In the past we have always said to check the links we
provide as info can change without our knowledge. We really emphasise that now as
Covid-19 changes things rapidly when it comes to Openings and Closures. WE ALSO SUGGEST GOING THROUGH
THE WHOLE LIST NOW AS SOME EVENTS REQUIRE REGISTRATION AND WE DON’T WANT YOU TO
MISS OUT
Last month I had the opportunity to speak with Wanda of EarlyON
about this blog!
Thanks Wanda for including us! You are a wonderful Community
Connector
This month EarlyON has a variety of Indoor and Outdoor and
Online events. In order to participate
you need to register for a KEyON account at https://www.keyon.ca
Then you can see their event list at http://earlyyearsinfo.ca/reopening/?doing_wp_cron=1606605898.0686819553375244140625
for OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES and https://earlyyearsinfo.ca/
for all of their other event info
December 2020 Events
ONGOING
Norad Santa Tracker online https://www.noradsanta.org
Google's Santa Tracker https://santatracker.google.com/village.html
The ShopKW.ca Virtual Holiday Market is happening all month.
Learn more about how to support the local vendors and there is a chance to win
a Stocking Stuffer at https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8167388404548204939/1059222130842413896
Bingemans Gift of Lights is happening all month. Get all the
info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2020/11/gift-of-lights-bingemans-annual.html
UPDATE: THE GIFT OF LIGHTS WILL BE SUSPENDED STARTING BOXING DAY
Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158949706430750
Bingemans will also be having Holiday Drone Shows every
Saturday this month. Info at http://bingemans.com/onthegrand
Flag Raiders Outdoor Paintball by Bingemans is Open until
Christmas
Flag Raiders Paintball outdoor location is
open and ready to welcome you back to the playing field. We have a number
of health and safety protocols in place to ensure that you and your family can
join us and play paintball, airsoft and Nerf. We have acres and
acres of wide open space and lots of fresh air so you can get out and play
safely.
As
we continue to operate in the Red Zone, a number of additional protocols must
be followed to ensure everyone’s safety. Capacity is reduced to ensure
that appropriate physical distancing measures can be followed. Please
make an online reservation prior to arrival to reserve your spot.
Masks must
be worn at all times, by everyone. No exceptions.
We can only guarantee entry and
equipment (if needed) to those who book ahead.
If
you have a prior reservation from either of our locations, please send us an
email to bookings@flagraiders.com. We will work with you to
reschedule it at a time that is convenient for you.
https://flagraiders.com
New to parkour and interested in trying a class before signing up for an entire term? A Kids Drop In Class (Ages 4-17) will run weekly on Fridays from 7pm-8pm from September 18th-December 18th . Registration will be available online starting August 15th. The cost to attend is $21 per participant. Info at https://kwplaygrounds.ca/class-info and for their other classes visit https://kwplaygrounds.ca
Adventure Rooms Kitchener
Approx $25 per person (min 2)
Castle Kilbride in Baden
Holiday Hours and Admission: Regular Touring Hours – Booking online required Fully guided 35-minute tours of the decorated Castle • Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM • Admission: Adults $9, Seniors/Students $8; Children $5
Special Evening Tours – Booking online required For two nights only see the Castle a glow. Fully guided 30-minute tours. Book early! • November 26 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM • December 3 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM • Admission: Adults/Seniors/Students $15, Children $10
Info from https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/resources/Documents/Christmas-season-at-Castle-Kilbride-National-Historic-Site---MEDIA-RELEASE---Nov-26-2020.pdf and see https://www.wilmot.ca/en/Castle-Kilbride-Museum.aspx
Cambridge Winter
Illumination
Monday November 23, 2020 to
Saturday January 2, 2021
Cambridge will be illuminated with up to 20 light installations that
will be placed around the City from Nov 23 to Jan 2. This new addition to
the festival combines some of the best-loved features of Phil
Kline's Unsilent Night, Candyland and Music and Lights in the Village but
without the crowds. An interactive map will be provided for this
self-guided experience. Installations will be set up in Preston, Galt and
Hespeler. Several local artists will be showcasing their work. https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/winter-illumination.aspx
Waterloo Park
WONDERS
OF WINTER LIGHT DISPLAY AT WATERLOO PARK
THE LIGHTS ARE ON!!!
5:30 pm -10:30 pm
Every evening until Friday, January 1, 2021
Enjoy the sparkle of the lights
and the excitement of the holiday season in Waterloo Park
Saturday November 28, 2020 to Friday January 1, 2021
https://www.wondersofwinter.ca
Victoria Park Kitchener
Christmas Fantasy https://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?&eventID=174
Beginning December 1 in St. George Ontario (between
Cambridge and Brantford) businesses
plan to decorate the town with lights this December! Info from https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeCelebrationoflights
Beginning December 4 in Uptown Waterloo
Waterloo Public Square Ice Rink and Public Skating begin. Info at https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx#Visiting-the-Public-Square-rink
Holiday Window Walkers Art Walk
Take a self-guided tour throughout
Uptown Waterloo to discover beautifully painted themed windows at various
businesses! Visit our Window Walkers page for
more details.
Mistletoe Lane
Mistletoe Lane returns for the third
year in a row! Bring your sweetheart to the decorated laneway between McCabe’s
Waterloo and the Uptown Parkade to take a kissing selfie to post on social
media! Don’t forget to tag #mistletoelane when you post! (Photo opp)
https://uptownwaterloobia.com/events-activities/uptown-holiday-hop-n-shop/
KNAP Winter Solstice Forest Bathing Walk at Huron Natural Area
Camp will still include all the same great things, such as presentations from animal experts, amazing animal crafts, and fun animal games. Holiday Camp will be led by one of our experienced staff and will include time for breaks so that campers are not on-screen for the entire day.
Camp is going to take place from December 21st to the 23rd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Campers can sign up for any (or all) days that work for them. Holiday Camp will be appropriate for children ages 6 to 12 years old and while supervision will be provided via Zoom, this is not a substitute for childcare.
Cost of Holiday Camp is $15 per child, per day. Info at https://kwsphumane.ca/youth/camp-on-call
December 22
Chris McKhool's Celebrate! Kids ZOOM Holiday Concert 7pm Inspired by travels around the world, Chris celebrates the multicultural mosaic of our country with songs about Bodhi Day (Buddhist), Carnival (Quebec), Chanukah, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Halloween, Kwanzaa (Pan-African), Indigenous Traditions, Ramadan and Winter Solstice. Celebrate! is a window into many cultures from around the world and provides young audiences with a glimpse into the different customs, celebrations and festivities enjoyed in Canada. Traditional and original songs by Chris encourage us to share with our neighbours and friends and celebrate together!
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dec-22-chris-mckhools-celebrate-kids-zoom-holiday-concert-tickets-131626844435
December 29
Erick Traplin Virtual Concert Winter Festival on Facebook Live at 10am. Info from https://www.facebook.com/events/1136321193486189
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