Christmas Events
and Holiday Activities in the Kitchener Waterloo Area
Always
check the provided links for updated info, as events may change without our
knowledge
Begins Nov 28 (various
dates and times until Jan 4)
Glow Toronto (about an
hour from Kitchener Waterloo)
Begins Nov 29 (various
dates and times until Dec 8)
Walk of Lights this
Christmas at K-W Christian Fellowship. During this FREE 20 minute tour, view
the tallest Christmas tree in the city and walk through the 6000 light dome
that opens unto various live scenes of Christmas. Have your children talk to
the shepherds and pet the sheep. The Walk of Lights ends by opening unto a live
Nativity Scene with an angelic choir.
Now until Dec 11
Letters to Santa at Kitchener Market
We are happy to be a drop off location for letters to Santa. Use our special Santa mailbox and your child will get to see their name on Santa's nice list (only first names will be used, for privacy). The mailbox can be found at the Market's office window (near The Caribbean Kitchen) and the 'Nice List' will be located near the Marketplace. Letters will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Wonders of Winter
Opening night
OPENING NIGHT: SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 30th, 5:30PM!!!
Wonders of Winter kicks
off its 2019 season on Saturday, 30 November at 5:30pm, with fireworks and
trolley rides. Join us for the “throwing of the switch”!
Parking is tight, so
consider taking the ION right to our entrance gates off Seagram Drive; there is
a station in Waterloo Park. Wander up to the Park Inn, where the festivities
will be happening. Info at https://www.wondersofwinter.ca/ Wonders of Winter continues until New Year’s Eve
at Waterloo Park.
Dec 5
Tree of Hope Radiothon
@ the Family Centre
The Noteworthy Singers
performance and Toy Drive
Skate with Santa @
Cambridge Centre Arena
Jolly old St. Nick will
join us again for our annual Skate With Santa.
Santa will strap on his skates and hop on the ice from 6:10pm-7:30pm on
Thursday December 5, 2019.
*Regular rules and
rates apply
*Maximulm capacity of
200 skaters, arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Dec 5 to 8
Christkindl Market at
Kitchener City Hall
Dec 6
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Friday, December 6, 2019 |
7:30 – 8:30pm
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A dramatic reading of
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring Hon. Karen Redman Regional
Chair, Region of Waterloo, Police Chief Bryan Larkin Waterloo Region Police
Service, Eugenia Schatz Chair St. Peter's Church Council, Bishop Michael
Pryse Eastern Synod,Hon. Daiene Vernile CTV Province Wide Host, Retired.
Music by Brad Moggach and Tim Moher.
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7:30 – 8:30pm
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There is also an audience
Christmas singalongs.
The cost is $10 dollars at the door plus refreshments.
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Dec 6 to 8
Uptown Holiday Hop ‘N
Shop
December 6-8, 2019
Start your holiday
shopping in Uptown Waterloo! Come on up for the 2nd annual Official Christmas
Tree Lighting, Mistletoe Lane, visits with Santa, Santa Paws, special
promotions at uptown businesses and more
Dec 7
Cineplex Community Day FREE
Holiday Movies beginning at 9am
Cambridge Seniors’ Choir @ David Duward Centre
Cambridge at 1pm
https://www.facebook.com/cambridge.seniors.choir/photos/rpp.230026517640821/479646592678811/?type=3&theater
Donations accepted
Sing along to holiday music with the Suzuki Talent Education of Waterloo group happening just outside the Marketplace. Accepting donations to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Intensely Irish Dancers @ Kitchener Market
Sure to delight and entertain everyone with traditional Irish dancing set to holiday music. Performing on the upper level of the market, this group of local dancers will get you in the festive spirit!
Mark your calendar for Star’s Winter Open House on Saturday, December 7th.
Morning classes will run normally, and open house attendees are welcome to join in for free throughout the event.
Santa will be in the studio from 9:45 to 11:45am.
There will be minute-to-win-it style games and activities as well... AND A HOT CHOCOLATE BAR‼️🍫🥛☕️
Any questions, please call the studio 519-886-8600
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10157788391635750/
Candyland in Cambridge
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 615 King Street East
Central Park transforms into a place of candy and magic. Don’t
miss this full day jam packed with live entertainment, interactive games, a
giant ice slide and enough photo opportunities to fill anyone's social media
pages. Candyland is a great holiday activity for families with young children.
The best part is admission is free!
What’s happening at Candyland
Horse Drawn Trolley Rides through Downtown Preston
Meet Santa & Mrs Claus - don't forget your camera!
Warm-Up Zone & Crafts in Knox Church with Idea Exchange
RBC Christmas Truck
Face Painting
Interactive games and activities
Food trucks (Pit Stop Grill, Beavertails & Kiltie Mini
Donuts)
Schedule of live entertainment:
Schedule of live entertainment
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10:00 to 10:20 am & 10:30 to 10:50 am
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11:00 am to 11:30 am & 12:00 to 12:30 pm
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1:00 to 1:30 pm & 2:00 to 2:30 pm
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Sammy Duke: The One-Man-Band
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3:00 to 3:30 pm & 4:00 to 4:30 pm
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Festival Light Feature
Take a walk through the interactive light displays in Central Park
during the month of December.
Christmas Fantasy Opening Night in Victoria Park Kitchener
Bring the whole family out for some holiday cheer! View the spectacular display of festive lights that adorn Victoria Park’s buildings, trees and bridges.
5:30-8 p.m. - Activities on Roos Island, Victoria Park
6 p.m. - Lights will be turned on in Victoria Park
Enjoy music, crafts and free hot chocolate, Santa, reindeer & more
https://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?eventID=174
Dec 7 and 8
Santa and his favourite
reindeer at Meadow Acres Garden Centre 10am-4pm (Petersburg)
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December 7, 2019 and December 8, 2019 various times between 6
to 7:30pm
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Join us at Elmira
Pentecostal Assembly for our Annual Live Outdoor Christmas Pageant.
Come and enjoy the Christmas story with live animals and a full
cast. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event.
Parking available at Foodland and PIB across the street from the church.
Shuttle bus run to the church for each event.
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Dec 8
Christmas Open House @
McDougall Cottage Cambridge 1-4pm
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, plenty of Scottish hospitality, and live music from 1 to 3:30p.m.
by PG Tips (aka Gwen Potter (fiddle) and Paul Morris (melodeon).
In addition to enjoying some holiday cheer, kids will be having
tons of fun crafting holiday decorations.
Dec 9
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Monday, December 9, 2019 |
7:30 – 8:30pm
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Concert with the
Ceremonial Band of the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Free Will
Offering to Support Canadian Foodgrains Bank
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Dec 11
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Wednesday, December 11,
2019 | 7:30 – 8:30pm
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The Waterloo County
Teachers’ Choir (WCTC) invites you to "Celebrate the Season", on
Wednesday December 11th at 7:30pm, at Benton Street Baptist Church.
Our 100-voice choir will present a captivating evening of choral music,
ranging from 15th century poems through to modern carols. WCTC is
directed by Jane Schultz-Janzen and accompanied by Michel Allard, and for
this special night will be joined by several guest instrumentalists.
Tickets are $15.00; free for children under 12. Available from choir
members or wctchoir@gmail.com.
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Dec 12
Phil Kline’s Unsilent
Night in Cambridge
Thursday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m.
Location: Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street
A modern twist on caroling, all ages can enjoy walking through
downtown Cambridge with thousands of participants. To add to the event, download the music for free to your
phone and bring your portal speaker or borrow one of ours!
The walk starts in Civic Square at 7 p.m.
Santa Visits the Kitchener Market
Santa's schedule is pretty busy these days, but he's still making time for his friends at the Kitchener Market. Please bring your own camera or phone to take pictures.
Dates and times:
Dec. 14 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Dec 15
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Sunday, December 15, 2019 |
7 – 8pm
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The Woodland Christian High
School Choir along with Orchestra, Soloists, and Community Choristers
present Handel's Messiah. One performance only, just in time for
Christmas.
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Dec 17-24
Elora Grinch Display
26th year of Sue and
Gerald's Grinch display. The Grinch this year will be out making trouble every
night from December 17th to December 24th from 6pm to 9pm. 🎅🤶
For those of us that are just joining this year
(I'm sure you've heard the stories and are super excited!), the Grinch display
is a heart warming collection of decorations, the original animated movie How
the Grinch Stole Christmas projected on the big screen, and the Grinch himself.
This display is put on by Sue and Gerald Benham, with the help of friends and
family. Are you looking for something to do to create some wonderful memories
with your family? Perhaps a cute Insta moment? This is it! ☃️
This year we are please asking people (if
possible) to make the environmentally friendly decision to park somewhere
close, bundle up, and walk over.🌲
This event is completely FREE for you to enjoy!
It is put on in true Christmas spirit that we hope you have a great time.
Please no donations - just be kind to each other ❤
The more the merrier - share the event with your
friends and family. We love to hear your stories and see your photos. Share
here or tag your post #BenhamGrinch on FB. ❄
Dec 20 to 22
in Listowel
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Listowel Mennonite Church 465
Maitland Ave S Listowel
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Take an indoor journey back
to the time when Christ was born. Come join the excitement and experience
the sights, sounds & drama as your journey unfolds. Tours take
approximately 45 minutes and are wheelchair accessible.
Donations are accepted.
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Dec 21
Santa's schedule is pretty busy these days, but he's still making time for his friends at the Kitchener Market. Please bring your own camera or phone to take pictures.
Dates and times:
Dec. 21 9am-11am
Intensely Irish Dancers @ Kitchener Market
Sure to delight and entertain everyone with traditional Irish dancing set to holiday music. Performing on the upper level of the market, this group of local dancers will get you in the festive spirit!
This is just
our Christmas Themed Event list. The full December list will be up soon! Be
sure to look for our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways too!
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