January 2024 Events, Winter Activities, KW Titans Games, and Lots of Stuff to Do in the Kitchener Waterloo 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

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

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

Play a Latte Cafe https://playalattecafe.com/

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

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/

Indoor Skateboard Park @ Queensmount Arena - various dates and times https://www.facebook.com/events/1189515881691170/1212608496048575?active_tab=about

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/

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

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

Our BEST PLACES TO TOBOGGAN LIST can be found at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html there are even great recommendations in the comments of that post too!

When it is Outdoor Skating Weather, find rinks below

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/outdoor-skating-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Waterloo https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Cambridge https://facilities.cambridge.ca/?CategoryIds=82&FacilityTypeIds=&Keywords=&ScrollTo=google-map-trigger&CloseMap=true&HasAdvancedSearch=false

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Guelph https://www.get.on.ca/living-here/outdoor_rink

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

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=31&activity_keyword=Free%20Skating%20Sponsored%20by%20Josslin%20Insurance&viewMode=list

Laurel Creek Conservation Area (Waterloo) and Shade’s Mills Conservation Area (Cambridge) Snow Shoeing and Cross-Country Skiing info https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Skiing-and-snowshoeing.aspx  NOTE *Admission fee when an attendant is on duty.

Wednesdays in January and February

Skate Night Date Night at Waterloo Public Square 6-8pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Skate-Night-Date-Night-Wednesdays-in-January-and-February-

JANUARY 2024

January 19

PA DAY FUN

The Balloon Making Machine w/Drew Ripley at the KW Little Theatre, 2pm and 7pm

 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-balloon-making-machine-tickets-781133710957

 Star Wars: A New Hope on January 19th for National Popcorn Day at Apollo Cinema! Please note this film has a late start at 9:15pm

https://apollocinema.ca/movies/national-popcorn-day-star-wars-a-new-hope

January 20-21

Back to Back KW Titans Games https://www.kwtitans.com/

SAVE 10% ON TICKETS AND GET A $10 COUPON FOR MERCH Info at 

https://kwtickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetPackageInfo?packageCode=GS%3ACITS%3A%3ADFW2024%3A&linkID=cits&shopperContext&caller&appCode&dataAccId=308&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_cits&fbclid=IwAR2DDu0k1GDukx_n6fB2mp9org2nLvflT-jGyhhKKCrjylAPD421jhmmgUI

The Iron Giant at Apollo Cinema

https://apollocinema.ca/movies/klassic-kidz-the-iron-giant-signature-edition

TriCon KW at THEMUSEUM (Downtown)

Info at https://themuseum.ca/tricon/

Tickets Checkout

Jan 25

Family Literacy Week

Let's Have a Family Party!

Parents and their Children ages zero to six years are invited to join the Family Fun Party at Camino Herbert on Thursday, January 25th from 2:30 to 5pm. Music, games, stories, food and fun! Pre-registration required. email: jwright-fedyk@caminowellbeing.ca

https://abclifeliteracy.ca/uncategorized/family-literacy-day-calendar/?filter_11_4=Ontario&mode=any#gv-view-1304-1

Jan 26

Glow Ride Bike Ride 8pm @ Kitchener City Hall https://www.facebook.com/events/336833045823552

Jan 27

Winterloo in Uptown Waterloo

Enjoy winter-themed activities in uptown Waterloo on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Activities will include meeting the snow dogs, ice carving, snow sculptures, winter activities and much more!

https://www.winterloofestival.ca/

Get Ready for February with this Family Craft idea

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2015/01/valentines-day-diy-for-whole-family-to.html

Celebrate Family Literacy Day With Seussical The Musical, February 2–11th at the St Jacobs Country Playhouse – Enter To Win

Family Literacy Day 2017

January 27^th is Family Literacy Day.  It’s a day to increase awareness about literacy about how reading together as a family is an important activity.  Many families have read Dr. Seuss books and we think another great way to celebrate this day is to get tickets to attend Seussical The Musical together.

Seussical The Musical

This February K-W Musical Productions will be performing Seussical The Musical at The St Jacobs Country Playhouse In Waterloo Ontario.

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The Cat in the Hat (Rob Bridel) tells the story of Horton (Max DeNardis), an elephant who

discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo (Logan Brideau), a Who child sent

off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge – not

only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers led by the Sour

Kangaroo (Sarah Nairne), but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the

irresponsible Mayzie La Bird (Sarah Willett). Although Horton faces many trials and dangers,

his faithful friend, Gertrude McFuzz (Joanna Guistini-Wilkinson), never gives up on him.

Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and

emerge triumphant.

“I used to read all of these stories to my daughters as children,” says Rob Bridel (Cat in the

Hat). “To play this iconic character is an absolute thrill, especially when my daughter AJ is

assisting in direction. It has come full circle.” One of the youngest cast members, Logan

Brideau loves playing JoJo the Who. “I love JoJo because he is a big thinker and has a great

imagination, like me!” He continues, “He thinks he’s a nobody but then he is the one who

saves the Whos. It shows that anything is possible.”

 

If this sounds like a show that your family will enjoy, we suggest you grab your tickets to Seussical The Musical at The St Jacobs Country Playhouse before they are gone!

You can get your tickets at https://www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=kwmp-seussical-scp&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=#about or by calling the box office at 519-747-7788

Ticket Prices
Adults: $35 plus HST
Youth (under 15): $29 plus HST

For more info about this show visit http://kwmp.ca

Enter To Win

We think this would be a great way to celebrate Family Literacy Day! Which means we are excited to giveaway a pair of tickets! The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend Seussical The Musical Feb 2, 2017 at 7:30 pm at The St Jacobs Country Playhouse.

You must provide your own transportation

Let us know what Dr. Seuss Book you plan to read with your family for Family Literacy Day and it may just win you tickets to the performance.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
 

#KWPolar, #PMnight, Family Day & Giveaways

Before the Blast I thought everyone should know this.
MILK RECALL!!!!! http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120127/saputo-milk-recall-cleaning-solution-120127/
Please check your fridge for Tru-Taste Milk with the code listed on that link.

This Saturday is #KW Polar plunge (Jan 28)  is happening at 9am at Waterloo Square
All money raised goes to benefit KidsAbility. We're going to have free hot chocolate, an all
female acapella group, the AcaBellas from the university of Waterloo perform as well as a DJ.

Family friendly, so bring the kids. To donate or find out more information, they can visit www.kwpolar.com

Sunday Jan 29th Family Literacy Day at Conestoga Mall 11am-3pm
http://www.conestogamall.com/CMS/MediaFree/file/FLD2012pdf.pdf

On Feb 4, 2012 Kitchener Minor Hockey will host the 1st ever 24 Hr hockeyfor Health benefitting the Grand River regional cancer centre & st mary`s Cardiac centre.

The event will begin at noon and run for 24 hrs..it will include food, raffles, silent auctions, gaames prizesand so much more.
We will also be having a defibrillator training course and awareness sessions during the course of the event to educate the public.
info online at http://www.kitchenerminorhockey.ca/
Just found out that my son is participating so if anyone is looking to DONATE please send me a message Facebook.com/lisamcdonald122

Fun Stuff

Like Giveaways? Try Your luck here http://www.bassgiraffe.com/giveaways
There's always something for everyone!

I know I'm always running to Staples for items for my son's school projects so I thought this 10% coupon may help http://cdn.redflagdeals.com/redflagdeals/coupons/20120119/staplesredflags_en.jpg
It's valid on Jan 27th & Jan 28th

Have you heard about Bargain Hunting Momma? Here's her group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/174840402618136/
Find great deals like this
59% off a Family Pass to Fantasy Fair http://www.wagjag.com/?w=59316&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc

Looking Ahead
PARENTS NIGHT OUT *** Might make a great Valentine's Gift ***
February 18th we're helping with the Project Macfrica FUNdraiser.  For info on Project Macfrica you can read the post on my blog http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2012/01/project-macfrica-fundraiser-feb-1811.html
To purchase tickets head to http://pmnight.eventbrite.ca/?ebtv=C
(19+ event)
& you know if we're involved it's going to be a blast! Get your tickets quick for #PMnight
FAMILY DAY
Steckle Heritage Farm hosts its first annual Winter Fun Day on Family Day February 20th, 2012
Family Day on February 20th, 2012 will bring a Winter Fun Day to Steckle Heritage Farm. The event will focus on old fashioned winter fun for the family from 10am to 2pm. The event is free of charge, and will have many activities for the family such as snow sculpture, crafts and visiting with our animals. A highlight of the event will be having two talented local story tellers of the Baden Storytellers Guild sharing their tales in the Honey House beside the fireplace at 11am and 1pm. Our guest storytellers are Carolyn Wilker, storyteller and author of Once Upon a Sandbox and Derek Brisland, sharing Frog and Toad stories. Our gentle slope will be set up for tobogganing so don’t forget to pack your equipment. You are also welcome to try out snowshoes and cross-country skis at this free winter event. Hot chocolate and snacks will be available for a small charge.

The event is at Steckle Heritage Farm from 10am to 2pm. Parking is at 226 McIntyre Drive. Scheduling information will be posted on our website at www.stecklehomestead.ca. and also on Facebook www.facebook.com/steckle.

March Break Camp @ The Kitchener Market
tuesday to friday march 9 am till 430 care also available 830-9 and 430 till 5 
for children ages 8 till 13 , only 14 spots, 200 for the week, lunch and snacks included.
it is called stir it up.. junior chef camp... call me to register 741-2297.