As always please check all links
provided as times, dates, venues and registration information often changes
without our knowledge.
First is
list of ongoing events followed by our Monthly Blast
Contest we
have this month
THE GRAPE
ESCAPE for a Parents’ Night Out
Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo @ The Aud
Ongoing
Events
University
of Waterloo Research Studies
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 cclr.uwaterloo.ca
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
EMAIL:
babylab@uwaterloo.ca
Social Development Lab
Our lab is currently looking for children to help with our research! Our lab
looks at personality and the social world for young children. Our study
involves parents and their children coming into our lab and answering a few
questions. Kids get to play some fun computer games as well! The typical
sessions take around 2 hours and parents are always able to observe their child
during the social interaction tasks. In appreciation of your time, children get
a small gift. To learn more about our lab and what we do, check out our
website! Follow us on Facebook and twitter to keep up to date with our fun!
Twitter: SDLab_UW
Facebook: Social Development Lab Waterloo
Website: uwaterloo.ca/social-development-lab
TEL: 519-888-4567 ext.38775
Email: sdl@uwaterloo.ca
Youth
Drum and 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 the only Youth Drum and 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
Time To Sign UP
Be a snow
angel! Keeping sidewalks free of ice and snow can be very challenging for older
adults and people with limited mobility. As a snow angel, you can be good
neighbour by clearing snow for those who need assistance. All you have to do is
adopt a sidewalk and keep it clear when it snows. Watch for people in your
neighbourhood who could use help removing snow and lend them a hand. It’s also
a great opportunity for students to complete volunteer hours needed and to
exercise outdoors! Learn more: www.kitchener.ca/snowangels
Daily
Sleep
And Your New Baby Waterloo Region Sessions
(various
dates and times)
Session
Details:
The
purpose of the session is help families understand and respond to their baby’s
sleep patterns and language, which will in turn strengthen family relationships
and contribute to achieving optimal child health.
The
1.5 hour session will be offered weekly at all three Ontario Early Years Main
sites with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend timings
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.
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 is free https://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
Mondays
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Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays
is Back!
Monday nights in Kitchener just got a little more exciting! Come and visit
Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays for a blast from the past with unique
classic and special edition cars. Bring family and friends to this free
all-ages event for a chance to win great prizes.
Join us from 6 pm until dusk every Monday between June 5th and September 18th
in the parking lot in front of PartSource located at The Shops at Highland
and Westmount (563 Highland Road West, Kitchener).
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Franklin Street Food
Truck Fest!
Every Monday from May 1st to Sept 25th, 5-8 pm, St Luke's Lutheran Church,
317 Franklin St N in Kitchener. Bring your own chairs/blankets.
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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!
- September
12th
- September
26th
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp
Tots
Time @ Waterloo 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. (resumes
Jan 17)
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/plan-your-visit/tots-time/
Thursdays
Art
Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a
program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on
creative art experience!
Tots
Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
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.(resumes Jan 17 for Tues and Jan 19 for
Thursdays)
Saturdays
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 $2.99 Films @ Cineplex
September 2017 Event Blast
September
7-10
Cambridge Fall Fair
http://www.thefallfair.com/
September
8-10
Tavistock Fall Fair
http://www.tavistockfallfair.com/
September
8-17
Western
Fair in London http://www.westernfairdistrict.com/
September
9
Calvary’s 14th Annual Soapbox Derby! – Cambridge
kids and families to a day of racing, games and fun! Kids from Ages 5 to 10 are
welcome to race together in a festive atmosphere. Enjoy carnival games, bouncy
castles, free food and win PRIZES!
The Soap Box
Derby will take place between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm followed by Prize
distribution. Registration opens at 9:30 am. http://mycalvary.life/soapbox
September
9-10
Snyder's Farm
is having a Princess Party!!
meet 4 of your favorite Princess at a special PRINCESS PARTY! Princesses will
be visiting the farm from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.
The Farm and Bakery will be open from 10 am until 5 pm. No additional charge
for this awesome party, just regular Farm admission! https://www.facebook.com/events/1948125165462356
September
10
Williamsburg
Festival 11am-4pm
http://www.williamsburgcommunity.ca/events/11th-annual-community-festival/?fref=gc&dti=2369595749
September
11
Army
Cadets Open House https://www.facebook.com/events/1556036431084160/?ti=icl
September
12
Outdoor Movie Wayne's World
on September 12 @ Waterloo Park - sunset
September
12-13
September
14-17
New Hamburg Fall Fair
http://www.newhamburgfallfair.ca/
September
15-17
Fergus Fall Fair
http://www.fergusfallfair.ca/
September
16
Doors
Open Waterloo Region
Click
http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Waterloo-Region.aspx
then scroll down to see all the locations listed. You can see the picks that are group members
are most interested in at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10155596047630750/
Breakfast
@ The Farm in Listowel
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontarios-breakfast-on-the-farm-september-16-2017-tickets-35084957051
Kitchener
Rangers Fan Fest
The Kitchener Rangers are kicking off
the 2017-18 season with fun, food and friends at our annual Fan Fest and
Barbecue in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation!
The annual Fan Fest and Barbecue takes
place on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 11am – 2pm at The Aud.
Fans have the opportunity to meet
the Rangers players, enjoy a BBQ lunch and take part in a number of activities
including inflatable games and rides!
The Sun Life Financial Kids In Gear
program, as always, is on hand to collect new or gently used hockey equipment.
Fans are encouraged to donate to those members of our community that would very
much appreciate the gesture.
Royal Medieval Faire Waterloo Park West
Now celebrating its 20th season, the faire is
an interactive event consisting of vendors, hands-on displays, food &
beverages, games, celtic music, magic, swordplay, ceili (old-fashion Irish
dance), authentic costumes & decorations, plus much more! Admission cost
and info at http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/about
Day In The District – Cambridge
http://dayinthedistrict.ca
Free Ice Skating @ Cambridge Centre
3:30pm-5:30pm while we celebrate 15 years of
business! To thank all of our wonderful patrons, we will be hosting a FREE
public skate with music, the KFUN cruiser, treats, giveaways and our Skate
Through Summer grand prize draw!!
*regular public skating rules and regulations apply.
*maximum 200 skaters, please arrive early to avoid disappointment. https://www.facebook.com/events/338621399910815
Don't miss a
chance to see Princess and Star Wars characters TOGETHER here at Snyder's Farm,
September 16th & 17th. All characters will be visiting the farm between 11
am till 2 pm. The Farm will be open 10 am until 5 pm.
No additional charge for this awesome party, just regular Farm admission. https://www.facebook.com/events/156219194947427
September
17
Food Truck
Fam Jam (Formerly the Outlaw Food Truck Picnic) happening on Sunday September
17th from Noon-7pm at Civic Centre Park.(That’s the one up by KPL,
KWAG, CITS)
School
of Rock performing throughout the day – which should be awesome!
a license
area and ton of cool family/kid activities being provided by Children’s Art
Factory in Guelph.
Also,
they partnering with St.Mary’s Hospital Foundation, with donations being
collected on site, and some trucks donating a portion of their sales too https://www.facebook.com/events/1700448550251555/
Experience
curling first hand at Galt Curling Club's Youth Learn to Curl Clinics. FREE for
6 to 16 year olds!
1:00 to 3:00pm
We have equipment for everyone to use at the club, but please come with helmet,
gloves, and a smile! If your child has fun, we have a great Little Rocks
program that runs weekly on Sundays and we'd love to see your little ones out
there. https://www.facebook.com/events/1566725420054057
September
20
Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 8pm Bring a blanket or your favourite
hoodie and head uptown!
Gather around the campfire with friends and
neighbours for music, food, fire and more!
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/Campfire.asp
September
22
United
Way Race Around The Region
How well do you know
your community? Join us for Race Around the Region to take on the
challenge!
Sign-up with a team of up to five people to participate!
Your team will be asked to make stops around the region where you will
complete a fun task and learn more about what United Way does in each
community. Once your team has completed its course, you will be directed to the
surprise rally location for one final challenge. Here you will help us
kick off the 2017 Campaign in style- with a BBQ lunch.
Not interested in the race itself? Join us for lunch and
Campaign rally instead! Cheer on the teams in their final competition, and help
crown the winner of the first "Race Around The Region."
When: September 22, 2017
Time: Race to begin at 10:30am with the BBQ Rally to follow at
12:00pm.
Race Team Cost: $100
Campaign Rally Cost: Complimentary
Register at https://ecommunity.uwaykw.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=31353738
September
22-24
Drumbo Fall Fair
http://www.drumbofair.com
September
22-25
Stratford Fall Fair
http://stratfordagriculturalsociety.com/fall-fair/
September
23
Harvest Festival kicks off in the
Kitchener Market Marketplace with two great cooking demos by ChefD!
10 am: Fall soups and stews - Autumn leaves are swirling down; the air is
starting to feel crisp and frosty! Warm up to a bowl of homemade soup or stew
using one of the fabulous recipes you will learn in this cooking demonstration
with ChefD.
11 am: Local wine and cheese - We continue our celebration of autumn harvest
with a wine and cheese pairing class featuring Kitchener Market vendors
Pillitterri Estates Winery, Mickey McGuire's Cheese and River's Edge Goat
Dairy. If you want to learn more about wine and cheese pairings, this is the
class for you!
also have craft activities for kids hosted by Art Shine and face painting by
Bre Creative! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=41523714-ffc0-4c60-8067-0ea81a7305f9
Cambridge
International Festival
Come celebrate the cultural diversity of
Cambridge with us at the 4th Annual Cambridge International Festival.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy Interactive Performances, Cultural food,
crafts and much more....
Open for all!! Free PARKING...FREE ADMISSION
Wheel Chair Accessible. https://www.facebook.com/events/1402569513155774
September
23-24
Who doesn't
love to meet their favorite superhero, no matter what age you are!
Come play with the superheros at Snyder's Family Farm. 4 of your Favourite
Superheros will be here 11 am till 2 pm September 23rd and 24th. The Farm will
be open 10 am until 5 pm.
No additional charge for this awesome party, just regular Farm admission, for
which tickets can be bought on-line or on-farm. https://www.facebook.com/events/159944441246403
September
24
Experience
curling first hand at Galt Curling Club's Youth Learn to Curl Clinics. FREE for
6 to 16 year olds!
1:00 to 3:00pm
We have equipment for everyone to use at the club, but please come with helmet,
gloves, and a smile! If your child has fun, we have a great Little Rocks
program that runs weekly on Sundays and we'd love to see your little ones out
there. https://www.facebook.com/events/1566725420054057
September
27
PARENTS
NIGHT OUT
Local Brews
& Fall Food - Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fall has arrived! Cozy up with a local
brew and comfort food. Our chef will be teaching some classic fall favorites
that you can easily make at home. Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
September
28
For
those with older teen kids that enjoy horror films – Outdoor movie Poltergeist @ Waterloo Park - sunset
Sept
30
Fresh Fuel 4 School: Meal Prep 4 Kids Launch @ Kitchener Market w/
Movember KW! FREE EVENT!
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/08/fresh-fuel-4-school-meal-prep-4-kids.html
September 29-October 1
Culture Days events around KW – see the list of locations at goo.gl/dGkt1Q