Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Kitchener Fun Fair Returns to Sunrise Shopping Centre June 18-24 - Discount Ride Bracelet and Giveaway Info

🎡 The Kitchener Fun Fair Returns to Sunrise Shopping Centre with the NEW Pay‑One‑Price Ride Bracelet!

The midway is rolling back into town and bringing 10 full days of rides, games, and summer fun to Sunrise Shopping Centre! If your family loves bright lights, carnival treats, and classic midway excitement, then mark your calendar because the Kitchener Fun Fair is back from June 18–24, 2026.

This year comes with something NEW that families will love: 👉 A Pay One Price Ride Bracelet — ONLINE EXCLUSIVE! valid only Mon-Wed 4-10pm

Plus we have a GIVEAWAY AT THE END OF THIS POST!

Just like previous Fun Fair Events, this event is expected to be busy, so getting the details early is key.

🎟 NEW for 2026: Pay One Price Ride Bracelet

Albion Amusements is offering a Ride Bracelet for $35 through our friends at FrontDoor+, but here’s the important part:

⭐ This bracelet is ONLY valid on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

That means you get one day of unlimited rides, but only on those three days.

What you get:

✔️ 1× redemption of a Ride Bracelet
✔️ Unlimited rides for the day you choose
✔️ Online exclusive pricing
✔️ Redeem at the Albion Amusements Office (the blue trailer with the ATMs)

This is perfect for families who want the full midway experience without buying individual ride tickets.

📍 Location

Sunrise Shopping Centre 1400 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener

🎠 Midway Hours

Weekdays: 4 PM – 10 PM (Weekend hours vary by weather and attendance)

🎉 What to Expect at the Kitchener Fun Fair

Just like past years, you’ll find:

🎡 Classic midway rides
🍭 Cotton candy, popcorn & carnival snacks
🎯 Games of chance
🎠 Kiddie rides for younger children
🎵 A lively, family‑friendly atmosphere

This is one of those events that becomes a summer tradition — and it’s right here in Kitchener.

💡 Tips for KW Families

To help your readers the way your original post did:

Go early on weekdays to avoid lines
Bring an appetite for the fun snacks
Wear comfy shoes as so your feet don't get tired
Take advantage of the bracelet days (Mon–Wed) for the best value
Check weather before heading out as the midway hours can shift

Ride Bracelet Info

Purchase online through the official ticketing page on FrontDoor+

https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/2315

Enter for a Chance to win a Family Pack of Ride Bracelets

I am giving away a family pack of midway Ride Bracelets to The Kitchener Fun Fair at the Sunrise Shopping Centre. This giveaway is only running until 11:59pm on June 20 so it gives the winner time to use their prize, as they are only valid MONDAY, TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY. Enter for a chance to win the family pack of midway Ride Bracelets at this post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DZwJy-lOW8P

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Lady Luck has Rolled into Stratford - Guys & Dolls Hits the Stratford Festival Stage

If you’re looking for a dazzling night out filled with big laughs, unforgettable songs, and show‑stopping dance numbers, then you’ll want to roll the dice on Guys & Dolls, now on stage at the Stratford Festival for the 2026 season.

This classic Broadway musical has been reimagined with Stratford’s signature flair and trust me, it’s the kind of production that will have you humming "Luck Be a Lady" and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” all the way home.

Just like last year's production of ANNIE, this show delivers that perfect mix of nostalgia, spectacle, and heart.

🎭 What Guys & Dolls Is All About

Set in a vibrant, stylized version of 1950s New York City, Guys & Dolls follows a colourful cast of gamblers, dreamers, and romantics including:

Sky Masterson, the smooth‑talking high‑roller
Sarah Brown, the earnest mission worker determined to save souls
Nathan Detroit, the lovable schemer trying to keep his floating craps game afloat
Miss Adelaide, the showgirl with a heart of gold (and a fiancé who’s been “engaged” to her for 14 years!)

It’s a story packed with charm, comedy, and iconic musical numbers all wrapped in themes of love, loyalty, and taking chances.

Amid the bright lights and hustle of Manhattan’s underground gambling scene, a smooth-talking gambler wagers he can charm a pious missionary, while another risks everything to keep his floating craps game alive and his fiancée from walking away. In a world where luck can turn on a dime, love proves the ultimate gamble, and the stakes are far greater than anyone imagined.

🌟 What Makes the Stratford Festival Production Special

The Stratford Festival is known for taking beloved classics and giving them new life, and this production is no exception. Expect:

🎶 A full orchestra bringing the golden‑age Broadway score to life
💃 High‑energy choreography that fills the stage with movement. We flipped over the back flips and high kicks!
🎨 Gorgeous costumes and sets that transport you straight into a vintage NYC postcard
🎭 A powerhouse cast featuring Festival favourites and exciting new talent
❤️ A focus on the show’s timeless themes of community, connection, and second chances

This is the kind of musical that appeals to longtime theatre lovers and newcomers, making it a great pick for a PARENTS NIGHT OUT, or a special outing with older kids and teens who love theatre.

📍 Where & When

Venue: Festival Theatre, Stratford Ontario Season: Now playing as part of the Stratford Festival’s 2026 lineup Tickets: To purchase tickets, contact the Stratford Festival Box Office: Toll-Free 1.800.567.1600 or visit

stratfordfestival.ca

Stratford is just a short drive from Kitchener‑Waterloo, making it an easy summer outing

🎲 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Guys & Dolls or discovering it for the first time, this Stratford Festival production is a joyful, high‑energy experience that’s well worth the trip.

So grab your tickets, gather your favourite people, and get ready for a night of music, laughter, and classic Broadway magic.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, License-Free Fishing, Neighbours Day, Father's Day, Outdoor Movies and more June 2026 KW Events

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.

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

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

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

Castle Kilbride in Baden https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx

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

Early Childhood Music @ WLU - FREE
https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/group-programs-and-camps/early-childhood-music.html

University of Guelph. part of the Child Emotion and Mental Health Lab, where we research ways to support families of children experiencing mental health challenges.

The Child Emotion and Mental Health Lab at the University of Guelph is currently running an Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) caregiver group (so children don't attend the group itself).

This group is aimed at supporting caregivers with children aged 7 to 15 who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or behavioural difficulties, with our next group starting at the beginning of March. Fees for therapy are on sliding scale starting at $0 depending on financial need.

If interested in learning more, please fill out this brief, secure survey with your name, email, and phone number, and we will be in touch!

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Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am

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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

CANADA STRONG PASS INFO

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-pass.html

FREE Art Cart Saturday and Sundays 1-4pm @ Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

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OMG Food Trucks https://www.facebook.com/omgfoodtrucks