Monday, July 16
Lots of library programs this morning. The West End and Bullfrog branches are each hosting Enchanted Elephants for ages 4 years and up. At the Main branch of the Guelph Public Library today at 10:30 enjoy Going to the Moon for ages 2-6 and at 2:30 The Librarian’s Laboratory for ages 7 and up.
Tuesday, July 17
Come to the Main Branch of the Guelph Public Library at 10:30 am to see Special Guest: Mad Science! The Alchemy Show for ages 5 and up. In the afternoon at 2:30 Teens can take part in Scratchboard Art. Create your own scratchboards to make an edgy piece of art.
Cool off with a Free Tim Hortons Public Swim from 2-4pm at the West End Community Centre.
Play with Clay program FREE for Families — Starting on Tuesday, July 10 and running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the month of July. Come to the Pottery Room between 11am and 3pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts to try your hands at air dry clay projects! Create from your imagination or from the project of the day. All ages are welcome, however, Youth under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 16 years of age. A small donation is appreciated. Please call us if you have any questions: 519-846-9698 or visit the website.
Load up the van. It’s $15 Carload night at the Mustang Drive-in.
For more information, including this week’s shows, please visit http://www.mustangdriveinguelph.ca/
Wednesday, July 18
Meet the Guelph Public Library at Exhibition Park on Wednesday at 10:oo am for some fun games and activities in the sun! Look for the friendly Library staff holding balloons! Weather permitting: If unsure, phone the Main Library, Children and Youth Services at 519-824-6220 for an update on the program’s availability. You could also head to Scottsdale Branch for Mood Dials Crafting for ages 4 years & up. At 2:30 the Main Branch hosts Crayon-Tastic Art for ages 10-13.
From 10-11 am the Enabling Garden at Riverside Park is hosting its summer workshop for kids entitled ”Using Our Senses in the Garden”. Participants will explore the garden using their wonderful senses. This is how you can communicate with your natural allies. The Kids Garden Workshops are generally for kids aged 6 – 10, but all are welcome and parents/care givers are encouraged to join in. To register please contact Lea: lea@green-ideas.ca http://www.enablinggarden.org
Wellington County Museum Simple Pleasures
Join The Wellington County Museum, located in between Fergus and Elora from 1-4pm for :00 to 4:00 pm, for Puppets Elora who will present their charming presentation. Asani the Spider. Show will begin at 1:30 in the Exhibit Hall, complementary crafts and activities will follow. Admission by donation. For more information please visit the website.
Play with Clay program FREE for Families — Starting on Tuesday, July 10 and running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the month of July. Come to the Pottery Room between 11am and 3pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts to try your hands at air dry clay projects! Create from your imagination or from the project of the day. All ages are welcome, however, Youth under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 16 years of age. A small donation is appreciated. Please call us if you have any questions: 519-846-9698 or visit the website.
Cool off with a free Tim Hortons Public Swim from 5pm-8pm at Lyon Pool on York Road.
Wednesday Evening Walks at the Arboretum begin at 7 p.m. at the J.C. Taylor Centre at the Arboretum at the University of Guelph. These 1 ½ hour family friendly walks will be on a different topic each week and are $2 / person. This week: Aerial Predators- The Dragonflies and Damselflies of The Arboretum
Let’s take a closer look at the amazing diversity of dragons and damsels we have here at The Arboretum. Amazing in flight these prehistoric predators have been flying since before the dinosaurs, we will investigate why they have done so well.
Thursday, July 19
At the Guelph Public Library Westminster Branch kids ages 4 and up and get creative with the Farm Craft. Or if you are at East Side Branch join in with the Play Mat Mania for kids ages 3 to 7 years. At the Main Branch today at 10:30 have fun with Magic Mystery Painting for ages 2-6. And at 2:30 pm teens can catch The Hunger Games. Come see the book turned box-office hit the air conditioned comfort of the library. (PG 13)
Head to Rockwood Conservation Area at 2:00 pm for Tremendous Trees. Trees are one of the most giving things on this planet. We can’t live without them, and some of the trees in the Rockwood park have been around since King Henry VIII. Come learn about some of the giving trees in Rockwood. Fun for the whole family! Free with park admission. Please visit the website for more information.
Play with Clay program FREE for Families — Starting on Tuesday, July 10 and running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the month of July. Come to the Pottery Room between 11am and 3pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts to try your hands at air dry clay projects! Create from your imagination or from the project of the day. All ages are welcome, however, Youth under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 16 years of age. A small donation is appreciated. Please call us if you have any questions: 519-846-9698 or visit the website.
Cool off with a Free Tim Hortons Public Swim from 2 pm – 4 pm at Victor Davis Pool
Every Thursday, July through August, learn about fire safety and accident prevention. Meet emergency responders. Check out the emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, police vehicles and ambulances. This week the Fire Department will be at Ken Danby Public School from 6:30–7:45 pm. Please visit the website for more information.
Load up the car. It’s $15 Carload night at the Mustang Drive-in.
For more information, including this week’s movies, please visit http://www.mustangdriveinguelph.ca/
Friday, July 20
At the Guelph Public Library Main Branch today at 10:30 am kids ages 2-6 can enjoy Infant Art ages Birth-18mnths and at 2:30 pm kids ages 7 and up will enjoy the Special Guest: Interactive Science with Laura.
From 10:30 to 11:30 at the Guelph Enabling Garden in Riverside Park, please join the Guelph Guild of Storytellers for another season of wonderful stories along the river bank in a beautiful garden. Please bring a lawn chair and your own mug for refreshments. Donations are accepted to assist with the Garden’s ongoing Horticultural Therapy programming. http://www.enablinggarden.org
St George’s Square Noon Hour Concert
This week’s performers: The Earthtones have developed a loyal following in Toronto during their three years together. With their unorthodox instrumentation and their quirky blend of genres, The Earthtones offer a fresh take on some of your oldest favourites, along with originals by saxophonist Handsome Mark Laver that might just become some of your newest.
Head north for Elora Live at 5:00. From 5-9pm the downtown of elora comes alive. Events include Airplane Papercraft Workshop for children of all ages by Andrew Dewar, 5 cent silent movest from 5 until 6 at the Gorge Cinema, free yoga, family craft area. July 20 – Movies in the Square: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, 9 PM
Or if you want to enjoy a bit out outdoor cinema, bring your own lawn chair for “Movies in the Square” at City Hall. This week featuring E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, beginning at 9 PM. Please note that movies are cancelled in case of inclement weather. All events in Market Square are FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Head to Rockwood at 10am for Geocaching 101
A Naturalist will give you a lesson on how to use our GPS units, and then you can try out your new skill on our Geodash course. One hour or more depending on your luck! Free with park admission. Please visit the website for more information.
On Saturday morning, the Galaxy Cinema hosts Cineplex Family Favourites at 11 am. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50. A portion of proceeds go towards supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation. This week’s feature: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splinter, the rat ninja master is kidnapped by the evil Shredder and his gang of hoodlums. The green teens with the help of an ambitious reporter embark on a perilous journey through the city streets and sewers to save him. Find more information at the website.
GPS Treasure Hunt
Guelph Lake Conservation Area 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to use GPS to find secret clues around the conservation area. Then solve the puzzle to win a (small) prize. Meet at the Island Pavilion. GPS units will be available for loan with a valid photo ID. Free with park admission.
Sunday, July 22
3rd Annual Linamar Transportation Car Show takes place from 12-4pm. Everyone Welcome! Enter a vehicle or just come for the fun. Open to all makes and models, $5 registration fee paid on-site. Live performances by Wayne Langille, Elvis Impersonator, BBQ, 50-50 draw, kids activities, tractor-trailer demos, and truck pull. All proceeds to The United Way. The Car Show takes place at the Linamar Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence at 700 Woodlawn Rd.
The Kitchener Musical Society Band performs at the Riverside Park Bandshell at 7 pm. Donations appreciated. Enjoy your picnic dinner while listening to the band!
Cool off with a Free Tim Hortons Public Swim from 5-8 pm at Lyon Pool on York Road.
Ongoing
All weekend long enjoy the 20th Annual Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival. Family friendly programming includes Jaaz For Kids, a fun and inclusive activity which involves a live performance in the Waterloo Public Square. This show has been a fun and interactive favourite designed for kids aged 3-10. Some of the activities during the show include a sing-along with some classic jazz standards and also some dancing in front of the stage. The ensemble will explore some basic concepts like swing rhythm and blue notes. And of course, they will perform the hit song Vegetable Blues! Performances at 11:30am – noon Friday and Saturday (July 20th and 21st). There is also the Kids Tent where kids can xperience jazz in a whole new way. Play a variety of instruments commonly used in jazz music at the Instrument Petting Zoo! You can register before the festival to receive a FREE lesson with a professional jazz musician. Contact Jackie Klue to register jklue@long-mcquade.com 226-748-9827 Kids Tent is open 11:30am – 5:00pm Friday and Saturday at Waterloo Public Square. For more information please visit the website. www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca
This weekend is also the 12th. Annual Fireworks Festival at Mount Forest. There is lots of great family entertainment. You can check the details at the website. www.mountforestfireworks.ca
Back To Nature Walks Every Sunday (including holiday weekends) at the Royal Botanical Gardens;
2 to 3:30 p.m. at locations* noted below.
Come walk with us! Did you know that a walk in the woods reduces stress no matter what your age? Enjoy the great outdoors at Royal Botanical Gardens and spend healthy, active, quality time with your friends and family. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, fox tracks, deer and other seasonal sightings. Every week is a different adventure! NOTE: Our trails are rocky and muddy. Baby carriers work well on our trails, and the kids just love the views! Most trails are not suitable for strollers, except those designed for off-sidewalk use. Dress for the weather and meet your leader at the following locations*:
1st Sunday of every month: Hendrie Valley; meet at Cherry Hill Gate parking lot
2nd Sunday of every month: Princess Point; meet at the parking lot
3rd Sunday of every month: Cootes North Shore; meet at the Nature Centre
4th Sunday of every month: Cootes South Shore; meet at the Aviary parking lot on Oak Knoll Drive, Hamilton 5th Sunday of every month: Rock Chapel; meet at the parking lot
*Please note: The rotation of hike locations has changed from previous years.
*If the weather looks threatening, please check our Program Update Line at 905-527-1158 ext. 404. Weather updates are posted one to two hours before program start time. Fees: Free (donations welcome)
The Donkey Sanctuary Open Days happen from early may until October. The Public is welcome to visit and interact with the donkeys and stroll the beautiful grounds on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm, May 6 to October 31. For more information and a map to the sanctuary, please visit the website.
Bug and Butterfly University At Greenway Blooming Centre Breslau
Every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon throughout July and August. Fun programs for all ages, created and delivered by John Powers, internationally known as the Butterfly Man® and the Bug Man®.
Along with Marco, John teaches students about the growing and hatching of butterflies. He displays and explains his incredible collection of insects, some of which are entries in the Guinness Book of World Records. Guest speakers are featured as well as artists and photographers.
Early Years Programming
If you are looking for a drop in program, check out the long list of programs offered through the Early Years Centre.
City of Guelph Public and Family Swims
City splash pads and wading pools are free all summer. Splash pads are located at Hanlon Creek Waverley Park, Norm Jary and West End Community Centre and are open daily from June 28 to September 3, from 11 am-7pm. The city’s wading pools are located at Sunny Acres, Mico Valeriote, Exhibition Parks and are open from June 28 to September 3, from 12-6 pm. The fountain at Market Square at City hall is operational from 9 am to 10 pm daily.
Centennial Pool 519-837-5620
Public Swim
Sunday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Swim
Friday 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Victoria Road Recreation Centre 519-837-5621
Public Swim
Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
West End Community Centre 519-837-5657
After School Swim – Leisure Pool with slide open
Tuesday 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Family Swim – Leisure and Therapy Pool (no slide and children must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Public Swim – all pools and slide open
Friday 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Puppets Elora at the Wellington County Museum was great!
It was wasn’t it! Glad you came out!
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