Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Train, KW Titans Home Opener and More Stuff to do in KItchener Waterloo and 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

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/

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

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

Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161329086425750

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

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

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 Rangers Home Games https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/schedule/10/79/home/

KW :Titans Schedule https://www.kwtitans.com/schedule-3/

November 2024

Ongoing

Cambridge Winterfest 

https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/winterfest.aspx

Disney on Ice Ticket Giveaway

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/10/disney-on-ice-glides-into-kitchener-in.html

November 16

Kitchener Santa Claus Parade https://kitchenerlionsclub.ca/santa-claus-parade/

Photos with Santa @ Conestoga Mall – From November 16 through December 24, guests can visit Santa’s Magical Fairy Garden at Centre Court and capture their special moments. Sensory-Friendly Santa for those with special needs and sensitivities are available on November 24 from 9 a.m. to 10: 30 a.m. and December 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Pet Party Bookings for photos with Santa and furry friends are available December 1 and December 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests can purchase various photography packages that include print and digital options. Registration for all photo opportunities opens November 13 at conestogamall.com

DiwaliDhamaka@DTK, 2024 is on Saturday, Nov 16th at the Kitchener Market, upper level. Main programming will be from 2 pm to 6 pm. While other activities will start from 12 noon.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/free-entry-no-tickets-or-registration-requiredsushila-goyal-groups-upcoming-diwa/10161951522165750/

Cambridge Evening Santa Claus Parade https://cambridgesantaparade.com/info/

November 16-17

St. Jacobs Village Sparkles

https://www.stjacobsvillage.com/sparkles

November 17

Family Skate @ Albert McCormick Arena 3pm 

https://www.facebook.com/events/346890415180900/

Giftables Guelph https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/this-coming-sunday-34-elizabeth-street-its-time-to-start-holiday-shopping-walk-o/10161937746515750/

November 21-24

St. Jacobs Village Sparkles

https://www.stjacobsvillage.com/sparkles

November 22

Movember @ Kitchener Rangers Community Corner

Phil Kline's Unsilent Night in Cambridge

https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/phil-kline-s-unsilent-night.aspx

November 23

KW TITANS HOME OPENER - MOVEMBER NIGHT

https://www.kwtitans.com/schedule-3/

November 24

CPKC Holiday Train Cambridge 

https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/cp-holiday-train.aspx & then goes to Ayr https://calendar.northdumfries.ca/default/Detail/2024-11-24-1730-CPKC-Holiday-Train

November 29

Walk of Lights 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1086962396314358/1086962399647691/?active_tab=discussion

November 30

Belmont Village Holly Jolly Event

https://www.belmont-village.ca/eventsuse-to-populate-calendar/belmont-village-holiday-market

Wonders of Winter Opens @ Waterloo Park

https://www.wondersofwinter.ca/

Comedy-Magic Show for Movember @ KPL November 1. 2024 - Ticket Info and Enter to Win

With the success of last year's Magical Evening for Movember, we are thrilled to announce that the Comedy-Magic Show is coming back to Kitchener to perform a MAGICAL EVENING FOR MOVEMBER at the Kitchener Public Library Downtown Kitchener! Laugha-Cadabra is a Family-Friendly Comedy-Magic show  that includes 3 performers for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday November 1, 2024 at 7pm

Join us at Kitchener Public Library Theatre for an amazing evening of magic and comedy in support of the Movember campaign. You'll be treated to some amazing comedy and magic, and proceeds will be going to Movember. This event is appropriate for all ages.

Your featured performers are:

Marco Giorgio: Winner of the 2023 Next Italian Comic contest, Marco has performed at the most iconic comedy clubs and festivals in Ontario such as Jokers Comedy Club, The Corner Comedy Club, Comedy Bar, and he has signed a contract to produce & perform shows out of Yuk Yuks comedy clubs across Canada.

Ken Pham: He's a viral social media magician who's had well over 15 millions views of his magic. He's performed across Canada and the US at large theatres, including a sold out show in Las Vegas. Get ready for laughs and a whole lot of audience participation.

David Green: Quite possible the world's punniest comedian, David has performed all over Canada, including on Canada's Got Talent. He runs his own comedy festival, and is one of the most respected comics in Ontario.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laugha-cadabra-comedy-and-magic-in-support-of-movember-tickets-1008442196757

Have fun and raise funds for Movember all in one ticket!

There will be a limited number of tickets available, so get yours before they are gone!

ENTER TO WIN

To celebrate this event we are thrilled to giveaway a FAMILY FOUR PACK OF TICKETS to the show!

Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend (it works best if you are already logged into your google account) 

If you have trouble leaving a comment below, then DM me @Those2Girls on instagram to let me know.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Movember KW on the Live with CDP Podcast hosted by Chris Pomay

 

Watch the video below to hear all about Movember 2023 on the Live with CDP Podcast hosted by Chris Pomay.

You can also listen in at these links

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-with-cdp-sports-talk-guest-s-jeff-morrison-lisa/id1564979524?i=1000635281142

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oCb867c81Jt7oYbYq0i3V or click the image below

or wherever you listen to podcasts in your area!

Follow Chris Pomay at https://www.instagram.com/chrispomay

Want to donate to Movember? You can do so at

https://movember.com/m/lisamcdonald

Movember, Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Events and more November Activities and 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

Food Truck List https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/05/where-to-find-food-trucks-in-kitchener.html

Mustang Drive In Guelph https://www.mustangdriveinguelph.ca/

Dog Friendly Events https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events

WEDNESDAYS

CARYNDALE MOPS meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday most months @ New Carmel Church https://www.carmelnewchurch.org/a-place-to-belong/

THURSDAYS

Walk and Talk with Breastfeeding Buddies 10am at Victoria Park 

https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/Walk-Talk

Big Screen Thursdays @ Gaslight District in Galt (Cambridge)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsvvNE4g4GJ/ and https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/events

SATURDAYS

Family Favourites at Cineplex on Saturdays https://www.cineplex.com/events/family 

Appleflats Orchard Tours in Wellesley - various times https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appleflts-orchard-tour-tickets-107584443968

SUNDAYS

Family karaoke every Sunday from 3-6 on the patio at Zaz Bistro in Cambridge

https://www.facebook.com/events/565340109106043/565340119106042/

FIRST TEE INFO 

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/09/first-tee-returns-with-fall-golf.htm

APOLLO CINEMA NOVEMBER Family Events https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/11/apollo-cinema-is-bringing-magic-this.html

ST JACOBS SPARKLES various dates in November https://www.stjacobsvillage.com/sparkles

Book Santa Photos Now for 

Fairview Park Mall https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-fairview-park/news-events/e/holiday-visits-with-santa-2023

NOVEMBER 2023

Nov 10-12

National Women's Show in Toronto! Use code LD23 to save $3 on Tickets. All the info is at 

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/11/national-womens-show-discount-code-and.html

November 11

REMEMBRANCE DAY

KW Art Gallery Remembrance Day Event - Trench Art

Did you know soldiers in the First World War made sculptures from found objects to send back to their loved ones and to use mementos of their experiences? In this workshop, we will learn how to create our own found object sculptures that help us capture and work through experiences and discuss the role of artmaking in memory keeping.

Saturday, 11 November

1:00-3:00 pm │ All ages welcome; children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult

FREE

https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=682

Celebrate Deepavali (Diwali)

with the Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region at Waterloo Public Library 2:30-4:30pm

https://calendar.wpl.ca/event/9292917

November 11-12

November 11 and 12, at 1pm at Apollo Cinema

It's a Jolly Holiday with Mary Poppins as she brings her own brand of magic to the Banks family for the

Klassic Kidz: Sing-Along! Mary Poppins

https://apollocinema.ca/movies/klassic-kidz-sing-along-mary-poppins

November 11-12 

Digital Projection Shows at The Old Post Office in Cambridge, various times between 7pm-8:30pm

November 11 Remembrance Day Theme

November 12 Christmas Holiday Show

https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Public-Art-and-Sculpture-Gardens.aspx

November 16

CF Fairview Park Mall Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:30-7pm https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-fairview-park/news-events/e/holiday-tree-lighting

November 17, 2023 at 6:45pm and November 19. 2023 at 1:30pm at Apollo Cinema

Fairy-tale magic gets disrupted when an Ogre saves a Princess in Interactive! Shrek

Featuring bags full of imaginative snacks and props, along with a list of audience-led prompts and shout outs. It’s is a surefire way to make a movie unforgettable!

Event pricing in effect. Prop bags are limited so make sure to buy early!

https://apollocinema.ca/movies/interactive-shrek

November 17-19

Waterloo Potters' Fall Pottery Sale at RIM Park

Over 53 potters with mugs, bowls, serving dishes, ornaments, jewellery and decorative items. All will be on display at Forbes Hall at Manulife Sportsplex/RIM Park. Doors will open on Friday, November 17, at 1pm. 

 https://www.waterloopotters.ca/

November 17-Jan 6

Bingemans Gift of Light + Jingle Bell Rock

INFO AT https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/11/new-experiences-for-2023-2024-season-at.html

November 18

KW Santa Claus Parade

Saturday November 18, 2023  10am

Along Weber Street, from Frederick to Erb Street

Join in the spirit of the season, delight in the Santa Run that starts at 9:45am, bring your letters to Santa for Canada Post to deliver, donate to the Food Bank of Waterloo, and help your local Firefighters collecting for the Knights of Columbus’ Toy Drive

https://lionsclubofkitchener.com/1343-2/

Playgrounds Movement and Training Grand Opening at Noon

12:00pm - Doors Open

12:15pm-6:15 pm - Discounted Drop In sessions: All Ages Open Gym (ages 2* - adult) & Nerf Drop Ins (ages 5* - adult)

1:00pm-5:00 pm - Meet & Greet with The Amazing Spider Guy (& watch him play around the gym!)

6:30pm-8:30pm - Adult (13+) Open Gym

All Day (12:00pm-8:00pm) - Drop by & see the new space, get some free Playgrounds swag (while supplies last), and enter to win a Grand Opening tshirt!

 $10 PER DROP IN PROGRAM NOVEMBER 18TH ONLY!

Signing up in advance for drop in programs is not required, but it is encouraged! It will save you time signing up in person, & it is the only way to guarantee a spot at your desired time

https://kwplaygrounds.ca/grandopening-info

Voices Empower: Walk to Break the Silence will begin at 1:00 pm in Uptown Square in Waterloo. We will then walk to Carl Zehr Square and return to Uptown Square.

After the walk we will hear from a few speakers while we warm up with hot chocolate, hot paws, and Poppy’s bagels!  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/womens-crisis-services-of-waterloo-region/p2p/voices-empower-2023/

National Geo Day Collage Diorama @ Button Factory 2-4pm, cost $12 Register at https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/store/Nov-18-National-Geo-Day-Collage-Diorama-p585756478

Cambridge Santa Claus Parade at 6pm on Hespeler Rd. https://cambridgesantaparade.com/info/

November 19

November 19. 2023 at 1:30pm at Apollo Cinema

Fairy-tale magic gets disrupted when an Ogre saves a Princess in Interactive! Shrek

Featuring bags full of imaginative snacks and props, along with a list of audience-led prompts and shout outs. It’s is a surefire way to make a movie unforgettable!

Event pricing in effect. Prop bags are limited so make sure to buy early!

https://apollocinema.ca/movies/interactive-shrek

November 22

KW Art Gallery 

Art from A to Z

Wednesday, 22 November 

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

General Public - $5 for each event

KWAG Members - FREE 

Art From A to Z | Wednesday, 22 November | Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

Art From A to Z | Wednesday, 22 November | Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

November 23

CP Holiday Train in Cambridge then Ayr

Info at https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/cp-holiday-train.aspx and

 https://www.cpkcr.com/content/dam/cpkc/documents/english/pdfs/holiday-train/2023-CDN-Holiday-Train-Schedule-Nov-3.pdf

November 24

Phil Kline's Unsilent Night in Cambridge

Location: Cambridge City Hall, Civic Square, 50 Dickson Street

Schedule of events:

6:45 p.m. - Opening remarks at City Hall Civic Square

7 p.m. - Countdown to begin walk through downtown

https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/phil-kline-s-unsilent-night.aspx

November 25

MOVEMBER KIDS KW at The Court at Laurelwood from 10am-Noon!

Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo and The Court at Laurelwood Present Movember Kids KW. A ***FREE*** Family Event on November 25, 2023 from 10am-Noon 

Family Fun for Everyone from these great organizations!

*EarlyON Centres

*KW Titans and their Mascot TITUS

*Storybook Events Photo Opp with Sleeping Beauty

*First Tee Kids Golf 

*Children and Youth Healing Space Info

*Canadian Blood Services with Temporary Tattoos and Stickers

*Mortgages by Amanda Kids Activities

*Children and Youth Healing Space Info

*Learn about The Court at Laurelwood

*Movember KW themed fun

Special Guest - Recording Artist JP Sunga

Stay up to date by joining the Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1354112015204641

Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park starts at 5pm and is ongoing all holiday season https://www.wondersofwinter.ca/

November 26

Kitchener Collectibles Expo @ Bingemans

https://www.facebook.com/events/1017294136392207

A Celebration of the Holidays with the Chamber Orchestra - various prices https://kwchamberorchestra.ca/a-celebration-of-the-holidays/

November 27

momondays with Juneyt https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/11/creating-community-with-momondays.html

November 28

Stroller Tour @ KW Art Gallery 

Drop-in from 10 am-12 pm

Guided tour from 10:30-11:30 am

https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D671%26reset%3D1

Looking Ahead

Christmas in Cambridge

Winter Wonderland in Uptown Waterloo https://uptownwaterloobia.com/events-activities/winter-wonderland/

Christkindl Market https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/christkindl-market.aspx

Storybook Events Snowball https://www.storybookevents.ca/event-details/snow-ball-2