Showing posts with label Civic Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Civic Holiday. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Civic Holiday Long Weekend, Kiwanis Kids Day, Kidspark, Busker Carnival, Caribana Ignite and lots more Stuff to do in August 2024

 



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

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
or


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

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

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



Ira Needles Splashpad at The Boardwalk https://www.the-boardwalk.ca/play-learn/



Town of St. Marys SuperSplash https://supersplashstmarys.ca/

Classic Car Mondays @ Highland and Westmount Centre near Partsource https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarMondays/


Yoga in the Park @ Civic Centre Park (Between KPL & Centre in the Square)  Wednesdays at Lunch and Thursdays after work



Whimsical Wednesdays in Cambridge (scroll down at link)

Uptown Waterloo Night Market on Thursdays https://uptownwaterloobia.com/events/


Ongoing Summer Shows in Stratford

Wendy and Peter Pan


La Cage aux Folles


Something Rotten! (Parents' Night Out)
https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/06/something-rotten-this-way-comes-to.html

AUGUST 2024
Aug 1
Rockwood Party in the Park + Fireworks in Rockwood Ontario https://www.wellington.ca/calendar/rockwood-party-park

August 1-4
Springworks International Puppet and Music Festival in Stratford https://www.springworksfestival.ca/

Aug 1-5
Ayr Ontario 200th Anniversary w/free kids midway Aug 2-4 https://www.ayr200.ca/

Aug 2

August 3
Kiwanis Kids Day @ Kiwanis Park
Ticket Costs:
$15.00 for 1 adult, 1 or 2 kids 
$20.00 for 2 adults, 1 kid 
$25.00 per family (2 adults + kids) *includes full day entry 
*Tickets can be purchased at the gate. CASH is preferred*

Ticket Costs include:
Pool entry
Access to bouncy castle
Access to giant games
Free popcorn & freezies
Percussion Party with Bandology!

Aug 3-5
Ontario Pirate Festival in Guelph https://www.thepiratefestival.com/

Aug 5

Aug 6
Outdoor Film - Cars with appearance by Lightning McQueen Ontario @ Gaslight District Cambridge https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/#calendar-397c8666-7ad0-4e56-b2c7-d884438cbebd-event-luzne7mh

Aug 7

Aug 8-11
Kitchener Blues Festival (Aug 8 is a paid event, all other days are free) https://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/schedule-2024 various locations

Aug 9

Aug 9-11
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games https://fergusscottishfestival.com/

Aug 10

Aug 11

Waterloo Band @ Waterloo Park Bandshell https://waterlooband.com/events-directory/

Aug 15

Aug 16


Aug 17
Strummerfest - Waterloo Public Square https://www.strummerfest.ca

Aug 17-18
Moparfest in New Hamburg https://moparfest.com/

Aug 18


 
The Long Dash Festival: Bringing Together the Worlds of Art and Science – rare ECO Centre, 768 Blair Rd, Cambridge https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rarecharitableresearchreserve/1287779

Aug 20

Aug 21
Elmira Multicultural Festival 

Williamsburg Market in the Park @ Max Becker Common 

Aug 22-25 
Waterloo Busker Carnival https://waterloobuskers.com/

Aug 23-24
Caribana Ignite

Aug 23-25
Waterloo Rib and Beerfest @ RIM Park https://northernheatribseries.ca/waterloo/

Aug 28

Aug 29-Sept 2
Paris Fair

Aug 30
Cinema in the City Guelph - Akeelah and the Bee https://guelph.ca/event/cinema-in-the-city-akeelah-and-the-bee/

Aug 30-Sept 1
Orangevile Fair


Looking Ahead

September 1

Fall Fair List 

September 28
Goatfest Hot Sauce Festival https://goatfest.ca/





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Monday, July 25, 2016

Civic Holiday 2016 Events And Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area


Civic Holiday 2016 Events And Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area



Are you ready for the Civic Holiday Long Weekend?
If not here are some great ideas for those celebrating a “staycation” in the Kitchener Waterloo area.
As always we suggest you check all the links provided for each event as dates/times/venues change without our knowledge.

Ongoing During The Full Civic Holiday Weekend

Drayton Entertainment shows - It Runs In The Family (road trip to Drayton Ontario) and Legends Of Rock 'n' Roll in Cambridge

Friday July 29

Bake Days @ Joseph Schneider Haus
Help make yeast, bread, pies, puddings and sample a bite or two.
Regular admission applies
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/plan-your-visit/summer-at-joseph-schneider-haus/


FREE FLICKS - Eddie The Eagle

@KPL DOWNTOWN
2pm-4pm
http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx

 Construction Squared

A weekly noon hour event series featuring local performers.
  Join us in Waterloo Public Square every Friday from 12-1pm.
  List of performers coming soon.
  http://www.waterloo.ca


Movies Under The Stars @ Shades Mill Cambridge

Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 10 and continuing until mid- September in the new outdoor amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge. Please note that movies are sometimes cancelled due to poor weather.

Movies start shortly before sunset, and the times vary between 9 p.m. during the longer days of June and July to 7:30 p.m. in September. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on the GRCA events calendar, Facebook and Twitter, or call the park at 519-621-3697.

The movies are all rated parental guidance (PG) or general admission (G). Specific movies for each Friday are listed in the Events Calendar on the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca/events.

https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2016-06-10-Friday-Night-Movies-Under-the-Stars


July 29-31

THE 24th ANNUAL MILL RACE FESTIVAL
OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC
will take place July 29 - 31, 2016
Downtown Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

This free festival is patterned after European festivals whereby the day’s events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festival’s theme, with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and surrounding area. Arts, crafts, and an excellent choice of food and refreshments are also available at the festival site and from the many fine eating establishments in downtown Cambridge. Local and internationally renowned performers, are selected each year to reflect a most diverse and entertaining mixture of musical cultures. http://www.millracefolksociety.com/Festival.html


Saturday July 30

15th annual Afro Festival
Saturday, July 30, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Location:
Waterloo Park, Westmount Road entrance
Summary:
The African Women's Alliance of Waterloo is proud to announce the upcoming 15th annual Afro Festival. Afro Festival is a festival of dance, music, drama, art and African cuisine celebrating the rich cultural heritage of all of the countries that comprise the African continent.
This year we are celebrating the memory of Sadia Gassim, The founder of African Women’s Alliance of Waterloo Region. Sadia found AWA in 1995 and worked hard to build a stronger community through richness of African Culture diversity.
The 15th Annual Afro Festival comes up this year on Saturday, July 30th, 2016 at Waterloo Park, Westmount Road entrance from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We are expecting over 5,000 people, over 50 agencies, community groups, several dance troupes, and traditional storytellers. There will be vendors selling African food, traditional crafts and clothing. This is a free family friendly event.  Free parking is available.
Website:
www.afrowomen.org


Critter Show @ Guelph Lake (road trip)
2pm-3:30pm
Be part of an adoring audience as celebrity resident "creature teachers" from the Guelph Lake Nature Centre visit Guelph Lake Park. Learn some fascinating facts and stories about the animals and see them up close. Paparazzi and their cameras are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For our animals’ safety, please do not bring dogs. Meet at the outdoor classroom near the pollinator garden and the new nature centre site. Preregistration is not required.
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid park admission fees.

https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2016-07-30-The-Critter-Show


Spongebob and Patrick @ Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge
Buy tickets at
 https://www.bingemans.com/secure/dispatch.php?action=show_third_party_purch_select&event_id=4388

Come join Cloutsnchara and fellow collectors around Kitchener/Waterloo for traders night starting at 7PM
Last Saturday of every month we have traders night. Traders night is where collectors come to our store with their traders and trade with fellow collectors while watching sports on our 5 TV’s. Any age groups are welcomed and any style of cards are welcomed (Hockey is the main sport)

https://www.facebook.com/events/257983634572237/

Harry Potter Midnight Magic @ Chapters Waterloo
10pm 
The Magic happens here. Get your copy of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child first at Midnight on July 31st.
https://www.facebook.com/events/862943273810740/


July 30 and 31
Serbian Food Festival 
Saturday and Sunday on the corner of Fischer Hallman & Ottawa St. One of KW’s largest outdoor dining experiences.
Doors are open between 10:00am to 11:00pm.
http://kwserbianfoodfest.com/events/
 
Sunday July 31

Sunday Family Fun Days @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
9:30am-5pm
Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. enjoy our Summer Music Series! Today's featured music artist is Shannon Lyon. Join us for a look in the galleries, a visit to the village and enjoy an afternoon of music on the patio.Join us for a look in the galleries, a visit to the village and enjoy an afternoon of music on the patio.
Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through Village from 1 to 4 p.m. and hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the day. Join the Waterloo Region Museum's volunteer Heritage Singers in the Freeport Church for hymn singing between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides and all activities that take place on Sunday Family Fun Days are included with general admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, Family $25, all admissions plus HST.  http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=380&type=0&calendar=1

Sunday Sampler @ Joseph Schneider Haus
1 to 5 p.m. Explore the quiet pursuits of a summer Sunday. Try traditional handcrafts, tour the garden, and enjoy a cup of lemon balm tea. http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=596&type=0&calendar=3 (I would guess regular admission applies)

Nature Detectives @ Shades Mill (Cambridge)
1:30pm-3pm
Animals are well camouflaged and seldom seen by predators and humans. They leave clues such as tracks, scats, nests and dens. Join our nature guide on a detective hike and learn new skills to help find out who lives here at Shade’s Mills Park. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from the nature guide. A hat, mosquito repellent and close-toed shoes are recommended. This program is suitable for adults and school-aged children. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Toyota Amphitheatre.
Preregistration is not required.
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid park admission fees.
https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2016-07-31-Be-a-Nature-Detective-at-Shades-Mills-Park

PokemonGO Riverside Park BBQ, Lures And Cleanup
1pm-4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/723765967763125/

Piping Down The Sun @ McDougall Cottage (Cambridge)
Time 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Experience this ancient Celtic tradition and bid the sun "oidhche mhath" (good night) in the traditional musical manner. Piper Angus Sutherland does the honours tonight. All donations go to the Piper. http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=303&type=0&calendar=2

CIVIC HOLIDAY


Monday August 1

Kidsummer @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We're throwing a party and all kids are invited! KidSummer is mid-summer fun family day where kids of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun.
Try your hand at some of the gallery activities and games, or try some of the hands-on activities and games out in the village.
Visit for a wonderful summer day. Free admission for up to two children, with each $10 adult admission purchased. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=2&type=0&calendar=1

St Jacobs Railway Excursion
1pm
All Ages : $25
Tots (2 and under): FREE
*Please Note: if the train is well attended we ask you to seat your children under 2 on your lap.*
Fares listed exclude HST.
http://waterloocentralrailway.com/events/august-1st-civic-holiday-steam-excursion/

Classic Car Mondays
Kitchener-Waterloo residents of all ages are invited to join car enthusiasts as they showcase their special edition and classic cars every Monday from June 6th to September 19th. Show & Shine Classic Car Mondays will run from 6 pm until dusk in the PartSource parking lot at The Shops at Highland and Westmount (weather permitting).  Admission is free and there are there great prizes to be won.  Public transit and parking is available. https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarMondays/



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