Thursday, December 19, 2024

Christmas Came Early to Kitchener Thanks to the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour




In May 2023 I attended Kurt Browning's final tour with Stars on Ice and last night I was at the Stars on Ice return to Kitchener.  This time they brought along holiday cheer and received lot of audience cheers with the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour


This spectacular skating show starred many stars of skating including Elvis Stojko, Gracie Gold, Elladj Baldรฉ and many others.




The entire cast took to the ice with such grace and energy, skating to a mix of classic and contemporary holiday tunes that had everyone in the audience clapping along. The costumes were absolutely stunning, adding an extra layer of Christmas magic to every routine.




They even paid homage to the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Team with some skaters in outfitted in Rangers Hockey Jerseys and they started doing their own version of practice drills.




The event include emotional routines, dramatic duos and all the jumps, flips and spins you expect at a Stars on Ice Show.
The show was filled lots of festive songs and fun skits to bring the joy of the season to all the audience members. Check out some highlights in my reel below.

For more information about the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour and other upcoming Stars on Ice Shows, visit https://www.starsonice.ca







Saturday, December 7, 2024

Christmas Parties, Santa Visits, The Grinch, New Year's Eve and more Holiday 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


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








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


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




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



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/

Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.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


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



December 2024
Ongoing
Cambridge Winterfest 

Disney on Ice Ticket Info (Event in January)

Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park until January 4

Gift of Lights at Bingemans 

Santa Photos at Conestoga Mall 

KWFamous Pop Up Shop @ Kitchener CIty Hall 


DECEMBER 2024

December 7
Selfies with Santa at the Bauer courtyard (in front of The Bauer Kitchen) + Uptown Waterloo Winter Wonderland Market

Cosmic Winter Wonderland @ Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)

Grinch Food and Toy Drive 2024 @ St. Jacobs Market

Christmas at the Gaslight District Cambridge
See Santa + Outdoor Holiday Movies

Fergus Santa Claus Parade


December 7-8
Christkindl Market @ Kitchener City Hall

The Grump Meet and Greet @ Conestoga Mall
 - Meet the mischievous Grump as he roams through the centre on December 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and December 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are invited to meet The Grump and capture a memorable photo with him.



December 8

December 8

Sensory Friendly Santa Visit

THEMUSEUM



Kids Scavenger Hunt @ RONA Cambridge

December 13-14
Bethlehem Illuminated
Live Town and Theatre Christmas Experience
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bethlehem-illuminated-tickets-1075655086319


December 14
Grinch Food and Toy Drive 2024 @ St. Jacobs Market

KW Titans Game + Toy Drive


December 15
Fueling Kindness w/ Autocate
Pictures w/Santa w/donation and more.

Family Holiday Party @ Joseph Schneider Haus

December 16-19
Christmas at the Waterloo Creekside Church Playground

December 16-20
Gingerbread Cottage @ Conestoga Mall Winners Court for a delightful Gingerbread Cottage Experience! From December 16th to 20th, step into our whimsical gingerbread-themed, designed to evoke the charm of a cozy gingerbread cottage.

What to Expect:

  • ✨ Enjoy hot cocoa served from the cottage!
  • ๐Ÿช Kids can unleash their creativity with gingerbread cookie decorating kits!
  • ๐ŸŽ Holiday Gifts from Your Favorite Stores
  • ๐ŸŽ A Gift from Conestoga Mall

This is a ticketed event, and space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot for this sweet holiday experience!

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to KidsAbility 


Ticket link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conestogamall/1464529

December 20-21
Gingerbread Exhibition @ Tapestry Hall Cambridge


December 21
Swim with Santa @ Wilmot Township Recreation Complex

December 22
KW Titans Game + Toy Drive w/Santa

December 27
December 29

December 31
New Year's Eve @ Waterloo Public Square

New Year's Eve @ Kitchener City Hall

New Year's Eve @ Hespeler Arena Cambridge

New Year's Eve in Ayr w/Swimming and Fireworks