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
University
of Waterloo Research Studies
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!
WEB:
http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-studies-group
EMAIL:
babylab@uwaterloo.ca
Social Development Lab
Our lab is currently looking for children to help with our research! Our lab
looks at personality and the social world for young children. Our study
involves parents and their children coming into our lab and answering a few
questions. Kids get to play some fun computer games as well! The typical
sessions take around 2 hours and parents are always able to observe their child
during the social interaction tasks. In appreciation of your time, children get
a small gift. To learn more about our lab and what we do, check out our
website! Follow us on Facebook and twitter to keep up to date with our fun!
Twitter: SDLab_UW
Facebook: Social Development Lab Waterloo
Website: uwaterloo.ca/social-development-lab
TEL: 519-888-4567 ext.38775
Email: sdl@uwaterloo.ca
Youth
Drum and 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 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 at all three Ontario Early Years Main
sites with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend timings
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.
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/
Mondays
Legacy
every Monday at 7pm. $4 entry with a pack per person into the prize pool @ KW
PlaySpace (until Sept 24) https://www.facebook.com/events/317175528805117
Tuesdays
Join Early
Years Centre Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Kitchener Market Marketplace for
family cooking time. This program will provide strategies to families on how to
involve children in the kitchen.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by
phone at 519-571-1626.
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!
May 15 - 1950's Themed Kids Party!
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. NOTE
NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH BREAK
Colour Our Community @ KPL Central
(Downtown) every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from
2pm-4pm
Art
can be a tool for increasing social connections and fostering community
inclusion and integration. Colour Our Community aims to make connections
between those who are often marginalized and members of the community at large
in a comfortable, accessible venue where all are welcome to explore their
creativity and experience connection through art. Colour Our Community is a
partnership with Kitchener Public Library and Circle of Friends.
Wednesdays
Beginning April 11 (to June 13)
Tails and Trails @ Huron Natural Area Grow your young child's love of nature
through these story times in the forest. We will gather for songs and a tale
around various themes, then hit the trails for a short hike.
Meet at the play area. https://www.facebook.com/events/247298195813584
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)
Beginning
Jan 18th 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. NOTE NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH
BREAK
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
Home Depot Workshops 2nd Saturday of
Each Month
May 2018 Event Blast
May 2
Ronald McDonald House Charities #McHappyDay
https://www.facebook.com/events/432566127193800
May the 4th Be
With You! Star Wars Day!!!!
May 4 – PD DAY
Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon @ Conestoga Mall
6 am to 6 pm
Centre Court
·
Musical Performances by Erick Traplin (10 am and 12
noon)
·
Superhero and Fairytale Princess Appearances (10 am to 12
Noon)
·
Reptilia Zoo (10 am to 6 pm)
·
Flashpoint Photobooth ( 10 am to 6 pm)
·
Arts and Crafts Table (10 am to 6 pm)
·
Fairytale Princess Appearances (1 pm to 3 pm)
·
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Interactive Bug Display
(4 pm to 6 pm)
Friday May 4, come on out
to 35 Charles St. East for an awesome FREE Pulled Pork meal ( A non-pork meal
option will also be served for those who want it) and kids activities. Drop in
any time between 6 and 8pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2100904523498583/
MAY 5
Saturday, May 5 Special V.E
Remembrance Day Tribute @ Kitchener Market
9:30 – 11 a.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Boy Scouts WW11
• Veterans and peace keepers
• Local and provincial officials
• Military vehicles
• National Service Dogs for our veterans
• Short reception for the veterans in the Marketplace
Sheridan Nurseries 10:30am -11:15am
Grandparents, Dads, Aunts or Uncles - bring
Mom's Little Digger, who will love painting a special planter for mommy, to
this class! They'll be super excited with Mom's planter gift for her big day!
Pre-registration is required.
Kitchener
Panthers CELEBRATE 100 YEARS! 1-3pm @ Wright Auto
Sales (Subscribers) Lounge @ Kitchener Aud
Fans of all ages are invited to our free open house event. Hear from our
Coaches and meet the 2018 Panthers lineup.
Agenda:
1:30 pm: Panthers Greeting and 2018 Player Roster Introductions
2:00 pm: Kids Autograph Session
RSVP👉 http://ow.ly/XxV430jrpUY
May 6
Lutherwood Steps For Kids
On May 6th,
2018 let's take another big step towards ending the stigma associated with
mental health. Lutherwood’s Steps for Kids is about inspiring
conversations, raising awareness, reducing stigma and making a positive impact
on the well-being of youth in our Community.
Join us on a
3-5 km walk/run for Children’s Mental Health. The Walk includes fun activities
for the family, performers and snacks. You are welcome to bring your dog on a
leash.Come as an individual, join a team, bring your colleagues, or come with
your family - we would love to see you!
For more
information, to register or donate: www.lutherwoodstepsforkids.ca
Details: Date: Sunday May 6th, 2018 Time: 8:30
am to 12:00 pm Location: Lutherwood Children’s Mental Health Centre, 285
Benjamin Road, Waterloo, N2J 3Z4
May 7
Kids Paint Night @
Applebees $25 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10156314213685750/
May 10
Courtland Public School in Kitchener is hosting
a FREE speak by Ms. Kate Davis and we were hoping you would help us get the
word out.
This free event is May 10th at 6:00pm at 107 Courtland Ave. E. In
Kitchener. Kate Davis will rock the stage with a comedic presentation on
'Parenting with Humour.' The content is geared towards parents and a
great way to get a laugh on a Thursday evening. The speak will be about
45-60minutes.
A little about Kate Davis. Kate is a twelve time nominee at the Canadian
Comedy Awards for Best Female Standup and the prestigious Phil Hartman
award. Kate is also the star of her own hour long comedy special on CTV
and the Comedy Network. She has appeared on Breakfast Television, The
Comedy Network, The Mike Bullard shoe, The Toronto Show, Star TV, Toronto 1,
WTN, TVO, CBC Radio One "The debaters" and The Mom Show
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/courtland-arts-night-tickets-45692804408
May 12
Rock n’ Roller Skate @
Woolwich Arena Elmira 4:30pm
Music, games, food,
roller skating and fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2050721288529072/?ti=icl
May 13
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!
Hats Off to Mom!
A fundraising brunch for Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region,
Anselma House and Haven House.
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018
- Free gifts
for your mom
- Delicious
brunch for mom & you
- Silent
& live auctions
- Wear your
hats!
St. George Banquet Hall
665 King Street North, WaterlooDoors open: 10:30 am
Brunch: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm$24 per person
Tickets here: https://wcswr.org/hatsoff
May 14
Chandler Mowat Centre talk about your
children, parenting, and all it entails. Share ideas, get tips and strategies
and meet new people!
Facilitator Omkalthoum speaks Arabic and English.5:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1880157162281838
May 16
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT @ Kitchener Market
Cooking Class
Vietnamese
Soups: Pho and Bun Bo Hue - May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pho (and the
lesser known but equally delicious Bun Bo Hue) are both the umami meal of your
dreams. Chef Thompson Tran will lead the class in creating these soups from
scratch, focusing on the components of a traditional broth as well as the noodles.
Cost $49 register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
May 19
The Town of Conestoga Victoria Day Long Weekend
Saturday the 19th. Gates open at 7, fireworks at dusk $5/person, $10/family BBQ'd Hot dogs
(RAIN DATE Monday May 21st)
Saturday May 19
(please note the fireworks are on SUNDAY night but they have other activities on Monday)
May 24-29 KIN CARNIVAL @
Riverside Park Cambridge
http://prestonkin.ca/kin-carnival
May 24
Wilmot
Summer Market - Family Day Opening Night event.4-7pm
lots of new vendors for you to meet!
You can also enjoy face painting, entertainers, discounts and specials, amazing
food, and you can win lots of great prizes! https://www.facebook.com/events/1828207617246388
May 26
Our annual Stuff To Do KW
MEETUP @ Food Revolution Day FREE EVENT
10am-Noon
Upper Marketplace Kitchen Area
FREE Event Activities Include
Kids In The Kitchen w/Chef Cassie of 100 Days
Special Guest KW Titans Mascot Titus The Titan
Sportco Source for Sports Colouring Area
Crestview Community Garden Planting Area
Artshine-Arts4all Arts and Crafts
Facepaint by Bre Creative
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre Activities
Nutrition for Learning Info
Healthy Kids Cooking from Scratch Cookbook Creator Krista Harrison, RHN, RRPr,
Culinary Nutrition Expert
Gary’s Lens Photo Booth
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo Prizes
Spring Fireworks @ Grand River Raceway In Elora
Lighting up the sky is the just the finale to the Spring
Fireworks Night that promises hours of entertainment and family
fun. The Elora Lions have been presenting a fireworks event since
the beginning of time (maybe a few years less?). This favoured tradition
has changed and grown from year to year and is now generously hosted by the Grand River Raceway in
Elora. With an exceptional location at the Raceway, the Lions work with
other groups in the community to create a night full of variety, kids’
activities and, of course, a dazzling fireworks display.
This year we have rented TWO Bouncy Castles for young
children and will have music on hand for entertainment.
The Spring Fireworks always takes place on the Saturday
following the Victoria Day weekend in May. Admission this year is $5 per
person. Family rate is $20.
Proceeds for this year’s fireworks Lions for Groves
Diabetes and Patient Education Programs. https://www.eloralions.org/
May 27
May 28
Chandler Mowat Centre talk about your
children, parenting, and all it entails. Share ideas, get tips and strategies
and meet new people!
Facilitator Omkalthoum speaks Arabic and English.5:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1880157162281838
May 29
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT @
Kitchener Market Cooking Class
Tasty Thai -
May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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. Cost $49 register
at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
May 30
PARENTS NIGHT OUT @
Kitchener Market - Maker Market Mashup 6-10pm
Join us for this awesome appetizer and
beer pairing event with Together We are Bitter!
The Brewers join a variety of local chefs in the marketplace to share their
latest brews, and we feed you perfectly paired seasonal appetizers all night
long.
This event is open to everyone so feel free to bring friends.
Together We are Bitter beer bar will be available throughout the night - cash
only. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=2671c978-1f8f-4a03-96d1-9f2714710427
