Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Thanksgiving Parade, Oktoberfest, Halloween and more October 2022 Events and Stuff to do in the Kitchener Waterloo Area

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. Dates/Times and Prices Vary.

The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS (daily/weekly events) and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS

ONGOING IN OCTOBER

Attractions ONTARIO coupons for https://attractionsontario.ca/coupons

Max's Sportsworld https://maxssportsworld.ca/

Bingemans https://bingemans.com/entertainment_home.php

Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener

Funvilla https://funvilla.ca

Speedquest http://www.speedquest.ca/

THEMUSEUM https://themuseum.ca/families-kids/

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

LAUNCH Waterloo offers free STEAM programs for kids! 6-week team-based, super fun programs introducing, exploring and engaging in all things coding, science, technology, climate and so much more. Learn more and sign up today https://www.launchwaterloo.ca/cmsa

Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar

Wellbeing Waterloo Region Calendar https://www.wellbeingwr.ca/calendar/

Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month

Breastfeeding Buddies Events Calendar https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/news-events/

KW FOOD TRUCKS https://www.instagram.com/kwfoodtrucks https://www.kwfoodtrucks.ca

Outdoor Fitness and Skateparks in Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/outdoor-fitness-options.aspx#July

STEM Coding with Three Apples Education https://threeapplesedu.com/

Snyder's Family Farm Snyder's Family Farm | Farm attractions in Bright, Ontario

Kitchener Rangers Home Games https://kitchenerrangers.com/schedule/73/10/home

Open Tuesdays @ Steckle Farm Open Tuesdays | Steckle Heritage Farm (until Oct 25)

SEE ALL THE UPCOMING FALL FAIRS at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2013/08/20-fall-fairs-near-kitchener-waterloo.html

FIND LOCAL PUMPKIN PATCHES AND CORN MAZES at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpkin-patches-and-corn-mazes-in.html

OKTOBERFEST 2022 EVENTS https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/

Musical Swings at Waterloo Public Square until October 19th

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVWmluAlIk

OCTOBER 2022 EVENT LIST

October 4-10

Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show https://norfolkcountyfair.com/

October 4-5

River Run Centre Guelph - Open House 5-8pm https://culturedays.ca/en/events/a1e1a731-3056-48bf-aba2-478da4380796

CAMBRIDGE OKTOBERFEST LUNCH

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

The City of Cambridge is pleased to once again be hosting the community Oktoberfest Lunch at City Hall.

All are welcome to attend this free public event, with donations to the Cambridge Food Bank encouraged. There will be a ceremonial keg tapping, Bavarian music, maypole raising, appearances by Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda and free Oktoberfest sausages. https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/api-4281/

October 6-22
Driving Miss Daisy at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/10/set-gps-for-st-jacobs-country-playhouse.html

October 6-10

Erin Fall Fair https://www.erinfair.com/

October 7-9

KIDTOBERFEST at THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener)

Perfect for kids aged 3-10, KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, curriculum-based learning stations, and guided activities created in partnership with various local arts organizations.

Event Hours:

Friday, October 7 12p-7p

Saturday, October 8 10a-4p

Sunday, October 9 10a-4p

Admission:

Children ages 2 – 11 $10.00+HST

Adults – Complimentary

Children under 2 – Complimentary

*All passes include access to explore THEMUSEUM exhibit!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a cashless event, only debit and credit are accepted!

Children under 2 & Adults must “purchase” a complimentary ticket and must be have a minimum of (1) paid Child Admission in the order. Admission valid for single day purchase.

Tickets and Performers times at https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/kidtoberfest/

October 7-10

Rockton World's Fair https://www.rocktonworldsfair.com/

October 8

National Service Dogs Walk for Paws

Come join us Saturday for a 3.5 km group walk in Huron Natural Area in support of #nsdpawsinmotion! Everyone is welcome and it's free to join (donations are welcome).
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Where: 801 Trillium Dr, Kitchener, ON
Check in : 10:00am-10:30am
Start time : 10:30am-11:30am
All participants who donate $20 or more will receive a free Paws in Motion T-shirt ($25 value) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOEQpyu-nW/

1001 Nights KW Symphony Kinderconcerts

The KWS brass quintet in collaboration with a storyteller will recreate some of the many stories from the 1001 Nights and Sinbad’s sea adventures. Children and adults alike will be transported into the magical world of Sinbad and his many travels, encountering mystical lands and creatures through the music of Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged for brass quintet. 1001 Nights - KW Symphony

"Family Tree" Family Painting Workshop @ Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-tree-family-painting-workshop-tickets-412107654087

October 8-10

Burford Fall Fair http://www.burfordfair.ca/schedule/

October 9-10

Oktoberfest Family Day at many Oktoberfest Halls https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/

October 10

KW Oktoberfest THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE begins at Weber and Frederick St. in Kitchener at 8:30am. Full Parade Map at https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/thanksgiving-day-parade/

October 12

Campfire at Waterloo Public Square 7pm Halloween themed https://uptownwaterloobia.com/

October 14

Pumpkin Carving Party

5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Kitchener https://www.standrewskw.com/events/pumpkin-carving-party

October 15

Community tree planting in Bechtel Park 9am-Noon https://events.waterloo.ca/default/Detail/2022-10-15-0900-Community-tree-planting-in-Bechtel-Park

SASC Halloween Fun Run 11am @ Bechtel Park https://www.sascwr.org/sascfunrun.html

KW Symphony Halloween Fun @ Centre in Square

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor

Thorgy Thor, special guest

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts our Halloween-inspired concert exploring the links between costumes, through festivals like Halloween and Carnival and its inspiration for classical music, with special guest Thorgy Thor. The melodies of the Dance Macabre, the nightmare before Christmas, Harry Potter and Dvorak’s Carnival Overture among others will encourage not only the audience but also the orchestra to put on their best festive attire! https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/halloween-fun/

Trees In My Neighbourhood | Guided Tour of Forest Heights Neighbourhood 2pm

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trees-in-my-neighbourhood-guided-tour-of-forest-heights-neighbourhood-tickets-377298308397

Family Magic Show Matinee in Fergus

Show Time: 2pm Tickets: Kids $10 | Adults $15 Fergus Grand Theatre October 15 at 2 pm family-friendly magic show that will surely delight both young and old alike. Our talented Ontario magicians will perform a one-hour show that will leave you in awe. Hosted by Ryan Joyce. https://www.magicfestival.ca/event/family-matinee-magic-show

Grand River Raceway Stables Spook Stables Halloween festive feature - Elora

4-6pm: Family friendly for all ages

6:30-8pm: We turn up the scare meter for the ones who dare!

All proceeds from ticket sales support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.

There will be crafts and family fun activities along with a Spook-tacular Cafe from 4-6pm. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/a753b8a8-8c6f-4339-a25b-c393a298c92e

October 15-16

Frederick Art Walk https://www.frederickartwalk.ca/

October 16

OLD POST OFFICE TOURS - Cambridge

October 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

From laser cutters to multimedia technology, come and tour the Old Post Office, Canada’s first all-digital library.

Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale http://www.collectorshows.ca/Shows/TRA_2022-10-16.php

October 22

Run for GRRCC https://www.facebook.com/events/1116250962322643

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Kids Party @ Schneider Haus National Historic Site https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jack-o-lantern-jubilee-kids-party-tickets-416274978667

Children's Halloween Workshop: Saturday at the Booseum @ Castle Kilbride Baden $25 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/childrens-halloween-workshop-saturday-at-the-booseum-tickets-418124761417

Annual Elora non motorized Monster March Parade!

Rain or moonshine. All Ages.

Meet at MacDonald Square Uptown Elora

Marching at 6:30 pm on a New Route this year Due to construction

March along Colbourne St. down Chalmers St. to east Mill along to Union St (East Bissell Park entrance) to the KiPP Pavilion in Bissell Park. There enjoy some themed tunes and a snack. And announcing the Wicked Wagon Boo Buggy Contest Winners at 8 pm! https://calendar.wellington.ca/default/Detail/2022-10-22-1800-Monster-March-Parade

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Vegas-style Magic Show in Downtown Kitchener

Sin City Illusions Tickets are $19+tax/fees, but our readers receive 25% off the ticket price by using our coupon code kwblog

Grad Your Tickets before it sells out!

Head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sin-city-illusions-featuring-penn-tellers-matt-disero-tickets-428923440557

then use the discount code kwblog at checkout to save 25% on the ticket price.

For a Chance to Win tickets and more information visit https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/10/celebrate-spooky-season-with-night-of.html

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October 28

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) Halloween Party - Trick-or-Treat! Wear your scariest costume and take a walk through Doon Heritage Village lit with lanterns and carved pumpkins! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ken-seiling-waterloo-region-museum-halloween-party-tickets-416810480367

October 28-29

St Jacobs Pumpkin Parade https://www.stjacobsvillage.com/pumpkinparade

October 29

Trunk or Treat @ Stanley Park Community Church Noon-3pm Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-433763838317

Sushila Goyal Art Contest, and Diwali Festival 2022 https://www.omeghaspark.ca/events-and-exhibitions/sushila-goyal-awards

Reach for the Stars Halloween Party Fundraiser

Calling all kids ages 4-12! Come on out to our Halloween party and enjoy games, crafts, dancing, costumes, treats and more! All attendants will leave with a loop bag. Please email rftsdcfundraising@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Come support our competitive team fundraiser on Saturday October 29th from 6-8pm INFO from https://www.facebook.com/reachforthestarsdance.co/posts/pfbid056n6LDNSxk2hfnnA3uunQAhNbx57Ecf6Xci2ns1Q5wqzQCu6PbH7M6kVK9nKe2zml

October 30

Dog Friendly KW

2nd Annual Howloween Pooch Party

12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Gaukel Street Kitchener https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events/2nd-annual-howloween-pooch-party

Kids Halloween Party @ Duke of Wellington

1-4pm

Bring your little gremlins to the Duke for a spook-tacular Halloween party on Sunday, October 30th! We have lots of food, activities & prizes for costumes! There's limited seating so please sign up by calling 519-886-9370 to ensure your spot. Info from https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjaz9BvgQy-/

Dynamo Cambridge Trunk or Treat 3:30-6pm Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dynamo-trunk-or-treat-tickets-429175103287

October 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Trunk or Treat @ Temple Baptist Church Cambridge 5-7pm Register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-431018366537

LOOKING AHEAD

Go ENG Girl @ Conestoga - Experience the exciting world of engineering

Saturday November 12, 2022 at 9:30 am

http://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/2022/11/go_eng_girl_6.php

Go ENG Girl @ Conestoga is an opportunity for girls and non-binary youth in grades 7-10 and their parents/caregivers to learn more about the exciting world of engineering. This free morning event will include fun hands-on activities that showcase the power of engineering. There will also be opportunities for participants to connect with female engineering students, professionals and faculty, learn about their projects and accomplishments, and gain insight into education and career possibilities.  

DATE:  Saturday, November 12, 2022

TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm

LOCATION:  Conestoga College Cambridge Campus - 850 Fountain Street South

REGISTER ONLINE @ https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/software/qualtrics?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5yYBhAjEiwAKXk_eHL9ssltFiTDeV6Vv5NLhj9mHG0tbkXY2k4lCjL7mlBfI9clrCVNVhoC23UQAvD_BwE

FREE:  There is no cost to attend the event.  Free parking is available.  

WEBPAGE: http://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/2022/11/go_eng_girl_6.php

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Celebrate Spooky Season with a Night of Magic and Laughter - Save 25% on Sin City Illusions Kitchener and Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets event, but this just means we are able to offer you a chance to win a pair of TICKETS TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Now that October has arrived, many are looking for ways to celebrate Spooky Season. A great way is to get tickets to the upcoming Kitchener Sin City Illusions performance and we are thrilled to offer 25% off tickets with the promo code kwblog

This Las Vegas-style event is happening in Downtown Kitchener, Ontario at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (beside THEMUSEUM) for ONE NIGHT ONLY

on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7pm. It is sure to be a magical time. It features 3 Magicians, each with their own claim to fame!

The Performers include Penn and Teller's Matt Disero, Ken Margoe from Illusionarium, and Tik Tok star Ken Pham.

Matt Disero: One of Toronto's most sought-after magicians, Matt has worked with comedy greats such as Drew Carey & Jerry Seinfeld. He has starred on Penn and Teller's Fool Us, and has headlined shows at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He has performed at exotic locales such as Tokyo, Italy, London, Cypress, Australia, United States. We are VERY lucky to have him on our show, and you'll see why!

Ken Margoe: This guy catches bullets for a living! Ken was the headliner in the VIP room at Illusionarium, and holds the record for the most dangerous magic trick: 26 bullet catches in one day. He has performed for the New York Knicks, Woody Harrelson, 50cent, The Rolling Stones, Much Music, City TV, and many more. This is not a show that you want to miss.

Ken Pham: With a large following and over 10 million views on social media, Ken has taken his act from behind the screen to the live stage with much fanfare. He's performed at sold-out venues such as The Rec Room, Showtime Comedy, The Royal Comedy Theatre, and Meridian Centrepointe Theatres. His act involves mentalism, magical stage props, and a whole lot of laughter.

This is guaranteed to be a fun and incredible evening for the whole family. See you there!

Sin City Illusions Tickets are $19+tax/fees, but our readers receive 25% off the ticket price by using our coupon code kwblog

Grad Your Tickets before it sells out!

Head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sin-city-illusions-featuring-penn-tellers-matt-disero-tickets-428923440557

then use the discount code kwblog at checkout to save 25% on the ticket price. (on the ticket page above the words General Admission, you need to click on the text Enter the promo code, then a text box will pop up, enter kwblog then click Apply at the right side of the text box). Ticket prices on the right side of the page will be discounted. After the amount of tickets are selected, click checkout and finish the purchase page).

Enter to Win

Make sure to enter our contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Sin City Illusions in Kitchener! The contest listed below (it might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form) is for tickets only. You must provide your own transportation. Be sure to leave a comment with why you want to win.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Celebrate Back to School with Minions: The Rise of Gru - Review and Giveaway

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, I did receive a copy for review, but this just means I'm able to give away the film as a prize too! Enter the contest at the end of this post

September is here and everyone is headed back to school including Little Gru...

While his class doesn't believe he can do it, Little Gru has big plans.

Ever wonder how Gru learned his despicable ways, how Dr. Nefario came to work for him, how he got such an elaborate lair and why was he so obsessed with capturing the moon? All these questions and more are answered in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Minions: The Rise of Gru Review

If you are a fan of the Depicable Me Franchise, then this Minions sequel is a Must-See! It sends the Minions on another action-packed adventure. This time they are battling a villainous crew called the Vicious Six. Thankfully, they make new friends along the way to assist them on their quest. Of course there is never an easy fix when it comes to the team of Bob, Stuart and Kevin and with the addition of Otto to the group, it makes it even harder, and funnier. I believe your family will enjoy watching Minions: The Rise of Gru together as it is filled with giggles and goofs.

Last month we let you know about the release of Minions: The Rise of Gru on digital and today it has been released on BluRay and DVD! However you watch it, expect fun from beginning to end.

For more information visit these links

Facebook: @Minions

Twitter: @Minions

Instagram: @Minions

Hashtag: #Minions: The Rise of Gru

Enter to win

To celebrate Back to School and the release of Minions: The Rise of Gru, we are giving away a digital code for the film. Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win (it works best if you are already logged into your google account).

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