The Kitchener Market is Bringing Back In-person Events - Enter to win tickets

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we do provide media coverage for the Kitchener Market, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win too! Enter the contest at the end of this post

As many of our readers know, the Kitchener Market was our happy place.  Not only is it a hub for wonderful local food, but it also hosted many events including Food Festivals, Cooking Classes, our Movember KW Kids and Food Revolution KW days.

Since Covid-19 changed everything, the Kitchener Market has been offering their Saturday Farmers' Market, Online Health and Wellness events as well as Virtual Cooking Classes. Now they have announced some live events that will take place at the Kitchener Market Eby St. covered area.

The Kitchener Market Brings Music and Theatre to Downtown Kitchener

The Eby St. side of the Kitchener Market is often thought of as the outdoor area where you go to get your fruits and vegetables, but this month that is about to change. It will be transformed into an outdoor covered patio offering live music on Thursdays beginning on August 12, 2021

Event Details:

Live music like never before at the Kitchener Market! Our Eby Street covered parking and vendor area is transformed into Downtown Kitchener's newest performance venue to partner with The Registry Theatre for 'Music at the Market'. Join us Thursday evenings for a multi-performance showcase of some of Waterloo Region's biggest musical talents. You can purchase tickets (minimum purchase of 2 tickets per order) to reserve a table and with friends and family and enjoy drink options from TWB Brewing and food prepared by Chef Rob.

'Music at the market' is sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener BIA and Canadian Heritage.

Aug. 12

Mandippal Jandu

I, the Mountain

Aug. 19

Joni NehRita

Romeo Sex Fighter

Aug. 26

Avalon Bridger

Kevin Ramessar

Sept. 2

Errol Blackwood

Mary-Catherine Pazzano

Sept. 9

Elsa Jane

Danny Michel

Sept. 16

Flamenco Plus

Penderecki String Quartet

Sept. 23

Air Blaq

Keelo D’Ville

Tait Garrett

HolliZay

Sept. 30

Jessie T

Western Swing Authority

Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-08-12-1800-Music-At-The-Market

Theatre at the Kitchener Market

In addition to the weekly Music at the Market Nights, the Kitchener Market will also be hosting Theatre nights in August. The dates and times vary. The performances of We Could Be will be FREE but you must pre-register. More info can be found at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-08-16-2000-We-Could-Be-Theatrical-Production-with-Green-Light

Ticket registration is at https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/892/

We are so excited out these outdoor events at the Kitchener Market that we are giving away a pair of tickets to Music at the Market!

ENTER TO WIN

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to tell us why you want to win.  (it works best if you are logged into your google account when commenting). It may just win you a Music at the Market tickets.

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June 2021 Outdoor Summer Fun, Online Activities and Stuff To Do in Kitchener Waterloo

 

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 

KITCHENER SPLASH PADS ARE OPEN – info at https://www.kitchener.ca/en/pools-and-swimming/splashpads.aspx

KITCHENER SWIMMING POOLS OPEN AT REDUCED CAPACITY 

harry Class, Kiwanis Park, Idlewood and Wilson outdoor pools will all reopen on Monday, June 14 with a 25 per cent capacity. For more information and to book an outdoor pool time slot where applicable, visit www.kitchener.ca/outdoorpools. 

BINGEMANS – Re-opening Calendar http://www.bingemans.com/downloads/reopening-entertainment.pdf?_ga=2.143452277.1764796238.1622583763-985457113.1612036896

OUTDOOR FOOD TRUCK LOCATIONS POSTED DAILY AT https://www.facebook.com/Kwfoodtrucks

 KITCHENER COMMUNITY CENTRE FOOD TRUCKS https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/food-truck-days.aspx

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

 

https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat

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

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!

Episode 5: Summer is Coming!

The Giggle Mat friends discover what each other love about springtime!

"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/​​​

Website: https://www.nuvoentertainment.com/the-giggle-mat

 Pride Month Events https://ourspectrum.com/pride

 

June 2021 eBlast

June 1

June 1-30 Participaction Community Better Challenge https://www.participaction.com

We had our Food Revolution Day Virtually! Here is the video

Now you can learn what to do with those Microgreens

Cook What You Grow 7pm info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-06-01-1900-Cook-what-you-grow

June 3

Chef D Tours the Kitchener Farmer’s Market 6:30pm

Join Chef D as he takes you through a tour of the Kitchener Market. He’ll introduce you to some of his favourite vendors and share their stories. Learn more about pre-ordering through the Market’s online store and see some of the health measures in place that help to keep the market open and safe for visitors and staff.  
Watch the tour on the City of Kitchener YouTube channel. 

Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-06-03-1830-Chef-D-Tours-the-Farmers-Market

June 5

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in the Kitchen 10am

Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in June from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-06-05-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

KW Greek Food Mini Fest https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/862

 Bowls Day @ Heritage Green 1pm 

https://www.facebook.com/events/739455840075176

June 12

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in the Kitchener 10am

Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in June from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-06-05-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

June 19

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in the Kitchener 10am

Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in June from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-06-05-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

June 19-20

Get Outdoors with Dad – License Free Fishing

Father’s Day weekend is a License-Free Family Fishing time! Get the info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/licence-free-family-fishing#:~:text=Four%20times%20a%20year%2C%20Canadian,May%208%2D9%2C%202021)

 

June 20

Williamsburg Summer Solstice Celebration

A mix of online/in person.  Info at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158966800725973&set=p.10158966800725973&type=3

June 26

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in the Kitchener 10am

Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in June from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

Info from https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-06-05-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

INFO STILL TO BE DETERMINED FOR CANADA DAY AND OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS – WHEN WE RECEIVE IT, WE WILL UPDATE THIS POST

 

 

Don’t Miss Out! Food Revolution KW Day is Virtual this Year

We really missed hosting our Food Revolution KW event at the Kitchener Market last year.  This year the event is making a switch to virtual format and will include an interactive workshop. The cost for the workshop is $5 and it includes a kit that you can pick up the day before at the Kitchener Market.

Join us and the Kitchener Market online on Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m. for a Food Revolution celebration! Learn about easy ways you can start to source your own food with a microgreen growing kit and online demonstration from Maison Verte, along with tips for healthy snacking from Chef Nicole. Register here for this kit!

The video can be found on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

Kits are available for pick up on Friday, May 28 from 4-6 p.m. at the curbside pick up location off of Eby St. Just pull up to the sign and a staff will assist you! 

UPDATE: KITS ARE NOW SOLD OUT but you can still join us online

Need more info? Visit https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-29-1000-Virtual-Food-Revolution-with-Microgreen-Growing-Ki

 

There are a limited number of kits available so grab yours before they are gone!

We think the whole family will enjoy this virtual event and you may see some FAMILIAR FACES on your screen too!

Here is the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE https://www.facebook.com/events/792439844742607

Want to learn more about Food Revolution KW?

Follow our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FoodRevolutionKW

Need to know more about this healthy eating initiative? Watch the video below.

Want to learn more about FOOD REVOLUTION? Watch Jamie Oliver's Ted Talk

 

Star Wars Day, Farwell4Hire, Mother's Day, Food Revolution KW Day, Kitchener Market Classes and More Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo

 

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

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 

https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat

 

Come join us on our fourth episode release!

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

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!

Episode 4: Spring Has Sprung

The Giggle Mat friends discover what each other love about springtime!

"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/​​​

Website: https://www.nuvoentertainment.com/the-giggle-mat

FARWELL4HIRE Campaign for May 2021 Info at https://www.facebook.com/farwell4hire

 

May 2021 eBlast

May 1-16 Storytelling Festival Online https://torontostorytellingfestival.ca/2021/events-schedule-2021

 

May 2-8

Lutherwood Steps for Kids https://www.lutherwood.ca/mentalhealth/events/2021/2021-steps-for-kids

 

May 4

Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4^th be with You!

Watercolour Painting Class for Star Wars Day – event link and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/282477336828363

May 5^th

Virtual Aerial Truck Tour w/Kitchener Fire Dept. 1pm https://www.facebook.com/events/218774349602278

THEMUSEUM Canada’s New Golden Age of Dinosaur Discoveries with Palaeontologist David C. Evans 7pm

https://themuseum.ca/events/canadas-new-golden-age-of-dinosaur-discoveries-with-palaeontologist-david-c-evans/

May 6^th

Submit a photo of your art piece to manager@artshine.ca by May 6th, 2021 and tune into the Artshine youtube channel at 7pm on May 20th, 2021 to see your work!! https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/posts/1792057110964114

May 7

Kitchener Market Mom’s Grill Too 6:30pm

Join our professional chefs from the comfort of your own home as we present our virtual cooking class series. Chef Nicole will be presenting a demo on grilling tips and tricks - using a BBQ isn’t just for dads, everyone can use these handy tips to elevate their grill game! You can enjoy this video from your own kitchen! The video can be found on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-07-1830-Moms-Grill-Too-Virtual-Cooking-Demo

May 8

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in May from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-08-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

May 9

Happy Mother’s Day

Kitchener Market Mother’s Day Kit

Registration is OPEN for the Kitchener Market Mother’s Day Kit (Cost of $5)

Join the Kitchener Market for a special celebration of Mother's Day in the comfort of your own home! Each activity kit contains everything you need to make a special gift for mom using an Artshine craft, as well as some extra goodies that will make mom feel pampered and relaxed. Kits will also include ingredients for following along with a Mother's Day cooking video that will premiere at 10AM on May 9th. Make your mom a yummy treat to show her how special she is! 

Kits are available for pickup during two time slots. Please pick up kits on Friday, May 7th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the curbside pickup location off of Eby Street, or on Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Localline Area on the upper level. *Participants will need to provide certain kitchen staples of their own for the cooking recipe, a supply list will be sent via email prior to the event.

Full Registration info can be found at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-09-1000-Mothers-Day-Virtual-Celebration-and-Activity-Kit

Because this event kit is only $5 spots will fill fast, so register right away!

Virtual Tour of Bata Shoe Museum for Mother’s Day 11am https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sEv126SCSJ-oAJq3-XLJ5w

 

Mother’s Day DIY – Sock Cupcakes

Try making Sock Cupcakes with items around your house! Get all the instructions at http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to-make-sock-cupcake-with-demo.html

Make a game of it and see who can do it the quickest, or try it on zoom with someone you want to celebrate Mother’s Day at a distance with.

Get Outdoors with Mom – License Free Fishing

Mother’s Day weekend is a License-Free Family Fishing time! Get the info at https://www.ontario.ca/page/licence-free-family-fishing#:~:text=Four%20times%20a%20year%2C%20Canadian,May%208%2D9%2C%202021)

We hope these ideas help.  If you have a great idea for Mother’s Day, be sure to let us know about it in the comments!

May 12

Kitchener Market Scones at Home 6:30pm

Join our professional chefs from the comfort of your own home as we present our virtual cooking class series. Chef Nicole will be presenting a demo on making delicious scones at home. You can enjoy this video from your own kitchen! The video can be found on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-12-1830-Scones-at-Home-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

 

May 15

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in May from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-08-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

May 19

Kitchener Market Burgers 6:30pm

Join our professional chefs from the comfort of your own home as we present our virtual cooking class series. Chef Nicole will be presenting a demo on how to make the perfect, juicy burger. You can enjoy this video from your own kitchen! The video can be found on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-19-1830-Burgers-burgers-burgers-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

May 20

Artshine Young Art 7pm on YouTube https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/posts/1792057110964114

 

May 22

Kitchener Market Virtual Kids in The Kitchen is an online version of our popular cooking classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, right in your own home. Chef Nicole welcomes you into her kitchen every Saturday in May from 10-11 a.m. Watch the videos every Saturday on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-08-1000-Virtual-Kids-in-the-Kitchen

May 26

Kitchener Market Vegetarian 6:30pm

Join our professional chefs from the comfort of your own home as we present our virtual cooking class series. Chef Nicole will be presenting a demo on refreshing vegetarian dishes for the summer. You can enjoy this video from your own kitchen! The video can be found on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-26-1830-Refreshingly-Vegetarian-Virtual-Cooking-Class-Demo

 

May 29

FOOD REVOLUTION KW DAY - VIRTUAL EVENT

Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2021/05/dont-miss-out-food-revolution-kw-day-is.html

 Here's the facebook event page for it https://www.facebook.com/events/792439844742607