Get ready for a fun-filled weekend in Kitchener! This Saturday, check out the Valentine's Day Crafternoons or the Mayor's Levee, and on Sunday, don't miss the end of the Crafternoons!
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Mayor's Levee
Civic Square
Totally free afternoon fun with face painting and crafts!
Open Studio Drop-in at THEMUSEUM
THEMUSEUM
Indoor creative building and tinkering with general admission.
Science Stage: Maverick and Friends LIVE!
THEMUSEUM
Meet the museum's resident dinosaur for a short, fun show.
· February 7
4MAYOR'S LEVEEFREE : Come down for the annual Mayor's Levee event with a winter Olympic theme! There will be live entertainment, face painting for the kids, and fun crafts available throughout the afternoon.One of the few free family-friendly events happening this weekend with lots of fun activities for kids.
VALENTINE'S DAY CRAFTERNOONS : Head over to Schneider Haus for some sweet Valentine's crafts! You can make paper heart ornaments, design custom valentines with confetti, and decorate their famous 'Sandhearts' cookies.A lovely, hands-on craft session at a historic site perfect for getting into the Valentine's spirit early.
SCIENCE STAGE: DINO TOOTHPASTE : Catch a quick, fun science demonstration all about dinosaur teeth and then mix up your own 'dinosaur toothpaste' to see the chemical reaction in action. This is a short show, great for shorter attention spans!A quick, highly engaging, and educational live science show perfect for an afternoon break during a museum visit.
OPEN STUDIO DROP-IN AT THEMUSEUM : Drop into the MakerSpace for some free-form creative time with general admission! There will be individual stations set up for you and the kids to tinker, create, and build whatever you can imagine.Offers flexible, hands-on creative time that kids of all ages in your group can enjoy at their own pace.
· February 8
4VALENTINE'S DAY CRAFTERNOONS (SUNDAY) : It's the last day for the sweet Valentine's crafts at Schneider Haus this weekend! Make a paper heart ornament, design a custom valentine card, and decorate a delicious Sandheart cookie.The final opportunity this weekend to enjoy the fun Valentine's-themed crafts at the historic site.
SCIENCE STAGE: MAVERICK AND FRIENDS LIVE! : Meet Maverick, the museum's resident dinosaur, with the paleontologist! They introduce Maverick and share fun facts about prehistoric life that your little ones will love.Meeting a 'pet dinosaur' is a huge draw for younger kids and is only running certain times.
MOCK PASCAL/CAYLEY/FERMAT CONTEST SESSIONFREE : This is a great chance for your older kids (12-14) interested in math contests to practice for free! It's a mock session for the Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat math competitions.This is a rare, free, academic event specifically targeting the older end of your age range (12-14) for an engaging challenge.
OPEN STUDIO DROP-IN AT THEMUSEUM (SUNDAY) : Finish the weekend with a creative session at the MakerSpace! It's a free drop-in with general admission, letting the kids use different stations to build and invent.Offers a second day for families who want unstructured, hands-on creativity during their visit to THEMUSEUM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Kitchener this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are 2 free events: the Mayor's Levee on Saturday, featuring entertainment and crafts, and a Mock Math Contest Session on Sunday afternoon for older kids.
What is there to do for kids that is indoors this weekend?
For indoor fun, check out the Valentine's Day Crafternoons at Schneider Haus on Saturday and Sunday, or drop into the Open Studio at THEMUSEUM anytime on both days for hands-on building activities.
Are there any events suitable for my 13-year-old?
Your 13-year-old might enjoy the free Mock Math Contest Session on Sunday, or they could get creative at the Open Studio Drop-in at THEMUSEUM on either day.
