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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Easter Egg Hunts And Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area 2017



Please take note that some of these Easter activities require registration, so be sure to go through the full list NOW and check all the details and CLICK THROUGH ALL THE LINKS PROVIDED to avoid any "day-of" issues.  Also please know that dates/times/venues change without our knowledge so please check the links provided.

March 14
Tickets go on sale at 10am For the Steckle Farm Easter Egg Hunt (Event Takes Place April 14th) $10 Per Child INFO at https://www.facebook.com/Steckle/photos/a.152547468193790.30913.121778541270683/1219438744837985/?type=3&theater

March 25
Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop @ Joseph Schneider Haus
Time Two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m. Impress your friends with beautiful hand decorated Easter Eggs. $10 plus HST, materials included. Pre-register. Ages 12 and up. Two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m. Call 519-742-7752 to register. http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=204&type=0&calendar=3

March 25 and 26
Egg Dyeing and Scratching @ Joseph Schneider Haus
Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 1 to 5 p.m.  Egg dyeing and scratching – Pennsylvania-German style. Help the Schneiders scratch decorate Pennsylvania-German designs onto naturally dyed Easter Eggs. Regular admission applies http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=219&type=0&calendar=3

April 8
Pysanky Easter Egg Decoration @ Kitchener Market 9:30am cost is $5 and you must pre-register.  Info at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Special_events.asp

Decorate An Easter Plate @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Children will decorate an Easter plate in this fun workshop! For ages two to five. Decorate your own personalized Easter plate! This will be the perfect plate to leave out for the Bunny stopping by your house this year.Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Admission is $10 per person plus HST. Membership discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express accepted. No refunds. Book by phone at 519-748-1914. Capacity limited.  http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=523&type=0&calendar=1

Fockers Easter Party
Easter Party Saturday April 8th from 12pm to 2pm at 63 Courtland Ave E. upstairs and there will be signs to follow. Parking is available on the right side of the building. There will be a visit from the easter bunny, crafts, games, and prizes. Admission is $5 per child.
https://www.facebook.com/events/636197919924285/

April 14
National Service Dogs’ Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs And Their Families
Kitchener: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener, at 10 a.m.  Guelph: Centennial Park, 377 College Ave. W., Guelph, at 10 a.m. Registration info at http://www.nsd.on.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt-for-dogs/


Steckle Farm Easter Egg Hunt (pre-registration required) $10 Per Child start times 9:30am and 12:30pm INFO at https://www.facebook.com/Steckle/photos/a.152547468193790.30913.121778541270683/1219438744837985/?type=3&theater

Hot Cross Bun Making Demo @ McDougall Cottage (Cambridge) Drop-in from 1 to 4 p.m.
We’ll be showing how to make that most traditional of Scottish Easter treats – Hot Cross Buns! Stop by for a sample and a free recipe. They’ll be crafts too! Admission by cash donation. http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=146&type=0&calendar=2

April 14-16
Easter Eggstravaganza @ Joseph Schneider Haus
Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Sample some traditional Easter cheese and help the Schneiders scratch decorate Pennsylvania-German designs onto naturally dyed Easter Eggs. Regular admission applies http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=537&type=0&calendar=3

Easter Festival @ Springridge Farm (MILTON)
We expect Good Friday to be very busy, so please consider attending Saturday or Sunday or arriving early in the day.
Admission for Easter Festival: $12.00 per person, ages 2-92
There is no admission charge to visit the barn market, bakery & gift shop.

Easter Festival activities include:
Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny
Professional Puppet Show “Peter Rabbit's Eggcellent Easter Show” - show times
11, 12, 1, 2:30 & 4
Bunny Face Painting
Bunny Ears to Colour and Wear
Wagon Ride & Farm Tour
Access to The Fun Farm Yard: Animal Barn, Giant Sandbox, Corn Trail, Tube Slides, Straw Bale Jumping and Escarpment Lookout
Singing Chicken Show
Goat Mountain
Pony Rides are available for an additional $4 per ride.  Maximum weight 80lbs. http://www.springridgefarm.com/easter-egg-hunt.htm


April 15
Sheridan Nurseries Easter Egg Hunt 9am-11am Cost $3 Proceeds to Children's Wish Foundation and Kids' Health Links Foundation http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events/event/easter_egg_hunt__treat_bags___charity_event

Meet The Easter Bunny @ Kitchener Market 10am-Noon. Admission $2 or a Donation To The Foodbank http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Special_events.asp

Easter Egg Hunt @ Joseph Schneider Haus 10 a.m. start
Meet the Easter Bunny and bring along a small basket to collect eggs! Suggested $2 admission. Please note the Galleries and Historic House will be closed from 10 to 11 a.m. during the Easter Egg Hunt. http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=825&type=0&calendar=3

Easter Scavenger Hunt @ Huron Natural Area
1pm-3pm https://www.facebook.com/events/272033559899300/


Easter Egg Hunt @ Bingemas Funworx – Info  http://www.bingemans.com/funworx/events.php

When: April 15th Departure: 10AM, 12PM and 2PM Leaving From: St Jacobs Market Station See the Easter Bunny! Watch the amazement in your family’s eyes as the train rolls through the most beautiful countryside in Ontario. Tickets required. Pricing info at http://waterloocentralrailway.com/easter-bunny-trains

April 15 and 16
Egg Dyeing and Rolling @ McDougall Cottage (Cambridge) Drop-in from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your clan down to McDougall Cottage for some egg-ceptionally good fun. Kids can dye and decorate some of their own eggs using our home-made all natural vegetable dyes. Admission by cash donation. http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=538&type=0&calendar=2

April 16
Various times - Calvary Assembly Cambridge
Free Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3-11. (Baby-age 2 have a program available as well, just not the large hunt). Jumping Castles, Games, music and candy! https://www.facebook.com/events/140893013104166/?active_tab=about

April 16 and 17
Easter Sunday and Monday Steam Train
When: April 16th and April 17th Time: 2:00PM Leaving From: St Jacobs Market Station Don’t miss this scenic return trip through the countryside with many great photo and video opportunities. This round-trip excursion will not stop in the St. Jacobs Village or Elmira. Tickets required. Pricing info at http://waterloocentralrailway.com/easter-steam-excursions

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Where To Find *** FIREWORKS *** In The Kitchener Waterloo Area 2016




Where To Find Fireworks Displays Near Kitchener Waterloo Ontario


Looking for the best places to see *** FIREWORKS *** in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Here's our list for the holiday fireworks displays we know about this year! Scroll down to see all the fireworks dates this summer!
Please note: Some activities and events have admission costs, so please check the links provided for full information.

Saturday May 21
 
Town of Conestogo


Fireworks And Family Fun Night 2016 @ Mohawk Racetrack
Doors Open at 5PM  |  Fireworks at 10:30PM
 http://www.woodbineentertainment.com/Mohawk/Pages/Fireworks-And-Family-Fun-Night-2016.aspx


VICTORIA DAY
Monday May 23
New Dundee All Day Events and Fireworks
http://www.newdundeefireworks.com 

Saturday May 28 
Spring Fireworks @ Grand River Raceway In Elora
http://www.eloralions.org/#!spring-fireworks/c1i9k
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Saturday June 25
Westvale Fun Fair - Red River Park Waterloo
https://www.facebook.com/events/582389025247983/

CANADA DAY 
Friday July 1

Canada Day Celebrations at University Of Waterloo
All day events and fireworks

Downtown Kitchener City Hall
Afternoon events and fireworks

Canada Day Celebrations in Cambridge
All day events and fireworks
Canada Day Celebrations in Guelph
All day events and fireworks
Canada Day In New Hamburg
Info TBA
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St Jacobs Sizzlefest w/ FIREWORKS
August
 (Date TBA)

Waterloo Buskers
August 
10pm Uptown Waterloo Parkade

(Date TBA)
Moose Winooskis Kitchener/Cambridge
FireFit Challenge
beginning at 10am
Then Saturday night there is an Outdoor Movie Fireworks Show.
More info here

If you know of any additional fireworks displays be sure to leave them in the comment section of this post.



Thursday, April 30, 2015

Where To Find Fireworks In Kitchener Waterloo And Area 2015

Where To Find Fireworks Displays Near Kitchener Waterloo Ontario


Looking for the best places to see *** FIREWORKS *** in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Here's our list for the holiday fireworks displays we know about this year! Scroll down to see all the fireworks dates this summer!
Please note: Some activities and events have admission costs, so please check the links provided for full information.

Fireworks Kitchener Waterloo

Victoria Day Weekend

May 16
Fireworks in the Town Of Conestogo



Mohawk Raceway Family Fun Night
Mohawk Racetrack welcomes back Fireworks and Family Fun Night!

Saturday, May 16th

Party Starts at 5PM | Fireworks at 10:15PM
 Enjoy FREE games and activities for the kids including:
- Airbrush Face Painting and Balloon Clowns
- Carnival Games like Jungle Safari, Sombrero Toss, Gone Fishin', Bust​ One and Pork Chop Speedway
- Be entertained by great strolling acts including Hula Hoop Artists, Stilt Walkers, and Illusionists
- Get a FREE Lunch Bag with the purchase of a $5 Kids' Meal which includes Hotdog, Chips and a Juice Box

May 18
Victoria Day In New Dundee
All Day events and fireworks
Info can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10153238228130750/


May 23
Saturday, May 23 2015 starting at 7pm
Location: Grand River Raceway Elora
Summary:The Elora Lions are holding their Spring Fireworks Fundraiser at the Grand River Raceway on County Road 21 in Elora. Local live entertainment for young children will be available. Admission is a minimum donation of $2 per person with proceeds of this year's event going to community and Lions projects. Gates open at 7pm. Fireworks being after sunset.
Phone number:519-240-0065
Website:http://www.eloralions.org/#!spring-fireworks/c1i9k

June 13
Westvale Fun Fair and Fireworks
https://www.facebook.com/events/389606621231814/

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July 1
Canada Day Celebrations at University Of Waterloo
All day events and fireworks
http://uwaterloo.ca/canada-day/about-canada-day-celebrations


CANADA DAY IN DOWNTOWN
Civic Square, City Hall Kitchener
Come celebrate Canada Day with us in Downtown Kitchener from 4 pm - 11 pm! This exciting celebration will feature live Canadian entertainment, fireworks from the roof top of Kitchener City Hall, a licensed beer garden, downtown food vendors to satisfy your hunger, and much more!
This years lineup of performers include Hollerado, Fefe Dobson and Treble Charger!
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Canada_Day.asp

Canada Day @ Bingemans - Kingpin Lounge
Boston Pizza Kingpin for live music on the patio from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AND watch FREE fireworks at dusk!
http://www.bingemans.com/events/


Canada Day Celebrations in Cambridge
All day events and fireworks
http://www.cambridgecanadaday.ca/home.html

Canada Day @ Cambridge Calvary Church
beginning at 7pm
Bouncy Castles, Prizes, Music, Food and Fireworks
http://calvarycambridge.com/canadaday/

Canada Day Celebrations in Guelph
All day events and fireworks
http://www.canadadayinthepark.ca/

Canada Day In New Hamburg
Monday July 01,  10:00 am
Scott Park - New Hamburg
All Day events and Fireworks
Event times are listed here http://www.newhamburgindependent.ca/whats-on/events/ just scroll down to July 1st
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St Jacobs Sizzlefest w/ FIREWORKS
August
 (Date TBA)

http://www.stjacobs.com/events

Waterloo Buskers
August 
10pm Uptown Waterloo Parkade
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/schedule

(Date TBA)
Moose Winooskis Kitchener/Cambridge
FireFit Challenge
beginning at 10am
Then Saturday night there is an Outdoor Movie Fireworks Show.
More info here

https://www.facebook.com/pages/2015-Canadian-National-Firefit-Championships/871167836275095

If you know of any additional fireworks displays be sure to leave them in the comment section of this post.




Sunday, April 12, 2015

Where To Find Food Trucks In Kitchener Waterloo Ontario 2015

Food Trucks In Kitchener Waterloo



Whether it be an event, a festival, a rally or a fundraiser, Kitchener Waterloo loves their food trucks! How do I know? Some of the most popular posts on our blog last year involved the whereabouts of Food Trucks in Kitchener Waterloo! This year we thought we would make a compiled list of where to find the Food Trucks around Waterloo Region.  If we missed any mobile chef meetups be sure to add them to the comments as we will continue to update this post!

Food Truck Events In The Kitchener Waterloo Area

*Please note some events may require ground admission. Always click on the provided links to get the event details. Food Trucks set their own pricing, so please contact them to find out costs and which trucks will be at each event. Also there are age limitaions at several events so again we suggest getting the details before you plan to attend

April 24-26
The Waterloo Region Food And Drink Show
Find out how to WIN YOUR WAY IN on our Kitchener Market Cooking Stage post

April 25
1pm-6pm
Food Truck Rally + Bouncy Castle @ Best Buy Fairway Rd
https://www.facebook.com/events/931962406836354

May 24
Noon-7pm
Outlaw Food Truck Picnic @ Civic Square Park
(near Centre In The Square)
https://www.facebook.com/events/927869543899910


Food Trucks At UofW Research And Technology Park
(University of Waterloo Campus)
Follow https://twitter.com/uwfoodtrucks for daily info

Mondays
Forest Hill Church Fischer-Hallman Rd
4:30pm-8pm (until Aug 31)
http://foresthillunited.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/FOOD-TRUCK-FRENZY.pdf

Tuesdays 
Pride Stables
4:30pm-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/1557115761213092/photos/pb.1557115761213092.-2207520000.1428873860./1557442317847103/?type=1&theater

Wednesdays
FOOD TRUCKS DOWNTOWN Wednesdays | Gaukel Street at Joseph (across from Victoria Park) 11am to 2pm 
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp#Ftr

Wednesday nights  | Beside the Duke Food Block (Duke St. between Frederick & Queen)
5pm to 8pm 
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp#Ftr

Thursdays
Waterloo Train Lot Lunches
11am-2pm
http://berlin95diner.ca/event/thursday-lunches-train-station-lot-waterloo/



Thursdays Only June 4-Sept3
Hillside @ Chicopee
5pm-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/photos/a.192795522857.128822.141482782857/10152910086692858

Thursdays Only June 25-Aug 27
5:30pm @ Schwaben Club Kitchener
Food Trucks/Cruise Night and Facepainting

Thursdays Only June 11 to August 20
5pm-8pm
Hot Eats Cool Treats
Roger St Spurline
https://www.facebook.com/events/111471032520336/



Fridays Beginning June 5
FOOD TRUCKS DOWNTOWN Fridays | Gaukel Street at Joseph (across from Victoria Park) 11am to 2pm
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp#Ftr

July 4
King StrEATery Food Truck Festival
11:30am-7pm
Bring your rumbling belly downtown as a small army of KW Food Trucks (& a few visitors) will occupy 3 blocks of King Street to serve up their scrumptious mobile meals!
https://www.facebook.com/events/573689386107594

July 25
3pm-9pm
Waterloo Region Food Truck Fare @ Waterloo Public Square
http://www.wrfoodtruckfare.ca/

Keep Watch Of This Page As The Gourmet Food Truck List Grows!