Sunday, January 31, 2021

Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, Family Day Long Weekend, Winter Festivals and Online Activities for February 2021 - STUFF TO DO IN KW


 

As always, we suggest you go through the links now, as some activities require you to pre-register, and often the info will change without our knowledge.

If you are new to our list, the top part is ongoing activities and the eBlast portion further down has date specific events.  We have a great mix of outdoor and online suggestions for you.



Our BEST PLACES TO TOBOGGAN LIST can be found at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html there are even great recommendations in the comments of that post too!



Outdoor Skating Rinks Waterloo (maximum 10 people) https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Skating Rinks Kitchener (does not state maximums) https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/outdoor-winter-rinks.aspx#Outdoor-rink-locations

Snow Sculpting Club from Snowbank Productions https://snowbankproductions.weebly.com/snow-sculpting-club.html

Laurel Creek Conservation Area (Waterloo) and Shade’s Mills Conservation Area (Cambridge) Snow Shoeing and Cross-Country Skiing info https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Skiing-and-snowshoeing.aspx  NOTE *Admission fee when attendant is on duty.

KW Counselling Couch to 5K ongoing until March 23 https://www.kwcounselling.com/special-events/run4kwcs-couch-to-5k/

Winter Seed Sowing https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/nancys-nook-2

Winterloo List of Activities for this winter https://www.winterloofestival.ca

February Outdoor Challenge https://www.adventureswiththehills.com/?page_id=449

Book a free introduction Roblox game design course from Algorithmics Waterloo:

https://Waterloo.alg.academy (Note we do not know what the regular course cost is)

 Feb 5-26 Laurier Black History Month Celebration https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1681/15/news-events.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=4200&cid=11777&fid=11777

 Winterlude Online Feb 5-21 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html

Quebec Carnaval Online Feb 5-14 https://carnaval.qc.ca/en

Looking for new things to do with your child? Do you think your child would enjoy participating in science? If your child is between the ages of 3-7, they are eligible to sign-up for an online study with researchers at the University of Waterloo. Participation is free and the studies are quite fun for children! Children get a certificate at the end and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. A typical session involves a 25-minute Zoom video call with their researchers. If you would like to sign-up, please visit https://www.uwcoral.ca/sign-up. If you have any questions, please email developmentalonline@uwaterloo.ca

Early Years events on Zoom in January https://earlyyearsinfo.ca/wp-content/uploads/Dec-31-update-January-2021-EarlyON-Waterloo-Region-Online-Calendar-1.pdf for registration info visit https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup/

WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx

Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events 

February 2021 eBlast

We wanted to let you know about some other fun things happening in February!

February 2

Ride-A-Bus - A Virtual Experience 10:30am-11:30am Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-a-bus-a-virtual-experience-2-tickets-135725850673

 Kitchener Market and Stronger Together Fitness Class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-02-02-1900-Virtual-Wellness-Series-Stronger-Forever

February 3

Staying Healthy and Well - CHOCOLATE: TREASURE TO TREAT Online 1pm-2pm Register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/staying-healthy-and-well-chocolate-treasure-to-treat-tickets-133111045721

Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds

Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

February 4

Powwow Workout Class, led by at Noon on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/NACIndigenousAutochtoneCNA

Info from https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27976

February 5

Kitchener Market Galentine’s and Valentine’s Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

Feb 5-26 Laurier Black History Month Celebration https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1681/15/news-events.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=4200&cid=11777&fid=11777

 Winterlude Online Feb 5-21 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html

Quebec Carnaval Online Feb 5-14 https://carnaval.qc.ca/en

February 6

Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchen Virtual Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 10am Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr

February 8

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is excited to be able to offer Virtual Yoga with a licensed instructor, Jaci!

We began offering yoga virtually in August of this year and have found it to be a great success with people of varying ages.  Jaci's approach to practice is gentle and relaxing and the feedback we have received about her teaching has been excellent.

Virtual Yoga takes place on Zoom and lasts from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost:  $15 Register at https://kwsphumane.ca/adults/yoga

February 9

Kitchener Market Wellness Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

February 10

Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds

Explore Your Future 2021: Career Speaker Series

Get career inspiration from local professionals at this free online event series for grade 7-12 students and their parents/guardians 6:30pm REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-2021-career-speaker-series-registration-130819206769

Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

February 11

Powwow Workout Class, led by at Noon on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/NACIndigenousAutochtoneCNA

Info from https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27978

Kitchener Market’s Lunar New Year Celebration Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

February 13

FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND



Happy Galentine’s Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1ikySurAP0

Kitchener Market LET ME BE YOUR VALENTINE KIT Cost $5 but you must PRE-REGISTER as there are a limited amount of kits. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-02-13-1000-Kids-in-the-Kitchen-Let-Me-Be-Your-Valentine-Kit 10am  SOLD OUT - I posted it on our Facebook group before this post went live and it sold out within 2 hours. For the latest updates make sure you are part of our Stuff To Do KW Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749

Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr

February 14

Happy Valentine’s Day

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2015/01/valentines-day-diy-for-whole-family-to.html

Robot Online Party 1pm. Register at https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/28077

Lunar New Year Celebration Online at 7:30pm https://chinatownbia.com/eventsnews/lny2021

February 14-15

Bring on the Sunshine VIRTUAL Festival

Bring on the Sunshine is thrilled to announce our annual festival will be held LIVE online on Feb 14 AND the 15th – yes, thats TWO DAYS of your happiest sunshine event!

Featuring your regular favourites with a 2021 twist- a jumping stage with international and local artists, marketplace with virtual vendors, networking spaces to meet up with your new and old friends, fashion show, workshops a new 3D art exhibition and more!

Because, in 2021, where else are you going to be?

Quick registration at this link guarantees your FREE spot.

Info from https://www.bringonthesunshine.ca

THEMUSEUM’s Family Hack Jam  Cost $33.50

Family Day Weekend Hack Jam has gone virtual! This two-day event takes place on February 14 and 15.  Watch and work at your own pace, or follow along with our online program to make the most of this fun and creative experience!  

Participants will receive their own Maker Challenge Kit filled with supplies and ideas to help put your creativity to the test. Along with your full kit of supplies, participants will have exclusive online access to the Makers Showcase highlighting MakerSpaces near and far. Watch as they demonstrate their own unique projects, sharing what they made using the same supplies participants have at home! Plus, take part in a live Show & Tell and show off your work. You won’t want to miss this unique at-home experience – it’s sure to spark some real creativity. Happy Making! https://themuseum.ca/events/virtual-family-day-hack-jam/

Hazel A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making Celebration on YouTube at 7:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/735161304055355

February 15

Happy Family Day

The Giggle Mat Online Event at 9am https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/posts/112769440805056

The Croods Online Event with the Canadian Museum of Nature at 2:30pm (English) and 4:30pm (French). Info at https://www.facebook.com/CanadianMuseumofNature/posts/10164867128930125

LIVE STREAM FESTIVAL - 110 PERCENT YOUTH FESTIVAL

Get ready Waterloo Region! On Family Day 2021, the 110 Percent Youth Talent Festival is bringing together some incredible teen musicians, dancers, singers, artists and many more talented youth for a virtual afternoon of entertainment, hope and celebration.

Begins at 3pm and will be streamed on the website https://110fest.ca

February 16

Child Witness Centre's 2021 Pancake Lunch Noon-1:30pm Cost $30 Registration Required

We are excited to announce that we will be joined on February 16 by two special guest speakers: World Series Champion and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Member Pat Hentgen along with Toronto Blue Jays Director of Baseball Media Richard Griffin! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/child-witness-centres-2021-pancake-lunch-tickets-134532856395

 

Kitchener Market Wellness Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

 

February 17

Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds

Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

 

February 20

Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchen Virtual Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 10am Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

Caribbean Dance Class 10am https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caribbean-dance-class-tickets-136508110433

 

 

Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr

 

February 24

Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds

Explore Your Future 2021: Career Speaker Series

Get career inspiration from local professionals at this free online event series for grade 7-12 students and their parents/guardians 6:30pm REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-2021-career-speaker-series-registration-130819206769

Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

February 26

Kitchener Market’s Black History Month Celebration February 20

Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-02-26-1900-Black-History-Month-Virtual-Celebration

 

February 27

Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchen Virtual Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 10am Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021

Tom Thompson Tribute Painting for All Ages Online at 1pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1TPUMA9xs&feature=youtu.be Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/1521081814949230

February 28

Canadian Heritage Black History Month Event on Facebook Live at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/CdnHeritage



 

Sunday, January 3, 2021

January 2021 Online Events, Outdoor Activities and Stuff to Do in Kitchener Waterloo

 


Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge.  We also suggest you go through the full list as some activities require you to pre-register and many have limited spaces.

Ongoing in January



Our BEST PLACES TO TOBOGGAN LIST can be found at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html there are even great recommendations in the comments of that post too!



Outdoor Skating Rinks Waterloo (maximum 10 people) https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Skating Rinks Kitchener (does not state maximums) https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/outdoor-winter-rinks.aspx#Outdoor-rink-locations

Laurel Creek Conservation Area (Waterloo) and Shade’s Mills Conservation Area (Cambridge) Snow Shoeing and Cross-Country Skiing info https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Skiing-and-snowshoeing.aspx  NOTE *Admission fee when attendant is on duty.

 

Looking for new things to do with your child? Do you think your child would enjoy participating in science? If your child is between the ages of 3-7, they are eligible to sign-up for an online study with researchers at the University of Waterloo. Participation is free and the studies are quite fun for children! Children get a certificate at the end and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. A typical session involves a 25-minute Zoom video call with their researchers. If you would like to sign-up, please visit https://www.uwcoral.ca/sign-up. If you have any questions, please email developmentalonline@uwaterloo.ca

Early Years events on Zoom in January https://earlyyearsinfo.ca/wp-content/uploads/Dec-31-update-January-2021-EarlyON-Waterloo-Region-Online-Calendar-1.pdf for registration info visit https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup/

WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx

Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events 

JANUARY 2021 eBlast

First off you will want to register for the Kitchener Market’s Kids in the Kitchen Winter Wonderland Kit as there are LIMITED QUANTITIES. Register at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search/detail/58297?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true then the kit pickup is January 9th and the activity happens on January 16th. Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/Default/Detail/2021-01-09-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

ALSO

Let’s Make A Local Deal Waterloo Region Online Game Show will start this month and if you want to be a contestant you have to have your application in by January 12.  Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr

January 3 and 4

Spirit of Giving in Cambridge

Christmas light show that you stay in your car for. 38 California Rd (end of the road) Cambridge. Cost is by donation https://www.facebook.com/events/2798797527061279

January 5

Kitchener Market Online Vision Board Class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info and supply list at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-01-05-1900-Virtual-Class-Make-Your-Vision-Board-for-2021

January 6

Kitchener Market Online Cooking class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-01-06-1900-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Clean-Eating-Made-Easy

January 9

Kitchener Market Winter Wonderland kit pickup and 10am Online Kids in the Kitchen. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/Default/Detail/2021-01-09-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

January 12

Kitchener Market Online Yoga class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 8pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-01-12-2000-Virtual-Class-Yoga-Nidra

January 13

Kitchener Market Online Cooking class – info TBD

January 16

Kitchener Market Online Kids in Kitchener Winter Wonderland at 10am. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/Default/Detail/2021-01-09-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr

January 19

Kitchener Market Online Health and Wellness class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-01-19-1900-Virtual-Class-Unlocking-Your-Health-and-Wellness-f

January 20

Kitchener Market Pasta Making Class NOTE: This is a class that you must be registered for. There are limited spots. The cost is $49 and includes ingredients. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-01-20-1830-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Fresh-Pasta-Experience-with-

January 23

Kitchener Market Online Kids at 10am. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/Default/Detail/2021-01-09-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr

January 23-31

Winterloo Info TBD https://www.facebook.com/events/250388023171159 and https://www.winterloofestival.ca

January 26

Kitchener Market Online Yoga Class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook page at 7pm. Info at

https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-01-26-1900-Virtual-Class-Intro-to-Yoga-with-Linda-Hillier

January 30

Kitchener Market Online Kids in Kitchener Winter Wonderland 10am. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/Default/Detail/2021-01-09-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr