It sounds dangerous but this is actually a very beginner-friendly activity! And it's SO satisfying. You can book a private lane for your group or just go during the walk-in hours. 


A man throwing an axe at an indoor target

Try axe throwing

Hear me out. You can make your own pizza dough so fast with just beer, flour, baking powder, and salt. 


A homemade pizza almost ready to go in the oven

Make pizza from scratch with a fool-proof recipe

Did you know that there are 24 splashpads in Waterloo Region? Find one you want to explore on our [Splashpad Map](https://www.unboringkw.com/maps/splashpads)!  

Don't forget to pack snacks and sunscreen :)


Try out a new splashpad

**Ninja Course Combining Traditional Gymnastics with Warrior-Style Obstacles**

Funvilla Ninja warrior Course is a perfect solution for kids who are devoted to games and love to climb, jump, run and explore. Our entire setup is inspired by martial arts elements to sharpen your child’s mind while instilling a sense of athleticism.

With Ninja Course for kids, witness:

- Increased strength and focus
- Sharpened minds and better-thinking capability
- Better aerial skills and acrobatics
- Boosted Confidence

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Funvilla Kitchener

Funvilla Ninja Course

It's a bit of a drive, but totally worth it if your kids love creative activities! You book either the morning or afternoon session three-hour session. There's the expected painting and crafts stations, but also a ton of other cool stuff like musical instruments, costumes, face paint, coloured sand, water play, window markers... definitely more than enough to keep the kids busy for the full session!


Children's Art Factory in Guelph

Stroll is a company that offers neighbourhood walking tours from local guides. Seems like a great way to discover some new and interesting stories about our city.


Stroll - Hyperlocal Walking Tours

Go on a curated walking tour

Hear me out, painting rocks can be an incredibly satisfying activity. Take your time to pick out a great rock, then paint it to the best of your ability. Use the shape of the rock to inspire your design. Then find a good place for it to sit and provide a pop of colour!


Paint rocks

Rock painting

Take your dog on that extra long walk they deserve! I mean, you also deserve a long walk or run or bike ride (if that's your thing). Is there a part of the trail you haven't done before? 


A father walking his daughter and dog down the Iron Horse trail near Uptown Waterloo

Explore the Iron Horse trail

It's got beautiful hiking trails, a small lake, and a really cool natural play area for kids. 


Huron Natural Area

Get some fresh air at Huron Natural Area

There's something so comforting about home baked cookies. And it's particularly satisfying when you've made them yourself; this recipe is beginner-friendly and only takes 30 minutes. 


Homemade chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack

Make cookies from scratch

Join City of Kitchener and Kitchener Fire Department staff at Kitchener City Hall, Fairview Park Mall and the Kitchener Market all week long to learn more about emergency preparedness, subscribe to AlertWR to stay informed and get all the info on what you should have in your 72-hour kit.

Be prepared and subscribe to AlertWR and enter for a chance to win a 72-hour kit for your family. Subscribe to AlertWR: <https://www.alertwr.ca/en/emergency-alerts/subscribe-to-alert-waterloo-region.aspx> 

For more about emergency preparedness, visit [kitchener.ca/EmergencyPlanning](https://www.kitchener.ca/EmergencyPlanning)

                        Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON                                                

Emergency Preparedness Week - Pop-up at City Hall        

Once upon a time in a lovely Castle in Baden lived a young girl that loved to read. One hundred years later these timeless tales have become the focus of a special exhibit where fairytales and fables have leapt from the pages and into all the rooms of the museum. Co-Curated with the Stratford Festival Archives, Castle Kilbride is pleased to host “Fabled” an exhibit that pairs the childhood books of Laura Louise Livingston with costumes from Stratford Festival productions. See exquisite costumes from Alice Through the Looking Glass, Peter Pan, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Romeo & Juliet and so many more!

On exhibit until January 4, 2025

Fabled Exhibit at Castle Kilbride

Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden ON

Leading up to Mother’s Day, State & Main is helping families celebrate Mom while fundraising for a great local cause. Through its third annual For Mom, For Women campaign, State & Main will donate $10 to the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region for every fulfilled Mother’s Day reservation between May 4 and May 12 at the Waterloo State & Main location.

                        State & Main, located at Unit L01, 578 Weber Street North, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7                                                

For Mom, For Women: A Mother’s Day Meal Supporting Women in Waterloo        

## **Artshine Parent & Tot Program - Sept 13 '23 - June 12 '24**

Join Artshine for a fun and engaging Parent & Tot class! Read a story or learn a mini-lesson, and then create a new piece of art with your little one each week! **Register to** **guarantee** **your spot in class. There is a limit of 15 spaces available each week and entry cannot be** **guaranteed** **for drop-in participants.** **Please register the total number of people attending (adults and tots).**

**This class will be taught in-person** at Artshine's Studio 44, located in Downtown Kitchener. Please make a note of all program details, as an email will not be sent out prior to class each week.

### **Details** 

**Dates:** On-going weekly from September-June, **no classes on Dec 27th, Jan 3rd, Mar 13th**

**Day of the Week:** every Wednesday

**Time:** 11:00am-12:00pm - please arrive 10 minutes early to join the class, late arrivals will not have access to entry into the building.

**Location:** Studio 44 (44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener). When you arrive, please come to the front doors closest to Charles Street. The Artshine instructor will let you into the building, as the doors remain locked at all times. 

**Age:** Parents and their little ones, ages 0-5

**Price:** FREE (Donations appreciated at checkout). The donation form will appear at the last stage of the checkout. Please see reference image below. 

\*Artshine reserves the right to cancel this program at any time\* 

Promotional photography or videography may occur at these events. By participating in our Parent & Tot workshops, you give permission for yourself, your children and any created artwork to appear in this material. 

                        Studio 44 at Artshine - 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4P3                                                

Parent & Tot Art Session - In Person at Studio 44 - Weekly Wednesday Classes (FREE, DONATION OPTIONAL)        

Stop in for an exciting and fun dodgeball tournament at FHCC! Snacks and prizes will be available Ð do you think you have what it takes? 12-17yrs 

                        Forest Heights Community Centre                                                

Youth Month - YDI Dodgeball Tournament         

Trillium Lutheran Church is excited to announce a new music program featuring an afternoon of singing along to beloved tunes accompanied by a social break with delicious refreshments.

The program explores a different musical theme each week, promising a delightful journey through classics by iconic artists like John Denver, Sinatra, The Beatles, and some popular hymns. Guiding the sing-along on the piano is Kento Stratford, music director at Graceview Presbyterian Church in Etobicoke. Kento is a frequent visitor at Trillium, often in the Sanctuary practicing on the organ. He runs a similar program at his church and looks forward to bringing the same energy to Trillium. Learn more about Kento and his rich musical background [here](https://www.rcco.ca/news/13313029).

If you're keen on joining us for this harmonious experience, RSVP to olivia@trilliumwaterloo.ca.

                        22 Willow Street                                                

Sing-Along        

Wednesday after-school care featuring free transportation, games, snacks, music, and learning focused on spiritual exploration. 

**Session 5 starts May 1st! Register for all 7 weeks or make use of our drop-in pricing. More information [here](https://trilliumwaterloo.ca/after-school-camp/).**

Program Highlights

* Consistent, weekly after-school care: Wednesdays from 3:20 to 5:45 pm
* Walking School Bus Pick-Up Option from Elizabeth Ziegler Public School.
* Healthy snacks, games, craft activities, music and spiritual learning.
* Dynamic camp counsellor staff keep kids engaged (1:6 staff to camper ratio)
* Staff and volunteers age 18+ are screened with a vulnerable sector police check and receive child-safe training.
* Free community supper option provided for camper families, staff and volunteers.

Who We Are

[Trillium Lutheran Church](https://www.trilliumwaterloo.ca) has offered Wednesday programming for kids and teens since 2020\. Our community cares about inclusivity, hospitality, and care of creation. 

Our Family Ministry Coordinator, Nathan Mantey, has 7 years of experience working locally as an outdoor education specialist, and 7 years of camp leadership experience in Ontario, BC and the United States.

Footpaths After-School Camp        

Every year, the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) celebrates the talents and contributions of young people in our community. We want to promote a positive image of young people and generate awareness of the valuable contributions youth make in our community. Please connect with Valerie Lafave @ Valerie.lafave@kitchener.ca for registration! 

                        Victoria Park Pavillion                                                 

Youth Month - KYAC Youth Awards         

### Grand River Film Festival Presents Local Shorts

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theater, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1

May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm

Featuring:

* Playtime, by Sara Geidlinger
* A.I. Altruistic Individuals, by Mark Anthony Ramitt
* Coffee, by Kris Langford
* Relative, by Adrian Mitrana
* Hospice of Waterloo Region YODO Contest Winners  
   * Daisy, by Mridul Pahwa and Madhav Kapoor  
   * Live After, by Houssen Salih  
   * Love Fully, by Madison Carver

A panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers will follow. No tickets are required to attend, however [you can reserve seats in advance](https://grff.ca/films).

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                        Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theater, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1                                                

GRFF Presents Local Films        

Sandra Dunn was commissioned to make [_Spinal Column_](https://www.grt.ca/en/about-grt/ion-public-art.aspx#Spinal-Column-by-Sandra-Dunn "https://www.grt.ca/en/about-grt/ion-public-art.aspx#Spinal-Column-by-Sandra-Dunn") by the Region of Waterloo as one of a series of artworks installed at ION light rail stations.

Sandra forged the bench out of a light rail track and her concept reflected the region’s manufacturing backbone and the new transit network as its spine.

Sandra has been blacksmithing for 30 years. She owns and operates [Two Smiths](https://www.twosmiths.ca/ "https://www.twosmiths.ca/"), a design and prototyping studio in the Bridgeport neighbourhood that turns steel, copper and bronze into incredible sculptures, functional objects and stunning architectural details.

Go see __Spinal Column_ at the Grand River Hospital ION stop & come hear Sandra explain how she made this stunning public artwork starting at 7:30pm, followed by Q&A session.

Sandra will speak in 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace's flex space, off the secondary entrance facing Gaukel Block. Capacity in the flex space & inside the facility is limited, so attendees are encouraged to get a [free Eventbrite ticket](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sandra-dunn-how-i-made-spinal-column-tickets-867672581047) as walk-up access may be restricted.

__"How I Made..." artist talks are produced & presented by the City of Kitchener's Arts & Creative Industries team._

                        44 Gaukel Creative Workspace                                                

Sandra Dunn: How I Made Spinal Column        

Explore the public art in our region with this interactive map covering Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge!

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Public Art in Waterloo Region

Make the most of your summer at the outdoor splashpads in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge!

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