Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo: Mother's Day, Victoria Day Long Weekend, Fireworks, Outdoor Movies and More Spring Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo and Area

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. Dates/Times and Prices Vary.

The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS (daily/weekly events) and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS

ONGOING Events

Attractions ONTARIO coupons for https://attractionsontario.ca/coupons

Bingemans https://bingemans.com/entertainment_home.php

Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre https://kwplaygrounds.ca/

Play a Latte Cafe https://playalattecafe.com/

Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener

Funvilla https://funvilla.ca

THEMUSEUM https://themuseum.ca/families-kids/

Early Years 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

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

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

Breastfeeding Buddies Events Calendar https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/news-events/

Grand River Conservation Areas https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Things-to-do.aspx

Infant and Child Studies group is a group of researchers interested in better understanding child cognition: so how kids learn! All our studies are designed as games for children to play while we observe how they respond to various toys, videos or sounds. The activities are fun for the kids, and help us to understand concepts like how children learn new words, when children can begin to understand math, or what learning strategies kids use to understand new concepts. We deliver studies in person, as well as online and in take home formats.

Lab Website: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/infantstudiesgroup/

Have a new child? Sign them up too: https://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/sign

Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161329086425750

Dog Friendly Events https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events

University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum info https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/

University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Walking Tours - Various locations https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/walking-tours

FREE COMMUNITY SKATING AT VARIOUS ARENAS IN KITCHENER https://www.theaud.ca/en/events-tickets/public-skating.aspx then select Free Community Skating for schedule

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=31&activity_keyword=Free%20Skating%20Sponsored%20by%20Josslin%20Insurance&viewMode=list

Retro Rollers @ The Boardwalk - various days/times/prices https://retrorollers.ca/retro-rollers-inc-at-the-boardwalk/

Drop-in roller skating program Thursdays at the Optimist Recreation Centre Rink in Puslinch. Helmets required for 15 and under 3-4:30pm https://calendar.wellington.ca/default/Detail/2024-05-09-1500-Drop-In-Roller-Skating-at-Puslinch-Optimist-Recrea

Youth Swim Pass for May - ages 12 to 24 Youth Month Swim Pass - Kitchener

Guided Nature Walks in Kitchener - scroll down at link for various days/locations https://www.kitchener.ca/en/parks-and-trails/kitchener-natural-areas-program.aspx

Kitchener Panthers Home Games https://www.kitchenerpanthers.com/stats#/team-schedule?team_id=337802&side=home

KW TItans Playoff Games - TBD use code TITANUP for 2 for 1 tickets. More info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/kw-titan-promo-code-for-playoffs-use.html

MAY 2024 EVENTS

Lutherwood Steps for Kids Week-long virtual walk from May 5th to May 11th

Time: any time!
Walk/Run option: 5km, 10km or 20km
Location: Your local community trails and parks

May 7-11

Emergency Preparedness Week - various events/locations https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2024-05-07-0800-Emergency-Preparedness-Week-Pop-up-at-City-Hall

May 8

McHappy Day https://www.rmhc-swo.ca/events/mchappy-day-2024#:~:text=Canada%20is%20celebrating%20the%2030th,community%20calling%20RMHC%2DSWO%20home!

Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 6-8pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Campfire-May-August-

May 10

Comedy-Magic Show - DISCOUNT TICKET INFO AT https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/03/discount-tickets-to-laugha-cadabra.html

May 11

Police Station Open House 10am-3pm at Headquarters 200 Maple Grove Rd

Open House at headquarters on May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy info displays, food trucks, rock climbing, train rides, police demos, and more.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161370243715750

KW Gem and Mineral Show @ The AUD 10am-4pm Admission $2, Children Under 12 are free https://kwgmc.com/our-club-show/

May 11-12

Free Family Fishing in Ontario (no fishing license needed for May 11-12) https://www.ontario.ca/page/free-family-fishing and https://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/

May 12

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

May 15

Explore Your Future for Students Grades 7-11 from 5pm-8pm at The Aud https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-kitchener-2024-registration-759098673567

YoungArt @ Kitchener City Hall 6-8pm https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/youngart.aspx

May 14

Outdoor Movie @ Gaslight District Cambridge - ELEMENTAL @ 7pm https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/#calendar-397c8666-7ad0-4e56-b2c7-d884438cbebd-event-luzn6owk

May 16

Movies in the Parking Lot - info TBD https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Movies-In-The-Parking-Lot

May 17

KW Titans Playoffs at 7pm! Use code TITANUP for 2 for 1 tickets https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/kw-titan-promo-code-for-playoffs-use.html

May 18

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT - The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/mothers-day-giveaway-moms-night-out.html

May 18-20

KW Kennel Club Dog Show @ The Aud https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=848648127300144&set=pb.100064648937781.-2207520000

May 18-20

KW Famous - VINTAGE FEST in St. Jacobs - various prices/times/events Children under 10 are free https://kwfamous.com/pages/vintage-fest

May 19

KW Titans Playoffs at 2pm Use code TITANUP for 2 for 1 tickets https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/kw-titan-promo-code-for-playoffs-use.html

New Dundee Community Fireworks event @ New Dundee Community Centre

Starts at 4pm with Bands, Midway etc, then Fireworks at Dusk

https://www.facebook.com/events/1206100677471487/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

NOTE - CONESTOGO IS NOT DOING FIREWORKS THIS YEAR. THEY WILL HAVE A FAMILY FUN DAY IN JUNE.

May 20

Victoria Day

May 22

Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 6-8pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Campfire-May-August-

May 23

Kitchener Public Works Week Open House & Family Fun Night 5-8pm Kitchener Operations Facility, 131 Goodrich Drive

Dive into the exciting world of public works at our open house and Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family, gather your friends, or come out on your own for an action-packed evening:

tour the Kitchener Operations Facility and go behind the scenes of how we serve our community

get up close and personal with our vehicles and equipment

join in on games and activities for a chance to win a prize

talk to our public works professionals and learn more about their work

be the first to see the new designs on the snow plows you helped name

enjoy a BBQ dinner (by donation, while supplies last)

https://www.kitchener.ca/en/news/public-works.aspx

May 24

IRL Ceili @ Victoria Park Pavillion at 7pm - Ticket prices vary. Kids are free https://www.irishreallifekw.com/event-details/may-2024-ceili

May 24-25

Welcomefest KW @ Kitchener City Hall

Time: Friday from 5pm to 10:45pm and Saturday from noon to 10pm

Location: Carl Zehr Square and throughout Downtown Kitchener

Cost: Free https://welcomefestkw.ca/

Bring the whole family, celebrate with friends, plan a date night, or treat yourself to a weekend of fun. With art, music, good food, and local retailers to explore, there is something for everyone to enjoy at WelcomeFest!

New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale https://nhmrs.com/ Kids Schedule on Saturday https://nhmrs.com/content/schedule

May 25

Hohner Ave Porch Party https://hohnerporchparty.yolasite.com/

Together for Mental Health @ Elmira District Secondary School from Noon-4pm with Special guest speakers include Hayley Wickenheiser (Olympic gold medalist, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, physician, Senior Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs) and Corey Hirsch (NHL Goaltender and Olympic silver medalist, Speaker and Advocate for Mental Health and Wellness, Author). Speakers from 1 to 2pm

https://woolwichcounselling.org/togetherformentalhealth/

Cambridge Public Works Open House

Saturday, May 25, 2024

10am – 2pm | Rain or shine

1310 Bishop Street, Cambridge

Truck lovers of all sizes will enjoy:

Free admission

Truck and equipment displays and demonstrations

The chance to sit in the drivers seat and snap a photo

Paint a snow plow

Children's activities

Free giveaways