When the Weather Gets Chilly, Let the Snow Ball Warm Your Heart - Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary passes to this show, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win tickets too! Enter the contest at the end of this post! 

Sunday, December 18th will be the day that Kitchener's Victoria Park Pavillion will be transformed into a Chilly Christmas Celebration.  Storybook Events will be celebrating their first birthday with the Snow Ball and they want to invite your family to the party!

This family-friendly festive event will warm hearts with a performance by the Royal Ice Family, themed activities and Photo Opps Galore!

This whimsical festival is a delightful way to celebrate the season and make sure to get your gift from the Jolly Old Elf Himself. Yes, Santa Claus will be there too!

What to Expect at the Snow Ball

A 30 Minute Interactive Icy Performance by the Frosty Family

Meet & Greet After The Show

Photo Ops

Balloon Animals

Craft Station & Colouring

Gift From Santa

Professional Photos With Santa (a link to digital downloads will be provided after the event) 

There are 2 show times, followed by activities: 

Time Slot #1: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. (Show starts at 12:00, doors open at 11:45) 

Time Slot #2: 2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Show starts at 2:30, doors open at 2:15) 

Grab Your Tickets Before they are Gone!

There are a limited amount of tickets for each performance that day.  Everyone in attendance requires a ticket. Tickets are $37 +fees.  

Head to https://www.storybookevents.ca/event-details/snow-ball and purchase your tickets for the Storybook Events' Snow Ball!

We want to ensure you enjoy the most wonderful time of the year and attending the Snow Ball will be a magical time for all!

For more information be sure to visit these links

Website: https://www.storybookevents.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storybookeventskw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storybookeventskw

Enter to Win

We are thrilled to tell you that we also have a Family Four Pack of Tickets to the Snow Ball to giveaway!

The contest listed below (it might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form) is for tickets only.  You must provide your own transportation.  Be sure to leave a comment with why you want to win. It works best if you are logged into your Google Account

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Easter 2021 Events and Virtual Activities – Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo Area and Online

As always, we suggest going through the full list, as some events require pre-registration and spots fill up quickly. Please check the links provided as dates/times may be changed without our knowledge.

March 28

Learn Polish Easter Traditions Online 10am-Noon. Info and registration at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-with-us-polish-easter-traditions-tickets-142175144685

March 30 and 31

Stanley Park Community Association Easter Egg Hunt

Stop by the community centre and pick up a treat bag with an easter egg colouring sheet.  Colour the egg, hang it on your door or window and we will be looking for them Easter weekend (and dropping off a basket of goodies to some homes where we find coloured eggs).

Egg and treat bag pickup:

Dates: March 30th and 31st 3:00-6:00pm

Location: Stanley Park Community Centre (Hut out front)

*Limited quantities. Come early to guarantee getting a bag*

https://www.spcakitchener.ca/events.php?view=159

April 1

Storytime with the Easter Bunny and the Fairytale Fairy on Facebook at 2pm. Info from https://www.facebook.com/events/2840056709602392

Online Easter Chick Biscuit Baking for Kids 10:30am

Registration info and ingredient list at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/easter-festival-kids-workshop-easter-chick-biscuits-cook-along-free-tickets-141977940843

April 3

Kitchener Market Virtual Easter Celebration LIMITED SPOTS available (kit pick up April 1)

This kit has everything you need to celebrate Easter by making bunny cupcakes and decorating eggs! The kits include the supplies you need to participate in the live Kids in the Kitchen video which will be streamed on April 3 from 10 - 11 A.M. on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page.

 

Kits can be picked up from the Kitchener Market on Thursday April 1 from 4 - 6 P.M. Just drive down the ramp on Eby Street into the covered parking lot, park at the curbside pick up sign and a staff member will assist you!

COST  $5.00

Register at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/activity/search/detail/61395?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Easter Egg Hunt @ St. James’ – Rosemount United Church.Pre-registration required. Info at https://sjruc.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt

Easter Egg Drive-Thru @ Avenue Road Baptist Church (Cambridge) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 1pm-3pm 

Meet the Easter Bunny (from your car) and we will deposit a FREE Easter Gift for each child in your vehicle!!  All while you stay safely inside the vehicle!! 

**First come, first served - WHILE QUANTITIES LAST** https://arbchurch.com/events/easter-egg-drive-thru-event/2021-04-03

Facebook Live Watercolour Painting Class – Easter Egg Fun at 1pm. Info and supply list at https://www.facebook.com/events/895057681035611

Oktoberfest At Kitchener Market – Enter To Win

 

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive a complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend the advance screening too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

As you know we have had a lot of fun celebrating Oktoberfest at Kitchener Market the past few years!

 

 

Now there Kitchener Market has even more fun planned as it is transformed to Oktoberfest Haus during the Bavarian Celebration in Kitchener Waterloo.  There are a variety of events happening at the Kitchener Market during Oktoberfest this year.  Some are family friendly and some are for the 19+ crowd so be sure to check the links to get all the up to date information.  Plus, to get you in the FESTIVE mood we have a contest for those 19+ at the end of this post.

 

Oktoberfest 2016 At Kitchener Market Events

 

Friday October 7, 2016

19+ event

Friday Oct.7 - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Frieda & the Beir Nutz
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Frank n Frieda
7:00 pm to 1:00 am, Frieda and Beir Nutz

Fri. Oct. 7 @ 9:30 pm - Alpine Dancers

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=4596b39e-eaeb-48d3-b5cb-faeb2b46779d

Purchase tickets at http://store.kwoktoberfest.ca/Oktoberfest/C-134/Oktoberfest-Haus.aspx

 

Saturday October 8, 2016

2:30pm-5:30pm
Family Day

Harvest Festival – Cook Like Oma with ChefD 9am-Noon in the upper Markeplace kitchen

No tickets required for Cook Like Oma, FREE event for the whole family

Bring your family to learn how to make pretzels and other traditional German food like Oma makes, but Chef D style. Afterwards, see traditional German dancers and music, along with appearances from some of your favorite Oktoberfest mascots!

This is a free event however we would like to encourage participants to bring a non-perishable food donation with them which will go toward the Waterloo Region Food Bank for the Thanksgiving holiday season!

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=dd7f21e0-ec4f-4294-a422-9e77102d5773 and http://oktoberfest.ca/Festhallen/Oktoberfest_Haus

19+ event happening on October 8, 2016

Saturday Oct.8 - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Transylvania Hofbrau Band
7:00 pm to 1:00 am, Frieda and Beir Nutz, @ 9:30 pm - KW Schuhplatter & Folkdancers

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=4596b39e-eaeb-48d3-b5cb-faeb2b46779d

Purchase tickets at http://store.kwoktoberfest.ca/Oktoberfest/C-134/Oktoberfest-Haus.aspx

Sunday October 8, 2016

12pm-5:30pm
Family Day

Sunday Oct.9 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Tiroler Brass

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=dd7f21e0-ec4f-4294-a422-9e77102d5773 and http://oktoberfest.ca/Festhallen/Oktoberfest_Haus

Monday October 9, 2016 THANKSGIVING DAY

Once again the Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at Kitchener Market at 8:30am!

You can see the full parade route at

http://kwoktoberfestparade.oktoberfest.ca

The Kitchener Market is a great place to watch the parade with children as there are open washrooms onsite and the food court vendors will be open so you can buy breakfast.

After the parade you can stay for family day!

Monday Oct.10 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Frank n Frieda.
12 noon to 2:30 pm. Transylvania Hofbrau
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Frank n Frieda and Mon. Oct.10 @ 1:30 pm - Transylvania Dancers

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=dd7f21e0-ec4f-4294-a422-9e77102d5773 and http://oktoberfest.ca/Festhallen/Oktoberfest_Haus

Friday October 14^th

19+ events

Friday Oct.14 - 12 noon to 5:30
7:00 pm to 1:00 am, Frieda and Beir Nutz + 9:30 pm - Schwaben Dancers

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=4596b39e-eaeb-48d3-b5cb-faeb2b46779d

Purchase tickets at http://store.kwoktoberfest.ca/Oktoberfest/C-134/Oktoberfest-Haus.aspx

Saturday October 15^th

19+ events

2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Frank n Frieda
7:00 pm to 1:00 am, Frieda and Beir Nutz + 9:30 pm - KW Schuhplattler & Folkdancers

Info from http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=4596b39e-eaeb-48d3-b5cb-faeb2b46779d

Purchase tickets at http://store.kwoktoberfest.ca/Oktoberfest/C-134/Oktoberfest-Haus.aspx

Enter To Win

We are giving away a Four Pack Of Tickets to attend the 19+ Oktoberfest Haus event on Friday October 14, 2016! Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post with what events you want to attend at Kitchener Market for Oktoberfest! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Great Ways To Celebrate Galentine's Day - #GalentinesDayKW Contest Round Up

Are You Wondering What Galentine's Day Is?

Taken from an episode of Parks And Recreation, Galentine's Day is a great way for women to celebrate with their female friends.  Hear the explanation in the video below

Great Ways To Celebrate Galentine's Day

We have complied a list of great ways to celebrate Galentine's Day.  From concerts to cooking classes you are sure to find a way enjoy Galentine's Day 2016.

Start The Celebration Early

Start the celebration a week early by grabbing your gal pals and heading to the Total Woman Show at Bingemas and be sure to check out the Kitchener Market Cooking Stage.

Make sure to enter our contest for a pair of passes to the event at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/moms-day-out-at-kitchener-market.html

Kick Off Galentine's Day Week Off Right

Kick Galentine's Day Week off right by taking in a concert with your BFF! We suggest seeing Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk perform at Centre In The Square. 

 

Be sure to enter our contest for a pair of tickets to the concert at

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/chantal-kreviazuk-raine-maida-moon-vs.html

 

Make Galentine's Day More Than Just About Breakfast

Make Galentine's Day more than just about breakfast. Take the opportunity for your friends to make a meal together! Learn how all month at the Kitchener Market Cooking Classes.

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a cooking class at

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/start-fresh-with-kitchener-market.html

 

Great Gifts For Galentines's Day

Looking for some great gifts for Galentine's Day? Tap into your inner Disney Princess with tickets to Disney On Ice Dare To Dream @ Budweiser Gardens in London Ontario.

Plus enter to win a four pack of tickets to the ice skating show at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/01/disney-on-ice-dare-to-dream-heads-to.html

OR

Or relive some "back in the day" memories at the Boyz II Men concert at Centre In The Square.

Yes we have a contest for a pair of tickets to the show over at the blog post

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/motownphillys-back-again-when-boyz-ii.html

 

How Will You Be Celebrating Galentine's Day?

How will you be celebrating Galentine's Day? Be sure to leave a comment below, post on facebook or tweet it to @Those2Girls using the hashtag #GalentinesDayKW and we will Retweet and Share them!

 

Happy #GALENTINESDAY to my BFF Diane Morgan via Amy Poehler's Smart Girls
Posted by Lisa McDonald on Friday, February 13, 2015

 

 

Be sure to leave a comment below, post on facebook or tweet it to @Those2Girls using the hashtag #GalentinesDayKW and we will Retweet and Share them!

Making Sure That #BirthdaysCount

“Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Enbridge and I received
Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.”

Bring On The Birthday Celebrations

Birthday celebrations are incredibly important! Not only do they mark the date of when someone arrived on the planet, they also give you a reason to gather with family and friends. Finding time in everyone's busy schedule can be challenging but its always worthwhile. The earlier you start arranging the celebration the easier it is to coordinate schedules. My birthday is next month but I already have my birthday party plans in order!

Make Your Next Birthday Party Count With These Suggestions

According to recent Enbridge survey data, 91% of Canadians think it’s important to celebrate birthdays of family and friends. They also found 82% of people felt more special when someone put energy into their birthday.
Although birthday parties can take a lot of time and energy they are worth the effort! Remember the more prepared you are for the birthday celebration, the smoother the day will go, which means a lot more fun for everyone!  Here are a few birthday party planning tips


Set The Date

• Choose a date that does not conflict with other events (IE anniversaries, long weekends, community celebrations)
• Give your guests plenty of notice so they can make arrangements

Choose A Venue

• Will it be at your home, a local restaurant, or a fun place to celebrate
• If outside of your home be sure to contact the venue and make reservations before it gets booked up

Select A Theme

• Create a playlist around that theme
• Invite guests to dress according to the theme
• Select food and beverages around that theme (including the cake, but more on that below)

100 Birthday Celebrations That Take The Cake

Enbridge set out to celebrate 100 birthdays! See what happens in the video below



Imagine all the energy it took to bake 100 cakes?

Let's Get The Party Started

Be sure to join the #BirthdaysCount twitter party Friday August 14th. You have a chance to WIN A VISA GIFT CARD!
Calling all shutterbugs: Get your photos ready!

Share a picture during the party of your favourite birthday memory, a hilarious birthday picture fail, or your favourite birthday party and you will be eligible to win one of five $25 Visa Gift Cards!

PARTY DETAILS
Date: Friday, August 14th at 12pm EST
Hashtag: #BirthdaysCount
Hosts: @PTPA @PTPAAmy @PTPA_Kelsi

RSVP at buff.ly/1TkVRF4.

 

Do you have a birthday party planning suggestion or a comment about the video above? I'd love to hear it! Tweet it to me @Those2Girls and be sure to use the hashtag #BirthdaysCount

Marking The Drayton Festival Theatre's 25th Anniversary With The Music Man

Time To Strike Up The Band And Celebrate 25 Years Of Drayton Entertainment

It was a wonderful day for the Drayton Festival Theatre 25th Anniversary Celebration! From the moment you walked towards this historic building, for the invite only celebration, you knew something fantastic was going to happen.

The outdoor area  had memory wall was set up to view images of the productions that the Drayton Festival Theatre has hosted over the past 25 years.  Many were taking in the images and reiniscing about the theatrical productions they were part of and/or attended over the years.



There were other items throughout the premises also marking this occasion as well.

 

 

 

 

When it was time to take our seats inside we were treated to stories about the historic building and how a community saved it from demolition and how Drayton Entertainment came to be.

Then audience was delighted with the musical production of THE MUSIC MAN with David Rogers in lead role and several Drayton alumni rounding out the fantastic cast.

 

After the show attendees were invited to an outdoor reception where many of the familiar faces of Drayton Entertainment gathered to greet one another.

More About The Music Man

This show is family friendly with lots of memorable songs, high kicking dance steps and one liners for comic relief!

The Music Man features top-notch theatrical talent.David Rogers delivers a magnetic performance as the smooth-talking Professor Harold Hill, a role he was born to play. As one of Canada’s top leading men, Rogers has star power in spades. His charisma is effortless and he holds the audience in the palm of his hand from start to finish. His gorgeous voice shows remarkable range and versatility in songs such as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” and “Marian the Librarian.”

Fresh from her starring role as Roxie Hart inChicago, leading lady Jayme Armstrong shows her softer side as the sensible and sweet Marian Paroo, the town’s prim librarian. Her lovely soprano voice shines in memorable songs like “Goodnight, My Someone” and “My White Knight.” Rogers and Armstrong, who worked together as Jean Valjean and Fantine inLes Misérables, have palpable chemistry and their terrific voices blend beautifully in the iconic song “Till There Was You.”

Valerie Boyle is witty and warm as Marian's feisty Irish mother Mrs. Paroo. Eleven-year-old Declan Cooper steals every scene he’s in as Marian's adorable little brother,Winthrop, earning applause for his cute and comedic rendition of the song “Gary, Indiana.”

Audience favourite Wade Lynch is funny and charming as Marcellus Washburn, a plucky reformed con man who becomes Harold’s best friend and ally. Rogers and Lynch have a spirited rapport, playing off each other with ease – they seem to be having a ball together on stage and the energy is infectious.

Drayton Entertainment veteran Keith Savage is hilarious as Mayor Shinn, bringing his signature comedic charm and goofy facial expressions to the ridiculous role.Karen K. Edissi is equally hilarious as his silly and self-important wife, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, who is determined to be in the spotlight. Danielle Benton is bubbly and bright as the Mayor’s petulant teenage daughter, Zaneeta, who is in love with the town troublemaker Tommy Djilas, played with zeal by Graeme Goodhall.

Fan favouritesThe Mantini Sisters put their stellar voices to good use as the ladies of River City, particularly in the song “Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little” –Barbara Mantini as Maud Dunlop, Sandra Mantini as Mrs. Squires and Ann Mantini as Alma Hix – along with Christina Gordon as the friendly and sincere piano player, Ethel Toffelmier.

Ticket Info

The Music Man is only on stage from now through August 29^th and theatregoers are encouraged to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are $42 for adults and $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $34. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the theatre Box Office, or by calling
(519) 638-5555 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

 

 

Canada Day Fireworks, Events And Celebrations Near Kitchener Waterloo July 1 2014

Canada Day Events Near Kitchener Waterloo July 1 2014

July 1st Canada Day Celebrations

Fireworks and other Canada Day Celebrations

 

Canada Day Brunch

New Hamburg Community Centre Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 1 and features a buffet breakfast.

http://www.newhamburgindependent.ca/community/canada-day-brunch-is-back-on/

 

New Hamburg Canada Day Celebration

The  Riverfront festivities run all day and into the evening, including games, sports, entertainment, concerts, demonstrations, our popular Rubber Duck Race, a Cruise Night featuring classic cars, a beer tent, lots of food and, finally, a giant fireworks display. Admission to the afternoon activities is free.

http://www.nhbot.ca/about-us-new-hamburg.shtml

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

 

Canada Day Celebrations at Kitchener City Hall

Dave FM and 91.5 the Beat present

The Downtown Kitchener Canada Day Celebrations

headlined by Dave FM Canadian favorites and past Beat Rocks the Block headliners - Sloan

FREE Event with Fireworks and more!

Tuesday July 1st - 6pm-11pm - Kitchener City Hall

http://www.915thebeat.com/events/10388

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

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

Canada Day @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission!

Waterloo Region Museum is throwing a party to celebrate Canada Day and everyone is invited! Admission is FREE to the museum and Doon Heritage Village for this fun family event including musical entertainment, fun games like croquet and horseshoes. Guests bring your own picnic lunch or purchase a tasty BBQ lunch.

http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2014-july/canada-day-.aspx

 

Canada Day @ Woodside

The historic house will be open 10 to 5pm. The Citizenship ceremony will begin at 2 pm. Lemonade and cake will be available after

http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/visit/visit3.aspx

 

Canada Day In Brantford

All day events

http://www.brantford.ca/discover/EventsActivities/canadaday/Pages/default.aspx

BUT what about sometimes you need to get some last minute things! Here's a list of places open on Canada Day July 1 2014

• Herrles Market There you will find a great marketplace with a local food flare. Their Pick Your Own Strawberry patch will also be open July 1st and there is an outdoor play area for the kids! For more info visit the Herrles Market website
• St. Jacobs The Village of St. Jacobs shops will be open. Take a look at the St Jacobs website for more info
• St Jacobs Outlet Mall The St Jacobs Outlet mall is open from 10am-5pm. You can see all their Holiday Hours listed on their information page
• Shoppers Drug Mart Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations are open on Canada Day. The ones that offer grocery items can be very helpful in a pinch
• M&M Meats Many locations of M&M Meats will be open July 1st. Check out their listings to find out if there's one near you open on Canada Day.
• Mandarin Buffet is offering free food! Proof of Canadian citizenship is required.

Also most Movie Theatres, variety stores, coffee shops, restaurants, GRCA parks, public splash pads  and public OUTDOOR pools are open Canada Day. Same with most amusement centres like Bingemans, Bowling Alleys, Chuck E Cheese and LaserQuest. Check their websites for hours and pricing.

Get Ready For Canada Day

Check out 5 Tech Inventions Created In Canada and pick up a copy of CANADA DOODLES




If we have missed anything be sure to post it in the comments below!



Happy Canada Day

 

Easter Egg Hunts And Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area April 2014

Easter Egg Hunts And Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area April 2014

Saturday April 5
Ukrainian Egg Decorating WorkshopJoesph Schnider Haus
Learn how to make a Ukrainian Easter Egg (Pysanky).
10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.
$10/person ages 12 +. Pre-registration is required. Please call 519-742-7752. http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringtheregion/josephschneiderhaus.asp

Tues April 15
Kids Hop @ Kitchener Market With The Easter Bunny and Erick Traplin
11am - Noon Free Event
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=0443ec95-aa35-4e73-aed3-66925f863cd1

Friday April 18
Easter Egg Hunt @ Steckle Farm
9:30am-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm
811 Bleams Rd. Kitchener
$6 per child for Steckle Friends Of The Farm Members and $10 For Others
Registration opens April 1 http://www.stecklehomestead.ca/upcoming-events/

10am
National Service Dogs Fundraiser
Easter Egg Hunt For Dogs And Their Families @ Bingemans In Kitchener & Riverside Park in Guelph
Registration is $25 per family
Kitchener http://www.gifttool.com/athon/AthonDetails?ID=1327&AID=2615
Guelph http://www.gifttool.com/athon/AthonDetails?ID=1327&AID=2620

Easter Traditions Joseph Schneider Haus
Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter Eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style all weekend.
Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

• Adults $2.25
• Seniors/Students $1.50
• Children $1.25
• Family $5
  http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringtheregion/josephschneiderhaus.asp

Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoon - St. George (near Brantford)
Festivities will begin at 10am with hunts for children happening at 10:30am (4 years and under), 11:00am (5-8 years old), & 11:30am (9-13 years old). Along with the Easter Egg Hunt, the Homestead & the Optimist Club will ...be providing many fun activities including a petting area where children can interact with chicks, lambs, goats, & bunnies, face painting, Easter crafts, games, raffle table, and much more!
The cost is $5.00 per family.
This event is rain or shine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/808766722484220

Easter Festival @ Springridge Farm (Milton)
$11 per person
10am-4pm http://www.springridgefarm.com/easter-egg-hunt.htm

Saturday April 19

Easter Egg Hunt @ ECS COFFEE (near Sportsworld)
8:30am-9:00am
Egg Hunt and Facepainting

EASTER FUN DAY @ Sheridan Nurseries

Bring the entire family for an Egg-tastic time at our Annual Easter Fun Day! The fun doesn't end with our Easter Egg hunt; there will also be a colouring contest

Fee: Minimum $3 charge per participant.

Proceeds to Children's Wish Foundation and Upopolis

• Easter Egg Hunt starts at 9.00am sharp!

http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events/event/easter_egg_event

THEMUSEUM Easter Egg Hunt For Members
9:00am
http://www.themuseum.ca/events/members%E2%80%99-early-morning-easter-egg-hunt

Easter Celebration @ Kitchener Market April 19
10am -Noon
FREE EVENT
Hop on down to the Kitchener Market and spend the morning with the Easter Bunny! Make a special Easter craft, create an Easter treat at
Kids in the Kitchen and take a picture with the Easter Bunny himself! (Remind mom or dad to bring the camera!)
 

Easter Egg Hunt
April 19 – 10 a.m. sharp!The popular Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus is for children ages 8 and younger. Bring your Easter basket and be prepared to line up early! The Egg Hunt takes place outdoors regardless of the weather. Admission to the egg hunt is by donation ($2 suggested). Regular admission rates apply to visit the historic house. http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringtheregion/josephschneiderhaus.asp

Easter Traditions Joseph Schneider Haus
Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter Eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style all weekend.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

• Adults $2.25
• Seniors/Students $1.50
• Children $1.25
• Family $5
  http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringtheregion/josephschneiderhaus.asp

Train Ride With The Easter Bunny
Waterloo Central Railway
10am, 12:05pm and 2:10pm
http://waterloocentralrailway.com/events-charters/easter-bunny-special
Tickets $15 Adult, $10 Child, $12 Senior (to buy tickets click link below an scroll to the bottom of the page)
https://waterlooregion.bettertravel.ca/English/Tk_Select_Ticket_single.asp?Cat_id=Tours&SelTicket=WCR&attrcodeChild=WCR#A_Event_EASTERWCR

Sportsworld Crossing Easter Event
11am-2pm
With the Easter Bunny and Carrot Planting
https://www.facebook.com/SportsworldCrossing#!/SportsworldCrossing/photos/a.206045892800085.50915.193936277344380/643570685714268/?type=1&stream_ref=10

Elora Easter Egg Hunt
10am-1pm
$5 per child
http://www.elorapreschool.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt

Cambridge Easter Egg Hunt
Central Park
11:00am
http://www.discoverpreston.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=11

Royal City Nursery Guelph
Saturday April 19, 2014
9^th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Colouring Contest
Join us April 19^th at 11:00 a.m. for the ultimate egg hunt!
Over 50 pounds of chocolate eggs are hidden throughout the outdoor area of the garden centre.
This event supports the Guelph Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable food items as a donation .
Children must be 12 or under and accompanied by an adult.
Colouring Contest Picture: Download Here
Please drop off your child’s completed picture to us by Friday April 18th. We will choose winners and announce them on the Saturday of the Easter egg hunt.
http://royalcitynursery.com/news-and-events/

Easter Festival @ Springridge Farm (Milton)
$11 per person
10am-4pm http://www.springridgefarm.com/easter-egg-hunt.htm

Sunday April 20

Easter Egg Hunt @ The Walper Hotel (Downtown Kitchener)with purchase of Adult Breakfast. Kids Eat Free

Easter Traditions Joseph Schneider Haus
Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter Eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style all weekend.
Sunday – 1pm-5pm

Admission

• Adults $2.25
• Seniors/Students $1.50
• Children $1.25
• Family $5
  http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/discoveringtheregion/josephschneiderhaus.asp

Breslau Community Center Easter Egg Hunt
1:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/1418968391678489/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

Easter Festival @ Springridge Farm (Milton)
$11 per person
10am-4pm http://www.springridgefarm.com/easter-egg-hunt.htm

Kitchener Waterloo Events, Activities And PA DAY Stuff To Do January 2014

Welcome To The New Year

2014 Started off with lots of New Year's Levees and there are still a couple left to attend. Here are some other great things to do in the KW area
Also remember many kids have January 17th off school! Start making plans!
Also be sure to visit our posts on

• Best Places To Toboggan In Kitchener Waterloo
• Where To Skate In The Kitchener Waterloo Area
• Movie Ticket Discounts In Kitchener Waterloo

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!
See the performer list here http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Kid's Art -Kitchener Market
Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 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! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp
 
YWCA - Girls Space
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4pm-6pm @ Bridgeport Community Centre
Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-6pm @ Chandler Community Centre
http://www.ywcakw.on.ca/girlspace

KPL Kids’ Club

Take a break from shopping! Free stories and crafts for all ages.

Sat. from 9 – 11 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East

January Events
Remember to click through the links to find out cost and ensure the start time, as they may have changed after this was posted.

Jan 11
Puss N Boots Cineplex Family Favourites
11am
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Walter Bean Trail - RIM Park
Saturday, 11 January 2014 from 10am-Noon
Register here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-tickets-8662151729

KW Symphony Kinderconcert
Conrad Centre
10am and 11am
http://kwsymphony.ca/2013_14/kinder/kin2.php

New Year's Leveee - Guelph
Guelph Market Square
1pm-4pm
http://guelph.ca/events/

FREE All Ages Movie Night, "Turbo" with games afterward

Victoria Hills Community Centre

10 Chopin Dr., Kitchener

6pm 

Snacks will be sold at an inexpensive price, all proceeds go to Learn English, Make Friends.

 

KW Glee Auditions

Jan 11 and Jan 12

http://www.renaissanceschoolofthearts.com/kw-glee/

Jan 12
New Year's Levee - Mayor Brenda Halloran City Of Wateloo
RIM Park
11:30am-2pm
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/welcomefrommayorhalloran.asp

New Year's Levee - Peter Braid Member Of Parliment
St. George's Hall
1pm-3pm
http://peterbraid.ca/2014-new-years-levee-invitation/

Girls Hockey Day
Activa Sportscomplex
Gold Medal winning Olympians Cheryl Pounder and Becky Kellar will be joining us again for the Play It Again Sports Try Hockey event at 2:15. This event allows girls who have never tried the sport to come out and skate with 2 Olympians for free. We even provide the equipment! To make this even more special, Carlos Benevedes from the 91.5 The Beat morning show will be putting on his blades to skate with the girls as well. Come out to meet them, see their gold medals, and get some autographs.
http://kitchenerminorhockey.com/Articles/18776/RBC_Girls_Hockey_Day/

Jan 17
PA DAY

Family literacy celebration & free skate with WPL
1:30pm to 2:00pm – story time and craft (McCormick Branch)
2:00pm to 3:30pm – free skating and hot chocolate (McCormick Rec Complex - East Arena)
http://www.wpl.ca/2013/12/family-literacy-celebration-free-skate-with-wpl/

Jan 18
Kids In The Kitchen - Kitchener Market
10am-Noon
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_in_the_Kitchen.asp

The Golden Compass Cineplex Family Favourites
11am
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

Peter And The Wolf - KW Symphony
Centre In The Square
2:30pm
http://tickets.kwsymphony.on.ca/calendar/view.aspx?id=1368

PWA presents "Holiday Hangover" on January 18th at the Alpine Club, located at 464 Maple Avenue, in Kitchener. Doors open at 7pm, Bell time at 7:30
www.PWACanada.com for more details (KIDS 4&u GET IN FREE WITH PAID ADULT

Jan 19
Model Train Show @ Paris Fairgrounds
10am-3pm
$4 admission & Under 12 are FREE
http://www.rrmodelcraftsman.com/timetable/cm_timetable_details.php?id=1583&sortBy=byCategory

Family Literacy Day Celebration

Register online at www.kpl.org , one week before the program.

Tues. Jan. 21 at 6:30 pm, Main Library, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener

Sat. Jan. 25 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Fri. Jan. 24 at 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener       

Tues. Jan. 21 at 6:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Jan 25
The Smurfs Cineplex Family Favourites
11am
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

KW Reptile Show @ THEMUSEUM
11am
http://www.themuseum.ca/events/kw-reptile-party-show-2
Contact to find out admission

Free Winter Fun Day

Saturday, January 25th, 2-4pm

Gzowski Park behind Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr., Kitchener

Come skate (bring own skates), toboggan, play road hockey or snow soccer. etc. Hot chocolate and cookies. Event will not happen if there is no snow on the hill.

 

The Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Waterloo Rec Complex - Hauser Haus

11am-3pm

http://coccc.net/coccc-presents-the-chinese-lunar-new-year-festival-and-gala-2014/

 

Skate N Shake

Waterloo Public Square

7pm-10pm

Join in the fun at this free public skating event with live DJs, dance party lighting and free hot chocolate http://www.waterloo.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=7b4cbc0a-fec2-4b4b-8efb-ee097d69c49f&PID=PublicSquare

Jan 26
Family Literacy Day
Conestoga Mall
11am-4:30pm
http://abclifeliteracy.ca/fld/events/?id=27

Jan 28
Kitchener Rangers will host the 7th Annual Rangers Vs Cambridge Ice Hounds and Kitchener Ice Pirates benefit game 
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex from 6-9:00 p.m.
Admission to the game is complimentary with monetary donations welcome at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Cambridge Ice Hounds and the Kitchener Ice Pirates.
http://www.kitchenerrangers.com/page/special-hockey-benefit-game

Jan 31
Shipwrecked Exihibit Begins
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2014---january/shipwreck!-pirates-and-treasure.aspx
Contact to find out admission

Looking Ahead

Feb 8
Trip Around The World Day @ Wilson Education Resource Center
10am-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/613626608675950/


Get a head start on March Break Camps before they fill up!
Check out Chef Camp at the Kitchener Market
Kids from 7 to 12 years of age take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/March-Break-Chef-Camp.asp





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