Here are some of my favourite local activities that I have participated in years with family and friends! Some of them since I was a child.
This is a great excursion whether you are going for skiing, snowboarding or tubing with friends and family. Lots of fun and a lot of physical activity! Would recommend
Chicopee Tube Park - Explore Waterloo Region
This happens yearly in one of the downtown cores of Cambridge; Hespeler. Great day time parade and the kids love it!
Hespeler Santa Claus Parade
Another essential parade but for our KW folks!!
KW Santa Claus Parade - Lions Club of Kitchener
A great place to take pictures with the man himself; a little pricey as well but a classic place
Visits with Santa - CF Fairview Park
A busy adventure in Galt Cambridge core that has you supporting small business! Make sure to check this out with family and friends
Phil Kline's Unsilent Night - City of Cambridge
Down in uptown (its a joke IYKYK) there is an outdoor skating rink at city hall! Fair skate rental prices and just fun
Arenas and outdoor rinks - City of Waterloo
At this park there is a great free toboggan hill! Sometimes there are some lil slopes to get some air
McLennan Park Gate
just outside of waterloo and great in all seasons!
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
a cute light show that the family loves at Bingemans! It's great when you are on the way you get to see your communities outdoor lights as well
Gift Of Lights | Bingemans
On most Saturdays, the Gaslight District in Galt has free outdoor movies for all to watch! In the holiday season, you are getting classics like Home Alone, Elf and more. If you are up for a cozy outdoor adventure, bring some blankets, camping chairs ...
Events - The Gaslight District
A great way to support local and get some Christmas shopping out of the way!
Winter Artisan Market - Kitchener Market
This is a night parade but the great thing about night parades are the lights- a little packed but worth the adventure!
Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
Are you a fan of the Grinch? Head over on this December 14th to meet the Grinch in person in Cambridge!
Meet The Grinch in The Gaslight District - Facebook
The holiday train comes through Cambridge and Ayr and always a blast as they have a band playing, cool lights on the train and just a warm vibe. Bring extra canned goods to donate to the food bank!
Holiday Train - CPKC
A lot of different events are classified in winterfest including the train, lighting christmas trees and more! So much fun for the family
Winterfest - City of Cambridge
This was magical last year and I look forward to this every year. From free hot chocolate, free pictures with Santa, carolling and more, this is a great local event in good ole Hespeler
Music and Lights in the Village - City of Cambridge
End the year at the Hespeler arena with inflatable obstacle courses, free skating and entertainment for all ages. Another great way to ring in the new year.