We asked families in the community what their favourite activities are in Kitchener-Waterloo. Hopefully, these responses will inspire so family fun for you throughout the year.

Note: Some activity ideas may not be ideal for 2021 during COVID-19. Please adhere to current regional Public Health regulations, and use this list as inspiration for future Family Days. ?

Family Activities in Kitchener-Waterloo

1. Hiking
2. Trying all the great local restaurants we have
3. Buying some new books from a local bookshop
4. Walking through the Christmas lights at the Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park
5. Saturday morning trip to St. Jacob’s Market
6. Bingemans Gift of Lights
7. Panthers Baseball games
8. Walking our pets in the park
9. Tobogganing
10. Exploring nature!
11. Skating in Uptown Waterloo or at Kitchener City Hall
12. Vist all the cool ponds and streams
13. Checking out live bands
14. Going for walks on our beautiful trails
15. Fishing
16. Skating on a pond
17. Puzzles
18. Thrift storing
19. Swimming
20. Tubing at Chicopee
21. Game board cafe
22. Attending local events
23. Seeing a movie at Princess Cinemas
24. Looking for new trails to adventure on then coming home to enjoy a hot chocolate and play cards or a board game as a family
25. Going to the Kitchener Market
26. Hiking the Grey Silo trail
27. Going to Waterloo Region Museum
28. Exploring our neighbourhood
29. Hiking at Huron Natural Area
30. Adventure/ Escape Rooms
31. Playing hockey
32. Bowling
33. Tennis
34. Walking the Grand River trails
35. Visiting the outdoor market in Uptown Waterloo
36. Snowshoeing
37. Hiking the Westside Trails
38. Getting a new game from J&J Cards & Collectibles to play together!
39. Fun a Bingemans
40. Exploring Victoria Park and Waterloo Park
41. Walking the forest and Grand River trails in Doon
42. Skating at Lions Arena and outdoor rinks
43. Dining at the great restaurants in Downtown Kitchener
44. Watching hockey
45. Biking to local establishments as our destination
46. Bingemans water park
47. Medieval fair at Victoria Park
48. Camping
49. Skiing at Chicopee
50. Visiting THE MUSEUM
51. Going to the movies (Princess Cinema or Apollo Cinema)
52. Go-karting
53. Kayaking along the Grand!
54. Heritage Village
55. Mini golf at Bingemans
56. Build a snowman
57. Going to a Kitchener Rangers game at the Aud
58. Oktoberfest festivities
59. Visiting the animals at Waterloo Park
60. Art walks
61. Spending time together supporting local small businesses
62. Visiting McLennan Park