KIDtoberfest
KIDtoberfest06oct(oct 6)10:00 am08(oct 8)4:00 pmTHEMUSEUM, 10 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A3
Event Details
Join us Friday, October 6, Saturday, October 7 & Sunday, October 8, 2023 at THEMUSEUM (10 King Street West) in Downtown Kitchener!
Event Hours: Friday, October 6 & Saturday, October 7 – 10a-7p, Sunday, October 8 – 10a-4p
Perfect for families with kids aged 3-10 (or a kid at heart!), KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, curriculum-based learning stations, and guided activities created in partnership with various local arts organizations.
KIDtoberfest VIP Experience: Onkel Hans and Friends
Event Hours: Saturday, October 7 – 9a-10a then stay and play!
Looking for a more intimate Oktoberfest experience for the family? Learn to do the chicken dance with Onkel Hans, enjoy special character encounters with local mascots, princesses & superheroes, plus other fun surprises only available at the VIP event!
General Admission Tickets
Event Hours: Friday, October 6 & Saturday, October 7 – 10a-7p, Sunday, October 8 – 10a-4p
> Children ages 2 – 10 – $12.95 (includes 1 fun food pass & loot bag!)
> General Admission 11+ – $12.95
> Children under 2 – Complimentary
*All passes include access to explore THEMUSEUM exhibit!
Onkel Hans & Friends VIP Experience Tickets
Event Hours: Saturday, October 7 – 9a-10a then stay and play!
> Children ages 2 – 10 – $18.95 (includes one fun food pass & VIP loot bag!)
> General Admission 11+ – $18.95
> Children under 2 – Complimentary *does not require a ticket
*All passes include access to explore THEMUSEUM exhibit!
Please note there are a limited number of VIP tickets available per day.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a cashless event, only debit and credit are accepted!
Cookie Kit Add On
Add more fun with a delicious KIDtoberfest Cookie Kit from The Little Mushroom Catering – includes 4 cookies, sprinkles and icing kit! Decorate & enjoy at the event or bring home to extend the experience! Available at THEMUSEUM!
KIDtoberfest Entertainment Schedule
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Friday, October 6
10:00 AM – Prince of Polka
11:00 AM – Kitchener Public Library
1:00 PM – Story Time with Anna & Elsa
1:30 PM – Meet & Greet with Anna & Elsa
2:00 PM – Erick Traplin
3:00 PM – Drew Ripley
5:00 PM – Erick Traplin
OTHER ENTERTAINERS:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Mindful Makers
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Facepainters
Saturday, October 7
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Onkel Hans & Friends VIP Event
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Ariel & Spiderman
11:00 AM – Kitchener Public Library
12:00 PM – Marko, Prince of Polka
1:00 PM – Mad Science
2:00 PM – Mr. Ben’s Music
3:30 PM – ArtShine Live Demo
4:00 PM – Drew Ripley (Balloons)
5:00 PM – Schwaben Kindergruppe
OTHER ENTERTAINERS
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Oktoberfest Ambassador, Samantha Hild, Facepainting
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – ArtShine
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Facepainters
Sunday, October 8
10:00 AM – Meet & Greet with Tinkerbell & Captain America
10:30 AM – Storytime with Tinkerbell & Captain America
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Mindful Makers Demo
1:00 PM – Erick Traplin
2:30 PM – Drew Ripley Balloons
OTHER ENTERTAINERS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Mindful Makers
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Facepainters
*Please note that the entertainment schedule is subject to change.
It’s the KIDtoberfest Colouring Contest, presented by Tim Hortons!
Print off the KIDtoberfest colouring sheet of your choice, use your favourite colours to create a masterpiece & then bring it to KIDtoberfest, Friday October 6 to Sunday October 8 at THEMUSUEM. You will be entered to win some sweet Oktoberfest prizes!
*Make sure to write your name and parent’s email on the back!
Printed copies will be available at KIDtoberfest.
Parking is available in the Duke Street Parking Garage (attached to THEMUSEUM). Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. Visit downtownkitchener.ca parking for a full list of locations.
