See all things Merry and Bright at Illumi in Mississauga Ontario

We were invited to Illumi in Mississauga Ontario last week, and as you see it really lights things up! 
Diane found some new friends

and spent the evening walking through the beautiful light displays.  Below are just a few examples of how Merry and Bright the Illumi light installations are.

This fun video gives you a quick glimpse of all the glimmering lights at Illumi

Plus, there is a Carousel to ride during your visit.

You can see a bird's eye view of Illumi at https://mississauga.illumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/illumi2022-23-toronto-map-vf231.pdf

Can you believe how phenomenal this is?  Wait until you see it in person

It is definitely a must-see attraction this holiday season!

Get Going to Illumi

You can find Illumi at 7174 Derrycrest Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5W 1N4  

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your GPS input 7150 Derrycrest Drive, Mississauga. 

Once you arrive, plan for about an hour of walking through all the various displays. Please note this is an outdoor event, so make sure to dress for the weather. Also, keep your phone charged as you are going to want to take a lot of pictures!

Get Your Tickets

Purchase your tickets at https://mississauga.illumi.com/schedules-and-rates/

Pricing varies by age, and the day of the week you choose.  

Make sure to get your tickets before they are gone!

For more information about Illumi, visit the website: https://mississauga.illumi.com or follow them at these social handles

FB: @illumiMississauga  

IG: @illumiMississauga  

Twitter: @illumiinsauga  

TikTok: @illumiinsauga 

January 2022 Virtual Events, Outdoor Activities and Stuff to Do in Kitchener Waterloo

 

Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge.  We also suggest you go through the full list as some activities require you to pre-register and many have limited spaces.

Ongoing in January

Our BEST PLACES TO TOBOGGAN LIST can be found at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html there are even great recommendations in the comments of that post too!

When it is Outdoor Skating Weather, find rinks below

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/outdoor-skating-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Waterloo https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/arenas-and-outdoor-rinks.aspx

Outdoor Rink at The Hemlock Barn St. Jacobs https://www.instagram.com/p/CYhjAZUF07t/

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Cambridge https://facilities.cambridge.ca/?CategoryIds=82&FacilityTypeIds=&Keywords=&ScrollTo=google-map-trigger&CloseMap=true&HasAdvancedSearch=false

Outdoor Skating Rinks in Guelph https://www.get.on.ca/living-here/outdoor_rink

Other Ongoing Activities

Laurel Creek Conservation Area (Waterloo) and Shade’s Mills Conservation Area (Cambridge) Snow Shoeing and Cross-Country Skiing info https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Skiing-and-snowshoeing.aspx  NOTE *Admission fee when an attendant is on duty.

Virtual Painting Classes from Artist's Palette Durham https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvFrRQHTlJF34xw2-LmcZg

Looking for new things to do with your child? Do you think your child would enjoy participating in science? If your child is between the ages of 3-7, they are eligible to sign-up for an online study with researchers at the University of Waterloo. Participation is free and the studies are quite fun for children! Children get a certificate at the end and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. A typical session involves a 25-minute Zoom video call with their researchers. If you would like to sign-up, please visit https://www.uwcoral.ca/sign-up. If you have any questions, please email developmentalonline@uwaterloo.ca

Early Years events on Zoom for registration info visit https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

YMCA Virtual Events https://www.thisisy.ca/

KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup/

WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx

Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events 

City of Waterloo Museum Activities https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/city-of-waterloo-museum.?_mid_=1764

Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) events https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/index.aspx#

Joseph Schneider Haus events https://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx

Woodside National Historic Site Self Guided Tours Thursday and Fridays https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS/photos/a.797717783604573/4705277552848557

KW Adventure Walks https://kwescape.ca/games

ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL – MUSIC LESSONS

In this unique Preschool Music Program, we learn all about Rhythm & Melody, PLUS children learn how to read Bars of music, make their own Bars of music and read Notes in a Scale on the Staff!

Come try it out! One Month Free!

After the free trial, if you are interested in signing up, classes start from $350 depending on Program purchased, Program Time purchased and age of your child. Do you have questions? Book a free Zoom Call to ask all about it! https://calendly.com/anatworld/music-lessons-2021 

Are you ready to jump on in for the Month's Trial, Click here: https://anatworld.convertri.com/free-month-trial

 The Giggle Mat is a brand new children's show!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat 

Come visit Dizzy, Mr. Purpleman, Miss Kate and Uncle PJ as they discover, explore and express themselves in the amazing world around them through stories, music, dance, crafts, juggling, magic, laughs and more!"Like" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiggleMat/​​​

Website: https://www.nuvoentertainment.com/the-giggle-mat

January eBlast

Bingemans Gift of Lights continues until January 9th. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2021/11/bingemans-gift-of-lights-marks-start-of.html

Beginning January 9 - Family Sunday KWAG https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D445%26reset%3D1

January 15

Paw Patrol Take-out at Old Marina Restaurant

Info https://www.instagram.com/p/CYroE98lI3W

January 19 6:30pm

Explore Your Future is a series of FREE events to help Waterloo Region youth learn about some career options. While geared towards the early-stage research needs of grade 7 to 10 students, it is open to any youth and family that are interested. Online event. Pre-register at https://www.bepwr.ca/blog/explore-your-future-careers-in-science

January 22

Robin in the Hood Virtual Community Event 

1-5pm, cost $5 Register at http://www.robininthehood.com/virtual-community-day

January 27 

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with Guelph Firefighters 10am

Pre-register https://guelphpl.libnet.info/event/5891049

Family Literacy Day Online Event 4:30pm

Pre-register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfuquqT0qHdEyH8KXzLA-Dc59ARxzkQfm

January 29

Winterloo - Info TBD https://www.winterloofestival.ca/

Get Ready for February with this Family Craft idea

https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2015/01/valentines-day-diy-for-whole-family-to.html