As always, we suggest you go through the
links now, as some activities require you to pre-register, and often the info
will change without our knowledge.
If you are new to our list, the top part
is ongoing activities and the eBlast portion further down has date specific
events. We have a great mix of outdoor
and online suggestions for you.
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!
Outdoor Skating Rinks Waterloo (maximum 10 people) https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx
Outdoor Skating Rinks Kitchener (does not state maximums) https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/outdoor-winter-rinks.aspx#Outdoor-rink-locations
Snow Sculpting Club from Snowbank Productions https://snowbankproductions.weebly.com/snow-sculpting-club.html
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 attendant is on duty.
KW Counselling Couch to 5K ongoing until March 23 https://www.kwcounselling.com/special-events/run4kwcs-couch-to-5k/
Winter Seed Sowing https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/nancys-nook-2
Winterloo List of Activities for this winter https://www.winterloofestival.ca
February Outdoor Challenge https://www.adventureswiththehills.com/?page_id=449
Book a free
introduction Roblox game design course from Algorithmics Waterloo:
https://Waterloo.alg.academy (Note we do not know what
the regular course cost is)
Feb 5-26 Laurier Black History Month Celebration https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1681/15/news-events.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=4200&cid=11777&fid=11777
Winterlude Online Feb 5-21 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html
Quebec Carnaval Online Feb 5-14 https://carnaval.qc.ca/en
Looking for new things to do with your child? Do
you think your child would enjoy participating in science? If your child is
between the ages of 3-7, they are eligible to sign-up for an online study with
researchers at the University of Waterloo. Participation is free and the
studies are quite fun for children! Children get a certificate at the end and a
chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. A typical session involves a 25-minute
Zoom video call with their researchers. If you would like to sign-up, please
visit https://www.uwcoral.ca/sign-up. If you
have any questions, please email developmentalonline@uwaterloo.ca
Early Years events on Zoom in January https://earlyyearsinfo.ca/wp-content/uploads/Dec-31-update-January-2021-EarlyON-Waterloo-Region-Online-Calendar-1.pdf for
registration info visit 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
February 2021 eBlast
We wanted to let you know about some other fun things
happening in February!
February 2
Kitchener Market and Stronger Together
Fitness Class on City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-02-02-1900-Virtual-Wellness-Series-Stronger-Forever
February 3
Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training
Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds
Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of
Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 4
Powwow Workout Class,
led by at Noon on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/NACIndigenousAutochtoneCNA
Info from https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27976
February 5
Kitchener Market Galentine’s and Valentine’s Cooking
Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
Feb 5-26 Laurier Black History Month Celebration https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1681/15/news-events.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=4200&cid=11777&fid=11777
Winterlude Online Feb 5-21 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html
Quebec Carnaval Online Feb 5-14 https://carnaval.qc.ca/en
February 6
Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchen Virtual
Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 10am Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region
online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr
February 8
The Humane
Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is excited to be able to
offer Virtual Yoga with a licensed instructor, Jaci!
We began offering
yoga virtually in August of this year and have found it to be a great success
with people of varying ages. Jaci's approach to practice is gentle and
relaxing and the feedback we have received about her teaching has been
excellent.
Virtual Yoga takes
place on Zoom and lasts from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost: $15 Register
at https://kwsphumane.ca/adults/yoga
February 9
Kitchener Market Wellness Class Live on the City of
Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 10
Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training
Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds
Explore
Your Future 2021: Career Speaker Series
Get career inspiration from
local professionals at this free online event series for grade 7-12 students
and their parents/guardians 6:30pm REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-2021-career-speaker-series-registration-130819206769
Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of
Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 11
Powwow Workout Class,
led by at Noon on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/NACIndigenousAutochtoneCNA
Info from https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27978
Kitchener Market’s Lunar New Year Celebration Live
on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 13
FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND
Happy Galentine’s Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1ikySurAP0
Kitchener Market LET ME BE YOUR VALENTINE
KIT Cost $5 but you must PRE-REGISTER as there are a limited amount of kits. Info
at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-02-13-1000-Kids-in-the-Kitchen-Let-Me-Be-Your-Valentine-Kit
10am SOLD OUT - I posted it on our Facebook
group before this post went live and it sold out within 2 hours. For the latest
updates make sure you are part of our Stuff To Do KW Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749
Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region
online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr
February 14
Happy Valentine’s Day
Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2015/01/valentines-day-diy-for-whole-family-to.html
Robot Online Party 1pm. Register at https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/28077
Lunar New Year Celebration Online at 7:30pm https://chinatownbia.com/eventsnews/lny2021
February 14-15
Bring on the Sunshine VIRTUAL Festival
Bring on the Sunshine is thrilled to
announce our annual festival will be held LIVE online on Feb 14 AND the
15th – yes, thats TWO DAYS of your happiest sunshine event!
Featuring your regular favourites with a 2021 twist- a jumping
stage with international and local artists, marketplace with virtual vendors,
networking spaces to meet up with your new and old friends, fashion show,
workshops a new 3D art exhibition and more!
Because, in 2021,
where else are you going to be?
Quick
registration at this link guarantees your FREE spot.
Info from https://www.bringonthesunshine.ca
THEMUSEUM’s Family Hack Jam Cost $33.50
Family Day
Weekend Hack Jam has gone virtual! This two-day event takes place on February
14 and 15. Watch and work at your
own pace, or follow along with our online program to make the most of this fun and creative experience!
Participants will receive their own Maker Challenge Kit filled
with supplies and ideas to help put your creativity to the test. Along with
your full kit of supplies, participants will have exclusive online access to
the Makers Showcase highlighting MakerSpaces near and far. Watch as
they demonstrate their own unique projects, sharing what they made using the
same supplies participants have at home! Plus,
take part in a live Show & Tell and show off your work. You won’t want to
miss this unique at-home experience – it’s sure to spark
some real creativity. Happy Making! https://themuseum.ca/events/virtual-family-day-hack-jam/
Hazel A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making Celebration on YouTube at 7:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/735161304055355
February 15
Happy Family Day
The Giggle Mat Online Event at 9am https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/posts/112769440805056
The Croods Online Event with the Canadian Museum of Nature at 2:30pm (English) and 4:30pm (French). Info at https://www.facebook.com/CanadianMuseumofNature/posts/10164867128930125
LIVE STREAM FESTIVAL - 110 PERCENT YOUTH FESTIVAL
Get ready Waterloo
Region! On Family Day 2021, the 110 Percent Youth Talent Festival is bringing
together some incredible teen musicians, dancers, singers, artists and many
more talented youth for a virtual afternoon of entertainment, hope and
celebration.
Begins at 3pm and will be streamed on the website https://110fest.ca
February 16
Child
Witness Centre's 2021 Pancake Lunch Noon-1:30pm Cost $30 Registration Required
We are excited to announce that we will be joined on
February 16 by two special guest speakers: World Series Champion and Canadian
Baseball Hall of Fame Member Pat Hentgen along with Toronto Blue Jays Director
of Baseball Media Richard Griffin! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/child-witness-centres-2021-pancake-lunch-tickets-134532856395
Kitchener Market Wellness Class Live on the City of
Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 17
Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training
Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds
Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of
Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 20
Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchen Virtual
Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 10am Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
Let’s Make a Local Deal Waterloo Region
online game show at 7pm. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakealocaldealwr
February 24
Get moving with Playgrounds Movement and Training
Centre. Live on Facebook and YouTube at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/kwplaygrounds
Explore
Your Future 2021: Career Speaker Series
Get career inspiration from
local professionals at this free online event series for grade 7-12 students
and their parents/guardians 6:30pm REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-2021-career-speaker-series-registration-130819206769
Kitchener Market Cooking Class Live on the City of
Kitchener’s Facebook Page. Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
February 26
Kitchener Market’s Black History Month
Celebration February 20
Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 7pm
Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-02-26-1900-Black-History-Month-Virtual-Celebration
February 27
Kitchener Market Kids in the Kitchen Virtual
Cooking Class Live on the City of Kitchener’s Facebook Page at 10am Info at https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month?StartDate=02/01/2021
Tom Thompson Tribute Painting for All Ages Online at 1pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1TPUMA9xs&feature=youtu.be Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/1521081814949230
February 28
Canadian Heritage Black History Month Event on Facebook Live at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/CdnHeritage
