As always please check all links provided as times, dates, venues and
registration information often changes without our knowledge.
WE ALSO SUGGEST GOING THROUGH THE FULL LIST BECAUSE SOME EVENTS MAY
REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION.
First is list of ongoing events followed by our Monthly Blast
Make sure you are following us!
Ongoing Events
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!
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
FULL MONTH EVENT CALENDARS
These places have so many events each month, it is better to just look
at them individually
Daily
The Creekside Playground is open on Sundays and is available to the
general public Monday through Thursday 9:30am-11:30am at various seasons
throughout the year. You do not need to be
a Creekside attender to enjoy the use of the playground.
Admission is free! Aside from
regular play, special events/classes are offered throughout the week. This is a great place for your children to
play and for you to meet new friends.
Choose from 2 locations. Begins Mid September see link
for info
660 Conservation Drive, Waterloo.
1356 Weber St East, Kitchener.
Calvary Church Cambridge Indoor Playground
What: We are an indoor playground located directly in
the church building which opens its doors to our community to allow a safe and
friendly environment.
Ages: Suited
to infant/crawlers, toddlers and pre-school children.
Cost: $1.00
minimum per head. This helps reduce the cost of regular cleaning and new toys.
Hours: Monday – Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Closed: Fridays all season and Holiday Mondays
Schedule: September to June (closed for the summer
months)
Special Activities: Twice a week there will be different
activities offered, from Play-doh Play to arts and crafts, the activities are
geared toward preschool aged children.
Daycare Workers: We will be opening the playground every
Tuesday for any caregiver that operates a daycare. If you are not a daycare
worker, you are still MORE than welcome to attend on Tuesday! Every day we have
coffee, tea, juice and snacks available for purchase.
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.
Mondays
Parent and Tot Art for Babies 18 mo and younger 1-2pm at
Downtown Community Centre FREE EVENT
Tots at Play (Mondays and Fridays)
Unleash the kids with toys galore! Unrestricted floor
space allows for tons of creative play and action games.
For newborn - 6Y. Caregivers must supervise children at
all times.
Mondays and
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Manulife Financial Soccer & Sports Centre in Bechtel
Park, 185 Bridge Street, Waterloo
Tuesdays
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market select Tuesdays 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!
Jan 7
Jan 21
Parent & tot drop in at the Carmel New Church and School gym will
be running Tuesday mornings. There will be ride-on toys, balls, slides and lots
of space to run around.
Our gym opens into our nursery room where babies and little ones can play with
toys or do a craft.
Tuesdays from 10-11:45 @ 40 Chapel Hill Dr. Kitchener
Ages 0-5
Free to attend
Join us and bring a friend!
We request that parents bring their own children to in order to maintain a
balanced program https://www.facebook.com/events/2969967333020159
Colour Our Community @ KPL Central (Downtown) every 1st and
3rd Tuesday of the month from 2pm-4pm
Art can be a tool for increasing social connections and
fostering community inclusion and integration. Colour Our Community aims to
make connections between those who are often marginalized and members of the
community at large in a comfortable, accessible venue where all are welcome to
explore their creativity and experience connection through art. Colour Our
Community is a partnership with Kitchener Public Library and Circle of Friends.
Nature Play @ Kingsdale Park 3pm-6pm
Wednesdays
Tails and Trails Jan 8- Feb 26 @ Huron Natural Area
Nature Play @ Gzowski Park 3pm-6pm
Thursdays
A FREE art program every Thursday! Beginning
January 16
Thursday from 11 a.m. - noon, every 2nd
week ARTSHINE will be hosting a parent and tot program at the Kitchener Market
- a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique,
hands-on creative art experience!
Jan 16
Jan 30
AFTER the program, be sure to stop by one of our market vendors for a healthy, kid-friendly lunch with lots of options
for adults too.
Space is limited! Reserve a spot now for the
ARTSHINE programs on Thursday by calling 226-647-2777, or emailing ARTSHINE.
Free Community Music Jam Session
(ages 16+)
Fridays
Tots at Play (Mondays and Fridays)
Unleash the kids with toys galore! Unrestricted floor
space allows for tons of creative play and action games.
For newborn - 6Y. Caregivers must supervise children at
all times.
Mondays and
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Manulife Financial Soccer and Sports Centre in Bechtel
Park, 185 Bridge Street, Waterloo
Saturdays
Family Favourites $2.99 Films @ Cineplex
Home Depot Workshops 2nd Saturday of Each Month
Best Places to Toboggan in Kitchener Waterloo
Where To Skate
JANUARY E-BLAST
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)
Jan 2-5
Holiday Special from Flag Raiders
Jan 2
Free Holiday Skate @ Woolwich Community Centre Elmira
1:30pm-3:30pm
KW TITANS @ THE AUD 7PM
Jan 3
Free Skating @ North Dumfries Community Complex
and
Free Family Skate 4:30pm-6:30pm in Cambridge, but you must register.
Jan 4
Free Community Skate @ Cambridge Ice Centre
Saturday, January 4, 2020 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
560 Thompson Dr., Unit 1, Cambridge, ON
TriCity Centre for Circus Arts is dedicated to providing
high quality training in aerial and ground arts. Tour our new facility, meet
our amazing team, and discover what it’s like to leave the ground by joining a
FREE aerial silks DEMO! Find more info at www.tricitycircus.com/openhouse
Free Skate @ Albert McCormick Arena Waterloo
Jan 5
New Year’s Levee @ RIM Park
When: Sunday, January 5, 2020
Where: RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex
Entertainment By: Grand River Swing Band, Erick Traplin, Cartoon Bob, STEM
Robotics, and Ctrl V
*Free Skating from 9 am-11 am*
*Free cookies & refreshments available while supplies last*
New Year’s Levee @ Kitchener City Hall
1:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 1:30 -
4 p.m. Kitchener City Hall
Come one, come all! Celebrate the New Year with Mayor
Berry Vrbanovic, council members and your neighbours at our free
carnival-themed celebration under the big top of City Hall!
Schedule:
1:30 p.m. - Singing
of O'Canada.
1:35 p.m. - Carnival
games, Cheek Squad face painting, Zentastic Balloon Creations, Kitchener Public
Library Craft Table and skating on Carl Zehr Square. Food and refreshment
sponsored by Bingemans.
1:45 - 2:30 p.m. - Musical
performances by local youth band The Bend.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Walking
Magician No.5 from Big Smiles Company. Musical performances by Juneyt
Yetkiner.
3:30 p.m. - Mayor's
New Year's Greeting. Lineup closed for balloon creations and face
painting.
3:40 p.m. - Door
prize ticket draw with mayor and council.
4 p.m. - End
of Levee.
Warm up with some hot chocolate, popcorn and cotton candy
on us! Light refreshments will also be available, generously provided by
Bingemans.
A big thank you to our sponsors: Bingemans, Grand
River Inflatables and Cheek Squad Face Painting!
Trees For Goats @ Top Market Meats Guelph
TREES FOR GOATS PARTY SUNDAY JANUARY
5th from 12-4pm
Give your Christmas trees the best up-cycle
ever!!! Bring your tree out to the farm and feed it to the hungry goats 🐐 🎄 THEY LOVE IT!!!
Come cuddle some baby goats too! We have some
baby goats jumping around but most of our ladies are due in March so extra tree
for them to eat is definitely needed this year ❤️🐐🎄
We will have some yummy hot beverages like apple
cider, hot chocolate, tea and coffee available that day.
The farm store will be open for all your
shopping stock ups needs with event specials 🙌👍
NO VISITING PETS 🛑❌
please leave your pets at home for this farm
event. We have working farm dogs who don’t like visiting dogs to the farm
because they think they are going to hurt their goats. So for your pets safety
please keep them at home.
We have 3 very large, happy, friendly and
loveable farm dogs and 15 cuddly, smoochy kitty cats that would love the extra
attention as well. https://www.facebook.com/events/538180180096963/
Free Skate @ RIM PARK Waterloo
Jan 8
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Thai Cooking Class @ Kitchener Market 6:30pm
Tracking Forest Life @ Huron Natural Area
2pm-3:30pn
Free event! No registration required.
Weather dependent! If there is snow on the
ground, we’ll scour the land for clues of creatures who make their way through
the park in winter.
Come dressed for the weather and meet in the
play area.
NOTE: Bathrooms are not available in the winter
months.
Jan 10
6-8pm @ Ren’s Pets Victoria St. Kitchener
FINAL Canine Calendar Meet & Greet
event. Meet one of the canine stars of the 2020 Canine Calendar at Ren's Pets!
Members of the Canine unit will be available to sign calendars, take
photographs, and answer questions. The 2020 calendar features the Service’s
four canines – Chase, Grim, Ranger, and Tracker - with their handlers, and
documents their work as they attempt to solve a case of stolen dog bones. All
proceeds raised from the sale of the calendars will go towards the Special
Olympics Ontario Spring 2020 Games, which the Waterloo Regional Police Service
is proud to be hosting. The calendars can be purchased by cash in person at
this event, by cash in person at police headquarters or online at www.wrps.ca/canine https://www.facebook.com/events/2425205894358994/
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
768 Blair Road Cambridge ON N3H 4R8
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
https://raresites.org/things-to-do/events/?ee=535 Description: Saturday,
January 11, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. rare ECO Centre The rare Charitable
Research Reserve is partnering with Waterloo Region Nature Kids once again to
host our Christmas Bird Count for Kids.
Jan 12
Winter Scavenger Hunt @ Huron Natural Area
Free event! 2pm-3pm
Meet in the play area to pick up your scavenger
hunt list. Head out and explore the winter woods to see how many things you can
find! Come dressed for the weather.
NOTE: Bathrooms are not available in the winter
months.
The Dog Haus Meditation Walk @ Grey Silo Golf Course
10am-11am
Meditation Walk of 2020! A great way to
clear your mind, set an intention for the year and bond with your dog through a
peaceful walk.
Meditation walks are a wonderful way to practice
calm energy and relaxed on-leash walking in a pack setting. Find peace of mind
surrounded by the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded dog lovers in
the area.
These walks are a great way to help dogs work on
reactivity around others, socialize them to new places, and build your own
confidence in managing your pooch.
Here are some guidelines to help keep dogs and
humans safe & happy:
- All dogs must be on leash. NO retractable
leashes.
- We will not be letting the dogs meet prior to
walking as this promotes excitement while we are trying to create calm
- Please keep space from other dogs and/or
people especially if your dog has social issues
-Please, NO treats. They can promote excitement
while we are trying to create a calm environment
- Nobody is turned away unless they or their dog
is a danger to others. Attend at your own risk. The Dog Haus cannot be held
liable for any damages during the event
- This is a free event, newcomers are welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/2682852235094707/
Jan 14
KW TITANS @ THE AUD 11am (School Day Game)
Jan 15
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Winter Soups and Stews Cooking Class @ Kitchener Market 6:30pm
Jan 16
KW TITANS @ THE AUD 7PM
Jan 17
Jan 18
UofW Theatre of the Arts
Battle Knights, Medieval Fight Competition #3 is a Sword Fighting Extravaganza.
The event has 4 different styles of non-choreographed sword
fighting in one night of tournaments. The sword fighting styles are:
Fencing, Vikings, HEMA & MACE.
· Fencing Demo by
the University of Waterloo Fencing Club. The University of Waterloo
students will be demonstrating 3 different styles of Fencing: Foil, Epee, &
Sabre.
· Viking Holmgang
(duel). Viking duels by Vinland Toronto using Norse weapons in the first ever
Battle Knights Viking Tournament. 8 Norse armoured warriors will be competing
for the Championship.
· HEMA (Historical
European Martial Arts) Invitational (4 competitors). This style of sword
fighting comes from the treatises (historical texts) and is for Historical
unarmoured duels. The competitors use historical techniques while wearing
protective gear (fencing mask, padded gambeson or jacket, and gauntlets). The
tournament has 4 experienced HEMA practitioners competing to win the first ever
Battle Knights HEMA Tournament. DWARF (Dueling Weapons Academy of
Renaissance Fencing) are assisting with the judging.
· MACE (Medieval
Armoured Combat Entertainment). Full contact sword fighting Tournament of 8
Professional Armoured Sword Fighters by Blades of Glory. Harry X has
previously won the first two Battle Knights tournament with Austin coming in second
both times, while 6 other competitors are also vying to be Champion. They
will use various weapon styles, such as sword & shield, longsword, sword
& buckler, 2 weapons, etc. and you will see each armoured sword fighter in
Historical armour representing armour throughout the Medieval Era
Jan 19
MPP Fife’s Levee @ Golf’s Steak House 11am-1pm
This event is my way to say thank you
to our community as we embark on the year ahead. It is a free brunch and an
opportunity to meet with friends both new and old.
This is open invitation, no tickets necessary https://www.facebook.com/events/2586738581593979/
Jan 22
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Homemade Pasta @ Kitchener Market 6:30pm
Registration info at
Jan 23
KW TITANS @ THE AUD 7PM
Jan 25
Chinese New Year @ Kitchener Market
10am-Noon
Free Event
Discover the traditions and taboos, dishes and drinks that
are part of China's most important holiday, the Chinese New Year! Come
and enjoy dancers, cooking and craft fun! No registration required.
Woolwich Memorial Centre Elmira 10:30am-11:30am
Sun and Moon love to visit their friend Water. Do you
love to visit your friends too? What would happen if they never came to visit
you? When Water finally comes to visit, look out, because he is bringing ALL of
him and his wet and wild friends! This folktale has origins from both China and
Nigeria, and it answers the burning question — how did Sun and Moon end up way
up high?
Doors open 30 minutes before each concert for children
and parents can participate in music activities provided by Music for Young Children.
Stay after the concert to meet the performers and their instruments!
Tickets: Child - $11, Adult - $13, available at kwsymphony.ca,
519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717
Jan 26
Family Literacy Day @ Conestoga Mall
10am-4pm
Interactive activity stations,
storytelling, live music and so much more. Everyone welcome. Registration is
not required.
Jan 29
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Underground Flavour Series @ Kitchener Market 6:30pm
Nicaragua with Chef Arnold Yescas
Jan 30
KW TITANS @ THE AUD 7PM
