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
BE SURE TO
CHECK OUT THE LIST OF ONTARIO
ATTRACTIONS FREE AND DISCOUNT COUPONS! http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2017/06/save-on-ontario-attractions-with.html
CURRENT
CONTESTS
Dream Circus
Contest http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/08/join-circus-this-september-at-farm-ayr.html
Make sure
you are following us!
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!
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
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
FULL MONTH EVENT CALENDARS
These places
have so many events each month, it is better to just look at them individually
KPL Calendar http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/calendar
WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp
Region of Waterloo Libraries Calendar http://calendar.rwlibrary.ca/?_mid_=17409
Cambridge Libraries – Idea Exchange Calendar http://ideaexchange.org
Michaels Craft Store Workshops http://canada.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-MichaelsCanada-Site/en_CA/Page-Show?cid=store-events
Have
an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
Grand River Conservation Authority https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default
Waterloo Region Museum http://calendar.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/Default/Month
Schneider Haus Museum http://calendar.schneiderhaus.ca/Default/Month
McDougall Cottage http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/Default/Month
Tim Hortons FREE SWIM SCHEDULE http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/06/tim-hortons-free-swim-times-2018-for.html
Kitchener Pools and Splashpads
Waterloo Pools https://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/pools.asp
and Lions Lagoon Splashpad https://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/splashpad.asp
Cambridge Pools https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Pools.aspx
and Spray Pads https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Spray-Pads.aspx
Wilmot Splashpad (Baden) https://www.wilmot.ca/modules/facilities/Detail.aspx?CategoryIds=&FacilityTypeIds=7&Keywords=&ScrollMap=true&id=92375e97-bd39-49a2-ac7a-50625fb9e1cc
and swimming schedule https://www.wilmot.ca/en/things-to-do/Swimming-Schedules.aspx
ROLLERSKATING
AT WATERLOO REC CENTRE
Various dates/times throughout the week
Various dates/times throughout the week
Wednesday: Parent & Child, Adult
& Public skates
Friday: Public skates
Sunday: Public skates
Friday: Public skates
Sunday: Public skates
Skate rentals available (kids size 9
to men’s size 13). CSA-approved helmets and protective gear are strongly
recommended.
Waterloo Memorial Recreation
Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo
waterloo.ca/skate
for complete schedule and admission prices https://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/skating.asp
If you are willing to drive a little out of town,
then this is the list for BRANTFORD’s HARMONY SQUARE http://www.brantford.ca/residents/leisurerecreation/communityfacilities/HarmonySquare/Pages/EventsandPrograms.aspx
Daily
Calvary Church Cambridge Indoor Playground
What: We are an indoor playground located directly in the church
building which opens its doors to our community to allow a safe and friendly
environment.
.
Ages: Suited to infant/crawlers, toddlers and pre-school children.
.
Ages: Suited to infant/crawlers, toddlers and pre-school children.
Cost: $1.00 minimum per head. This helps reduce the cost of regular
cleaning and new toys.
Hours: Monday – Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Closed: Fridays all season and Holiday Mondays
Schedule: September to June (closed for the summer months)
Special Activities: Twice a week there will be a
different activities offered, from Play-doh Play to arts and crafts, the
activities are geared toward preschool aged children.
Daycare Workers: We will be opening the
playground every Tuesday for any caregiver that operates a daycare. If you are
not a daycare worker, you are still MORE than welcome to attend on Tuesday!
Every day we have coffee, tea, juice and snacks available for purchase.
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
Parents/caregivers
can register online at http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-registration.html The
session will be most beneficial if parents/caregivers brings their baby with
them and we encourage bringing a support person to assist with this http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-regist…
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.
Plus
info about the Scavenger Hunt can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/…/earth-sciences-museum-scavenger-hunts
Mondays
Show and Shine Classic Cars 6-8pm
Journey back to when tail fins stood tall
and white walls ruled the road! Come out to the Shops at Highland and Westmount
to see some beautiful vintage and special edition cars every Monday night from
June 4th through to September 17th, from 6pm until dusk. Unleash your
creativity with some colouring activities and enjoy some classic music. Be sure
to check out some of our great stores while you are here as well! With free
entry and weekly prizes, Highland and Westmount is the place to be Monday
nights this summer. Show and Shine Classic Car Show Mondays at Highland and
Westmount. Come for the cars, stay for the Monday night specials. http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/whats-on/events?eventID=1529
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
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market select
Tuesdays 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!
- Sept 11
- September
25
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.
Outside Voices @ Kitchener Market
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Beginning Sept 11 adult choir that
meets once per week in the evenings. To enable the direction of parts and
harmonies we are limited in the number of spaces we can offer. Be sure to
inquire and register soon if you are interested.
Where: The Market Place upstairs at the Kitchener Market! When: Tuesday Evenings, 730pm to 9pm (details on session dates below) What else: The fee covers one full session (of 4 months) and is $85 per person How: All you need to do is sign up, and bring yourself to the market. Bring some water, yourself and a willingness to sing. That’s it! https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=565d950e-85ca-44f7-9594-28366d955657 |
Thursdays
A FREE art program every Thursday!
Every Thursday
from 11 a.m. - noon, ARTSHINE will be hosting a parent and tot program at
the Kitchener Market - a program for children and their parents. Participate in
a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
AFTER the
program, be sure to stop by one of our market
vendors for a healthy, kid-friendly lunch with lots of
options for adults too.
Space is
limited! Reserve a spot now for the ARTSHINE programs on Thursday by calling
226-647-2777, or emailing
ARTSHINE.
Fridays
Music and Movement @ Kitchener Market 9:30am – 10:00am
Imagination and creativity are developed and explored through rhymes, songs, finger plays, and gross motor activities. Support your child's language development and experience the benefits of physical activity.
Drop In Play @ Kitchener Market 10:00am – 11:00am
Come any time. Join other children and families in play and exploration. An Early Learning professional is available to provide support and information around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals.
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
FREE Hands-on Workshops designed for
children ages 5 - 12. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at all The Home
Depot stores. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, an
achievement pin and certificate https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/ideas-how-to/workshops.html
September 2018 Event Blast
Labour Day
Weekend
Check out the
CNE http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-cne-was-lit-this-year-canadian.html
Lots of other fall fairs-get the info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2013/08/20-fall-fairs-near-kitchener-waterloo.html
Sept 2
Kitchener
Rangers Fanfest BBQ The Kitchener Rangers are kicking off
the 2018-19 season with fun, food and friends at our annual Fan Fest and
Barbecue in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation!
The
annual Fan Fest and Barbecue takes place at The Aud on Sunday, September
2, 2018 as part of the Kitchener Rangers
2018 Preseason Showcase.
Fans
have the opportunity to meet the Rangers players, enjoy a BBQ lunch and
take part in a number of activities including inflatable games and rides!
The
Sun Life Financial Kids In Gear program, as always, is on hand to collect new
or gently used hockey equipment. Fans are encouraged to donate to those members
of our community that would very much appreciate the gesture.
Following
the BBQ, the Rangers host the final game of the Preseason Showcase vs. the
North Bay Battalion at 2pm. Tickets will be available at the door with general
seating for the game. http://kitchenerrangers.com/fan-zone#fan-fest-and-barbecue
Labour Day Picnic Sept 3 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10156616766610750/
Superhero Fundraiser in Brantford https://www.facebook.com/events/2201872776763824/
Sept 7
South End Celebration Guelph https://www.facebook.com/events/1888195574820656/
Sept 7 and 8
Hold The Line Festival https://www.holdthelinewr.org/tokens-and-prices/
Sept 8
Try it day @ Breslau Community Centre https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10156615509595750/
Back To School Bash https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2021172041547023&set=p.2021172041547023&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Touch a Truck in the Town of St. Marys https://www.facebook.com/events/159432921415599/
Family Fun Day CORNER OF
NORTHFIELD AND DAVENPORT RDS, WATERLOO
10AM TO 5 PM
Come join us for
Food Trucks
Live Music
KW Titans Shooting Challenge
Outdoor Escape Rooms
Rock Climbing Wall
Luxury, exotic and collectable cars
PRIZES AND GIVE AWAYS
Get here fast to make sure you catch all the excitment!
In the mainstage tent we have great musical acts to play music from the 80's to today so bring your dancing shoes and your loudest sing-along voice.
Let your taste buds savour delicious food while you peruse the exotic and luxury vehicles and take in all the activities.
The event is free to attend https://www.facebook.com/events/232817874147632/
10AM TO 5 PM
Come join us for
Food Trucks
Live Music
KW Titans Shooting Challenge
Outdoor Escape Rooms
Rock Climbing Wall
Luxury, exotic and collectable cars
PRIZES AND GIVE AWAYS
Get here fast to make sure you catch all the excitment!
In the mainstage tent we have great musical acts to play music from the 80's to today so bring your dancing shoes and your loudest sing-along voice.
Let your taste buds savour delicious food while you peruse the exotic and luxury vehicles and take in all the activities.
The event is free to attend https://www.facebook.com/events/232817874147632/
Traynor Park Appreciation Day https://www.facebook.com/events/710387079344648/
Sept 8 and 9
Princesses @ Snyders Farm https://www.facebook.com/events/2231078333794433/
Sept 9
Dream Circus at
Farm Ayr – get all the info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/08/join-circus-this-september-at-farm-ayr.html
Willamsburg
Community Festival https://twitter.com/WilliamsburgCA/status/1027556000708980737
Surf Dogs @
Kiwanis Park https://www.facebook.com/events/456670904850784/
Sept 14 to 16
Provincial Pickleball
Championship @ Rim Park https://powwr.ca/
Sept 15
Royal Medieval
Faire Waterloo Park http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/
Belmont Bestival https://www.facebook.com/events/316886748842233/
PeopleCare Dog
Event https://www.facebook.com/events/262455901021974/
Doors Open Waterloo Region https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/waterloo-region
Doors Open Waterloo Region https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/waterloo-region
Sept 16
Day of Play @
Waterloo Public Square The
September 16 theme is Battle/Competition. https://www.waterloo.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=2ce19eca-470a-422e-bd7f-33fe06d5370e&PID=Events
Sept 17
Kitchener City Hall Anniversary - various events https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/kitchener-city-hall-s-25th-anniversary-celebration.aspx
Kitchener City Hall Anniversary - various events https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/kitchener-city-hall-s-25th-anniversary-celebration.aspx
Mayors Movie
Night @ Galaxy Cinema Cambridge to support NUTRITION FOR LEARNING! https://www.facebook.com/events/673270429675500/
Sept 19
Try Synchro
Kitchener https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10156621023870750/
Campfire @
Waterloo Public Square https://www.facebook.com/events/537522753315292/?event_time_id=537522773315290
Meals Without Madness Part 1: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register FEE $25
September is
the time when most of us are returning to the normal routines and the busyness
of activities. We are racing from work to home to evening commitments with
barely enough time to eat a meal much less cook one. In this two-part series
instructor and chef Nicole Puffer will show you how to simplify meal planning,
prep and cooking to get you in and out the door in record time without
sacrificing nutrition. No drive-thru lines needed! Let me show you how to take
the “MADNESS” out of your meals this fall.
* Your meal is
provided for this event. This event is licensed so that you may bring along
your favourite wine or beer. * https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp
Sept 20
United Way
March of 1000 Umbrellas http://www.iamtheone.ca
Sept 22
Harvestfest @
Kitchener Market
Saturday,
Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon - the piazza comes alive with fall fair fun! Corn
shucking, apple bobbing, crafts for kids and more.
This is a free, family event. Registration not required. https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=bb40ed42-d82d-42a5-b332-d1a5a3f5f132
This is a free, family event. Registration not required. https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=bb40ed42-d82d-42a5-b332-d1a5a3f5f132
Ice Cream for
Breakfast @ Stanley Park Community Centre https://www.facebook.com/events/223482794994993/
TD Tree Days
The City of
Waterloo is thrilled to be working with TD Friends of the Environment
Foundation to deliver a TD Tree Days event in Waterloo! Join us as we
plant 350 native trees and shrubs to expand the woodland buffer. Register
with TD first to participate: tdtreedays.com
Date/time:
Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge St W, Waterloo
Location: Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge St W, Waterloo
Bustards Charity
Car Show https://www.bustard.com/bustards-charity-car-show.htm
Sept 26
Meals Without Madness Part 2: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register FEE $25
(Part 1 is not
a pre-requisite)
September is
the time when most of us are returning to the normal routines and the busyness
of activities. We are racing from work to home to evening commitments with
barely enough time to eat a meal much less cook one. In this two part series
instructor and chef Nicole Puffer will show you how to simplify meal planning,
prep and cooking to get you in and out the door in record time without
sacrificing nutrition. No drive-thru lines needed! Let me show you how to take
the “MADNESS” out of your meals this fall
Sept 29
Wellesley Apple
Butter and Cheese Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/266591713920079/
Lumen Festival
Uptown Waterloo https://www.facebook.com/events/654017558315875/
Caribbean Dreams
Concert https://www.caribbeandreamsconcert.com/
Sept 30
Try Synchro Waterloo
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10156621023870750/
Make sure to
visit our Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze list too! http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpkin-patches-and-corn-mazes-in.html
