Halloween Parties And Trick Or Treating October 2015 In Kitchener Waterloo

Family Friendly Halloween Weekend Parties

Friday October 30 2015
91.5 The Beat Mommylicious Halloween Party
10am-Noon @ Snyders Family Farm
Free w/Food Bank Donation
Details
http://www.915thebeat.com/mommylicious-halloween-party-2015/

Splatzone (Paintball for kids)
Come hunt costumed characters that can't shoot back! Oct 30/31 7-9pm splatzone.ca/halloween

Halloween Party @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
5:30pm-8pm
Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through the lantern lit historic village and see what tricks you'll need to do and what games you'll have to play to get a treat! Scary boo crafts and activities in the museum building will guarantee fun for everyone.
The Halloween Party is appropriate for children up to the age of 8 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is $5 per child plus taxes, accompanying adult is FREE.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=15&type=0&calendar=1

Spooky Skate @ Cambridge Ice Centre (@ Cambridge Centre Mall)
Wear your costume to the 6:40pm-8:30pm General Public Skate and skate for FREE, plus a chance to win a 10 pack of public skates!
http://www.cambridgeicecentre.com/special_events.php
Spa-lloween Dance Party
Ages 5-12
6pm-8pm
$39. Dinner included. Call 519-622-8477 or email info@vipandspa.ca to book!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156047439000537&set=p.10156047439000537&type=3&theater

Thriller Workshop
Bringing Tap Back
Friday, 30 October 2015 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)
Register @ http://ow.ly/TOwRn

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Saturday October 31 2015
10am-Noon
Halloween Party @ Kitchener Market Kids In The Kitchen
FREE EVENT
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=1954d409-f0ac-43b0-a090-d93673d14419

Free Treat @ ESC Coffe for those who show up in costume
http://www.ecscoffee.com/classes-calendar

 

Halloween @ Global Pet Foods

(various locations see info @

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156268712800389&set=gm.10153632096090750&type=3&theater )

Free Halloween Comic Book Day
Details at http://www.halloweencomicfest.com/Home/1/1/78/1138
Local Retailers Participating

LOOKIN FOR HEROES

83 Ontario St S

Kitchener

 

J ANS J CARDS AND COLLECTABLES

230 Weber Street North

Waterloo

 

RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS

50A Hopeton Street

(Corner Of Dundas St. And Hopeton St.)

Cambridge

 

 

Trunk Or Treat @ Steckle Farm

Registration info @

https://www.facebook.com/Steckle/photos/a.152547468193790.30913.121778541270683/851265884988608/?type=3

Halloween Party for the KW community at La Garderie des Lutins
11am-2pm
Tickets are $5 each and include admission into the event and a free hot dog.
There will be games, contests, a BBQ, a haunted house, crafts, face painting a bake sale and more.
 Event Itinerary:
11:30am to 12 - Gourd decorating contest
12:15 to 1pm - Best pie contest (please contact daycare to enter)
1:15 to 1:30om - Wrap a mummy contest
1:45 to 2pm- Costume contest
http://www.garderiedeslutins.com/en/daycare

Halloween Family Fun Day @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
11am-5pm
Visit for Halloween fun and enjoy games, decorating mini pumpkins and making crafts to celebrate this spooky holiday – and you'll be home in time to go out trick or treating! All ages.
Wear your costume if you dare!
Included with regular admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, Families $25, all admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=412&type=0&calendar=1

Dog Haus Parade
1pm @ Waterloo Public Square
Dress your pooches up and come out for some spooky fun with the Dog Haus! Don't be afraid to strut your stuff for there will be the chance to win some PRIZES!
We will be meeting out front of The Shops in Uptown Waterloo and strolling down King to show off your adorable little monsters. This will be a great way to tire out your dogs before the human trick or treating begins! Feel free to dress up yourselves and invite your friends, this is a free event :)
No retractable leashes please.
https://www.facebook.com/events/976844179028422/

Free Flicks - The Nightmare Before Christmas
(for those with older kiddos)
2pm-4pm @KPL Central (DOWNTOWN)
http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=7956&lib

Trunk Or Treat
4pm-6pm
Northside Baptist Church
Join us for our 3rd annual free Trunk or Treat night. Great for the whole family. We fill our parking lot with all kinds of decorated cars and people in their costumed finest. Go from trunk to trunk to see the exciting displays and play fun games to earn free candy. After all the fun outdoors, you are invited to head inside to warm up with hot dogs, popcorn and hot chocolate. We’ll have coffee and tea for the adults too.
http://www.northsidebaptist.on.ca/our-church/events/trunk-or-treat/

Splatzone (Paintball for kids)
Come hunt costumed characters that can't shoot back! Oct 30/31 7-9pm splatzone.ca/halloween

Did we miss a family friendly Halloween Event? Post it in the comments!

Family Fun In Kitchener Waterloo Lots Of Stuff To Do With Your Kids In KW

A BIG THANK-YOU

First off we want to say a BIG THANK-YOU to everyone involved with our Food Revolution event.  We appreciated all who participated!  Look for post over the weekend recapping the event.

BLAST TIME

May 24

New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale

Friday, May 24 | 5pm – Saturday, May 25, 2013 | 3pm Location: New Hamburg Fairgrounds 251 Jacob St New Hamburg, OntarioNew Hamburg Fairgrounds 251 Jacob St New Hamburg, Ontario Summary: The Relief sale begins Friday at 5:30 pm with a BBQ supper and quilt preview. At 7 pm there is a silent auction and a furniture auction featuring handcrafted furniture mady by Mennonites. Canada's largest charity quilt auction is Saturday at 8:30 am. Nearly 200 quilts will be auctioned. Scrumptious food, quilts, outdoor equipment, furniture, flowers, plants and much more are available for sale. Proceeds support the initiatives of Mennonite Central Committee world-wide. Phone number: 519-573-1717 Website: www.nhmrs.com

May 24

Join the City of Waterloo for the second annual Cruzin' on the Square. It is coming up on May 24 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Waterloo Public Square.
This event will feature classic and specialty cars, vendors, activities and live entertainment by Another Blind Date.
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/CruzinontheSquare.asp

May 25

Re/Max Solid Gold's 3rd Annual "Yard Sale For The Cure"!
Come on out to our 3rd annual Yard Sale for the Cure in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation!
 8am - 2pm on Saturday May 25, 2013 right here at 180 Weber Street South in Waterloo for:
* Great Sale Items!
* Live Entertainment All Day
* Awesome Raffle Prizes To Be Won
* BBQ
* Face Painting For The Kids!
* A Great Time For A Great Cause!
 All proceeds go to support the CBCF in their fight to cure breast cancer!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/521231084594234/

Mother-Daughter Book Club

For girls in Grades 4 – 6 & their moms. New members welcome! FREE
Contact Christy at 519-743-0271 ext. 277 or christy.giesler@kpl.org Sat. May 25 at 11 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

1st Annual Woofwich Pet Show

Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, May 26, 2013 Location: Woolwich Memorial Centre 24 Snyder Avenue, South Elmira, ONWoolwich Memorial Centre 24 Snyder Avenue, South Elmira, ON Summary: Meet representatives from the pet industry showing their products and/or services. Phone number: 519-500-3594 Website: www.woofwichpetshow.ca

Family Art Saturdays (Free)

Details

Start Date:	Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:00 PM
End Date:	Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:00 PM
	Add to Outlook
Title:	Family Art Saturdays (Free)
Category:	Arts, Culture, Film and Music
Address:	101 Queen Street North
Contact:	Kitchener - Waterloo Art Gallery
Phone:	519-579-5860
Email:	mail@kwag.on.ca
Website:	http://www.kwag.ca
Details:	Sat, May 25 | 1 – 4 pm Join the Waterloo Public Library and the Gallery at the McCormick Branch Library located at the McCormick Community Centre, 500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo, for family art-making and stories. May 25th, make an animal come to life using just pencil and paper, and explore the art of paper folding to create a beautiful origami bird. Contemporary Art 101 (Free)

Elora Lions Spring Fireworks

Saturday, May 25, 2013 | 7 – 9pm 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: www.eloralions.org

May 26

BIKEFEST at Kitchener City Hall

11am-4pm

 https://www.facebook.com/events/114181342084149/

 

May 28

Kids Hop @ Kitchener Market

11am-Noon

Kingdom Animalia Music

 

May 31

PA Day Drop In

Crafts & stories – don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 5 – 12. FREE
Fri. May 31, 2:30 – 4 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener 

 

 

We have a lot of events posted to our group page as well from our AWESOME members! Take a look    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/

Looking Ahead

June 1st

Tri Pride Festival

The tri-Pride Live Music Festival is celebrating ONE HEART ONE COMMUNITY on Saturday June 1^st from 12pm-8pm with three great live stages at the Kitchener Civic Square & King Street in Kitchener!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT KING STREET STAGE PRESENTED BY PAUL CURZON

Enjoy the day with our biggest live entertainment stage ever on King Street in front of Kitchener City Hall.

TD KIDZ ZONE PRESENTED BY TD CANADA TRUST

Kids play all day for free! The TD Kidz Zone will also be housed at the Clock Tower at Victoria Park. A volunteer-supervised “kids-only” activity centre with plenty of fun things to do for the tots! Featuring Tumble Bus!

 

Home Education Resource Emporium

offering resources from a variety of vendors plus activities for kids to learn, enjoy and become involved in.
Schwaben Club (1668 King St. E, Kitchener, ON)
Saturday June 1st 9:30-4:30
free admission but collecting kids books for Books With No Bounds charity that we have attending.
Tumblebus is providing fitness and fun from 9:30-10:30 at $2 per child.
Vendors include: books, educational toys, puppets, felt boards, organization products, teachers, musicians, authors and more!

June 1st and 2nd

Waterloo Air Show

http://www.waterlooairshow.com/

ticket prices vary http://www.waterlooairshow.com/faq/ticket-prices

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Ongoing Events

Kids’ Hop @ Kitchener Market

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!
Afterwards, stop by one of our international food court vendors for a healthy and kid-friendly lunch with plenty of options for adults too!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

KPL Kids’ Club

Free stories, crafts and fun (upper floor). All Ages. FREE
Saturdays from 9 – 11 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East, Kitchener

Homework Help for French Immersion

Grades 1 – 6. No need to register – drop in. FREE
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm until May 16, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

Comic Creators Exhibit at Waterloo Museum (Conestoga Mall)
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/currentexhibition.asp
running until May 31, 2013

YWCA Girls Programs (Cambridge but open to KW & area residents too)

Info for all programs can be found here http://www.ywcacambridge.ca/girlsprograms/index.html

The May events calendar can be found here

http://www.ywcacambridge.ca/Documents/May%202013%20Girls%20Centre%20Calendar.pdf

Subsidy and transportation are available upon request. All programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. YOU MUST PRE REGISTER. You can do so by calling 519-267-6444 or email

k.maclaggan@ywcacambridge.ca

What is Dance Dance Party Party?
It's simple: No Boys. No Booze. No Judgment. (Legwarmers Optional)
Dance Dance Party Party is a women-only freestyle dance session happening all over this great Earth. But what does that mean? Women from all ages dance to an eclectic mix of dance songs, and leave as friends, refreshed. It's like reliving that late-night dance party from a sleep-over party you had when you were 10. It also just so happens to be incredible exercise that you don't even realize you're doing.
Location: The Button Factory (25 Regina St. S, Waterloo)
When: The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Who: All folks who are female-identified. Children who want to participate and dance with us are also welcome.
How much: Bring $5 to contribute to the space rental. Children are free.
What to bring: Dancing shoes, comfy, cool clothes (you will break a sweat), a water bottle.
Contact: Email ddppkw@gmail.com to join our mailing list or like us on Facebook.

New NOT FOR PROFIT Life With Baby

Many free and low cost events for parents with babies

www.facebook.com/lifewithababywaterlooregion and events are posted on www.lifewithababy.com/waterloo-region-calendar

Star Wars Day, Free Comic Book Day and other Family Activities

Two of my Favorite Days are happening BACK TO BACK this year!
Star Wars Day ( May the Fourth Be With You) & Free Comic Book Day!

Friday May 4th

is Star Wars Day & if you are wondering the back story you can find it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day
If you're looking for stuff to post on that day I've created quite a collection here http://pinterest.com/those2girls/star-wars/

May 4th is also Cinco de Mayo & there is a celebration at Kitchener City Hall from 11:30am-1:30pm http://www.kitchener.ca/en/newslist/index.aspx?newsId=PlUsW56KjbbYk5xpHDpgSVjgweQuAleQuAl

Saturday May 5th

 Cinco de Mayo celebration heads up to the Kitchener Market
Kitchener Market will have Latin cultural activities for the whole family, including a mariachi band and cultural crafts by Crystal and Liam of Trash Theatre. There will also be cooking classes for children and adults, featuring Mexican menu items. Live entertainment starts at 10 a.m.

Also on Saturday http://www.polishday.ca/
Doors open at noon on Saturday, May 5 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, and festivities continue until 8:00 pm. Entry to the event is $4This festival celebrates the Polish culture and contributions to the community, while giving the local Polish-Canadians an opportunity to thank Waterloo Region — for the first time a portion of the proceeds will be supporting the Grand River Hospital Paediatric Unit.

Mannheim Penny Carnival

Saturday, May 5, 2012
9am – 12pm
Location: Mannheim Mennonite Church
Mannheim, ON
Summary: Fun for all children! Proceeds to go to MCC-Penny Power. 'Change for Change'.
http://www.mannheimmennonite.ca/


& did I mention it's FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!!! All the area book stores will have special edition FREE COMIC DAY COMICS to hand out.  They are always fantastic titles with something for everyone!
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
Comic Book Stores in KW are

J&J Superstore

230 Weber St. N.
Waterloo, 519-725-0443

Lookin For Heroes
93 Ontario St. S. Kitchener 519-570-0873

Carry On Comics
32 King St N Waterloo 516-886-4267

I know in the past some book stores have participated in this as well.  If you know somewhere that is taking part in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, please add it to the comments!

Sunday May 6th

Gluten Free Shopping Day

Sunday, May 6, 2012
11am – 4pm
Location: Bingemans Conference Centre
425 Bingemans Centre Drive
Kitchener, 
Summary: 20+ vendors and information booths. Vendor samples and shopping day discounts. Free to CCA members, non-members $5 or donation to the Food Bank.


Stuff for the Adults!
Happening Friday, Saturday & Sunday http://grandelicious.ca/ remember this is a 19+ event

#140confONT events MORE EVENT LISTINGS!!! http://140confontario.eventbrite.com/

Meetups are FREE to attend & EARLY BIRD tickets are now available for the CONFERENCE happening in KW Sept 27! Don't miss out on the discount!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa



 

Pinterest, #PMnight, #WWTNkw, Valentines Day, Family Day & other great events in Kitchener Waterloo

On a snowy day like today, it's a great time to get aquainted with Pinterest if you haven't already!
http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinterest-is-of-interest-top-10-reasons.html
If you love it as much as we do, make sure to join our Pinterest Pals facebook group https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/147157275400945/

Other fun sites to check out on a Snowy DAY What are you doing with your extra day this year? Check out 29 Leaps, another great KW initiative http://1gooddeed.tumblr.com/ has the details
Fun Stuff
Like Giveaways? Try Your luck here http://www.bassgiraffe.com/giveaways & here http://www.mybigbluworld.com/
There's always something for everyone!
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

GREAT NEW COUPON SITE For Southwestern Ontario! http://dealmobiles.ca/
(print off coupons, you don't have to buy the coupon like groupon etc)
& they are on Facebook too https://www.facebook.com/#!/dealmobiles

I know many of you have Tassimo machines, some are valid to get sent a replacement part http://www.tassimosafetyrecall.com/
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Fun for those 19+

 *** 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 (or you can pay cash for tickets by sending me a message before Friday)
(19+ event)
& you know if we're involved it's going to be a blast! Get your tickets quick for #PMnight

REMEMBER THE ORGINAL POSTER BOY CAMPAIGN WHEN THE GUY LIVED ON THE BILLBOARD FOR A MONTH?????
Well he's heading back to KW http://guestlistapp.com/events/87789 Come & meet Neil Hedley!
It's free to attend but you must RSVP! (19+ event)

You know we're always chatting about TWEESTOCK well the EARLY BIRD ticket pricing ends tomorrow http://guestlistapp.com/events/85692

Know anyone wanting to start a business in Cambridge? Crock-A-Doodle is looking for a franchaise owner https://www.facebook.com/CrockADoodleinCambridge for details
Fundraising event at Bingemans http://iam1ru.stageserver.ca/bigevent.aspx THE BIG EVENT

BLAST TIME!!!!

TODAY Sat Feb 11th
Hockey Day In Canada @ THEMUSEUM $10
http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs/celebrate-hockey-day-in-canada-with-us-2012-02-10.cfm

Sunday Feb 12
Free Community Skate @ Kit Aud http://www.johnmilloy.onmpp.ca/Events.aspx

Free Skate Sunday Shantz Mennonite Church is hosting a free public skate @ Wilmot Rec Complex from 2:30pm - 4:15pm all are welcome :)

Tues Feb 14th aka VALENTINES DAY
Location:Montana's Waterloo

Address:310 The Boardwalk (Ira Needles Blvd at University)

Come see Kricket the Clown on Tuesdays from 5-8 at Montana's newest location in Waterloo.
Bring the family and have some fun! Call 519-576-1212 for more info.

Wed Feb 15th

KW Minor Sports Registration

Wednesday, February 15 | 5:30pm – Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 9pm Location: Conestoga Mall 550 King Street, North Waterloo, ONConestoga Mall 550 King Street, North Waterloo, ON Summary: 2012 Spring/Summer Kitchener-Waterloo Minor Sports registration! Get your child active and involved! One stop shop for Kitchener & Waterloo programs. For more information about Fee Assistance and attending sporting groups, visit www.waterloo.ca/minorsports Phone number: 519-886-1177 x273

Fri Feb 17th

Location:Waterloo Town Square

Address:75 King Street South

Phone:519.591.4326

URL: http://kdub.ca

'Shake-n-Skate' is a series of free, family-friendly public skating parties in UpTown Waterloo. Bundle-up, grab your friends and head to the rink for an evening of beats & blades!

Looking Ahead
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

Play with Clay $8 http://www.theclayandglass.ca/education/family/

March 8th
Funworx Fundraiser for THE MADISON PROJECT -discount admission
http://www.madisonproject.blogspot.com/

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 to register 741-2297.

#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.

Stuff To Do For the Civic Holiday Long Weekend 2011

Serbian Food Festival
http://serbianfoodfestival.com/

Sunday if you want to go for a little trek there's
7th Annual Ice Cream Festival

Sunday, July 31
10am – Monday, August 1, 2011
4pm
Location: Westfield Heritage Village
Rockton, ON
Summary: Will feature Gelato in a variety of interesting flavours. Admissin is $11.00 adults, $10.00 seniors 65+, child 6-12 years $6.50, children 5 and under are free and parking is free.

Sunday
KidSummer at Waterloo Region Museum (Doon)

Sunday July 31, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
KidSummer is a fun family day where kids of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun. Listen to children's musical entertainer Eric Traplin on the museum patio, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride or try some of the hands on activities which may include egg collecting from the chicken coop, helping the blacksmith twist iron, or sending a telegraph. Visit for a wonderful summer day. Free admission for up to two children, with each $10 adult admission purchased.

Most places are open Holiday Monday but running Sunday Hours.
Just like Herrles Market which NOW HAS THEIR CORN READY! They will be open 9-6 on Monday.  They also have a great playground for the kids to play on!

Also the KW Art Gallery is open most Holiday Mondays, but you may want to call & check 1st

Tuesday 11am-2pm Eric Traplin is at the Kitchener Market

Wednesday
Waterloo Public Square

Wednesday August 4
Tai Chi Demonstration 11:45am - 12:15pm

If you're looking for indoor fun try this http://parentables.howstuffworks.com/chow/make-your-own-ice-cream-five-minutes.html#mkcpgn=fbtlc5

Hey Parents you should RSVP to this happening THIS THURSDAY http://guestlistapp.com/events/63687 it's a 19+ event (find a sitter & have a fun time)

I know many of you said you were going to the new Laurelwood Dairy Queen to Support Headstrong. Here's a message released by the Kitchener Rangers website http://kitchenerrangers.com/article/thank-you-for-supporting-headstrong


Looking Ahead

Bingemans DIVE IN

Join us for our first Outdoor Night Slide and DIVE IN at Big Splash!
Enjoy the waterslides and the movie "Rio" on August 6, 2011
from 8:30 pm - midnight
$12 in advance or $15 at the door
Season Pass Holders - upgrade for only $6

Keep Aug 14th open for Kidspark http://www.kidspark.ca/Kidspark.html
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MeFest is happening Oct 1st
We still have some vendor spots available.  Serious inquiries only.  Make sure to email Those2Girls@writeme.com  if you want to participate in our show that brings out 400 of KW finest to each event & collects over 400 pounds of food for THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION


& if you haven't heard already WE HAVE A DISCOUNT CODE FOR GREAT WOLF LODGE!!! See my review & get the code here http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-great-is-great-wolf-lodge-very.html
It has to be booked by Aug 7th for travel on the selected Aug 2011 dates!

Have a great Long Weekend!
&
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Canada Day Activities

Friday July 1st


All day activities & FIREWORKS at University of Waterloo
http://www.canadaday.uwaterloo.ca/#
click on Programs to see all the festivites!
additional info about the event can be found here http://www.exchangemagazine.com/morningpost/2011/week26/Wednesday/062902.htm#anchor

Fireworks in Kitchener at Bingemans http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/fireworx_2011.php

Herrle's Market will be open 8-5
Pick Your Own Strawberries, Market, Play Area http://www.herrles.com/

Canada Day Celebration
Friday, July 1, 2011
9:30am – 5pm
Location: Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, ON
Summary: Admission is free! Festivities include musical entertainment, fun games like croquet and horseshoes. Guests bring your own picnic lunch or purchase a tasty BBQ lunch.
Phone number: 519-748-1914
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/

Canada Day at Woodside
Friday, July 1, 2011
10am – 5pm
Location: Woodside National Historic Site
528 Wellington St. N.
Kitchener, ON Summary: Games, cupcakes in red and white style, oversized checkers boards, carnival games and croquet on the lawn. Citizenship ceremony at 2:00pm. Admission on Canada Day is FREE at Woodside.
Phone number: 519-571-5684 x25

Canada Day Fun Fair
Friday, July 1, 2011
5 – 10pm
Location: New Apostolic Church
160 Margaret AvenueKitchener, Summary: Includes BBQ, crafts, reptile show, fireworks and much more! Food Bank donations welcome! Bring your family and friends. Activities for all ages! dlindner@rogers.com
Phone number: 519-884-1360

Cambridge Celebrates Canada Day @ Riverside Park
http://www.cambridge.ca/events/1302

Happy Canada Day!

Keep Smiling!

Lisa

Fun Festivals and Father's Day! Stuff To Do in KW

Saturday!


Fire Department Headquarters on Strasburg rd is having their open house June 19 10:30am - 3pm

Darryl Sittler will be at the CIBC on IRA NEEDLES from 11am-2pm

Shrine Circus is at Cambridge Centre
June 17 - 19 - Shrine Circus
Shrine Circus is coming to town on June 17 - 19!
Shows Times:
Friday, June 17 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 18 - 12 noon; 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 19 - 1 pm & 5 pm
Coupons available at Guest Services which entitles the bearer to purchase one circus ticket at the regular price and get one ticket free. Regular price of tickets is $20.00

UpTown Waterloo Country Music Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Location: Regina Street Parking Lot
(Regina St. and Willis Way)
Waterloo, ON
Summary: UpTown Country is a FREE Festival, held rain or shine! Come to UpTown Waterloo, pull up a hay bale and enjoy the show!
Phone number: 519-885-1921
Website: http://www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com/

10th Annual St. Agatha StrawberryFest
Saturday, June 18, 2011
8am – 4pm
Location: St. Agatha Community Centre
1793 Erbs Road, West
St. Agatha, ONSt. Agatha Community Centre
1793 Erbs Road, West
St. Agatha, ON
Summary: Pancake breakfast, outdoor BBQ, strawberry pies, milkshakes, jam and an abundance of fresh strawberries of course! All-day Unique Wheels Show, a construction equipment skills contest, vendors, live music, chili cook off, kids games, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, live music!
Phone number: 519-699-6063
Website: http://www.stagathastrawberryfest.com/  

Fresh Ayr Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2011
9am – 5pm
Location: Victora Park
Ayr, Ontario
Summary: Food, games, live music and much, much more. Make sure you visit the Nith Ridge booth; take a ride on our horse and carriage, purchase your fathers day brunch tickets and get more info on our up-coming events.
Phone number: 519-632-1234
Website: http://www.freshayrfestival.com/

Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association-'Hammer In'
Saturday, June 18, 2011
9:30am – 5pm
Location: Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, Summary: Watch as members demonstrate their skills and talent creating art with the tools of their trade. Demonstrations will be on-going throughout the day. Including with general admission.
Cost: Adults $10.00, seniors/students $8.00, children $5.00, children four and under free, Family $25.00, all admissions plus HST.
Phone number: 519-748-1914
Website: http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/

Art Round the Pond
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10am – 4pm
Location: Wellesley Pond
Wellesley, ON
Summary: Join us around the pond in Wellesley for our annual original art exhibition and sale. This great event also features local musicians!
Website: http://www.artroundthepond.ca/

 Happy Father's Day!


Saturday events are already listed, but here's some more ideas for the weeked

Sunday
Apparently there is something going on called SQUARE TO SQUARE on Sunday where King St will be blocked off from Waterloo Square to Kitchener City Hall, I think anyways, I can't find any info on either of the City sites about it, so if you know then please add a comment.
Now this part I do know about http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=215593141807185  (which makes it extra weird because a Flash Mob is supposed to be planned in private & come out of nowhere) & there is costs so check the link. Again if anyone has any info please add it to the comments.

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Monday

"Sweet 16" Celebration
Monday Jun 20 2011, 8am-4pm
Location:Address:300 Gage Ave. Unit 11
Phone:519-744-4084
URL: http://www.lapatisserie.ca/
Come celebrate our 16th year of creating amazing cakes and pastries.
During the week of June 20th-25th we will have lots of:
FREE Samples
Coupons
Door Crashers
NEW Cakes
... and many other promotions

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Tuesday

St Dominics Savio Family Fun Fair
Tuesday Jun 21 2011, 5-7:30pm
Location:St Dominics Savio School
Address:3 West Forest Trail
Phone:2263386831
St Dominics Savio School will be having a family fun fair for the community. We will be inviting the community to join us! We are having the event to raise funds for the school's playground and greening project, currently the school does not have such. All funds raised will go directly to the project.

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Wednesday

THIS ONE IS ONLY FOR ADULTS, but thought parents could use a break!

WINE & CHEESE at Gibson's Sound & Vision, but you MUST RSVP at this link http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1745782683/

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Looking Ahead

Remember those BIG Cambridge Towel Tent sales? They are coming back!

Factory Tent Sale On Thursday June 23-26! Up to 80% off Towels, Bath Accessories and Linens...Facebook and Twitter Contests will be part of it too! Just make sure to follow us on http://twitter.com/those2girls or our Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/Those2Girls6DegreesOfUs

for info

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MeFest NEWS!!!!

We're heading to our waiting list for vendors this weekend, so you or someone you know want to take part in our FUN event please email those2girls@writeme.com  RIGHT AWAY!

Keep Smiling
Lisa