Serving the children of the world & our community
Upcoming Kiwanis Events in our Community
Easter Egg Hunt - Easter
Our Easter Egg Hunt, held on Easter Saturday morning at 11 AM, is a popular event for the kids.
Bring your kids out to Kiwanis Park to collect the eggs, get donated toys and games, and have a chance to win the grand prize by finding the Golden Egg!
Held in partnership with the Rotary Club’s Easter Egg Hunt for younger kids, which takes place earlier that morning.
Teddy Bear Picnic - May
Our Teddy Bear Picnic is a wonderful local event that entertains kids of all ages, as well as raising funds for the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. Starting with a “teddy bear” parade down Main Street that ends at Watson Park, it features live music, storytelling, activities for kids such as face-painting, awards for the most distinctive bears, balloons and much more.
Always held on a Saturday in late May, our next Teddy Bear Picnic will be in May 2025. If you have “littles” or are young at heart, you’ll love this event and help support an important children’s facility in SW Ontario.
Fish Fry - Spring & Fall
Our Fish Fry, featuring deliciously breaded Lake Erie pickerel, along with fries, all the good fixings & homemade dessert, sells out whenever it is held.
We usually hold two a year – in the late spring and early fall.
Our fall 2024 Fish Fry was well received, thank you all!. Our next Fish Fry will be held on a Saturday in April/May 2025 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Morpeth Community Hall. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for children, and are available at the door.
Annual Golf Tournament - August
Our annual golf tournament & ball drop is eagerly anticipated each year and is generously supported by our local merchants and community. All the proceeds go towards our local service projects.
Golf ball drop tickets are available at local merchants or from our members during July.
It is held annually on a Saturday in early August at the Ridgetown Golf Course.
Hallowe'en Bus - October
Come and be scared in our Hallowe’en Bus! Every year, we decorate up the Hallowe’en Bus and invite all children of Ridgetown brave enough to go through it. This year the bus will be on Main Street West as part of the Golden Pumpkin event put on by our local merchants.
Lots of screaming & laughter for everyone & enjoy a goodie bag afterwards – although the adults usually seem to scream the loudest!
Santa Claus Parade - December
Our Santa Claus Parade is a highlight of the Christmas season in Ridgetown. One of the few daytime parades around, it starts near the high school and proceeds along Main Street through downtown.
This year we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Parade and the theme is “Christmas Traditions”. Decorate your float accordingly and you could win one of several cash prizes for best in category or best overall.
There is no registration required – we welcome all participants, especially those decorated with our annual theme! More information will be available closer to the parade date.
The 2024 parade will be on Saturday, December 14th at 1 PM.