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SUMMARY:True North Line Dance National Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Grab your boots and get ready for True North Line Dance Weekend featuring Andrew Hyatt\, happening August 21–23 at Bingemans Event Square. This all-ages weekend brings together country music\, line dancing\, and an energetic summer atmosphere perfect for beginners\, seasoned dancers\, and anyone ready to hit the dance floor. Tickets are $15 in advance\, with a surcharge at the door. Bring your friends and make it a weekend of country fun.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/true-north-line-dance-national-kickoff/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Bingemans Event Square\, 425 Bingemans Center Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Family Friendly,Outdoor & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Vongxay":MAILTO:rvongxay@bingemans.com
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SUMMARY:True North Line Dance National Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Grab your boots and get ready for True North Line Dance Weekend featuring Andrew Hyatt\, happening August 21–23 at Bingemans Event Square. This all-ages weekend brings together country music\, line dancing\, and an energetic summer atmosphere perfect for beginners\, seasoned dancers\, and anyone ready to hit the dance floor. Tickets are $15 in advance\, with a surcharge at the door. Bring your friends and make it a weekend of country fun.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/true-north-line-dance-national-kickoff/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Bingemans Event Square\, 425 Bingemans Center Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Family Friendly,Outdoor & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Vongxay":MAILTO:rvongxay@bingemans.com
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SUMMARY:Hole in Fun Mini Golf Halloween in August
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a frightfully fun day at Halloween at Mini Golf on August 22! This themed event offers two different experiences: a family-friendly daytime event from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM\, and a spookier haunted evening event from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for older kids and thrill-seekers. During the day\, families can enjoy trick-or-treating on the course\, Halloween music\, themed fun\, and the chance to play mini golf in costume. In the evening\, the atmosphere becomes more haunted\, with Screampark clowns adding extra scares to the course. Tickets are $9.95 online or $10.95 at the door. Guests are welcome to wear costumes\, and attendees will have the chance to enter draws for Screampark tickets and a Blood Bar voucher. It is the perfect way to enjoy Halloween fun before the spooky season officially begins.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/hole-in-fun-mini-golf-halloween-in-august/
LOCATION:Hole in Fun Mini Golf\, 425 Bingemans Center Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Event,Family Friendly,Outdoor & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Vongxay":MAILTO:rvongxay@bingemans.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T100000
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SUMMARY:True North Line Dance National Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Grab your boots and get ready for True North Line Dance Weekend featuring Andrew Hyatt\, happening August 21–23 at Bingemans Event Square. This all-ages weekend brings together country music\, line dancing\, and an energetic summer atmosphere perfect for beginners\, seasoned dancers\, and anyone ready to hit the dance floor. Tickets are $15 in advance\, with a surcharge at the door. Bring your friends and make it a weekend of country fun.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/true-north-line-dance-national-kickoff/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Bingemans Event Square\, 425 Bingemans Center Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Family Friendly,Outdoor & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Vongxay":MAILTO:rvongxay@bingemans.com
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp 2026: Strong Minds\, Kind Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Spark Hope For Kids Summer Camp (August 24–28) is the perfect send-off to an amazing summer\, closing out the season with a transformative week designed to build the confidence\, resilience\, and character that kids carry with them all year long. This is more than a camp. It’s a launching pad. Whether your child is stepping into a new grade\, a new school\, or simply a new chapter\, our Strong Hearts; Strong Minds. theme gives them the inner tools to show up boldly — in the classroom\, on the field\, and in their community. What to expect:Activities that build teamwork\, leadership\, and self-beliefA supportive\, energetic environment where every kid belongsMemories and friendships that last long after the bell ringsCamp runs August 24–28 — just in time to fuel their best school year yet.Spots are limited. Register today and send them back to school stronger than ever.By the end of the week\, campers leave with: A stronger sense of self and personal strengthsPractical tools to manage big feelingsImproved communication and problem‑solving skillsNew friendships and meaningful memoriesA deeper understanding of empathy\, kindness\, and communityStrong Minds\, Kind Hearts is more than a camp — it’s a nurturing space where children grow from the inside out.Light snacks and drinks will be provided daily. Participants are required to bring their own lunches.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/summer-camp-2026-strong-minds-kind-hearts/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:A.R. Kaufman Family Y.M.C.A\, 333 Carwood Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoor & Recreation
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp 2026: Strong Minds\, Kind Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Spark Hope For Kids Summer Camp (August 24–28) is the perfect send-off to an amazing summer\, closing out the season with a transformative week designed to build the confidence\, resilience\, and character that kids carry with them all year long. This is more than a camp. It’s a launching pad. Whether your child is stepping into a new grade\, a new school\, or simply a new chapter\, our Strong Hearts; Strong Minds. theme gives them the inner tools to show up boldly — in the classroom\, on the field\, and in their community. What to expect:Activities that build teamwork\, leadership\, and self-beliefA supportive\, energetic environment where every kid belongsMemories and friendships that last long after the bell ringsCamp runs August 24–28 — just in time to fuel their best school year yet.Spots are limited. Register today and send them back to school stronger than ever.By the end of the week\, campers leave with: A stronger sense of self and personal strengthsPractical tools to manage big feelingsImproved communication and problem‑solving skillsNew friendships and meaningful memoriesA deeper understanding of empathy\, kindness\, and communityStrong Minds\, Kind Hearts is more than a camp — it’s a nurturing space where children grow from the inside out.Light snacks and drinks will be provided daily. Participants are required to bring their own lunches.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/summer-camp-2026-strong-minds-kind-hearts/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:A.R. Kaufman Family Y.M.C.A\, 333 Carwood Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoor & Recreation
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UID:10848114-1787702400-1787702400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Camp 2026: Strong Minds\, Kind Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Spark Hope For Kids Summer Camp (August 24–28) is the perfect send-off to an amazing summer\, closing out the season with a transformative week designed to build the confidence\, resilience\, and character that kids carry with them all year long. This is more than a camp. It’s a launching pad. Whether your child is stepping into a new grade\, a new school\, or simply a new chapter\, our Strong Hearts; Strong Minds. theme gives them the inner tools to show up boldly — in the classroom\, on the field\, and in their community. What to expect:Activities that build teamwork\, leadership\, and self-beliefA supportive\, energetic environment where every kid belongsMemories and friendships that last long after the bell ringsCamp runs August 24–28 — just in time to fuel their best school year yet.Spots are limited. Register today and send them back to school stronger than ever.By the end of the week\, campers leave with: A stronger sense of self and personal strengthsPractical tools to manage big feelingsImproved communication and problem‑solving skillsNew friendships and meaningful memoriesA deeper understanding of empathy\, kindness\, and communityStrong Minds\, Kind Hearts is more than a camp — it’s a nurturing space where children grow from the inside out.Light snacks and drinks will be provided daily. Participants are required to bring their own lunches.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/summer-camp-2026-strong-minds-kind-hearts/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:A.R. Kaufman Family Y.M.C.A\, 333 Carwood Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoor & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T000000
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UID:10848115-1787788800-1787788800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Camp 2026: Strong Minds\, Kind Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Spark Hope For Kids Summer Camp (August 24–28) is the perfect send-off to an amazing summer\, closing out the season with a transformative week designed to build the confidence\, resilience\, and character that kids carry with them all year long. This is more than a camp. It’s a launching pad. Whether your child is stepping into a new grade\, a new school\, or simply a new chapter\, our Strong Hearts; Strong Minds. theme gives them the inner tools to show up boldly — in the classroom\, on the field\, and in their community. What to expect:Activities that build teamwork\, leadership\, and self-beliefA supportive\, energetic environment where every kid belongsMemories and friendships that last long after the bell ringsCamp runs August 24–28 — just in time to fuel their best school year yet.Spots are limited. Register today and send them back to school stronger than ever.By the end of the week\, campers leave with: A stronger sense of self and personal strengthsPractical tools to manage big feelingsImproved communication and problem‑solving skillsNew friendships and meaningful memoriesA deeper understanding of empathy\, kindness\, and communityStrong Minds\, Kind Hearts is more than a camp — it’s a nurturing space where children grow from the inside out.Light snacks and drinks will be provided daily. Participants are required to bring their own lunches.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/summer-camp-2026-strong-minds-kind-hearts/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:A.R. Kaufman Family Y.M.C.A\, 333 Carwood Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoor & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T000000
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UID:10848116-1787875200-1787875200@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Camp 2026: Strong Minds\, Kind Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Spark Hope For Kids Summer Camp (August 24–28) is the perfect send-off to an amazing summer\, closing out the season with a transformative week designed to build the confidence\, resilience\, and character that kids carry with them all year long. This is more than a camp. It’s a launching pad. Whether your child is stepping into a new grade\, a new school\, or simply a new chapter\, our Strong Hearts; Strong Minds. theme gives them the inner tools to show up boldly — in the classroom\, on the field\, and in their community. What to expect:Activities that build teamwork\, leadership\, and self-beliefA supportive\, energetic environment where every kid belongsMemories and friendships that last long after the bell ringsCamp runs August 24–28 — just in time to fuel their best school year yet.Spots are limited. Register today and send them back to school stronger than ever.By the end of the week\, campers leave with: A stronger sense of self and personal strengthsPractical tools to manage big feelingsImproved communication and problem‑solving skillsNew friendships and meaningful memoriesA deeper understanding of empathy\, kindness\, and communityStrong Minds\, Kind Hearts is more than a camp — it’s a nurturing space where children grow from the inside out.Light snacks and drinks will be provided daily. Participants are required to bring their own lunches.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/summer-camp-2026-strong-minds-kind-hearts/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:A.R. Kaufman Family Y.M.C.A\, 333 Carwood Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoor & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T230000
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SUMMARY:Big Splash Night Swim - K-Pop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of summer with Night Swim – K-Pop on August 29 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. This themed night swim features K-Pop music all night long\, creating a fun and energetic atmosphere throughout the water park. Guests can enjoy full use of Big Splash Water Park\, including all 13 waterslides\, the heated wave pool\, and splash pad. Swim under the stars\, enjoy the music\, and make the most of one last summer night at Big Splash. Tickets are $13.95 online or $16.95 at the door.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/big-splash-night-swim-k-pop/
LOCATION:Bingemans Big Splash\, 425 Bingemans Center Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Event,Family Friendly,Nightlife,Outdoor & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Vongxay":MAILTO:rvongxay@bingemans.com
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