Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo: Valentine's Day, Black History Month, Family Day and more February 2022 Events, 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

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!

When it is Outdoor Skating Weather, find rinks below

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/outdoor-skating-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Waterloo https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Rink at The Hemlock Barn St. Jacobs https://www.instagram.com/p/CYhjAZUF07t/

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Cambridge https://facilities.cambridge.ca/?CategoryIds=82&FacilityTypeIds=&Keywords=&ScrollTo=google-map-trigger&CloseMap=true&HasAdvancedSearch=false

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Guelph https://www.get.on.ca/living-here/outdoor_rink

Road Trip to London for Skating at Storybook Gardens in London Ontario Registration for the skate trail sessions is required. Registration and skating schedules are available at Play Your Way online for all public skating timeslots for the month of February beginning January 28, 2022. Private rentals are sold out for the season.

Other Ongoing Activities

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 an attendant is on duty.

Virtual Painting Classes from Artist's Palette Durham https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvFrRQHTlJF34xw2-LmcZg

Michael's Free Online Crafting Classes https://canada.michaels.com/en/onlineclasses

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

Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar

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

KW Titans Schedule https://www.kwtitans.com/games/

Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month

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

FEBRUARY eBlast

Ongoing in February

From now until February 27th

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is happening at Yorkdale in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Get the info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/01/avengers-station-canada-is-great-place.html

February Family Food Drive for Food4Kids Waterloo Region https://www.food4kidswr.ca/plan-a-food-drive

City of Kitchener Black History Month Events - various days/times https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/black-history-month.aspx

The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region Black History Month Events - various days/times in February. Info http://ccawr.ca/events/black-history-month/black-history-month-2022-launch/black-history-month-2022-launch-waterloo-region-programme/

Rhythm and Blues Cambridge Black History Month Events - various days/times in February. Info https://www.rhythmbluescambridge.com/upcoming-events-1

Guelph Black Heritage Society Black Heritage Month Events - various days/times in February. Info

https://www.guelphblackheritage.ca/black-heritage-month-2022/

Virtual Powwow Drum Night - Tuesdays at 6:30 on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/events/307154281360396

Skate Night Date Night - Thursdays in February at Waterloo Public Square

Come join a free public ice skate from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in Waterloo Public Square every Thursday night in February. Skate along to the tunes played by our on-site DJ as we work our way through the decades. Participants must bring their own skates and are encouraged to dress in theme.

https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Skate-Night-Date-Night-Skating-Through-the-Decades-February-

Winter Family Movie Night from Skills Ontario

Participating families in this program will be provided with a digital movie voucher for a movie of your choice and an activity kit, which comes with step-by-step instructions. Activity kits can be assembled and movie PINs can be redeemed at a time that best works for you.

These kits have a total delivered value of $50 and are available to purchase for $24.99. The kit includes a Cineplex® movie rental PIN (rental of one movie up to $24.99) and a hands-on activity kit. Available for Ontario residents only. Please note we can not ship to PO boxes at this time. All proceeds go to Skills Ontario, a youth-focused charity organization.

If you would like your movie code and kit in time for Family Day Weekend, please ensure you place your order before February 7th, 2022. The Skills Family Night Package would make a great Family Day Weekend activity! https://www.skillsontario.com/movies

*Limited quantity available. Best suited for ages 5-10.

February 9

Meals Without Madness - with Chef Nicole's Kids Online Cooking Classes

Feb 9 - Apple tarts and Dutch baby with fresh berries COST $20

What to Expect:

Connect with fellow foodies

Learn new tips and tricks

Hone your knife skills

Learn safe food handling

Class will start at 4:30 p.m. and will last about 1- 1.5 hours

The class consists of a full meal, prepared by you in the comfort of your own kitchen under the guidance of Chef Nicole (mom of 4 teens)

How to join:

Ensure you have the Zoom app downloaded on a computer or mobile device (we suggest using a laptop for the best experience)

After registration, we will send you an ingredient and kitchen tools list, as well as set up that will be needed for the class

You will have access to the Zoom class 10 mins before class begins. Take that time to sign-in, connect with your fellow foodies and make sure you are ready to go

Need help getting registered call us at 519-496-2607

Parents or guardians need to be available to assist our Jr Chef's while in the kitchen, according to their individual needs. Some accommodations may include pre-chopping veggies ahead of the class, as with any cooking class their is a risk of cutting, working with hot items, stove and oven. Families assume sole responsibility for the safety of the learners while in the kitchen. A separate waiver will be sent with the shopping list and ZOOM link. It will need to be completed prior to the class

https://mealswithoutmadness.com/collections/classes/products/1-day-summer-camp-july-26-30

March 2 - all about the dough - lemon tarts & scratch made pizza (UPCOMING)

March 16 - St Patty's day - Shamrock shakes & rainbow pancakes or waffle ((UPCOMING)

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February 13

Happy Galentine's Day

Galentine's Mother/Daughter Makeup at 2pm on Facebook Live by Lovelly Beauty and Wellness https://www.facebook.com/events/1309310426250669

February 14

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day with Family Craft idea

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2015/01/valentines-day-diy-for-whole-family-to.html

February 17