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Family Fun Things to Do During 2025-26 Christmas – Winter Break in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Make the most of your winter break with a wide array of festive lights, indoor entertainment, and outdoor adventures.

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List in the article are a few family-friendly activities across the region from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

See Holiday Lights

 Enjoy festive light tunnels, interactive displays, illuminated parks, and stunning digital projections this holiday season.

  • Gift of Lights: Drive through tunnels of animated lights and enjoy outdoor displays. Open nightly, November 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026
  • Wonders of Winter at Waterloo Park: Over 100 light displays illuminated by 100,000 bulbs. Lights are on 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm every evening from November 29, 2025 – January 3, 2026.
  • Holiday Digital Show in Cambridge: Enjoy a stunning projection on the Old Post Office façade from Thursday to Sunday, November 27, 2025 – January 7, 2026

Live Music and Theatre

Celebrate the holiday season with an array of live music and theatre performances, from festive shows to captivating concerts.

Sports

 

Kitchener Rangers at The Aud.

  • vs. Erie Otters on Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 2:00 PM
  • vs Barrie Colts on Friday, January 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM

KW Titans at The Aud

  • vs. Windsor Express on Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 4:00 PM
  • vs. Lake Erie Jackals on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM
  • vs. Montreal Toundra on Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Family-Friendly Events

Enjoy a wide range of activities, including festive festivals, creative workshops, holiday tours, and special celebrations.

Outdoor Fun/ Winter Adventures

 

Christmas Bird Count:  While the Christmas bird count takes place much before the holidays, visit nature areas around the KW Region and do a bird count as a fun family activity.

(Snow-related activities are weather-dependent. Use your good judgment while enjoying these activities.)

25 Outdoor Winter Activities In Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Visit Local Attractions

Immerse yourself in history, explore tropical wonders, and enjoy interactive exhibits—this region’s attractions offer something for all ages and interests.

  • Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum: Discover the area’s history. Closed on Dec 25 – 26 & Jan 1. Doon Heritage Village will remain closed to the public through 2025.
  • Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory: Stroll among tropical butterflies. This break view their new  “Mexican Axolotl” exhibit, which offers visitors an up-close look at one of the planet’s most fascinating Amphibians. Closed on Dec 24 – 26 & Jan 1
  • Schneider Haus National Historic Site: Explore local heritage. Closed on Dec 25 – 26 & Jan 1.
  • McDougall Cottage Historic Site: A charming cottage in the downtown Cambridge historic factory district.  Closed on Dec 24 – 26, 31 & Jan 1
  • Castle Kilbride National Historic Site: Step back in time with a Victorian Christmas experience. Closed December 24 – 26 & 31 & Jan 1
  • Bell Homestead National Historic Site: Learn about Alexander Graham Bell’s innovations. Closed the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
  • THEMUSEUM: Engage with interactive exhibits for all ages. Closed December 25 – 26

Exciting Indoor Entertainment

Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including escape rooms, go-karting, trampolines, bowling, virtual reality, indoor golf, and more.

Winter Break Camps

Engage kids in creativity, learning, and active fun this winter break with a variety of camps:

Programs at the Library

Enjoy various programs and activities at your local library during the holidays.

Christmas & Boxing Day

Celebrate with family on December 25 and 26. Explore local parks, light displays, or festive dinners.

New Year’s Eve Activities

Ring in the new year.

New Year’s Eve in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Visit Provincial Parks /National Parks

The Provincial Parks and National Parks offer many outdoor activities. Even if you have visited in spring or summer, winter presents entirely different experiences. You can enjoy a whole lot of activities, from skating to snowshoeing to skiing to camping. How about spending a night in the cozy comfort of a yurt? Winter camping is available in select provincial parks!

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