun at a Bethlehem marketplace. Come join the excitement and experience the sights, sounds and smells of 2000 years ago as we once again celebrate the birth of our Saviour!
Tours run Friday December 18, 7-9pm, Saturday December 19, 7-9pm, Sunday December 20, 2-4 and 7-9.
Cost is free but donations will be accepted. |
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| Website: | www.lmchurch.ca |
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Show: Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream
Venue: Rogers Centre
Dates: December 18-27, 2015
Enter our contest at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/11/disney-on-ice-dare-to-dream-rogers.html
Dec 18
Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
Friday, December 11 and Friday, December 18, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Take a horse-drawn trolley ride through UpTown Waterloo and Waterloo Park. Rides begin at 5:00 and run until 8:00 pm. Pick up your free ticket at The Shops at Waterloo Town Square before boarding. The trolley will board on Willis Way (between Regina and King Streets).
http://uptownwaterloobia.com/horse-drawn-trolley-rides/
Friday, December 18, 2015 | 7:30 – 8:30pm
| Location: | 160 Margaret Ave |
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| Summary: | A Free Christmas concert featuring Soul Purpose. Cash and Item Donations will be accepted by Women's Crisis Services Anselma House. |
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| Website: | nacsoulpurpose.com |
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Dec 19 and various Dates
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides December 19, 20, 24,26 & 27 at the Flats in the TOWN OF ST. MARY'S Enjoy the light display aboard a horse-drawn wagon. Wildly popular & by donation only, these rides become a holiday tradition. 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10153719044690750/
Dec 19
Reindeer treats and eats: December 19, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
@ Kitchener Market
Sprinkle on your lawn at night, the moon will make it sparkle bright!
As Santa's reindeer fly and roam this will guide them to your home.
Come by the Kitchener Market to create treats for some of Santa's hardest workers - the reindeer! When you leave out cookies for Santa, don't forget a little treat for the Reindeer as well. Please register for each child attending, and remember to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank!
REGISTER http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Christmas-in-the-Market.asp?_mid_=97695
Christmas Cheer @ Woodside Historic Site
Saturday, December 19
10 a.m. – noon.
Delight in the spirit of a Victorian Christmas as you are guided on an interpretive tour of the King family home decorated for the season. Hear a selection of carols from the era. Sample seasonal baking complimented by tea and coffee. Admission: $14.70 per person. This program requires advance registration as space is limited. Please register before Friday, December 11 by calling 519-571-5684. This program is subject to minimum enrolment.
Free Holiday Skate Party @ Kitchener Aud
12:30pm-4:30pm
Crafts, Skating, Hot Chocolate
https://www.facebook.com/#!/cityofkitchener/photos/a.335160189655.151006.61828104655/10153817372619656/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/events/1166964563333513
Shadow Puppet Theatre @ Joseph Schneider Haus
Time 2 p.m.
The tale of the woman who invented the moon and the thieves who tried to steal it. Included with general admission.
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=476&type=0&calendar=3
Dec 20
Country Christmas @ Regional Of Waterloo Museum (DOON)
Enjoy a Christmas in the country from the last turn of the century. A great way to celebrate this holiday season!
Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, let the little ones meet Father Christmas, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy the sights and sounds of a Christmas past.
Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, all admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=67&type=0&calendar=1
Christmas Carolling and Cookies
1pm-2pm @ Williamsburg Community Centre
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153491372573591&set=gm.10153723461900750&type=3&theater
Dec 21
KOOL FM's COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS @ DELTA WATERLOO
5:30am-9:00am
Fun free family event. Visit with Santa, crafts/colouring for the kids, live entertainment, plus mom & dad have the chance to win some awesome prizes. They will also be collecting toy and food donations that morning for The Salvation Army & Foodbank of Waterloo Region.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1642790985975479/
Dec 25
BINGEMANS IS OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY! ! Boston Pizza Kingpin, FunworX Play structure and the Playdium Arcade will be open on Friday December 25 2015 from 12 noon until 8:00PM!
http://www.bingemans.com/events/?one=1
Christmas Break Week activities? (ongoing begining Boxing Day)
We suggest checking the calendars for
Bingemans Funworx
http://www.bingemans.com/
Bingemans Bowlounge
http://bingemans.com/kingpinbowlounge/
Lego Toy Building Zone @ St Jacobs Outlet
https://www.facebook.com/ToyBuildingZone
Laserquest
http://www.laserquest.com/public/locations/ON-Kitchener.cfm
Splatzone
https://www.facebook.com/thepaintballarena/photos/a.878636835481727.1073741832.185578104787607/1103455692999839/?type=3&theater
Dec 29
Jedi Training Academy
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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KPL Country Hills Community Library - CH Meeting Room
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Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? May the Force be with you as we train and celebrate all things Star Wars. Costumes welcome! Grades 1 - 6.
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Dec 30
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – Movie and Trivia PartyWednesday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 pm. @ KPL Central Downtown
Join us in the Theatre for the first of the Harry Potter movies on the big screen, followed by a trivia contest. Costumes welcome. Gr. 5 and up.
No registration required; just drop in.
Jedi Training Academy
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Pioneer Park Community Library - PP Meeting Room
Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? May the Force be with you as we train and celebrate all things Star Wars. Costumes welcome! Grades 1-6
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Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? May the Force be with you as we train and celebrate all things Star Wars. Costumes welcome! Grades 1 - 6.
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Dec 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE
KITCHENER
Ring in the new year at Kitchener City Hall. Family fun, food for purchase, ice skating and live entertainment.
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=97321ab3-d767-4961-a907-647340409c38
New Year's Eve Downtown Kitchener
Join our Star Wars fan party/expo at City Hall and ring in the New Year with us! Admission is free. Bring your quarters to play a vintage arcade game. Wear a costume and join the fun.
For the Kids
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Make and take crafts (while quantities last)
- Face painting
- Get your picture taken with Star Wars characters
- Ice Skating on Carl Zehr Square
- Hot chocolate decorating station (while quantities last)
The Rotunda
6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Toy Con and retro arcade games presented by Canadian Toy Con
- Vintage Gaming Lounge presented by Games Exchange
- Check out KW Nerd Night and learn more about their monthly events
- 20 plus vendors selling star wars and space related memorabilia on site
- Wandering themed costume characters
Main Stage - Carl Zehr Square
Live music starting at 10:30 p.m.
10:30 - 11 p.m. -
School of Rock
11 - 11:55 p.m. -
CleanSL811:55 p.m.-midnight - Members of council & special guests ring in the New Year!
Program subjet to change
Join the conversation on Twitter - #KITNYE
Thank you to our "out of this world" program partners:
- Canadian Toy Con
- Games Exchanges
- Nerd Night K-W
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/New-Years-Eve.asp
CAMBRIDGE
December 31 - 5-8pm
Royal Bank Presents the Family New Year's Eve Party - Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road
Join family and friends to celebrate a new year. To accommodate the great crowds, we will offer wrist bands for the three hours of skate time.
Your family can skate from 5-6, 6-7 or 7-8pm. Doors will open at 4:45 pm so you can pick up the wristband that corresponds to the time you and your family would like to skate. Only one skating time per family.
There will be activities to keep everyone entertained off the ice as well.
Crafts, games, photo booth, bouncy castle and IncrediBrent will be performing two magic shows at 6 pm and 7 pm.
www.cambridge.ca
WATERLOO
The City of Waterloo celebrates New Year's Eve with a family-friendly celebration in the Waterloo Public Square.
This event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, with free outdoor skating. Enjoy the musical and light stylings of a local DJ. There will also be free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons! Mad science will be on hand for the evening with jaw-dropping demonstrations and free interactive activities for the kids.
2016 Wishes, our community art project, will be on-site to collect your wish for 2016!
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/newyearseve.asp
BRANTFORD
Harmony Square
*Schedule Subject to Change*
9:00pm - Welcome!!
9:10pm - Brantford Pipe and Drums
9:50-10:20 -
surprise
10:30-11:15pm - My Cousin Otis (classic rock - cover band)
11:30-
11:55pm - headliner
MIDNIGHT = FIREWORKS
12:10-12:30am - Headliner
http://www.brantford.ca/residents/leisurerecreation/communityfacilities/HarmonySquare/Pages/EventsandPrograms.aspx
GUELPH
New Years Eve Celebration and Fireworks at Riverside Park
Join us at
7:30 pm Thursday December 31, 2015 to kick-off the New Years Eve Celebration and countdown to the
fantastic fireworks display at 8:00 pm.
http://www.sparklesinthepark.ca/
Looking Ahead
Jan 1st
Free Skating Party 1pm-3pm
Kiwanis Arena @ The Kitchener Aud
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/1716429391910373
Jan. 3, 2016 2-4 p.m. Mayor's Leeve Kitchener City Hall
Celebrate the New Year with your Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, your council members, and your neighbours at our carnival themed reception!
Activities include:
- Vintage Carnival Games and Inflatable Hose Hockey from Grand River Inflatables
- Balloon shape artist
- Bre-Creative face painting
- Magician from Big Smiles Company
- Performance by Mike Erb
- Gaming station
- Giant Connect Four, Checkers, and Bowling
- Skating on Carl Zehr Square
- Kitchener Public Library craft table
Warm up with some hot chocolate and enjoy popcorn and cotton candy on us! Light refreshments catered by Bingemans will also be available.
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/New-Year-s-Levee.asp
Jan 6
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Centre In The Square
Info at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/11/joseph-and-amazing-technicolor.html
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