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As always please
check all links provided as times, dates, venues and registration information
often changes without our knowledge.
First is list of ongoing events followed by our Monthly Blast
Ongoing Events
Research Studies @ UofW Contact Lens Research
Currently the top contact lens research centre in the world is
continuing to accomplish great things through research done right here at
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO. The studies are non-invasive and all of our participants are
compensated at $20/hr for their time and often get free contact lenses or
glasses. Right
they are recruiting 7-11 year olds to participate in a 3yr study cclr.uwaterloo.ca
Infant Studies Group
If you’re looking for something new and fun to do with your child,
we would love to have you participate in one of our studies! Help us discover
how children learn about language and the world around them. Typical studies
involve a one time, half hour visit. You stay with your child the entire time
and receive a small gift for participating as well! Please contact us or visit
our website for more information. We hope to see you soon!TEL: 519 888 4567
ext. 31164
EMAIL: babylab@uwaterloo.ca
Youth Drum & Bugle Corps
Great program for youths in the KWC area. Our participants come not only from
Cambridge, but Waterloo, Kitchener, Brantford, and surrounding areas as well.
We are not the
Scouts. We
are not the Army, Navy or Sea Cadets. We are a the only Youth Drum and Bugle Corps in the area!
No experience required and we have a modest membership fee ($20
per year). We provide a unique musical education program that not only teaches
kids to play music or perform colour guard, we instruct them how to march,
perform and basically just have fun! Check us out on our website: www.scouthouseband.com/cadets
Daily
Sleep And Your New Baby Waterloo Region Sessions(various dates and times)
Session Details:
The purpose of the session is help families understand and respond to their baby’s sleep patterns and language, which will in turn strengthen family relationships and contribute to achieving optimal child health.
The 1.5 hour session will be offered weekly starting January 2016
at all three Ontario Early Years Main sites with a mix of daytime, evening and
weekend timings
Parents/caregivers can register online at http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-registration.html
The session
will be most beneficial if parents/caregivers brings their baby with them and
we encourage bringing a support person to assist with this http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-regist…
Earth Sciences Museum @ University Of Waterloo
Conestoga Rovers Learning Centre (the “Dino pit”) open Monday to
Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.The museum’s main atrium, mining tunnel, Great Lakes fountain and stunning mineral exhibits open evenings Monday to Friday and weekends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Plus info about the Scavenger Hunt can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/…/earth-sciences-museum-scavenger-hunts
Have an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS
CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
Creekside Kids is excited to invite families to the City Park
Indoor Playground at Creekside Church. You do not need to be a Creekside
attender to enjoy the use of this playground. Admission is free https://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
Tuesdays
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Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from
11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy,
hopping good time at these FREE weekly children's events as our performers
entertain your tots!
- November 8:
Erick Traplin
- November
22: Erick Traplin
Tots Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) Join us on Tuesdays
for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5.Each week is a different theme
and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of
learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent
membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accompanying adult's admission is free. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcomin…/event-details/…
Thursdays
Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener
Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun,
unique, hands-on creative art experience!
Tots Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Join us on Thursdays for an engaging program for children ages 2
to 5. Each
week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing,
story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow.
Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcomin…/event-details/…
FIVE THE MAGICIAN
Boston Pizza at Erb and Erbsville is every Thursday 5:30-7:30pm
Fridays
FREE FLICKS
@KPL DOWNTOWN
Construction Squared
A weekly noon hour event series featuring local
performers.Join us in Waterloo Public Square every Friday from 12-1pm.http://www.waterloo.ca
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Saturdays
Saturdays KPL Kids’ Club Kitchener Market, 300
King St. E. (Upper Level) Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Take a break from
shopping and stop by the Kitchener Public Library Space for stories, crafts and
fun.No registration required.
Family Favourites $2.99 Films @ Cineplex
FREE FLICKS (suited for the older teen crown)
Sundays
Waterloo Public Square Drum Circle - Sunday evenings from 7:00pm -
9:00pm in Uptown Waterloo.Bring your drum & percussion & a folding
chair.It's free & everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/KWDrumCircles/?fref=ts
November 2016 Event Blast
Nov 1
The Westvale Community Association is running the Westvale Pumpkin
Parade on Tuesday November 1st. Everyone is welcome! Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/284244471947513/
Pumpkinpalooza @ Victoria Park Clock Tower 6:45
PM - 8 PM
2nd annual pumpkinpalooza! Bring your jack o'lantern to
the park to put on display with the pumpkins of neighbours. https://www.facebook.com/events/1043570875764387
Nov 2
Parents’ Night
Out Tasty Thai - Nov. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Kitchener Market
One of the most
popular international cuisines, Thai dishes are created using many different
elements in a harmonious way to create a full dish. Although it sounds complex,
the ingredients are simple and healthy! Come in and learn about all of the
different components of Thai cuisine, and leave with recipes for some of your
favorite meals from Thailand. Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
Nov 5
Safety Tree Class – Elmira
Info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/10/with-upcoming-pd-days-and-christmas.html
School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry with Let's Talk Science at U of Guelph
Please note, this is
a drop in event so please feel free to go to which ever rooms you are most
interested in and come to the event whenever you have time (however, it will
take at least 2 hours to see most of the activities). Any children under the
age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult (someone 16 or older).
Although this event
would be fun for all ages (especially Harry Potter fans), it is targeted
towards children ages 5 to 13.
Things to bring with
you: something to decorate as a wand and a bag to carry home all of the
handmade goodies from throughout the day. Costumes are encouraged! FREE
Event but you must register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/school-of-witchcraft-and-wizardry-with-lets-talk-science-at-u-of-guelph-tickets-26510675143
Nov 6
The Guelph Model Railroad Society welcomes visitors to our
annual Fall show, with special model train guest *Thomas!
When: Sunday November 6th, 2016 – From 10AM until 4PM Admission: $5.00
per adult. Children 12 and under free. Proceeds go to help fund the club.*Please
note: All trains, including Thomas, are models, not full size. http://wfreeth.wixsite.com/guelphmodelrailroad
Visit Joseph Schneider Haus at the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery for
Family Sunday, November 6, 1 to 4 p.m. Family Sunday has a $5 suggested
donation per child. http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=726&type=0&calendar=3
Nov 7 and 8
Elf The Broadway Musical @ Centre In The Square.
Info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/10/grab-your-maple-syrup-elf-broadway.html
Nov 9
Wee
Hands @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Are you a new
mom looking for some adult time with other new moms? This is a fun and
interesting program just for you.The Waterloo Region Museum is offering a new
program for new moms. On specific Wednesdays during the fall we will be
offering a session that will be fun and interesting and give you a morning out
with your new baby.Admission is $3 plus HST, membership discount applies. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=524&type=0&calendar=1
Parents’ Night
Out Soups and Stews - Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Kitchener Market
Autumn leaves
are swirling down; the air is starting to feel crisp and frosty! Warm up to a
bowl of homemade soup or stew using one of the fabulous recipes you'll learn in
this class. Soups and stews can be made ahead of time and frozen for future
meals; they are also a great way to incorporate fresh veggies into your diet. Register
at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
November 12
MOVEMBER KIDS KW @ Kitchener Market
FREE EVENT!!!! 10am-Noon @ Kitchener Market Upper
Marketplace Kitchen
Stuff
to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo and the #KitchenerMarket Present #Movember Kids KW. A ***FREE*** Family Event from
10am-Noon In The Upper Marketplace Kitchen!
Confirmed for the event so far
*Moustache Cookie Baking & Decorating by Little Magic Parties *Facepainting by Bre Creative
*Activity Sheets from Sportco Source for Sports
* Artshine-Arts4all Craft
*Photo Booth by Gary's Lens Photography
*Moustache Nail Art, Finger Nail Polishing by VIPS Very Important Party and Spa
*MOVE by Movember special guests from PWA Canada
*Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre Activity
*Visit From City of Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
*Mental Health & Motivation from Shayne Smith of Tee Talent Apparel
Confirmed for the event so far
*Moustache Cookie Baking & Decorating by Little Magic Parties *Facepainting by Bre Creative
*Activity Sheets from Sportco Source for Sports
* Artshine-Arts4all Craft
*Photo Booth by Gary's Lens Photography
*Moustache Nail Art, Finger Nail Polishing by VIPS Very Important Party and Spa
*MOVE by Movember special guests from PWA Canada
*Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre Activity
*Visit From City of Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
*Mental Health & Motivation from Shayne Smith of Tee Talent Apparel
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I.AM.ME @ Centre In The Square
7:30pm Info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/10/iamme-dances-into-centre-in-square.html
Nov 16
Parents’ Night
Out How to Build a First Class Charcutrie Board - Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @
Kitchener Market
Charcutrie
boards are the best way to kick off a dinner party - and now you can show off
the insider knowledge you will learn in this hands-on class. Our chef will lead
you through the classic components of a charcutrie board, some local delicacies
you can get right at the Kitchener Market, and demonstrate how to layout your
pieces to compose a beautiful board! Each participant will setup and sample
their own board throughout the duration of this class. Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
Nov 17th
Santa’s Arrival @ Cambridge Centre
Watch Santa arrive in style on the Zamboni at Cambridge Ice Centre Thursday, November 17th at 6pm. FREE skating takes place after Santa’s arrival from 6:10pm to 7:30pm *All regular public skate rules and regulations will apply.
Nov 18 – PD DAY
PD DAY Safety
Tree Classes. Info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/10/with-upcoming-pd-days-and-christmas.html
Waterloo Region
Museum (DOON) 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (village closes at 4 p.m.) Visit to engage
your children during their day away from school. Special seasonal and hands-on
activities are scheduled throughout the day for children of all ages.Visit the
Waterloo Region Museum and take part in the hands on activities in the historic
village and the museum and make this outing a great way to start a weekend. Admission:
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free,
Families $25, all admissions plus HST. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=11&type=0&calendar=1
Joseph
Schneider Haus
Don't sit around
your house all day, come visit ours! We'll have crafts, activities and fresh
baked snacks to make it a memorable day out. Regular Admission http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=750&type=0&calendar=3
Nov 19
KITCHENER SANTA CLAUS PARADE!
It begins at 10:30am at KITCHENER MARKET
http://lionsclubofkitchener.com/?page_id=28
KITCHENER SANTA CLAUS PARADE!
It begins at 10:30am at KITCHENER MARKET
http://lionsclubofkitchener.com/?page_id=28
Child Workshop:
Mug and Hot Chocolate Gifts – Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) 10:30-11:30am
During this fun
workshop, each child will make three take-homes to make hot chocolate extra
special during the chilly weather or they can use them as gifts at Christmas.
For ages 6 to 10 years old.A specially decorated ceramic mug, layered hot chocolate
mix in a jar and chocolate dipped spoons.Admission is $15 plus HST per child.
Membership discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.
MasterCard, Visa, and American Express accepted. No refunds. Book by phone at
519-748-1914. One adult to accompany child to workshop but space is
limited http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=740&type=0&calendar=1Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
6:00pm
http://cambridgesantaparade.com/
Nov 20
Family Workshop:
Holiday Cards @ Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) 1:30pm-3:30pm
The whole
family can join us to make a dozen specialty cards, gift tags, and envelopes
with guided demonstrations for 6 holiday card designs. All ages.There will also
be plenty of specialty paper and other supplies if families wish to design
their own cards, such as stamps, ribbon, jewels and special holiday cut-outs.
Make a dozen cards (12), gift tags, and envelopes.Admission is $20 plus HST per
family (based on WRM’s family definition). Membership discount applies.
Capacity limited. Pre-registration required. MasterCard, Visa, and American
Express accepted. No refunds. Book by phone at 519-748-1914. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=741&type=0&calendar=1
Nov 21
Homeschooler Village
Christmas @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) 9:30am-4pm
Come and
explore how various cultural groups celebrated Christmas in rural Waterloo
County in 1914.Step back in time to experience the sights and sounds of an
early 20th century Christmas in Doon Heritage Village.The village is all decked
out in its Christmas finery. Most appropriate for students
at grade 2 level (but all are welcome)Cost $5.50 per child All
Teaching Parents are free Children aged 4 and under are free No need to book
in advance, just come on the day! http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=22&type=0&calendar=1
Nov 23
Ladies/Mom’s
Night Out: Cocktails and Apps - Nov. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Kitchener Market
Impress your
holiday guests with the cocktail and appetizer recipes you'll learn in this
informative, hands-on cooking class! Enjoy a glass of wine while our chef
teaches you delicious cocktails combined with delectable appetizers. And
perhaps the best part, you get to sample your creations throughout the class! Register
at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
Nov 26
Kids In Kilts
McDougall Cottage Cambridge
Drop in between
1 - 4 p.m. One special day each month, we invite children, ages 3 and up, to
create a fun seasonal or Scottish inspired craft. This months crafty kids will
have tons of fun creating Graham Cracker Cottages.$3 per child, adults are
free. http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=780&type=0&calendar=2
Grinch Tree - Parent/Child Class @ Sheridan Nurseries
Together,
parents and Little Diggers will create their very own Grinch Tree! Inspired by
everyone’s favourite Dr. Seuss, this unique Christmas tree is fun to make!
Pre-registration is required.Saturday, November 26, 2016 10:30 - 11:15 am Special Class Price: $15.00 Pre-registration is required http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events_and_locations/little_diggers
Nov 29
CP HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS TRAIN
Cambridge @ 4pm and Ayr at 5:20pm
http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada
CP HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS TRAIN
Cambridge @ 4pm and Ayr at 5:20pm
http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada
Bernardin
Canning Holiday Event @ Kitchener Market
6:30pm-8:30pm Join
EMERIE BRINE a canning specialist from Bernardin, for an exciting new holiday
class. Bernardin is making your holiday gift giving easy with this innovative
cooking class with a focus on quick holiday gift ideas and hostess gifts along
with cranberries and pepper jellies.
Cost: $5 at the door
Register at info@kitchenermarket.ca
Cost: $5 at the door
Register at info@kitchenermarket.ca
