Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo: Christmas Lights, Holiday Events, Santa Claus Parades and More November and December 2021 Happenings and Stuff to Do

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.

ONGOING LIST

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 for registration info visit https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

YMCA Virtual Events https://www.thisisy.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

City of Waterloo Museum Activities https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/city-of-waterloo-museum.?_mid_=1764

Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) events https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/index.aspx#

Joseph Schneider Haus events https://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx

Woodside National Historical Site Self Guided Tours Thursday and Fridays https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS/photos/a.797717783604573/4705277552848557

KW Adventure Walks https://kwescape.ca/games/

Kitchener Rangers Schedule https://kitchenerrangers.com/schedule/70/10

ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL – MUSIC LESSONS

In this unique Preschool Music Program, we learn all about Rhythm & Melody, PLUS children learn how to read Bars of music, make their own Bars of music and read Notes in a Scale on the Staff!

Come try it out! One Month Free!

After the free trial, if you are interested in signing up, classes start from $350 depending on Program purchased, Program Time purchased and age of your child. Do you have questions? Book a free Zoom Call to ask all about it! https://calendly.com/anatworld/music-lessons-2021

Are you ready to jump on in for the Month's Trial, Click here: https://anatworld.convertri.com/free-month-trial

The Giggle Mat is a brand new children's show!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat

Come visit Dizzy, Mr. Purpleman, Miss Kate and Uncle PJ as they discover, explore and express themselves in the amazing world around them through stories, music, dance, crafts, juggling, magic, laughs and more!"Like" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/Website: https://www.nuvoentertainment.com/the-giggle-mat

NOVEMBER EVENT LIST eBlast

HAPPY MOVEMBER! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY DONATING AT https://ca.movember.com/mospace/519968

Now until January

Marvel's Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2021/10/marvel-avengers-station-puts-you-in.html

November 8-December 10

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa are back at Waterloo Public Library, and just in time for the holidays! From Monday, November 8 until Friday, December 10, you can drop off your letter to Santa at any WPL location and he’ll write back. Visit wpl.ca/santa for more details.

November 12-14

The Seasons Christmas Show https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2021/10/seasons-christmas-show-returns-for-2021.html

November 13

Author event at the Ken Seiling Region of Waterloo Museum, at 10 a.m. About bees, book, there will be a craft, and it includes admission to the fantastic Amazing Pollinators exhibit.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/3wouWyM

Benjamin's Tree Farm opens https://www.benjamintreefarm.com

Gift of Lights at Bingemans begins! https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2021/11/bingemans-gift-of-lights-marks-start-of.html

November 16

Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery Stroller Tour

Drop-in from 10am-12pm
Guided tour from 10:30-11:30 am
Free Admission https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D416%26reset%3D1

November 17-January 2

Castle Kilbride Christmas Events. Various dates and times https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx

November 19-December 24

Santa at Fairview Park Mall. Pre-register at https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-fairview-park/news-events/e/santa-2021

November 20

Kitchener Reverse Santa Claus Parade at 10am info and registration at http://lionsclubofkitchener.com/1343-2/

Belmont Village Holiday Market https://www.facebook.com/events/4597896993600212

Merry Market Mayhem @ Steckle Farm Noon-5pm wagon rides (weather permitting), petting zoo (weather permitting), a family photo shoot area, a family Juggling comedy show at 2pm, many wonderful local vendors to shop with, and giveaways! https://www.facebook.com/hisandhermarketkw/photos/g.2369595749/207575448162485

2021 Cambridge Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. The parade will move onto Hespeler Road from Dunbar Road at 6:00 p.m. sharp! It will turn off Hespeler Road at Langs Drive. https://cambridgesantaparade.com/info/

November 21

Movember KW at the Kitchener Rangers Game @ Community Corner 2pm https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10165665325570481&set=gm.969570690294555

November 24

EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE 6:30PM

Explore Your Future is a series of FREE events to help Waterloo Region youth learn about some career options. While geared towards the early stage research needs of grade 7 to 10 students, it is open to any youth and family that are interested https://www.bepwr.ca/blog/explore-your-future-working-with-words

November 27

Waterloo Reverse Santa Claus Parade at 10am http://lionsclubofkitchener.com/1343-2/

Movember Cornhole Tournament in Guelph https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159542907961000&set=a.10150324884236000

Holiday Carnival at Harmony Square in Brantford https://www.brantford.ca/en/things-to-do/holiday-carnival.aspx

November 27-December 23

The North Star Experience at Conestoga Mall. Pre-register at https://www.conestogamall.com/events/north-star-experience/

November 27-January 1

Wonders of Winter at Waterloo Park https://www.wondersofwinter.ca/

November 28

Kitchener Model Train Show and Sale at Bingemans 9:30am-3pm https://www.facebook.com/events/614023956696358

Looking Ahead to DECEMBER

Christmas Fantasy in Victoria Park Kitchener. Info TBD https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/christmas-fantasy.aspx