You Will LOVE the Matching Outfits from Littles by Jules and Ruff Stitched – Enter to Win

Cute Alert

As many of our readers know, we love to connect with others in our community.  Learning about local businesses is a great way to connect with others in the area.  A new connection for us is the owner of Littles by Jules and Ruff Stitched.  This local clothing designer makes clothes for kids and pets and now your little ones can match their furry friends with these great outfits. Upcoming photo opp occasions to think about are Valentine’s Day, Easter, Weddings and Family Reunions, but these clothes are great for playtime too.

Take a look at Littles by Jules and Ruff Stitched owner Julie Gebara along with her little one AJ and her dog Winston (aka @MightyMorkie on Instagram) modeling the outfits on Breakfast Television.

With awards season coming up, this might be perfect timing!

How amazing would the photos be of your child with their pet in matching outfits? 

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Matching baby and pup apparel! 💙 • #ilovemyhuman #babiesanddogs #marvel

A post shared by Littles By Jules (@littlesbyjules) on Feb 21, 2019 at 8:54am PST

Imagine Valentine’s Day photos with this fashionable fabric?

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Do you L🥰VE Valentines Day as much as we do? Getting a little nostalgic with these candy hearts! ❤️💛💙🤍💚💜🧡 _____ Pre-orders available now! Limited panels available (swipe to see panel, watermarks will be removed) _____ #valentines_day #handmadeincanada #shoplocalkw

A post shared by Littles By Jules (@littlesbyjules) on Jan 4, 2020 at 12:37pm PST

We cannot get enough of the INSTA FAMOUS heart on this design.

Adorable Outfits for All

Don’t worry if you are a parent with out a pet, or an animal owner without kids, these outfits are available separately as well.

To learn more, be sure to visit these links

Websites: https://www.ruffstitched.com/ and https://www.ruffstitched.com/collections/little-by-jules/Littles-by-jules

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlesbyjules and https://www.facebook.com/RuffStitched

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruffstitched/ and https://www.instagram.com/littlesbyjules/

Knowing that you are supporting a local entrepreneur makes it even more satisfying to shop! We think it is fantastic that these clothing lines are handmade right here in Kitchener Waterloo and are thrilled to offer a $50 gift certificate to one of our lucky readers.

Enter to Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to tell us what occasion you would mark with an outfit.  (it works best if you are logged into your google account when commenting). It may just win you a $50 Gift Certificate.

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Are Your Kids Ready To Be Home Alone For PD DAYS? Safety Tree Is Here To Help – Enter To Win

With upcoming PD Days and Christmas Break right around the corner, are you wondering if they are at the right age to stay home alone?

Does the thought of this conjure up images in your mind of KEVIN DURING THE HOME ALONE MOVIE?

 

Safety Tree can assist with your decision making by making sure they are properly prepared when the time comes.

As mentioned in our SAFETY TREE CLASSES FOR KIDS post, Safety Tree offers classes to prepare them for the challenges of being home alone.

This winter they are helping families get ready by offering 3 different course at 4 different venues for a variety of age groups. Some of them are even day programs on the PD DAY happening on November 18, 2016.

Safety Tree Winter Courses In The Kitchener Waterloo Area

 

Kitchener/Waterloo Safety Classes November

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AGES 9-12 YEAR OLDS
Home Alone Safety for Kids - Elmira Nov 5th

·       Topics include:

o    Street smarts and bike safety

o    People safety (Stranger danger vs. Safe strangers and “not-so stranger” danger). Identifying "Tricky people".

o    Online and internet safety

o    Snacking and kitchen safety

o    Home fire safety

o    Sibling rivalry

o    Preventing accidents

o    How to handle emergencies and other situations

o    Basic first aid skills

PD DAY November 18th

AGES 9-12 YEAR OLDS
Home Alone Safety for Kids -  Kitchener

·        Topics include:

o    Street smarts and bike safety

o    People safety (Stranger danger vs. Safe strangers and “not-so stranger” danger). Identifying "Tricky people".

o    Online and internet safety

o    Snacking and kitchen safety

o    Home fire safety

o    Sibling rivalry

o    Preventing accidents

o    How to handle emergencies and other situations

o    Basic first aid skills

PD DAY November 18th

AGES 11-14 YEAR OLDS
Red Cross Babysitting Course - St.Jacobs
and
Red Cross Babysitting Course - Bridgeport Community Centre

·        Topics include:

o    How to find clients and make money babysitting

o    Caring for children of all ages

o    Creating safe environments and preventing accidents

o    Fire safety and prevention

o    What to do in an emergency

o    Good decision-making and leadership skills

o    Basic First Aid skills

 

PD DAY November 18th
AGES 7-10 YEAR OLDS

My Safe Life - Bridgeport Community Centre

·         Topics include:

o    A Child’s Right to be safe and to get help.

o    People Safety

o    Tricky people/inappropriate adult behaviours

o    Safe strangers and strangers to avoid

o    Bullying Prevention

o    Being Assertive and Getting help from busy adults

o    Basic self defence

o    Building Strong Communities (Respect, Kindness and Manners)

o    Online Safety

o    Travel Safety

o    Fire Safety

o    Injury Prevention

o    Emergencies vs Non-Emergencies

o    Basic First Aid

For more information about these and other Safety Tree courses, visit their website and social links

Website: https://www.safetytreecanada.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety__Tree

Plus, we have a contest! See below to learn about how you can win a FREE SAFETY TREE CLASS.

Enter To Win

We are giving away a FREE SAFETY TREE CLASS! 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 which Safety Tree Class your family would be interested in.

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Safety Tree Safety Classes For Kids – Enter To Win

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When most of us were growing up, families knew each other in the neighbourhood and everyone looked out for one another.  In fact, the most I learned about strangers was from the Block Parent information we received at school or by listing to Rick Springfield.

Modern Day Safety Concerns

Things have really changed.  Nowadays there are bullies, cyber stalkers and a lot of “Stranger Danger” in our communities.  While this is disheartening for our area, it is important to be vigilant when it comes to keeping kids safe.  It is more than just being aware of your surroundings or never opening the door to someone you don’t know.  Actually safety goes well beyond that now.  It’s important for children to know what to do in an emergency situation such as someone getting hurt or what to do in case of a fire.  All of these things are issues that kids need to be prepared for.  That’s where SAFETY TREE comes in.  They provide Safety Training For Kids.

Their goal is

“to demonstrate that we're all competent capable learners and if given the proper tools, encouragement and chance each individual has potential to succeed”

We think that giving kids the best information will make them confident in the choices that they will make when unexpected situations arise, that’s why we’re letting our readers know that there will be Home Alone Safety for Kids, My Safe Life and the Red Cross Babysitting Courses being offered in the in Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph/Cambridge this Fall and Winter. Go to safetytreecanada.com to register for a class.  These courses may just save you from paying high rates for before and after school care, knowing that your competent kids want to stay Home Alone or Babysit on the PD Days. It will give you piece of mind knowing that your kids are safe and sound. 

Safety Tree Upcoming 2016 Class dates are Sept 10, Sept 18, Sept 23, Sept 30, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 28, Oct 29, Nov 25 

Need more information about Safety Tree? Visit these links

Website: https://www.safetytreecanada.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safety__Tree

Plus, we have a contest! See below to learn about how you can win a FREE SAFETY TREE CLASS.

Enter To Win

We are giving away a FREE SAFETY TREE CLASS! 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 your best safety tip for kids.

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Koba Entertainment Brings Toopy And Binoo To Centre In The Square - Enter To Win

Family Friendly Stage Show

Families will be glad to hear that TOOPY AND BINOO are headed to Kitchener Ontario for the new Koba Entertainment musical production TOOPY AND BINOO FUN AND GAMES.  This show will happen on November 20, 2016 at Centre In The Square. It will have lots of singing and dancing for your little ones to enjoy and being a 1pm performance on a Sunday afternoon, it would make for a great family outing.  It also gives kids in our area an opportunity to take in some children's theatre and learn what it's like to see a concert! Take a look at what you can expect from this family friendly live Toopy And Binoo show.

 

Entertaining and unpredictable, Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games integrates music, theatre, dance, puppetry and innovative multimedia technology to create an off-the-wall experience that will delight the entire family!

Now imagine experiencing it through the eyes of young child.  Think of their reaction as they see their favourite television characters come to life in this new show. We think lots of children will be excited to attend!

Get Your Tickets

Head to http://www.kobaentertainment.com/shows/toopy-and-binoo/tour-dates to grab your tickets to TOOPY AND BINOO FUN AND GAMES.  There is even a VIP package available for the Centre In The Square performance! Plus, we are so excited about this stage production that we are holding a contest for a family of four pack of tickets to the show! Read on to learn more

Enter To Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you would like to win tickets to this show. It may just win you a family four pack of tickets to Toopy And Binoo Fun And Games at Centre In The Square!

 

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March Break Camp - Kids In The Kitchen At Kitchener Market

Do you have a budding chef at your house? Have you noticed their interest in cooking?
Are shows like Masterchef Junior and CHOPPED CANADA Teen Tournament inspiring some future cooks in your home?

This March Break Day Camp is sure to fuel their creative culinary ambition!

Now that we have posted about the Kitchener Market March Break Camp, it will fill up very quickly! If you are considering registering your child for this March Break Day Camp we suggest doing it right away as it sells out every year!

Kids In The Kitchen March Break Camp @ Kitchener Market

Kids from 7 to 12 years of age take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp - Kids in the Kitchen Camp!
In this fun, hands-on camp participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy! Let our leaders and chefs teach your little chefs about basic cooking and nutrition as well as breaks with crafts and other entertaining and educational activities.
Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly. Registration info is at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Camp.asp

March Break camp dates and times:

Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 18: 9 a.m to 4 p.m. $190
Includes: Cooking apron, recipes, lunch and snacks daily. Extended supervision 8:30-9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. is available for $5 per day.
 Registration info is at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Camp.asp

Stuff To Do In Kitchener Waterloo - August 2015 Kidspark, Bluesfest, Busker Carnival Moparfest And More Events And Activities

Our blast contains ongoing events, one time special events and contests!!!! Because info changes quickly always check the links provided to ensure you have the up to date information

SUMMER VACATION IS IN FULL SWING! MAKE SURE TO FILL YOUR SUMMER DAYS WITH LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES. REMEMBER SCHOOL IS JUST ONE MONTH AWAY

Ongoing August Events (see specific date events under the BLAST heading)

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!

WEB: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-studies-group

TEL: 519 888 4567
ext. 31164

EMAIL: babylab@uwaterloo.ca

Fun Passes are being handed out this month to children in public and private schools across the province. Parents can also access a printable version of the Fun Pass online at ontario.ca/funpass.
Also you can find lots of coupons at http://www.attractionsontario.ca/Coupons.aspx

 

LIBRARY EVENTS IN JULY (Pick August)

KPL events calendar http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/eventcalendar.aspx

WPL events calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp

Cambridge Libraries http://ideaexchange.org/programs/calendar-node-field-time/month/2015-07

Wondering where to find the FOOD TRUCKS in KW? We have a post for that!

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/04/where-to-find-food-trucks-in-kitchener.html

Bingemans Big Splash Daily Specials
http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/passesandpackages_specials.shtml

Kids Bowl Free

2 Free Games Daily All Summer Long

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/canada.php

 

Need To Know The TIM HORTONS FREE SWIM TIMES. The list is at

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/06/free-tim-hortons-swim-times-for.html

Mondays

Buy a Twilight Pass for only $10.00! SAVE 6.95 per pass. Pass is valid for Big Splash only. Taxes not included. On line purchase only.

http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php

Classic Car Show @ Partsource Highland Rd

6pm

https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarMondays

Tuesdays
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!

July schedule
 

August 4: Family Yoga

August 11: Erick Traplin

August 18: Family Yoga

August 25: Erick Traplin

http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

PLUS

Long Table Tuesdays @ Kitchener Market Noon-1:30pm

20% off Bingemans Big Splash Day Pass! On line purchase only.

http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php

Wednesdays

Buy a Bingemans Big Splash Day Pass for only $15.00! Save over 50%! On Line purchase only.

http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php

Minerals Tour @ UofW Earth Sciences Museum
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/events/minerals-tour

Join us Wednesday evenings in July from 6:30-8:30pm CAMBRIDGE Civic Square for fun and entertainment for the entire family

http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?ms=2015-07-01&me=2015-07-31&s=6

On Wednesdays from 7-8 PM from July 8- August 26 join Doon Presbyterian Church at the
Southwest Optimist Park Kitchener for an hour of sports and games with free
popsicles at the end! For more info email anneli@doonpc.com

Thursdays

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!
FREE! Ages 2-5 + caregiver http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp

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

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

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

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

Outdoor Movie Nights @ Cambridge City Hall
8:30pm
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?ms=2015-08-01&me=2015-08-31&s=4

Summer Concert Series @ Castle Kilbride Baden

Thursday Evenings July, August and September 3rd

Bring your lawn chair and join us on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for an incredible line up of musical guests

http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php

Fridays

Every Friday is Bake Day in July and August

Location Joseph Schneider Haus

Start Date Friday, July 3, 2015

End Date Friday, August 28, 2015

The bake oven will be fired up every Friday all summer long. Help make yeast, bread, pies and puddings and sample a bite or two
Admission applies
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=325&type=0&calendar=3

Mohawk Raceway

Enjoy an Italian Buffet every Friday evening in the

Terrace Dining Room

Only $19.95 with a reservation!

PLUS, Kids Eat FREE!*

Space is limited, so book your table today!

Call 1-888-675-7223

Movies Under the Stars @ SHADE'S MILLS

Come watch a movie under the stars every Friday night starting at dusk. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to sit in front of the big screen. Cancellations due to poor weather or schedule changes will be posted on this page, on GRCA Facebook or mentioned on Twitter @grandriverparks. For more information please contact the park.
Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Diamond Shelter
Price: Free with park membership or $10 per vehicle
Registration: No registration required

August 7 Transformers: Age of Extinction

August 14 Home Alone

August 21 Penguins of Madagascar

August 28 Hugo

http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/

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 $2.50 Films @ Cineplex

11am

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43699058860279940/

Free Movies @ KPL Central Branch (Downtown) 2pm

http://on.evanced.info/kpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp (select Aug)

Sundays

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides in the Village -Waterloo Region Muesum (DOON)
Sundays in July and August, 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday afternoons in July and August enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through Doon Heritage Village then enjoy our Summer Music Series and the hands-on museum gallery and village activities and demonstrations. Wagon rides and all activities are included with general admission.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/3773.aspx

Drum Circle @ Waterloo Public Square

7pm-9pm

Join group leader Bev Gooden each Sunday to start your week off to a good beat.

Participation in our Drum Circles is FREE!

Drumming is great for the spirit. It builds community and friendships while you express yourself musically.

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Bring a drum or borrow one of ours.

Waterloo Park Bandshell Free Concerts

7pm-8:30pm

Bring your lawnchair, or set out a picnic and enjoy concert bands under the stars on sunday evenings

Enjoy free live music Sunday evenings at 7:00pm in the beautiful parks of Cambridge
http://www.cambridge.ca/relatedDocs/2015%20Concerts%20in%20the%20Park.pdf

August BLAST

July31-Aug 2
Mill Race Folk Music Festival Cambridgehttp://www.millracefolksociety.com/Festival.html

Aug 1
John Galt Day in GUELPH
10am-2pm

Interactive entertainment featuring Envirodrum

Guelph Storm Hockey Tunnel

Face painting with Cleo the Clown and her Painting Pals

“Tread On It” interactive t-shirt printing

Children’s Games & Crafts

City of Guelph Water Wagon onsite

Water feature open for playing, strolling or splashing

Wilson Street Promenade pop-up project

http://guelph.ca/event/52741/

Childrens Circus @ Farm Ayr 2pm

It is open to the public. Price per Child 4 to 12 years of age is $12 plus HST at the ticket office or should you reserve tickets

It is only $10 plus HST per child. Adults are for free and are of course welcome to watch the kids participating in the big top.

www.farmayr.com

AUGUST 3 - CIVIC HOLIDAY

Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

25th Anniversary @ Grand River Raceway (Elora)
$5 ACTIVIES for the kids
info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10153450668115750/
and http://grandriverraceway.com/industry-day-2/

Kidsummer @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children FREE! KidSummer is a fun family day where children of all ages can have some good old fashioned fun. Free admission for up to two children, with each $10 adult admission purchased.
Stroll our picturesque 60 acre living history village and also enjoy our indoor museum gallery.
Features gallery activities, games, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Hands-on activities may include egg collecting from the chicken coop, helping the blacksmith twist iron, or sending a telegraph.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=2&type=0&calendar=1

Aug 4

12-1pm | Downtown Live | At Vogelsang Green | @DTKitchener & facebook.com/dtkitchener

Sands Alive Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo
 

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work running group | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Aug 5

12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

12-1pm | Downtown Live | At Carl Zehr Square + K-W food trucks at Gaukel & Joseph from 11am to 2pm | @DTKitchener

Playdoh Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo
 

5-8pm | Hump Day DTK + Hump Day DFB | $5 deals after 5pm + K-W food trucks & live music at Vogelsang Green, 6-8pm

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work Bootcamp | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Aug 6-9
Marvel Universe Live In HAMILTON
Discount code at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/07/new-marvel-universe-live-promo-code.html

Bluesfest Kitchener
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/

Aug 6
Safety Tree - Kids Home Alone Workshop in Ayr
9am
For Costs And To Register
http://www.eventbrite.ca/o/safety-tree-8243617191?s=41086662

Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Music and Movies in the Park - "Home"
Waterloo Park Bandshell 7pm

Aug 7
12-1pm | Downtown Live | At Carl Zehr Square + K-W food trucks at Gaukel & Joseph from 11am to 2pm | @DTKitchener

Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

GUELPH Movies in the Square: The Mighty Ducks 9pm
http://guelph.ca/event/movies-square-mighty-ducks/

Aug 7-9
Cambridge Ribfest
http://cambridgeribfest.com/

Aug 8
Baden Cornfest

Baden Firefighters Breakfast

Tai Chi demonstration

Vendors

Kid Zone

Car show

Antique farm tractors

Baden Mill tours

Tours at Castle Kilbride by donation

Corn Roast supper

http://www.badencornfest.ca/index.html

Home Depot Kids Workshop @ 10am
Kids will learn how to build a Chalkboard Door Hanger with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
A great free activity for children ages 4-12
Kids will learn how to build a Chalkboard Door Hanger using a hammer and glue
Register http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops/build-a-chalkboard-door-hanger

Lowes Kids Workshop @ 10am
Pull Back Racecar
For Children Grades 2-5
Register
https://www.lowes.ca/articles/free-build-and-grow-clinics-for-children_a756.html

Lego Mini Figure Exchange @ Chapters Waterloo 1pm. Bring your Mini Figures to our swap meet and trade with other kids!

Aug 8-9
Children's Stage @ Bluesfest Kitchener
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/KBFF2045_PocketGuide_FINAL_LR_v3.pdf

Aug 9
Safety Tree - Kids Home Alone Workshop in Cambridge
9am
For Costs And To Register
http://www.eventbrite.ca/o/safety-tree-8243617191?s=41086662

Teddy Bear themed Coloring @ Chapters Waterloo

4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Aug 10-14

Kids In The Kitchen Day Camp @ Kitchener Market

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$185 per child

Info at

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/04/kitchener-market-day-camp-2015-kids.html

Aug 10
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 11
Safety Tree - Kids Home Alone Workshop in Waterloo
9am
For Costs And To Register
http://www.eventbrite.ca/o/safety-tree-8243617191?s=41086662

Bairds And The Bees @ Joseph Schnieder Haus
10am-2pm
Bees are an important part of our natural environment. Sample some honey treats, see beekeeping equipment and hear why these creatures need our help, when the Baird family from Belwood pay us a visit.
(I would guess regular admission applies)
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=332&type=0&calendar=3

Sands Alive Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work running group | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Aug 12

12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Playdoh Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo
 

5-8pm | Hump Day DTK + Hump Day DFB | $5 deals after 5pm + K-W food trucks & live music at Vogelsang Green, 6-8pm

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work Bootcamp | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Aug 13
Joseph Schneider Haus Neighbourhood Walking Tour
Join local historian rych mills for a unique tour of the neighbourhood. Pack a lunch and join us for a presentation and refreshments. Pre-registration required. $10 plus HST per person.
http://josephschneiderhaus.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=334&type=0&calendar=3

Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 13-16
Marvel Universe Live In TORONTO
Discount code at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/07/new-marvel-universe-live-promo-code.html

Aug 14
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 15
10am-Noon
Kids In The Kitchen @ Kitchener Market
FREE EVENT
Join us for our Kids in the Kitchen program in August where we will be making snacks using fresh Ontario corn! We will also have crafts and activities.
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=0eea240e-8615-4fad-9eed-8766cc32d475

Teddy Bear Picnic 1pm. Bring your best buddy bear and hear some great stories @ Chapters Waterloo

Fish Kites @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge
One Saturday afternoon each month, children are invited to create a fun seasonal or Scottish inspired craft. $3 per child. Ages three and up.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=143&type=0&calendar=2

Childrens Circus @ Farm Ayr 2pm

It is open to the public. Price per Child 4 to 12 years of age is $12 plus HST at the ticket office or should you reserve tickets

It is only $10 plus HST per child. Adults are for free and are of course welcome to watch the kids participating in the big top.

www.farmayr.com

Aug 15-16
Morparfest New Hamburg
http://www.moparfest.com/

Farm Animals @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
10am-4pm
Join us to explore the fascinating and fantastic world of farm animals. Make sure to bring your queries about farm animals to these great weekend activities.
You'll be able to discover the basics of horse care, watch harnessing demonstrations or assist our farm staff with barn chores. You won't be able to contain your egg-citement at our interactive chicken discussion, and children will love discovering the animal answers to our interactive scavenger hunt.
(I would guess regular admission would apply)
Events and times can be found at
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=396&type=0&calendar=1

Aug 16
KIDSPARK
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Victoria Park
The annual Kidspark extravaganza returns this year for EVEN MORE fun and activities!
The event program for kids will incorporate local dance studio entertainment, food trucks, educational exhibiters, inflatable activities and carnival games.
Come out and see the ROYAL EXPRESS Trackless Train as it visits Victoria Park for free rides ALL DAY!
Enjoy a bounce on one of our jumping castles, or race through an inflatable obstacle course and slide down the 21' slide!
Pack a picnic lunch, bring a water bottle and JOIN US for KIDSPARK!
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Kidspark.asp

Teddy Bear themed Coloring @ Chapters Waterloo

4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Aug 17
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 18
6-7pm | Make Your Body Work running group | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Sands Alive Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Wine and Art: Tuesday, August 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun new series- Wine & Art! Hosted by a certified Art Innovators teacher, this two-hour class will feature hands-on instruction as you create two pieces of artwork, accompanied by wine and a platter of cheese. This session the topic is Abstract sunflowers!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp#October

Aug 19

12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Playdoh Playtime 1pm @Chapters Waterloo
 

5-8pm | Hump Day DTK + Hump Day DFB | $5 deals after 5pm + K-W food trucks & live music at Vogelsang Green, 6-8pm

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work Bootcamp | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Bernardin Canning: Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.. for only $2.00!
Join Emerie Brine, a canning specialist from Bernardin, for a highly entertaining demonstration and learn how to can peaches, tomatoes, and pickles to keep the taste of harvest in your kitchen all year long. Participants receive a Bernardin goody bag, and recipes. Enter to win prizes too! Books will also be available for purchase.
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp#October

Aug 20
Safety Tree - Kids Home Alone Workshop in Kitchener
9am
For Costs And To Register
http://www.eventbrite.ca/o/safety-tree-8243617191?s=41086662

Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

McDougall Cottage Cambridge Dickson Hill Walking TourJoin Joleen Taylor, to discover the ever-changing architectural styles of one of Galt’s finest residential neighbourhoods.
Learn about the Dickson family who once owned all this land and see some of Galt's oldest homes. $10 per person plus HST. Please call to register.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=316&type=0&calendar=2

Music and Movies in the Park -
"Fast and Furious 7"
Waterloo Park Bandshell 7pm

Aug 20-23
Six Nations Fall Fair - Brantford
http://www.sixnationstourism.ca/data/uploads/events/5.jpg

Aug 21
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

GUELPH Movies in the Square: Kung Fu Panda @ 9pm
http://guelph.ca/event/movies-square-kung-fu-panda/

Aug 22
Kids author Carrie Snyder 11am @ Chapters Waterloo

Teen authors Alisha Sevigny and Angela Misri 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo

Childrens Circus @ Farm Ayr 2pm

It is open to the public. Price per Child 4 to 12 years of age is $12 plus HST at the ticket office or should you reserve tickets

It is only $10 plus HST per child. Adults are for free and are of course welcome to watch the kids participating in the big top.

www.farmayr.com

 Movie Under The Stars (or inside the gym if raining)Breslau Rec Centre$5 per family. Showing HOME
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/806027339514541/?action_history=null

Aug 22-23
Link Picnic Festival @ Victoria Park
http://linkpicnicfestival.com/

Aug 23
9:30am-4pm
The Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) is pleased to host the 4th annual Doon Cruise-In Auto Extravaganza in support of Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington.
This event is in support of Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington. All makes & models will be on display, custom & stock 1990 and older. Tour the living history village, visit the new galleries in the museum and enjoy a car show.
The Summer Music Series will take place at the village gazebo with The Ever-Lovin’ Jug Band providing the live music throughout the afternoon. The car show and music is included with general admission.
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, Family $25, all admissions plus HST.
http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=274&type=0&calendar=1

Cupcake Themed Coloring @ Chapters Waterloo

4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Aug 24
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 25
Sands Alive Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work running group | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Aug 26

12-1pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park clock tower | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Playdoh Playtime 1pm @ Chapters Waterloo
 

5-8pm | Hump Day DTK + Hump Day DFB | $5 deals after 5pm + K-W food trucks & live music at Vogelsang Green, 6-8pm

6-7pm | Make Your Body Work Bootcamp | At Victoria Park | Weather updates @MYBWfitness

Aug 27-30
Waterloo Busker Carnival
http://www.waterloobuskers.com/

Aug 27
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 28
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Aug 29
Come to @Chapters Waterloo as you favorite Superhero at 1pm! Readings from superhero themed storybooks

Aug 30
Superhero Themed Coloring

McDougall Cottage Cambridge Walking Tour
Downtown Galt hosted by Heritage CambridgeStep back in time as Heritage Cambridge takes you downtown in this historical walking tour that looks at the picturesque commercial district of Galt.
With beautiful nineteenth century architecture and even a heritage conservation district, this area has become popular for filming movies and television shows. Arrive back at the Cottage in time for Piping Down the Sun. $10 per person plus HST. Please call to register.
http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=314&type=0&calendar=2
4-5pm | Yoga in the Park | With QSY by the Victoria Park Pavillion | Weather updates @QueenStreetYoga

Aug 31
Impromptu Story time @ Chapters Waterloo Gather your friends and select a story book for our lovely staff to read!

Upcoming Events

Fall Fairs Are Just Around The Corner! Get the list of 20 Falls Fairs In The Kitchener Waterloo Area

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/08/20-fall-fairs-near-kitchener-waterloo.html


Drive 4 Change Fundraiser being put on by the Congi Family Meineke Car Care Centre in Waterloo.

 Date September 20

Time 12 noon to 4 pm

Where Erbsville Kartway - 675 Conservation Drive Waterloo

 Activities BBQ, Go Karts, Mini-Golf, Music and Raffle Prizes … All proceeds will be donated to Nutrition for Learning

http://www.nutritionforlearning.ca/events/

 

The Wiggles @ Centre In The Square October 8

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/05/the-wiggles-rock-and-roll-preschool.html

 

Anne of Green Gables
The Musical

Oct 14 to Nov 8

Dunfield Theatre Cambridge

Journey to the shores of Prince Edward Island and follow the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan who will immediately capture your heart with her irrepressible spirit and imagination.

Anne arrives at Green Gables full of hope for a new life, but is dismayed to discover the elderly Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert had expressly asked for a boy. Despite her fiery temper, love of melodrama and proclivity for mischief, Anne manages to charm her way into their hearts … and meet some kindred spirits along the way.

Brimming with memorable music and magical moments, Anne of Green Gables is deservedly the most popular musical in Canadian theatre history. Join us for this family classic.

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The family programming in The Studio @ Centre In The Square is a great way to spend your Saturday, with packed shows that are original and imaginative and incorporate theatre, dance, puppetry and humour. After two successful years, The Centre is pleased to bring you another great line up of shows for the 15-16 year.
Tickets for family programming in The Studio: $10.00 (Child), $15.00 (Adult), $35.00 (Family of 5)

Splash’N Boots
Saturday, November 28 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT

Splash'N Boots began in Kingston, Ontario in 2003. It was there, while attending Queen’s University, that Taes and Nick performed their first concert together at the local Central Library as part of a class project. During that fifteen minute show Splash'N Boots was born! Splash'N Boots continued performing in the Kingston area, and then took the leap into their first big puddle by releasing their debut album Getting our Feet Wet. Since then Splash’N Boots has received 2014 and 2015 JUNO Award Nominees for Children’s Album of the Year and have performed over 1200 shows in the last 10 years across Canada from Coast to Coast and around the worl. Internationally recognized with performances in sold out venues in Australia, Bermuda, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Spain and California, Splash’N Boots have shared the stage with The Wiggles and the Wiggles Characters, Fred Penner, Sharon and Bram, Robert Munsch, Al Simmons, Max and Ruby as well as Canadian astronaut, Commander Chris Hadfield.

OGO: Le Théâtre des Petites Âmes
Saturday, January 23 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Recommended for 2.5+ years

OGO celebrates the creativity and imagination of the young spectator. Inspired by larvar masks and the Simon in the land of chalk drawing, the lead characters uncover a world where they are able to meet and connect. Accompanied by live music on the harmonica, melodica, kalimboa and xylophone, the sounds complete the journey. A creation by Théâtre des Petites Âmes (2015).

Circus Incognitus with Jamie Adkins
Saturday, February 20 at 11AM & 2PM
Recommended for 5 Years +

In Circus Incognitus, virtuoso clown Jamie Adkins is the vulnerable everyman, who has just written a terrific show. He wanders onto stage with the new show in a box, delighted to find the audience ready waiting. Knowing he has just the thing, Jamie struggles to build the scene around him using everyday objects. Things go awry as his props prove most unhelpful. Theatre goers even get involved in the endeavour by tossing lemons for Jamie to catch on a fork...held between his teeth!

Room on the Broom: Tall Stories Theatre
Saturday, March 19 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Recommended for Grades Pre K-3rd, Family Audiences

Musical based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Songs, laughs and scary fun from the company that brought you The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale.

Love That Dog: Theatergoep Kwatta
Saturday, April 16 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT

Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry won't stop giving her class poetry assignments - and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns he does have something to say. With a fresh and deceptively simple style, acclaimed author Sharon Creech tells a story with enormous heart. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, Love That Dog shows how one boy finds his own voice with the help of a teacher, a writer, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog.

Big Bad Wolf
Saturday, April 30 at 11AM and 2PM
CENTRE DEBUT
Recommended for Grades K-2nd, Family Audiences

Windmill Theatre creates and presents incredible performances that captivate our audience's imaginations and resonate deeply. The company's artistic vision has created a unique and distinctive house style of theatre that makes true adventure and creative ingenuity synonymous with the Windmill name. Big Bad Wolf is the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply, he has no friends -- just incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene. Luckily Heidi Hood, the second cousin twice removed of Little Red, is brave enough to see past this wolf's bad press and an unlikely friendship is born. This hilarious, table-turning tale complete with puppetry, a poetry competition, and plenty of dancing will have you wondering why you were so scared in the first place.
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2015/06/canada-day-fireworks-summer-day-camps.html#RXrvLBY3e1qSXyH5.99