DOWNTOWN KITCHENER
  
DECEMBER 2015

Happy Friday & Happy Holidays :D

Hope this month's newsletter finds you snuggled up under a blanket scarf and making plans for a December full of family and friends. 

This month, we bring you the DTK Gift Guide with suggestions on what to buy the hard-to-buy-for Downtownee in your life & gifts for your favourite nerds. Check back next week for our tips on what to take to the Christmas Parties you're hitting up this month.  Plus, mark your calendar for Saturday December 5 - there's some great ways to shop local that day! Full details are below!

Keep your eyes on your inbox, in December we'll let you know the best spots to enjoy New Year's Eve! Until then,
 
    
  

DTK GIFT GUIDE - Making Gifting Easier

Original Game Boy or Game Boy Colour + Games available at KW Vintage Games
We wanted to make shopping locally just a bit easier for you this year - so we've put together 4 weeks of themed Gift Guides of awesome stuff available in DTK! In week one we covered great options for the nerds you love. This week - a couple options for that tought-to-buy-for Downtownee in your life. Stay tuned for Gifts to take to the Holiday party & Easy Stocking Stuffers - Coming soon! [check out the guide here]
  SHOPPING LOCAL - LOTS TO DO DECEMBER 5

It's the 19th Annual Christkindl Market at Kitchener City Hall (December 3-6) and it's about to get bigger and better than ever! Delicious food & baked goods, handmade arts & crafts, clothing & toys - it's always worth checking out. 

Living Fresh is holding their 2nd annual Holiday Open House & Local Crafters' Market and we couldn't be more excited! Head their way for hot drinks & treats and a room full of amazing handmade gift options!  [full details here]

Alternatively, if you're looking for a different kind of Holiday experience, you might want to check out the Funtario Street Kitchener Krampus Village Market! In the basement of the Adventurer's Guild - you'll find local crafter's of a less traditional ilk. [find out more on FB]
  
DRUNK FEMINISTS FILMS : LOVE, ACTUALLY
Have you heard about Drunk Feminists Films? These viewing parties are all the rage - you gotta check it out! This December they screen LOVE, ACTUALLY. Have some laughs with their hosts, have an apple cider and some popcorn - it'll be great. [
  SKYDIGGERS - DECEMBER 9
 

Join the Centre in the Square in welcoming the Skydiggers : The Legendary Horseshoe Christmas.  Part of the OnStage Series, get up close and personal with the band by sitting at intimate cabaret tables on the stage!  [tickets still available here]

  
MARK YOUR CALENDAR : KW TRI-CON 2016
We wanted to give you a heads up - because you're not going to want to miss this! Join THEMUSEUM for KW TRI-CON 2016 on January 16th and 17th for their annual convention of anime, gaming, comics and AFTERPARTY! [full details here]
 
DECEMBER EVENTS IN #DTKLOVE

We're sure you've got a calendar packed with family gatherings, work parties and other holiday fun - but here's even more to keep you busy in December.  

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