Saturday, March 3, 2018

March Break 2018 Events, Activities and Lots of Stuff To Do In The Kitchener Waterloo Area

As always please check all links provided as times, dates, venues and registration information often changes without our knowledge.

KPL Calendar http://kplca.evanced.info/signup/calendar

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

Region of Waterloo Libraries Calendar http://calendar.rwlibrary.ca/?_mid_=17409

Cambridge Libraries – Idea Exchange Calendar http://ideaexchange.org

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/

March Break Movies @ Cineplex info https://www.cineplex.com/promos/marchbreakmovies

CAMPS

MARCH BREAK KIDS IN THE KITCHEN CAMP @ KITCHENER MARKET Dates: Mon. March 12 - Fri. March 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Extended supervision: offered from 8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. daily.
Cost: $221 for the week
Includes: Cooking apron, recipes, lunch and snacks daily. Pricing and registration info at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Camp.asp

Music and Rhythm Classes for Children Ages 3-6
Parental/Caretaker participation March 12-16 Pricing and registration info at https://sites.google.com/site/rachelpianostudio/home-3/music-and-rhythm-class

EVENTS DURING MARCH BREAK

March 9

Showcase Fundraiser

$10 per ticket Free for any young dancers 6:30 Doors Open

7pm show begins Enjoy an evening of entertainments by local dancers, singers, piano and a professional flute player. Plus two ballet solos by Leela.
Silent auction items and 59/50 Draw Dancing professionally is Leela’s dream. She is honoured to be accepted for a second year at L’Ecole superieure de Ballet du Quebec in Montreal. As with any residential training program there are a lot of expenses.

Space has been kindly donated by Emmanuel United Church. In return for their kindness we request attendees help with the churches emergency clothing by bringing a new package of adult men’s underwear for our Regions less fortunate.

Showcase will include:

-2 ballet solos by Leela -1 modern dance by Leela -more dances by Kia, Shanza, moving to music kids duet - singing by Chloe and Shanaza - flute by Carolyn Lambert - piano by Jonathan - MC by Neil Dunsmore - ??? possibly some other surprise performers Location: Emmanuel United Church 22 Bridgeport Road West Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y3

http://leelasballetdream.wixsite.com/leela-taggar/single-post/2018/03/02/Next-Friday-March-9th-at-7pm-Showcase-Fundraiser

March 12

March Break Family Friendly Comedy Juggling Show @ St. Jacobs Country Playhouse 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m

Ticket pricing and info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/03/march-break-family-friendly-comedy.html

March 13

Join Early Years Centre Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Kitchener Market Marketplace for family cooking time. This program will provide strategies to families on how to involve children in the kitchen.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by phone at 519-571-1626.

http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=bfa15c85-2ecd-475c-b7b1-ca807b90d765

Kitchener Market Kids Hop – St Paddy’s Day Special

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! FREE EVENT http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

March Break Family Friendly Comedy Juggling Show @ St. Jacobs Country Playhouse 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m

Ticket pricing and info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2018/03/march-break-family-friendly-comedy.html

The Mini Pop Kids Concert in Brantford @ The Sanderson Centre at 6pm. Ticket info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2018/02/march-break-and-mini-pops-kids-make-it.html

2 For 1 KW Titans tickets Go to https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=TITANS&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in MARCH and click the GO button.

The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)

March 14

Baby Weber Fundraiser 4pm-7pm in Cambridge
This fundraiser is in support of Celina Weber Chris Weber and their family.
There will be face painting, balloon twisting, shopping market, prizes to be won, pizza and juice and so much more!

**************UPDATE*************************
Spiderman will be there plus Anna and Elsa!!
Pizza and refreshments. Cotton candy, popcorn and slushies!
There will be a bouncy house and a 30 minute magic show! Also a professional photographer!
Parents can visit the market place and raffle table.
***Tickets for all food and fun will be available for purchase at the door.......
10 tickets for $10 or 20 tickets for $15...

Admission $5 adults, $3 kids. Ticket info at https://www.facebook.com/events/814106292107078

2 For 1 KW Titans tickets Go to https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=TITANS&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in MARCH and click the GO button.

The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)

March 15

Artshine @ Kitchener Market

** Please note, March 15th will be a special ArtShine program for tots AND school-aged children to participate in. ** FREE EVENT 11am to Noon http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp

March 17

St Patrick’s Day Party @ Kitchener Market 10am-Noon

It's the luck of the Irish! We are having a blast on March 17th with a live Irish dance show, crafts for kids and a nutritiously delicious cooking activity. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=a537ec8f-7f08-4cec-a1c2-e5dae6f4adf5

Pysanka Egg Decorating Workshop @ Kitchener Market 1:30pm-3:30pm

Learn how to make beautiful pysanky: easter eggs in the traditional Ukrainian style. Using eggs, beeswax and analine and natural dyes, instructors will guide you through all the steps of transforming a plain egg into a work of art. Perfect for beginners, great for tactile learners, meditative, grounding and fun for adults and children 6 years and over.

Fee: $12/person register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=bb7f37c5-af30-4c82-95e6-0cc29bad6f5e

March 18

2 For 1 KW Titans tickets for the 2pm MATINEE GAME! Go to https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=TITANS&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in MARCH and click the GO button.

The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Easter Egg Hunts And Activities In The Kitchener Waterloo Area 2018

Please take note that some of these Easter activities require registration, so be sure to go through the full list NOW and check all the details and CLICK THROUGH ALL THE LINKS PROVIDED to avoid any "day-of" issues. Also please know that dates/times/venues change without our knowledge so please check the links provided.

March 17

Pysanky: easter eggs workshop @ Kitchener Market 1:30pm-3:30pm

Learn how to make beautiful pysanky: easter eggs in the traditional Ukrainian style. Using eggs, beeswax and analine and natural dyes, instructors will guide you through all the steps of transforming a plain egg into a work of art. Perfect for beginners, great for tactile learners, meditative, grounding and fun for adults and children 6 years and over.
Fee: $12/person
Register http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=bb7f37c5-af30-4c82-95e6-0cc29bad6f5e

March 24

Beechwood Bunny Brigade's 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Old Post Park
When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 11:30am
*please come 15 minutes early to check-in
pre-registration is required

(see below)

Cost: $2 per child, everyone gets a prize
Find a golden egg and get a special extra surprise!
Bring your own basket
Separate hunt for kids 5 and under
Easter Bunny will be available for photos!
Complimentary coffee, water and baked goods
Registration capped at 150 children, so register early to avoid disappointment!

Membership to a Beechwood Association NOT required http://www.beechwoodnorth.com/activity-registration-form.html

Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop @ Joseph Schneider Haus

Learn to make traditional Ukrainian hand-decorated Easter eggs. Two sessions: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. $15 per participant plus HST. Pre-registration required. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

March 30

KW Moms Club Fam Jam @ Bingemans 9:30am-2pm

Open to the public. Free family event full of activities, crafts, face painting, family photography, door prizes, loot bags for 100 people AND more!

Reservation required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/famjam2018-tickets-42751774709

National Service Dogs’ Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs And Their Families
KITCHENER: Knollwood Park, East Ave between Stirling and Borden, Kitchener. Registration 10am, Hunt begins at 11am. *New Hunt location, behind Sheppard Public School* Guelph: Centennial Park, 377 College Ave. W., Guelph, at 10 a.m. Registration info at http://www.nsd.on.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt-for-dogs/

Come meet the Easter bunny @Moose Lodge 1pm-4pm

Take some pictures, play fun games and get a prize. There will be crafts, games, a bake sale and our very special guest the Easter bunny!
Admission is $5 per child. Proceeds from this event help us directly help our friends and family in our community https://www.facebook.com/events/2009475416043342/

Hot Cross Bun Making Demonstration and Kid’s Craft Making @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge

Drop in from 1 to 4 p.m.

There are many interesting superstitions surrounding hot cross buns. One says that they will not spoil if baked or served on Good Friday while another claims that they can protect against shipwreck. A hot cross bun placed on the hearth is thought to protect from fire and also ensure that all your breads bake perfectly; kissing a hot cross bun before eating it is said to bring good luck. Our favourite superstition, however, is the one that says that sharing a hot cross bun with a friend will guarantee good friendship for the coming year. We can’t say whether or not these superstitions are true, but one thing we do know is that these traditional Scottish Easter treats are delicious – especially when they’re freshly baked! Plan to stop by McDougall Cottage on Good Friday when we’ll be baking up some hot cross buns to share with friends, old and new. Nibble a sample with a hot cup of tea and don’t forget to take a free recipe home with you, so you can make some to share with all of your other friends. Crafts for the kids too! Admission by cash donation. http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/EventsList/Detail/2018-03-30-1300-Hot-Cross-Bun-Making-Demonstration-and-Kids-Craft-

March 31

Meet The Easter Bunny @ Kitchener Market 10am-Noon

Hop on down to the Kitchener Market and spend the morning with the Easter Bunny. Make a special Easter craft, decorate a egg, and create an Easter treat at the Kids in the Kitchen. Don't forget to bring your phone or camera along to take a photo with the bunny! A non-perishable item or a 2 dollar donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank is required by each person attending. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=d12b5711-fd58-4aca-ae71-cf3d73d75fb2

Easter Egg Hunt @ Joseph Schneider Haus 10am-11:30am

Bring a basket to collect eggs during this annual outdoor egg hunt. Meet the Easter Bunny and come inside to see the newly hatched chicks. Children participating in the egg hunt must be 8 years old or younger and accompanied by an adult. Cost: $2 per child. Cash only. No registration required. (The Haus is closed for the Easter Egg Hunt, reopening at 12:00 noon with regular admission.). There are two separate areas for the egg hunt. Section A is for Children 3 and under. It is located across the street next to the parking lot. Section B is for children 8 and under. It is located next to the historic house. http://calendar.schneiderhaus.ca/Default/Detail/2018-03-31-1000-Easter-Egg-Hunt

EASTER TRAINS AT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. YOU MUST PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKETS!
Info at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2018/03/hop-on-board-waterloo-central-railway.html

March 31 and April 1

Egg Dyeing, Rolling and Hunt @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge

Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m.

Bring your clan down to McDougall Cottage for some egg-ceptionally good fun. Kids can dye and decorate some of their own eggs using our home-made all natural vegetable dyes and we’ll be showing how eggs were dyed in the good ol’ days, using onion skins. Afterward, everyone is invited to join us in the Cottage’s back yard for a good old fashioned egg rolling race - just like they do at the White House. There will be Easter treats for all kids that come by. $2 per child, adults no charge. http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/EventsList/Detail/2018-03-31-1300-Egg-Dyeing-Rolling-and-Hunt

April 1

On Easter Sunday, children will enjoy a massive egg hunt, jumping castles, games, music, candy and many other fun-filled activities.

This special event is happening April 1st @ 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm, and is offered to those aged 3-11 years. @ Calvary Church Cambridge

Register your kids here:
https://mycalvarylife.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/117/responses/new

If you know of a Free and Low Cost Easter Activity that is not listed, please post it in the comments!

March Break Family Friendly Comedy Juggling Show @ St. Jacobs Country Playhouse - Enter To Win

Looking for something out of the ordinary to do with your kids over March Break? We suggest heading to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse (located in Waterloo Ontario in the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market district) for the Josh Casey Comedy Juggling Show. With a variety of times for showings there is something that will work for almost every family! Read on to see how you could WIN tickets to attend!

This looks like such a fun show!

March 12 and 13 at 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Bring the entire family to see Guinness World Record holder Josh Casey in a dazzling spectacle packed with funny stunts, amazing juggling, audience participation, and hilarious comedy appropriate for audiences of all ages.

Featuring an array of the unusual – from catching a guitar with his face, to performing slick juggling moves on a gigantic pogo stick, and spinning balls with the audience – Josh always keeps it surprising, fresh and fun!

THEATRE ADDRESS
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
40 Benjamin Rd. E.
Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9

Grab Your Tickets Before They Are Gone
TICKETS
All tickets: $22 plus tax.

Link to website/ buy tickets: https://www.draytonentertainment.com/march-break#buy

To reserve wheelchair accessible seats, please call the box office at 1-855-372-9866

Enter To Win

We are giving away a four pack of tickets to the Comedy Juggling Show! 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 why you want to attend(NOTE when commenting below it is best to be logged into your google account. After you click publish, it may take up to one minute for your comment to show. Please wait for it to publish before clicking anything else).

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

KW Titans Promo Code and Contest for THIS SATURDAY February 24, 2018

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

The KW TITANS Are Teaming Up with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to Stuff A Hummer

The Titans need your help to 'Stuff the Hummer' w food donations for those who need it most! Bring your nonperishable food items & donations to our #hoopsforhunger game. Tix start at $12 with portion of proceeds going to @foodbankwatreg. Promo code: FOODBANK. @RemaxGoingHome pic.twitter.com/K8S6d1xSWp
— KW Titans (@kw_titans) February 7, 2018

This Saturday night beginning at 7pm the KW Titans will be making #HoopsForHunger to support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and you can help by getting ready to STUFF A HUMMER!

Are you ready to STUFF A HUMMER???? There are 2 opportunities to do that this Saturday.

First you can come by THE AUD well before the game and see THE HUMMER outside the box office from 11am-2pm (donations will be accepted then). Then on your way into the 7pm game you can drop off your FOOD BANK DONATIONS to be added to THE HUMMER (as it won’t be outside at game time).

To make it easy to come to the game and donate, be sure to use the promo code FOODBANK for discounted tickets. See info below.

Grab Your Tickets – Promo Code Pricing

Now is the time to get your tickets!

Go to https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=TITANS&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in FOODBANK and click the GO button. Now in the top right corner select the game this Saturday February 24, 2018.

When the new screen pops up select PURCHASE BY PRICE.

RED seats are now discounted to $12

GOLD seats are available for $25

We are so excited about it and are thrilled to giveaway a FAMILY FOUR PACK of tickets to attend!

Enter To Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you think the FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION is so important in our community in comments at the bottom. It may just win you a FAMILY FOUR PACK of tickets to the game!

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Thursday, February 8, 2018

#IronMan Began A Decade of Marvel Movies – Enter The #Marvel10YearSweepstakes

Can you believe Iron Man debuted on the big screen 10 years ago? To celebrate Marvel brought all their actors together….

…. and took an amazing photo.

Click To Enlarge

They are celebrating a decade of Marvel movies with a new contest! Learn more below

Enter To Win

Enter the #Marvel10YearSweepstakes for a chance to win a fantastic prize

The Marvel 10-Year Sweepstakes will take place across social media and last for five weeks, from February 8 to March 15. Each week of the sweepstakes features a different Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Fans can post a photo of themselves on Twitter or Instagram and/or tweet their favorite personal memory from the film of the week using the film hashtag and #Marvel10YearSweepstakes to be entered for a chance to win.

Each week, a drawing will take place and a winner will be selected. The weekly winner will receive the Ultimate Marvel Fan prize package, including Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” set visit; Marvel Studios visit and tour; tickets to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere; all transportation and lodging; and more. Full prize details, information on how to enter and official sweepstakes rules can be found at: www.marvel.com/10YearSweepstakes

This is such exciting news. I knew that I had to share it with all you!

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

High Valley Is Headed for Stratford – Grab Your Valentine Tickets! + Enter To Win

Get Set for Valentines Day with Tickets to High Valley in Stratford

Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentines Day next week, we want to make your gift giving easy! With just a few clicks you could be headed to Stratford Ontario to see High Valley w/ Hunter Brothers & Shawn Austin on April 21, 2018

While High Valley is known as a Country Music Band, we think their style of music would also suit those that like Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers and Great Big Sea. Take a listen and see if you agree.

This could be why they say that …

brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel never knew how country was “supposed” to sound

… so we think this concert will bring fans of lots of music genres together.

Grab Your Tickets Before They Are Gone

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Tickets go on sale Friday February 9, 2018 at 10am. Head to https://tickets.jonesentertainmentgroup.ca/index.cgi?

and get registered to purchase your tickets! We think you will really enjoy yourself. In fact we are excited to announce that we have a pair of tickets to giveaway to attend the HIGH VALLEY concert in Stratford!

Enter To Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you want to attend in the comments at the bottom. It may just win you a pair of tickets to the concert! (NOTE when commenting below it is best to be logged into your google account. After you click publish, it may take up to one minute for your comment to show. Please wait for it to publish before clicking anything else). a Rafflecopter giveaway

Saturday, February 3, 2018

What You Need to Know When It Comes to TEAM CANADA and The 2018 Olympics

The 2018 Olympic Games start very soon and it can be confusing when it comes to finding out how to watch everything you want to see! We all want to watch TEAM CANADA as they GO FOR GOLD in the events so here is list that may help you during this year’s Olympic Games in PYEONGCHANG.