Reading Buddies: with United for Literacy
About the Program Encourage a love of reading with this fun, interactive literacy program. Participants will pair up with a volunteer literacy tuto…
Free
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Details & tickets →Family Events in Waterloo: Nov 6 – Dec 5, 2026
21 events in the catalogue's Family category in Waterloo over the next 30 days — including 21 free. See the full Waterloo guide for everything coming up.
The 21 listings in the Family category in Waterloo over the next 30 days are led by Family (21). Venues in the mix include Main Library, Eastside Branch, John M. Harper Branch. Every listing is checked against its organizer's own page before it appears here, and this page is rebuilt each time the catalogue refreshes — twice a day.
Open the full guide — search, filter, save & book →🧒 Kids & Family (20)
Art and STEM Club
About the Program Explore the exciting connections between art and STEM in this creative, hands-on program. Each session will feature a different t…
Free
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Details & tickets →ESQ Fall STEM Explorers Club: Ages 6 to 9
About the Program Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Waterloo Engineering Outreach E…
Free
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Details & tickets →Explore Play Learn
About the Program Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities! For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. This program is…
Free
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Details & tickets →Explore Play Learn
About the Program Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities. For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. Plea…
Free
FREERegistration required
Details & tickets →Chess Club
About the Program Love chess or curious to learn? Join our Chess Club, a friendly gathering for anyone interested in the game—whether you’re a begi…
Free
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Details & tickets →Explore Play Learn
About the Program Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities. For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. This…
Free
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Details & tickets →Picturebook Book Club: for Kids
About the Program Join us for a fun and friendly book club just for kids! Bring a picturebook you've recently read (or are excited to share) and ge…
Free
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Details & tickets →Explore Play Learn
About the Program Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities! For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. This…
Free
FREEDrop-in
Details & tickets →Let's Play: Dungeons and Dragons
About the Program Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly program for tweens will introduce the basics…
Free
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Details & tickets →Learn Create Play: in partnership with the City of Waterloo
About the Program This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities eac…
Free
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Details & tickets →Number Ninjas: with United for Literacy
About the Program Have fun with math in this interactive educational program. Friendly volunteer tutors will work with children to explore mathemat…
Free
FREERegistration required
Details & tickets →Painting: Beyond the Brush: for Kids
About the Program Get creative and discover new ways to paint in this fun, hands-on art program! Participants will use a canvas, paint, and a varie…
Free
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Details & tickets →Chinese Family Storytime 中文故事时间
About the Program Join us for an interactive program featuring stories, songs, dances, rhymes, crafts, games, and early literacy activities. This e…
Free
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Details & tickets →Drama Llamas
About the Program This program is all about big energy, bold ideas, and lots of laughs! Play fun improv and theatre games while creating characters…
Free
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Details & tickets →LEGO Block Party
About the Program Join us for a mid-week LEGO party! There will be open building opportunities for participants, as well as stations for program at…
Free
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Details & tickets →Family LEGO Club
About the Program Drop in and unleash your creativity with LEGO®! This family-friendly program invites builders of all ages to explore, create, and…
Free
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Details & tickets →Sensory Storytime
About the Program Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and sensory-friendly activities in a welcoming and inclusive environment designed for children, y…
Free
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Details & tickets →Baby Rave
About the Program Looking for a fun way to dance, play, and explore together? Turn the big lights off and the party lights on for a baby-friendly d…
Free
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Details & tickets →Paint by Numbers
About the Program Let your creativity shine with paint by numbers! Children can choose from a variety of paint by numbers pictures and create a col…
Free
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Details & tickets →🏫 School Events (1)
Waterloo West Neighbourhood Fest: In partnership with the University of Waterloo and YMCA
About the Program Celebrate community at Waterloo West Neighbourhood Fest, a day of fun, creativity, and connection presented in partnership with t…
Free
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