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SUMMARY:🧙‍♀️✨🧪HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN SLIME PARTY! 🧙‍♀️✨🧪
DESCRIPTION:🧙‍♀️✨🧪HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN SLIME PARTY! 🧙‍♀️✨🧪 Gather your little witches and goblins and join us for some Hocus Pocus fun! Join us for a Hocus Pocus–inspired Halloween Slime Party filled with magical fun!  📅 Date: Sun Oct 18th & 25th 🌟 Play Time: 1:00 PM – 3:PM ⏰ Witches Visit: 1:30 PM – 2:30PM 📍 Location: Mini Playtown 🎟️ Pre-registered Event Tickets must be purchased in advance 💡 Pro Tip: Don’t forget to bring socks!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/%f0%9f%a7%99%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%a7%aahocus-pocus-halloween-slime-party-%f0%9f%a7%99%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%a7%aa-2/
LOCATION:Mini Playtown\, 543 Mill Street (Unit 4)\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 2Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Kids Chess Tournament (PD Day)
DESCRIPTION:No school on the PD Day? Spend it at the board. A friendly\, officially rated tournament for players 20 and under — whether it’s your first tournament or your fiftieth\, you get four games and a shot at the prizes. 4 Rapid rounds\, 15+10 time control\, CFC-rated games (Chess Federation of Canada) the entry fee includes free CFC registration if you don’t have a membership yet\, and once you’re registered you can play in rated youth tournaments anywhere in Canada! Prizes for the top 3 players.   🗓️ Monday October 26\, 2026\, 1:00-4:00PM /  📍 Vector Space\, 187 King St S\, Unit 106\, Waterloo ON /  🎟️ $20 entry! /  🚗 Free on-site & underground parking available /  🚌 Allen St bus stop/ION station
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/kids-chess-tournament-pd-day/
LOCATION:Vector Space\, 187 King St S\, Unit 106\, Waterloo\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vector Space":MAILTO:info@kwvector.space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20261008T070353Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo – Throwback 00’s Vol 3
DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, we’re celebrating with Volume 3 of the 2000s! Seating starts at 6:00pm\, and the games begin at 7:00pm. Call 519-740-9900 to reserve your spot (we can only hold reservations until 6:30). 🍹🍔 Enjoy delicious food and our famous Craft Cocktail menu! 😊 Please note this event is on the second floor\, accessible via stairs only
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/musical-bingo-throwback-00s-vol-3/
LOCATION:EVO Kitchen and Bar\, 31 Water St S\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1R 3C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T210000
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Halloween Dance Party at EVO
DESCRIPTION:Halloween night is THE night to party\, and we’re turning EVO Kitchen & Bar into the ultimate Halloween dance bash! Join us on Friday\, October 30st as DJ Yazzy keeps you moving all night long with your favourite hits. 🪩💀✨ 🕗 Doors open at 8:30 PM🕘 Dance starts at 9:00 PM Get your costumes ready because we’ve got prizes for Best Male Costume\, Best Female Costume\, and Best Group Costume. 🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧙‍♀️ 🎟 Tickets:$10 in advance – https://www.evokitchen.com/Halloween$15 at the door Don’t miss EVO’s biggest Halloween party of the year—grab your friends\, dress to impress\, and dance the night away! ⚠️ General admission • Limited seating • Please note this event is on the second floor\, accessible via stairs only ⚠️📞 Call 519-740-9900 for info.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/spooktacular-halloween-dance-party-at-evo/
LOCATION:EVO Kitchen and Bar\, 31 Water St S\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1R 3C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Free Events
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UID:10902914-1793444400-1793444400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Barn Tours at Eby Manor!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fall Barn Tour and get a behind the scenes look at life on the farm. 🌾 🐮 Meet our Golden Girls 🌾 Learn about dairy farm operation 🥛 Discover how milk makes its way from our farm to your table and what makes our milk special 🚜 Explore our tie-stall barn 🍂 Enjoy the beautiful sights of fall here at the farm Come experience life at the farm\, meet the girls\, and make some cozy autumn memories with us! 🍁 🎟️ Barn Tours every Saturday in October at 11am
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/fall-barn-tours-at-eby-manor/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Eby Manor\, 1174 Weeby Place\, Township of Woolwich\, ON\, N2J 4G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Hespeler Village Halloween Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The Melissa Francis Team is so excited to once again host the HESPELER VILLAGE HALLOWEEN HUNT in collaboration with the @hespelervillagebia on Saturday\, October 31st from 12-2pm! Come visit us at the Hespeler Village Square (behind the fire station) to pick up your map (pls note: maps will only be available until 2pm) to take with you as you visit each participating business downtown to collect your Halloween goodies! Keep an eye out for our cute little ghosty i who will be displayed in all the participating businesses’ windows. As well\, please consider bringing a reusable bag to collect your treats. Once their Halloween maps are completed and stamped by each participating business please bring your little ghoul back to the gazebo (corner of Queen and Tannery) no later than 3pm\, to use their map as entry into the draw for a grand prize! We will have a Photo Booth display available for you to take some photos of your little monsters in their costumes! This is a rain or shine event so make sure to dress for the weather! We can’t wait to see all the kiddies (and parents =) dressed up for Halloween! And thanks again for supporting our wonderful Hespeler Community!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/hespeler-village-halloween-hunt/
LOCATION:Downtown Hespeler\, 11 Tannery St E.\, Cambridge\, ON\, N3C 2A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Events,Holiday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Francis":MAILTO:admin@melissafrancis.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T070439Z
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UID:10902548-1794045600-1794067200@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Craft Market
DESCRIPTION:Merry & Bright Craft Market    Join Creators Waterloo Region for our 2nd Annual Holiday Market!   Shop local vendors & handmade gifts Raffle Table Santa’s Mailbox Festive fun & more! STUFF A CRUISER TOY DRIVE  Bring a new\, unwrapped toy to help local children this holiday season! A Cruiser will be there 2–4 PM\, but donations are accepted all day. Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 10 AM–4 PM Conestoga Banquet Hall\, Waterloo   Free Admission!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/merry-bright-craft-market/
LOCATION:Conestoga Banquet Hall\, Waterloo\, 617 King St N.\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2V 2N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Friendly,Free Events,Holiday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creators Waterloo Region":MAILTO:Creatorswaterlooregion@gmail.com
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UID:10902549-1794060000-1794063600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Rubik's Cube Club - Learn to solve the cube\, 3/5 session
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE five-session series to learn the classic 3×3 cube together\, one step at a time. No experience needed. All ages are welcome! Every other weekend • Starting October 10\, ending December 5\, 2026\, 2:00–3:00 PM. Come enjoy our FREE five-session series to learn the classic 3×3 cube together\, one step at a time. No experience needed. All ages are welcome!  Bring your own Rubik’s Cube\, or purchase one from us for $10. All teaching sessions and learning materials are completely free. 🙂
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/free-rubiks-cube-club-learn-to-solve-the-cube-3-5-session/
LOCATION:Vector Space\, info@kwvector.space\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261122T150000
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UID:10902576-1795356000-1795359600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Rubik's Cube Club - Learn to solve the cube\, 4/5 session
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE five-session series to learn the classic 3×3 cube together\, one step at a time. No experience needed. All ages are welcome! Every other weekend • Starting October 10\, ending December 5\, 2026\, 2:00–3:00 PM. Come enjoy our FREE five-session series to learn the classic 3×3 cube together\, one step at a time. No experience needed. All ages are welcome! Taught by Danny\, a Gr. 6 Rubik’s Cube enthusiast. Bring your own Rubik’s Cube\, or purchase one from us for $10. All teaching sessions and learning materials are completely free. 🙂  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/free-rubiks-cube-club-learn-to-solve-the-cube-4-5-session/
LOCATION:Vector Space\, 187 King St\, Unit 106\, Waterloo\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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CREATED:20261008T070519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T070520Z
UID:10902583-1795860000-1795878000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:4th Annual Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:Get those items checked off your shopping list at this event! Shop from local vendors who provide one-of-a-kind handmade items such as candles\, clothing\, home décor\, toys\, wooden furniture\, crafts\, stocking stuffers\, and games.   Free Admission!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/4th-annual-winter-market/
LOCATION:Gale Presbyterian Church\, 10 Barnswallow Drive\, Elmira\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Free Events,Holiday Events,Ongoing Events,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maxine Metzger":MAILTO:Info@JoyfulVendorsMarket.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261204T203000
DTSTAMP:20261008T070526Z
CREATED:20261008T070525Z
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UID:10902589-1796405400-1796416200@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:The Moonlight Madness Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us downtown for a magical evening featuring: ✨ The ceremonial tree lighting 🎶 Live music ☕ Warm beverages 🛍️ Local vendors and unique shopping experiences This will be a wonderful community celebration to kick off the holiday season.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/the-moonlight-madness-night-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Elmira\, Church St W and Arthur St\, Elmira\, ON.\, Elmira\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Free Events,Holiday Events,Nightlife,Ongoing Events,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maxine Metzger":MAILTO:Info@JoyfulVendorsMarket.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20261008T070527Z
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UID:10902590-1796479200-1796482800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Rubik's Cube Club - Friendly tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE five-session series to learn the classic 3×3 cube together\, one step at a time. No experience needed. All ages are welcome! Every other weekend • Starting October 10\, ending December 5\, 2026\, 2:00–3:00 PM. Come enjoy our FREE five-session series to learn the classic 3×3 cube together\, one step at a time. No experience needed. All ages are welcome! Taught by Danny\, a Gr. 6 Rubik’s Cube enthusiast. Bring your own Rubik’s Cube\, or purchase one from us for $10. All teaching sessions and learning materials are completely free. 🙂  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/free-rubiks-cube-club-friendly-tournament/
LOCATION:Vector Space\, 187 King St S\, Unit 106\, Waterloo\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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