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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Christmas, Holidays Lights, New Year's Eve And More December 2016 Events And Activities


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
Ongoing Events
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

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 a 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

Daily
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 starting January 2016 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

Have an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/



Creekside Kids is excited to invite families to the City Park Indoor Playground at Creekside Church. You do not need to be a Creekside attender to enjoy the use of this playground. Admission is free https://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
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!
  • December 6: Erick Traplin
  • December 20: Erick Traplin and Santa Party
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Tots Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) Join us on Tuesdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5.Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcomin…/event-details/…
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  (may be cancelled on Dec 29th TBD) http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/…/Kids_Art_free_art_program.a…

Tots Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Join us on Thursdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcomin…/event-details/…

Fridays
FREE FLICKS @KPL DOWNTOWN
2pm-4pm http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx


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
11am http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

FREE FLICKS (suited for the older teen crown)
@KPL DOWNTOWN 2pm-4pm http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx

Bake Days @ Joseph Schneider Haus (regular admission applies) http://museums.regionofwaterloo.ca

December 2016 Event Blast

Please go through the FULL LIST as some events require pre-registration



December Wonders Of Winter @ Waterloo Park Christmas Lights
Times and activities vary http://www.wondersofwinter.ca/images/WoW_Calendar_2015.pdf

December 1
Lamplight Victorian Christmas @ Woodside National Historical Site
6:30pm
Thursday, December 1st
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Share in the traditions of a Woodside Christmas by the soft glow of lamplight. Cozy up under the mistletoe and enjoy hot apple cider. On our grounds, warm up by the crackling fire and sample roasted chestnuts. Gather in the parlour for live music as we perform traditional carols. $7.80 per person. Advance ticket purchase recommended as space is limited


Merry Victorian Christmas @ Castle Kilbride Baden 6-8:30pm $5
The NEW Castle Kilbride book: The House That Flax Built will be available for purchase that evening.


December 1-4
Christkindl Market @ Kitchener City Hall



The Tale Of Peter Rabbit And Friends @ The Registry Theatre

Dec 2-4

A FAMILY FUN WEEKEND EVENT AT MEADOW ACRES!

Visit Santa and his favourite reindeer! From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
http://meadowacres.com/events
 
December 2
Friday, December 2, 2016 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Location:
Centennial Fountain
Downtown New Hamburg
Summary:
The New Hamburg Lions and Lioness Club's 33rd Annual Tree of Light ceremony takes place at 6:30 pm. We invite you to join us beside the Centennial Fountain downtown New Hamburg for complimentary hot dogs, hot apple cider, followed by the Tree Lighting ceremony.
All proceeds from the Tree of Light are donated back into the community through various local projects.

Friday, December 2, 2016 | 7:30 – 8:30pm
Location:
Waterloo Oxford High School 1206 Snyder's Road West, Baden, Ontario N3A 1A4Waterloo Oxford High School 1206 Snyder's Road West, Baden, Ontario N3A 1A4
Summary:
Get in the holiday spirit with the Grand River Voices Colour Me Christmas concert:

December 2 at 7:30 PM
Waterloo Oxford High School
1206 Snyder's Road West, Baden, Ontario N3A 1A4

Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors/Students Children under 12 are FREE

For information and tickets, please visit grandrivervoices.ca/tickets/

Dec 3
NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE DAY!
Post your pics of your Christmas Tree at https://www.facebook.com/events/1603550443287183


Icing Inspirations Christmas Open House and Make and Take
11am-3pm @ 14 Hoffman St. #4
Just show up and have fun.
Create gift size gingerbread houses, yummy barks, and fun jarred gifts.
Package them all up while you're here and you're ready to go!

https://www.facebook.com/events/327974514234388/

Festival Of Living Strees Uptown Waterloo
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Waterloo Public Square (75 King St. S.)
and throughout UpTown Waterloo
 


Join us to celebrate the re-opening of King Street, between Union and Erb with a festival to kick-off the Christmas/holiday season in UpTown Waterloo! Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities for the whole family:

Waterloo Public Square
  • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Visits with Santa
  • “Living Gift Guide” display featuring perfect holiday gift items from UpTown Waterloo businesses
  • Live ice sculpture carving
  • Warm beverages from Starbucks and Just Love Pie
  • 3:45 pm: contest draws for various prizes from UpTown Waterloo businesses* and the grand prize of $500 UpTown dollars

Throughout UpTown Waterloo
  • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Live entertainment, include roaming holiday mascots handing out contest ballots
  • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Nutcracker ballerinas from the New Hamburg Centre Stage Dance School posing in windows of UpTown Waterloo businesses
  • 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Waterloo Concert Band
  • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Free horse-drawn trolley rides
  • 12:00 – 3:00 pm: Strolling Victorian carolers
  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm: Barbershop quartet


Baden Santa Claus Parade 1:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1634587036832519/

Cambridge Candyland
Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 10am - 5pm
Central Park,615 King St. E. CAMBRIDGE

This event is built for young families! The park is transformed into a whimsical wonderment of candy and magic. Live entertainment, interactive activities and enough photo opportunities to fill anyone's social media pages!


Winter Ice and Lights
Schedule of Activities & Performances
10 am to 4:30 pm Free horse drawn trolley rides
10 am & 11 am Circus Jonathan
12 pm & 1 pm The Puppet Tamer
2 pm & 3 pm Sonshine & Broccoli
4 pm Team T& J
Throughout the day enjoy crafts with Idea Exchange, face painting, interactive games & activities, enjoy a trip down the 27 foot ice slide, live ice carving demonstrations and meet Santa and Mrs Claus.
http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge/candyland

Christmas Fantasy Opening Ceremony – Victoria Park Kitchener
5:30 pm - 8 pm - Activities on Roos Island, Victoria Park
6 pm - Lights will be turned on

Entertainment:
5:30-6:30 pm - Erick Traplin
6:45 - 8 pm - School of Rock

Enjoy live music, crafts and free hot chocolate. Get your photo taken with an ice princess, and visit with Santa and one of his reindeer. Take a trolley ride around Victoria Park provided by the downtown Kitchener BIA
https://www.facebook.com/events/194433197676879


The Christmas lights will be on throughout the Christmas Season

December 3-4
Woodside National Historical Site Demonstration -regular admission applies
From shortbread to pfeffernusse, discover the popular Christmas cookies of 1890s Berlin and sample some along the way!
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/woodside-national-historic-site-fall.html


Elmira Outdoor Christmas Pageant
Come on out for a wonderful Christmas outing for the entire family! An outdoor performance of the CHRISTMAS STORY beautifully choreographed to music and narration. Live animals! Bundle up and come ready to enjoy. Hot drink and snack to follow.
Showtimes:
Saturday, December 3: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 4: 6pm and 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1196781233749420/

December 4
Lantern Walk @ Huron Natural Area 7pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/287694391632049/

December 5
Holiday Party At Live Laugh Play 10am-12:30pm
Come and play for 1/2 price at the annual Holiday Party!
$5 per child. Advanced tickets only from Love Laugh Play or call with credit card (519)954-7529. Small gift for every child. 50 parent loot bags, craft rooms, holiday shopping and concessions for sale on site. ONLY 150 tickets available!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1113369818759583/


December 7
Kitchener Rangers Teddy Bear Toss Night
Ticket info at http://kitchenerrangers.com/event/teddy-bear-toss-game
 
December 8
Skate with Santa
Join us at Cambridge Ice Centre Thursday, December 8th for a FREE skate with Santa 6:10pm to 7:30pm sponsored by Granite Homes. *All regular public skate rules and regulations will apply.
http://cambridge-centre.com/events/skate-with-santa

December 10
Christmas Mementos @ Woodside National Historic Site
Saturday, December 10
10 a.m. – Noon

Discover the enchantment of a Christmas morning reminiscent of the Victorian past. Decorate your very own cookie ornament to hang on your tree. Dip a pen in ink and write a letter to Santa Claus while sampling seasonal cookies and apple cider. Admission: $7.80 per participant. This program requires advance registration as space is limited. Please register by calling 519-571-5684. This program is subject to minimum enrollment.
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/woodside-national-historic-site-fall.html

December 10-11
Learn how to make all manner of handmade Christmas decorations using natural and edible materials – including cornucopias, Christmas crackers, popcorn garlands and cookie ornaments.
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/woodside-national-historic-site-fall.html


December 11

Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 4:30 – 6:30pm
Location:
Waterloo Swimplex
Summary:
Come out and celebrate the season with our first ever shared Winter Waterland Showcase! See the combined talents of young synchronized swimmers hosted by KW Synchro with special guests from the Waterloo Regional Synchro Club and Brant Syncho Club promoting synchro in our community.  Recreational, Novice, Provincial, National and Masters teams showcasing their routines at the Waterloo Swimplex. Come early to ensure a great seat!  Entrance Fee of $5.00 - children under 5 are free.

Kids In Kilts @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge 
It’s our chance to thank you for another unforgettable year and wish you all the best for the holiday season. We’d love it if you would stop in this afternoon to join us for a cup of cheer, a few tasty treats and plenty of Scottish hospitality.
Musicians Peter and Potter (Peter Light and Gwen Potter) will be on hand to provide the festive mood.

In addition to enjoying some holiday cheer, Kids in Kilts will be having tons of fun crafting clothes peg snowflake Decorations http://mcdougallcottage.com/upcoming-events/event-details/?id=784&type=0&calendar=2&eventTime=0

Ayr Live Nativity and Carol Sing 6:30pm
An event for the whole family with the lighting of trees, hot apple cider, a live nativity, with animals, and a community choir, and caroling sing. A fun, community time! Many community people involved.
https://www.facebook.com/events/159800727826246

December 17
Christmas Cheer @ Woodside National Historic Site
Saturday, December 17
10 a.m. – Noon

Delight in the spirit of a Victorian Christmas as you are guided on a tour of the King family home decorated for the season. Enjoy live music in the parlour accompanied by piano. Sample seasonal baking complimented by a variety of teas. Admission: $14.70 per person. This program requires advance registration as space is limited. E-mail ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca or call 519-571-5684 for more information
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/woodside-national-historic-site-fall.html

KW Titans Exhibition Charity Game on Saturday December 17 at 2pm.




Come out and watch your KW Titans face off against the Chautauqua Hurricanes in our first exhibition game on December 17th at 2pm at the Aud. Admission is a donation of $5 and an unwrapped toy to support the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle.

The KW Titans are proud to be partnering with the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign for this game. 100% of funds collected at admission will be donated directly to the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle.

It’s a great way to take in a game while helping those in need. For more information about the KW Titans Exhibition Charity Game visit
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/kw-titans-bring-pro-basketball-to.html

Gather in the parlour for a special interpretive talk about traditional Victorian Christmas music and carols.
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/woodside-national-historic-site-fall.html

December 24

Christmas Market @ Kitchener Market (and a visit from Santa Claus from 9am-11am)

If you are frantically searching for that last minute Christmas gift, yummy ingredient or dinner centerpiece, have no fear! This year the Kitchener Market is a one-stop-shop with tons of vendors and artisans with unique gift ideas and delicious additions to your Christmas dinner. Get here early for your best selection of items.

December 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

December 26 Boxing Day
KW Titans Inaugural Season

The first season for the KW Titans will include 40 games and the home games are sure to be exciting. With tickets just $21 for ages 13-64 and $17 for seniors and children 12 and under, per game, it is a very affordable night out! Want to get tickets for the whole season? Seasons tickets start at $350.

KW Titans Home Opener December 26, 2016

Want to give an exciting gift this Christmas and find a great way to end off Boxing Day? The KW Titans Home Opener is December 26, 2016 at 7pm
Read more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2016/11/kw-titans-bring-pro-basketball-to.html


December 31 2016 NEW YEAR’S EVE

Saturday, December 31, 2016 | 6pm – Sunday, January 1, 2017 | 1am
Location:
Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street West, Kitchener
Summary:
Join our superhero party at Kitchener City Hall and ring in the New Year with some of your favourite heroes! Admission is free. There is a hero in all of us – come dressed up as a superhero and join in on the fun.

Activities include:

The Brampton Batman and his Batmobile will be in the Rotunda inside City Hall
Toy con with toy collectible and comic vendors
Retro arcade – bring your quarters
Live music on Carl Zehr square until the countdown to midnight
Skating on Carl Zehr Square
Free children’s crafts and free hot chocolate
Calling all cosplayers – come as your favourite hero or villain!
Saturday, December 31, 2016 | 6 – 9pm
Location:
Waterloo Public Square
Summary:
From 6 to 9 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Square, enjoy awesome tunes, fun children's activities and entertainment, free warm beverage, and a special early New Year fireworks without fireworks celebration countdown at 9 p.m. Skating will be available, weather permitting. 
Saturday, December 31, 2016 | 5 – 8pm
Location:
Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road
Summary:
Join family and friends to celebrate a new year. To accommodate the great crowds, we will offer wrist bands for the three hours of skate time.

Your family can skate from 5-6, 6-7 or 7-8pm. Doors will open at 4:45 pm so you can pick up the wristband that corresponds to the time you and your family would like to skate. Only one skating time per family. Wristbands are not available in advance, but will be available at the door.

There will be activities to keep everyone entertained off the ice as well.
Crafts, games, photo booth, bouncy castle.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Christmas Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area



Getting Ready For Christmas? All the activities are what makes it SO FUN!!!!
When you register/attend any of the events you see listed on our site, please let the organizers know that you saw it on the STUFF TO DO BLOG by THOSE2GIRLS.
We're working hard to bring you some great things in 2013 but that extra recognition goes a long way when the find out how the word is being spread!


Looking for a way to buy unique gifts, save some $ and donate to a great cause all at once? Check out the fundraiser for our friend Shannon at Ten Thousand Villages in Waterloo happening this weekend https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=19abIntaIj6HEcdn4NITZ_YJHXUf7z2yFFQ6bAqmrvgw


UpTown Waterloo Holiday Open House
Thursday, November 29, 2012
4:30 – 8pm
Location: Waterloo Town Square
Summary: -Local School Choirs and Band Performances.
-Strolling Victorian Carollers.
-Free Horse Drawn Trolley rides through UpTown Waterloo.
-Hot apple cider and cookies
-Participating local shops and services open til 8pm.
-Pictures with Santa from 6pm to 8pm.
Help us sporrt the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. We are collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations during the week of November 26-30 at our office in UpTown Waterloo during business hours and at the Holiday Open House event.
Phone number: 519-886-1060

The KW Movember Ball (19+ event)
November 29th at 8pm
Tickets are $20 but save $5 by registering with our discount coupon code
THOSE2GIRLS
https://guestlistapp.com/events/130359

Tree Of Light
Friday, November 30, 2012
6:30pm
Location: New Hamburg
Summary: New Hamburg Lions & Lioness 29th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony Hot dogs at 6:30, Tree Lighting and Carol singing at 7:00 PM.
Cost: Free
E Mail for more information neilreta@rogers.com

Music and Lights in the Village
Nov 30
Experience the charm of Hespeler Village
6pm & 7:15pm Sherlock Gnomes saves Christmas (Jude Winterbottom)
At the Hespeler Library
Free Admission, Limited Space
7pm Cambridge Childrens Community Choir Concert and the Alison Lupton Band, St.Andrews Hespeler Presbyterian Church, 73 Church St.E.
8:15pm Magical Tree Lighting, Hespeler Town Hall

Baden Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 1, 2012
1:30pm
Location: Baden, ON
Summary: Parade Route: Travels on Snyder's Road in Baden (starting at the corner of Snyder's and Sandhills Road, travelling west on Snyder's, turning left on Mill Street and finishing at Beck Street). Canada Post letter carriers on the parade route collecting letters to Santa. Kids can visit with Santa at the Seniors Woodworking Shop on Beck Street after the parade and get a gift. Parade sponsors are the Baden and District Chamber of Commerce, the Wilmot Optimists and the Baden Community Association. For more information call 519-572-6131.

Christmas Readings at Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Saturday December 1, 2012
7 p.m. Doors open for festive music and refreshments
7:30 p.m. Performance begins! Christmas Special Events
Launch the Christmas season and celebrate this festive time of year with readings of Christmas stories!
Celebrity Readers:
Lynn Haddrall - Waterloo Region Record
David Imrie - CTV Southwestern Ontario
Nadia Matos - CTV Southwestern Ontario
Jeff Allan - 570 News
$10 per person (plus HST). Tickets can be ordered at 519-748-1914. Seating limited. Advance tickets only. Proceeds will benefit The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
In the spirit of giving… please bring along non-perishable food items to support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region food drive and new book donations to support The Waterloo Region Record Books for Kids book drive.

Candyland In Cambridge
Dec 1
Bring your skates to enjoy the new synthetic ice skating rink! Marshmallow toss, jumbo candy kebobs, live entertainment, donut bumpers, ice building blocks, gingerbread houses, sweet treats and Santa and Mrs. Claus! 10am - 5pm
Central Park, 615 King Street, East Cambridge

5th Annual Tree of Light
Saturday, December 1, 2012
5:45pm
Location: St. Clements, ON
Summary: The Paradise and District Lions Club are holding their annual Tree of Light beside the library. Come for complimentary apple cider, cookies and a visit with Santa Claus. The tree is 46 feet high and a sight to behold. Bulbs at $5 each can be purchased by calling 519-699-5917.
Phone number: 519-699-5917

Wonders Of Winter Lights Display starts Dec 1 in Waterloo Park 5:30pm each day
http://www.wondersofwinter.ca/
See website for additional activities

Christmas Train in Cambridge CPR Holiday Train
The CPR Holiday Train brings spectacle, live entertainment and timely support for the local food bank. Bring a donation of food or money for the food bank.
Sunday, December 2, 4:15pm
Malcolm Street Station
Central Park Skating and Lights Cambridge
Bring your skates to enjoy the new synthetic ice skating rink, and enjoy the lights in the park.
Sun Dec 2 to Sun Dec 9, Central Park, 615 King St. E. Cambridge

HEY MOMS-Ladies Night Out at Kitchener Market
Holiday cocktails and appetizers at The Kitchener Market (19+)
Wednesday, Dec. 5 or 12, 6:30-9:30 pm
Impress your holiday guests with the cocktail and appetizer recipes you’ll learn in this class! Enjoy some wine while the charming Chef Terry hosts a fun-filled evening of holiday and winter cocktails ideas combined with delectable appetizers. Sign-up by emailing, michele.mcbrideroach@kitchener.ca
or calling, 519-741-2297 or visit the market office, Tu-Fr, 9am-5pm and Sa, 7am-2pm. $55 per person for each night out

16th Annual Christkindl Market
Thursday, December 6 – Sunday, December 9, 2012
Location: Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street, West
Kitchener,
Thursday and Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. A festival of German Christmas. Over 70 food and gift vendors. 27 performances by choirs, bands and dance groups. Live nativity, model railway, puppet show, Kinderecke for crafts, visit with Crhistkindl, Angels, Knecht Ruprecht and Klaus the Organ Grinder. Blacksmith demonstrations, skating, Christkindl Post Office. Free admission. Free parking on City lots Saturday and Sunday.
Phone number: 519-741-2387
Website: www.christkindl.ca
Christmas Fantasy in Victoria Park Kitchener
Begins Dec 6th
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/ChristmasFantasy.asp

Christmas at Castle Kilbride
(Baden)
Paying a Call: Yuletide Evening Tours

Thursday December 6, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person *advanced tickets not required.
During the Victorian era, paying a call was a popular custom. Paying a call meant to visit someone in their home.
For one night only, visitors can marvel at the glitter and glamour of the decked out 1877 home at night. Live entertainment will bring the house to life. After your tour, enjoy a cup of good ol' fashioned hot apple cider or try traditional Wassail punch. Looking for a special present to give? Place a bid on one of our fabulous silent auction items. http://www.castlekilbride.ca/newsckList.php

Dec 8
Sobey's Ira Needles Christmas Gifts in a Jar for Kids $5 +tax
1-4pm
Registration, call Jenny 519-501-1858

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LOTS OF GREAT FAMILY EVENTS AT THE KITCHENER MARKET

Breakfast with Santa at the Kitchener Market
Dec. 8, time
- $5 a ticket or $15 for a family of 4 ($5 per additional child)
- Includes 1 photo with Santa, breakfast and a craft
- Limited spaces available
Purchase your tickets at the Kitchener Market office, Tu-Fr: 9am-5pm, Sa: 7am-2pm.
(I believe this event may be sold out, but you may want to see if there's a waiting list)

Kids in the Kitchen – cookie and cupcake decorating
Dec. 15, 10am - noon
- Free with a donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank
- Includes your choice of a cookie or cupcake to decorate
- Have your photo taken with Santa for free with a donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank

Kids’ Hop – with a special visit from Santa!
Dec. 18, 11am - noon
- Bring your kids to dance up a storm with a free concert by Erick Traplin
- Santa will visit and receive a free photo with a donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank

Christmas Market
Dec. 22, 7am - 2pm
- Be sure to visit the market to pick up all of your holiday entertaining needs
- Carolers will celebrate the Christmas spirit with beautiful holiday songs
For more information, call 519-741-2297 or visit www.kitchenermarket.ca

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Christmas in Cambridge Market and Downtown Open House
Friday, December 7, 4-9pm and Saturday, December 8, 8am - 3pm
The Christmas in Cambridge Market will see new vendors join forces with the already successful Cambridge Farmers' Market aand the Galt on the Grand BIA Open House to attract an even larger holiday season crowd. New vendors will be in market square, and City Hall to create a one-stop shopping destination for unique gifts, seasonal food and a great shopping atmosphere and experience. Food trucks, wine and beer tasting, Beaver Tails and more. Cambridge City Hall, Cambridge Farmers Market
Downtown Cambridge

Bethany Live Nativity Christmas Pagent
Dec 7, 8, 9
• 40 live animals
• a cast of 145
• elaborate costumes
• appropriate for anyone, any age
http://www.bethanypageant.com/


Doon By Lantern Light Tours Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Fridays & Saturdays: Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15 and 21. Tours at 7 or 8:30 p.m. Step back in time and enjoy one of our longest standing traditions - a guided lantern-lit tour of Doon Heritage Village, with a horse drawn wagon ride and carol singing in our village church. Note museum exhibit galleries closed. $12 (plus HST)
Some nights are already sold out. Contact them to register 519-748-1914

Country Christmas at Waterloo Region Muesum (DOON)
Sunday December 9, 2012
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Special Events
Enjoy a Christmas in the country from the last turn of the century. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, let the little ones meet Father Christmas, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy the sites and sounds of a Christmas past. Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, all admissions plus HST.

Dec 12
Sobey's Ira Needles Christmas Gifts in a Jar for Kids $5 +tax
5:30pm-6:30pm
Registration, call Jenny 519-501-1858

KPL & KW
AG Holiday Warm-up
Thursday Dec 13 2012, 6-9pm
Location:Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Address:101 Queen Street North
Phone:519-579-5860
http://www.kwag.ca
Come out of the cold and celebrate the season with the Kitchener Public Library and the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery! Join us at KW
AG for refreshments, a winter photobooth, holiday storytelling, and art activities for all ages. Visit KW
AG’s Ecotopia exhibition and sign out specially selected holiday books from the KPL catalogue with your KPL card.

Dec 14
6:30pm-7:30pm
Sobey's Ira Needles Christmas Treats For Kids - FREE
Registration, call Jenny 519-501-1858

A Heritage Christmas
Friday, December 14
3:30pm – Sunday, December 23, 2012
8:30pm
Location: Country Heritage Park in Milton
Summary: Santa, elves, real reindeer, pony & horse drawn carriage rides, decorating gingerbread men, making ornaments, listening to an storyteller, holiday cut-outs for photo ops, Candyland confectionery, outdoor BBQ, hot holiday drinks, and lots of gorgeous holiday lights. This event is wheelchair accessible, including the tractor pulled tram to & from the parking lots.
$1 from each ticket sold is proudly donated to Sick Kids Hospital.
Cost: VIP Tickets $17 for adults, $15 for children & Seniors, Toddlers 1 and under are FREE. VIPs Get in early for personal visit with Santa & free pony ride General Admission tickets: Adults $15 ; Children (12 & under) & Seniors $12 - Toddlers (1&under) FREE.
Phone number: (519) 744-1355
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides with Santa
Dec 15th every hour $20 per person, Nith Ridge Estates Ayr
http://www.nithridge.com/Sleigh%20Ride%20Save%20the%20Date%202012%20Lg.pdf


Skate with Santa
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come out and skate with Santa at the Waterloo Public Square!

Phil Kline's Unsilent Night
Monday, December 17, 7:00pm
Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street
Music, art and architecture combine for an avant-garde experience. Bring your mp3 with speakers or your portable CD player and join the moving symphony. More Unsilent Night details

Starry Night at Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Saturday, Dec. 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy Doon Heritage Village beautifully lit by lantern light on a winter night under the stars! You'll feel the spirit of Christmas at Starry Night. Presented by the Friends of Waterloo Region Museum. $20/adult, $10/child (plus HST)
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER contact 519-748-1914

Dec 22

Sobey's Ira Needles - Gingerbread House Decorating $6.99
1pm-2pm
Registration, call Jenny 519-501-1858