New Year’s Eve celebrations in Waterloo Region
Posted Dec 31, 2017 07:38:23 AM.
Last Updated Dec 31, 2017 10:12:02 AM.
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Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018!
It’s New Year’s Eve and if you’re still looking for something to do — we have some suggestions!
Despite the extreme cold, thousands of people across Waterloo Region will head out to one of the big City celebrations to ring in 2018.
It’ll be an early party in Uptown Waterloo, as a family-friendly event kicks off at 6 p.m.
Live music, entertainment, and activities for the kids will take over the Public Square until 9 p.m.
If you’re in Cambridge or Kitchener, you also have options!
Celebrations get underway at the Hespeler Arena starting at 5 p.m., and the big New Year’s Eve event in downtown Kitchener starts at 6 p.m.
You can see full details below.
New Year’s Eve – Waterloo:
Dec. 31, 2017, 3:40 – 5:30 pm at RIM Park
Enjoy a free skate party sponsored by Tim Hortons. Celebrate early with a DJ and extra fun activities.
6 – 9 p.m. in the Waterloo Public Square
Enjoy fun tunes, children’s activities and entertainment, and a special early New Year celebration at 9 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – Cambridge:
Dec. 31, 2017, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hespler Arena, 640 Ellis Road
Join us to celebrate a new year with some skating! The City offers wrist bands for an hour of skate time . Only one skate time per family. Doors of the Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road, open at 4:45 p.m.
Activities to keep everyone entertained off the ice include crafts, games, photo booth, bouncy castle, and performances by Mr Chris & the Gassy Bubbles at 6 p.m. & 7 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – Kitchener:
Dec. 31, 2017, 6 p.m. – midnight, Kitchener City Hall
New Year’s Eve retro cartoon party, take a trip down memory lane as the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine and Flintstone’s vehicles will be on special display inside City Hall.
Beginning at 6 p.m. children can make and take a themed craft (while quantities last) and enjoy free ice skating on Carl Zehr Square, while adults can enjoy a live music performance by The Sound Parade starting at 10 p.m. Finish off the evening with a live countdown to 2018 joined by members of council. Admission is free. Please bring a donation for the Waterloo Region Food Bank.
