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. The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS
Virtual Painting Classes from Artist's Palette Durham https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvFrRQHTlJF34xw2-LmcZg
Michael's Free Online Crafting Classes https://canada.michaels.com/en/onlineclasses
Artshine YouTube Lessons https://www.youtube.com/c/Artshine/videos
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
Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar
Wellbeing Waterloo Region Calendar https://www.wellbeingwr.ca/calendar/
KW Adventure Walks https://kwescape.ca/games
Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month
Guelph NIghthawks Schedule https://www.thenighthawks.ca/schedule
Open Tuesdays at Steckle Heritage Homestead Visit with our farm animals, make a fun farm-themed craft or activity, explore the gardens and enjoy the site!
Time: Gates are open from 5pm – 7pm every second Tuesday from May to October! Register online then come for the full 2 hours or just for a short visit. https://stecklehomestead.ca/open-tuesdays
Entry Fee: Only $7.50 per person! Friend of the Farm members are free!
Yoga in Park - Free Event Wednesdays @ Victoria Park Clocktower 12:30-1:15pm https://www.facebook.com/events/534577011692687/534579425025779
Salsa @ Waterloo Public Square Wednesdays May-August Salsa in the Square — The Underdog Dance Studio
Breastfeeding Buddies Walk and Talk in Victoria Park - Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavillion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! If rain is in the forecast (or other inclement weather), our meetup will move to Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre at 44 Francis St. S.https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/Walk-Talk
Yoga in the Park by KPL @ Civic Centre Park Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/325698539720225/325810593042353
Saturdays watch new episodes of Ukulele U with Kitchener's Isy https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-amazing-isy-aboagye-takes-her.html
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/
JUNE 2022 EVENTS
Ongoing in June
Pride Month Events https://www.ourspectrum.com/2022/05/05/pride-2022
June 4
Spring into Summer Pooch Party on Gaukle Street Noon-5pm
June 4-5 Open Ears Festival. Various prices https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-ears-festival-2022-june-2-5-tickets-311198461977
Tri Pride Festival Kids Zone Noon-4pm Victoria Park https://www.facebook.com/events/1016047635679099
June 5
Children's Yoga Class @ The Attic Yoga $22.23 Times dependant on child's age. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/june-5-330259
June 8
Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 7pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx
June 8-11
Theatre for Kids by Kids @ Waterloo Park Bandshell. Cost is $5 for Kids and $12 for Adults. Various dates/times. Ticket info at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160133872765539&set=p.10160133872765539&type=3
June 9
Homeschool Day @ Castle Kilbride 10am - Registration required https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/homeschool-day-at-castle-kilbride-tickets-337223002077
Guelph Nighthawks 7pm @ the Sleeman Centre https://www.thenighthawks.ca/schedule
June 10
Outdoor Movie @ Max Becker Park by Williamsburg Community Centre. Fundraiser for Mental Health. It begins at 7pm with Food Trucks, Bouncy Castle and Pet Photos, then there will be the movie RON'S GONE WRONG
More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/1051500462126265
June 10-11
Summer Kick Off in Downtown Kitchener
Various Events and Venues
https://www.facebook.com/events/3260125554271116/
June 11
History on Wheels: New Bikers Tour (Family Friendly) @ Waterloo City Hall 10am. Tickets are $3 at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/history-on-wheels-new-bikers-tour-tickets-339919758147
Open Streets Open Streets returns to the streets in uptown Waterloo in 2022. Join us in June for a fun-filled day that will take over Willis Way. Watch live performances and mural painting, browse through the art market, and join in on the fun and games. The event runs 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx
Neighbour Day in Cambridge @ Greenway Chaplin Community Centre 1-3pm
We are closing Rouse Ave street for a neighbourhood celebration! Interactive inflatables, community partner agencies, music, food, a kids bike rodeo and more!! Erick Traplin will be providing live music https://greenwaychaplin.com/events/
Guelph Nighthawks 4pm @ the Sleeman Centre https://www.thenighthawks.ca/schedule
June 12
Family Pride @ THEMUSEUM begins at 10:30am Various prices https://themuseum.ca/events/pride-at-themuseum-family-pride/
King Streatery Food Truck Festival in front of Kitchener Market. Noon-8pm https://waterloo.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/king-streatery-food-truck-festival/
Family Bike Show on Gaukle St 2-4:30pm https://form.kitchener.ca/DSD/TRANSPORT/Family-Bike-Show-registration
June 13
Uptown Flamenco 7-9pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx
Guelph Nighthawks 7pm @ the Sleeman Centre https://www.thenighthawks.ca/schedule
Pride Night at the game Nighthawks Game - Guelph Pride Pack
Purchase your tickets to Guelph Pride Night Presented by TD and receive a ticket to Guelph Pride Night (June 14th) a Nighthawks Pride t-shirt and a portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to Guelph Pride.
From now until June 14th, take advantage of our exclusive Guelph Pride Package!
To purchase, enter promo code PRIDE when selecting your seats for the June 14th game to receive this exclusive offer!
The Guelph Pride pack includes:
One (1) ticket to the June 14th Guelph Pride game vs. Newfoundland Growlers
One (1) limited edition New Era Guelph Pride Nighthawks t-shirt
PLUS a portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to Guelph Pride
Starting at only $35.00 https://www.thenighthawks.ca/guelph-pride-package
June 16
Twilight Family Forest Walk & Activities around the Fire @ Eastbridge Library 7-9pm.
You will create your very own lanterns that will guide you on a forest walk through the beautiful trails. We will finish the night off with campfire songs and a story time around a fire in the new outdoor Nature Space. All ages are welcome! https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx
June 17
Neighbours Night in Victoria Park 6-10pm with Virginia to Vegas and Delany Jane https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/neighbours-night.aspx
Together in Pride Ride - Bike Ride 7pm @ KW Counselling https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/bike-events.aspx
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
Cambridge City Hall starts at 4:30pm
June 18
Neighbours Day in Kitchener 1-5pm Various Locations https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/neighbours-day.aspx
Summer Lights Festival Downtown Kitchener https://www.summerlightsfestival.com
Galt Arena Gardens Centennial Celebration in Cambridge
Wellesley Summer Celebration
The Wellesley & District Lions are very excited to announce their "Something for Everyone" Summer Celebration with all proceeds going to the new Wellesley Township Recreational Centre.
The fun includes 10th anniversary celebrations at the Wellesley Splash Pad with the unveiling of new splash pad features, free hot dog lunch for kids, music with Eric Traplin and the Touch a Truck Big Wheels event.
At 3PM join the Rubber Duck Race at the Albert Erb Conservation Park.
ish and Chips Food Truck will be on location from 3-8PM.
The celebrations culminate with the Duck Dance at the Wellesley Arena at 8PM.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Guelph Nighthawks 2pm @ the Sleeman Centre https://www.thenighthawks.ca/schedule
National Indigenous Peoples Day. This day recognizes the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples of Canada. An original art piece on the surface of Waterloo Public Square will be installed as a visual reminder of the territory and land on which our city was founded. https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx
Guelph Nighthawks 7pm @ the Sleeman Centre https://www.thenighthawks.ca/schedule
KW Multicultural Festival in Victoria Park Noon-6pm https://kwmulticultural.ca/festival
