February 2020 – Congratulations to the 2019 FEO Award Program recipients! The 2019 FEO Awards were handed out on Thursday, February 28th during FEO’s Annual Conference “ENGAGE” in London, Ontario and were judged by an independent panel of judges early December 2018.
Wondering what’s happening in Waterloo Region this Family Day? Here are 29 ideas that will have your gang playing together all weekend long (or, all Long Weekend!). Have fun – and here’s to Families!!
Narcity Nov. 15, 2019 – Winter in Ontario is truly magical. And Kitchener-Waterloo is no exception either. From festive holiday events to beautiful sights and sounds, there are so many things to do in Waterloo this winter that will make this your best season yet.
Enjoy colourful lights, bring your Cameras – there’s lots of holiday Action happening in Waterloo Region! Check out these 3 festive favourites, and get ready to #ExploreWR!
Narcity Oct. 8, 2019 – As the most magical time of the year draws near, towns and cities alike are transforming into sparkling wonderlands filled with holiday cheer. St. Jacobs Sparkles Christmas Festival is happening in November, and it’s lighting up the season in all the best ways.
Waterloo Region is home to scenic rural and urban trails that beckon you to get out and explore them at any time of year. The trails you’ll find here are as varied as the region itself, and are great for hiking, cycling, walking as well as other modes of active transportation.
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is getting ready for its annual Monarch Tagging Weekend, September 14 and 15, 2019. Throughout the weekend, hundreds of monarch butterflies will be tagged and released before they begin their 5000 km migration to Mexico!
SheepDog Animation invites you to find out about the animation, digital media, 2 and 3D digital animation classes as well as others at their annual Open House August 29-31 at their studio in Waterloo. The Open House will also mark the grand opening of SheepDog’s new Magna & Animation Supplies Store.
We’re coming up to the final long weekend of summer. Labour Day Weekend is full of fun things to do in Waterloo Region: check out our list and find great options for families and friends to enjoy!
Posted August 27, 2019 on kitchenertoday.com – Despite the seemingly never-ending ION construction in downtown Kitchener, THEMUSEUM saw 89,000 visitors during their fiscal year which ended in June, making 2019 their second busiest year since opening.
August 21, 2019 – The heat is on, and for those of us who don’t own a cottage or backyard pool, waterparks are a great way to keep cool and have some fun with your teens in the process. Bingemans Big Splash has 11 water slides and a large wave pool with lots of open space for playing frisbee.
Get ready for 4 days of fun with family and friends in Waterloo Region this long weekend! Enjoy attractions, special events, food and live concerts and performances throughout the Civic Holiday weekend
The sun was shining as The Weather Network paid a visit to Bingemans July 31 and August 1, 2019. Reporter Rachel Schoutsen had the opportunity to ride the waterslides at Big Splash, and enjoy a kayak ride along the Grand River.
Welcome to summertime in Waterloo Region! Time to get the family together and discover all of the fun things that are waiting for you. Whether you’re looking for active adventures or a more relaxed experience, we’ve got you covered.
Posted June 14th, 2019 in The Waterloo Region Rural Post
Waterloo Central Railway and Elmira Wagon Rides are thrilled to partner again this year offering visitors a train ride to Elmira along with a tractor pulled wagon ride into town.
Each summer, Waterloo Region welcomes visitors from around the globe, as the Kultrún World Music Festival takes place in Kitchener’s Victoria Park. Kultrún is dubbed the Region’s largest annual outdoor dance party and features top talent from around the world, while celebrating cultural diversity.
During the summer months, Tuesdays are Market Days at the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market – a welcome addition to their year-round Thursday and Saturday markets! Produce vendors, food vendors and booths filled with unique crafts and their makers are set up to welcome the thousands of people who stop by
Posted June 4, 2019 on One Tank Trips Take a “grand adventure” padding a canoe or kayak down a lazy river. You can combine canoeing, kayaking and camping with a partnership between Bingemans of Kitchener and Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Co.
Canada is set to celebrate its 152nd birthday on July 1st, and you’re invited to the party! There’s a lot happening in Waterloo Region on Canada Day: from live performances and family fun to fireworks, here’s where you’ll find the celebrations happening as you #ExploreWR!
Whether your dad is into sports, enjoys a night on the town, likes to sit down to a great meal or hoist a glass of locally crafted beer, you can find just the right way to celebrate him this Father’s Day right here in Waterloo Region.
African Lion Safari celebrates 50 WILD years when its gates open on May 4th, 2019! The park’s founder, Colonel G.D. Dailley, was passionate about helping endangered species, and dreamed of starting a drive-through wildlife park dedicated to the conservation of declining wildlife species.
May 12th, 2019 is Mother’s Day – a time to honour moms, and those mother-figures in our lives who do so much for us! Looking for ways to show your mom how special she is? While nothing can replace a preschooler’s homemade card or a macaroni picture frame, here are some ideas on how to spoil Mom
kitchenertoday.com April 23rd, 2019 The Woolwich Thrashers, together with the Township of Woolwich and the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association, are hosting the Canadian Sledge Hockey Championships May 10-12, 2019
Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start to summer for most people, and it’s a great time to get out and celebrate in Waterloo Region! There are lots of events happening indoors and out. Whether you’re looking to be active, or to kick back and relax, here are some suggestions.
