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)
Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/11/get-set-to-see-christmas-glow-in-toronto.html
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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/539164313566940/
Various weekends in December
Santa Trains from Waterloo Central Railway
info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-santa.html
Various weekends in December
Santa Trains from Waterloo Central Railway
info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-santa.html
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
See a recap of a previous
event at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/12/christkindl-market-kitcheners-other.html
Dec 6
Friday, December 6, 2019 |
7:30 – 8:30pm
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7:30 – 8:30pm
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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
Intensely Irish Dancers @ Kitchener Market
Mark your calendar for Star’s Winter Open House on Saturday, December 7th.
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)
Meet the Cambridge Redhawks
Schedule of live entertainment:
Schedule of live entertainment
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Entertainment
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Times
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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)
Info at https://meadowacres.com/meadowacresmagazine/
page 17 ad
Live History Christmas @ Woodside Historic Site beginning at 1pm each day
$14.50 per person. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-live.html
Live History Christmas @ Woodside Historic Site beginning at 1pm each day
$14.50 per person. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2019/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaways-live.html
December 7, 2019 and December 8, 2019 various times between 6
to 7:30pm
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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
Monday, December 9, 2019 |
7:30 – 8:30pm
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Dec 11
Wednesday, December 11,
2019 | 7:30 – 8:30pm
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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 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
Sunday, December 15, 2019 |
7 – 8pm
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Dec 17
Kids Hop with Erick Traplin and Santa Claus @ Kitchener Market 11am-Noon
https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2019-12-17-1100-Kids-Hop-with-Erick-Traplin-and-Santa-Claus
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. ❄
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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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
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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