Neighbourhood Garden Party
On the intersection of Queen and Mitchell, come enjoy refreshments and learn more about Kitchener in Bloom. If you’ve ever wanted to get involved with community gardens this is your chance.
On the intersection of Queen and Mitchell, come enjoy refreshments and learn more about Kitchener in Bloom. If you’ve ever wanted to get involved with community gardens this is your chance.
Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. It’s the purrr-fect way to celebrate our favourite four-legged feline friends while raising money for local cats in need!
This year there are over 35 acts to see at one of the largest blue festivals in Canada. Kitchener will host international and local blues acts on stages around the Downtown area.
Join your neighbours for a relaxed ride to support local businesses & get to know neighbours. The final stop will be karaoke at the Fred Gies Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50 on Belmont Ave. Please wear a helmet!
Enjoy free performances in the City Hall atrium every Wednesday through the end of August.
Browse through a large selection of handmade goods by artists, crafters and makers while listening to live local music. More art markets will be held at Open Streets on June 13.
All skills levels are welcome, come enjoy the music with a live DJ as you skate the night away! Skate rentals are availbel for a fee, bring your own helmets.
Need support for employment? Stop by this speed networking event! Drop-in employment support will be available from 1 PM to 2 PM. Pre-registration is encouraged, walk-ins are also welcome.
Expect the best vibes as music brings together festival-goers, artists and music lovers for one final celebration. This is where the community comes together to enjoy culture, music, and food.
Your favourite food festival is coming to town! Enjoy some of the most unique and delicious cheesecake and taco flavours in one place. There will be a margarita bar, live music and a large artisan market.
Romeo and Juliet will be performed on the pavilion stage in the yard. There are evening and daytime performances from July 17 to July 26 presented by The Elora Community Theatre.
Open Mic, open stage, open invitation! Anything goes in this diverse and delightful open mic. Comedy, music, drag, performance art, poetry and more are welcome.
Tattoo and needle felt with this hands on, beginner-friendly class. You will get all the tools needed to tattoo and needle felt. The first hour of this class is dedicated to tattooing, learning everything needed to line and colour your tattoo. Then there will be a guided hour of felting.
This international choral festival presenting world-class choirs now in its forty-seventh season. The Festival’s ensemble-in-residence is The Elora Singers, one of Canada’s finest professional chamber choirs.
From July 10 to 12, Waterloo park will come alive with excellent music from all across the world and in our own backyard. There will be interactive workshops for the whole family, a Kids Zone, cultural market and much more. International food trucks will also be there.
Volunteers will be on hand to help you get your bike all fixed up. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and learn some new skills. Participants will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join Branches Yoga for a relaxing day in the park. This welcoming, low-pressure session is open to all ages and experience levels.
This 19+ queer variety show will highlight local performers paying tribute to their favourite fandoms! Money raised at this show will benefit both FightBackKW and the food bank.
Go out for a dance without sacrificing the next day! This rave is for people over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. There will be confetti showers, Co2 cannons and more.
Come hang out for some good talks, stories and connections in the Indigenous circle. This is a relaxed and respectful environment where men can talk openly with no expectations and judgements.
Turn up the classics with Wayback Festival 2026! Enjoy iconic rock, fan-favourite tributes and legendary Canadian artists in downtown Kitchener. This year’s lineup will celebrate the music which defined generations.
Visit with community partners in trans healthcare to learn more about what is available. Make new connections with Community Healthcaring KW, HIVE Health Services, KW Trans Library and more.
Join the Willow River Centre in Downtown Kitchener for figure sketching with a live model. All artists over 18 are welcome of all skill levels. Poses will range from 2 minutes to 30 minutes.
Revive Karaoke Bar welcomes you to celebrate Pride with a blast! Celebratory attire is encouraged: colours, glitter, pride flags and more. All people are welcome. Check out the sweet and spicy sales from guest vendor Stag Shop.
From therapists, to mechanics, to birth workers and more. There will be over 50 booths filled with various service professionals, as well as others with local snacks and beverages! This is an all-ages event and is free to attend.
This youth-led open mic welcomes you to enjoy live music, poetry, storytelling, spoken word performances and more. A high-energy Electric Pow Wow with DJ Boogey the Beat will follow.
Join basm, an Egyptian-Canadian multidisciplinary artist, with a celebration of art. This multimedia gallery exhibition will combine paintings, video, audio and a live performance art piece. basm’s work has accumulated over 500K streams and 250+ radio plays across stations including KCRW, Los Angeles and CBC Radio Canada.
Celebrate the release of a debut poetry collection from a local! This community-style poetry book launch afternoon features a Q&A, raffle, bookmark-making station and time to hang out.
This is a drop-in space for folks who wear chest binders or are looking for more information about them. Members from the Gender Variant Working Group (GVWG) are on hand to help get accurate size information. Participants can also learn more about safe binding practices and other information about local spaces and services,
Calling all tweens ages 9-12! This hour-long program will allow you to create some colourful jewelry. The materials and equipment will be provided by the library.
Join this alcohol and substance-free drag event with your favourite local drag entertainers. All the fun of a drag show, completely sober! Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with all proceeds donated to the Sexual ASsault Support Centre of Waterloo Region.
This very queer and very fun pride party is a part of The Weird Girl book tour and is hosted by Dirty Works Studio. Enjoy readings from local writers, crafts, music, books and more.
Empower & Elevate is a celebration of individuals, organizations, and businesses who contribute to community well-being and social good. The evening brings together community members and leaders for a shared meal, meaningful recognition, and entertainment, but most importantly, it supports MSSWR’s ongoing work in the community.
Explore your creativity and celebrate Pride Month by making zines with the KW Zinetopia Collective. Take home your very own zine, a small booklet designed using everyday art materials and your own imagination.
Join us for this 2SLGBTQIA+ craft night to create handmade coasters! The coasters will have inspired patterns using mosaic tiles. Finish off your creation with grout and take home a unique coaster of your own.
This event is open to Indigenous community members! Join in for this bi-weekly Community Drum Circle hosted by Amy Smoke.
Looking for another way to celebrate Pride? Enjoy this showcase and art market to celebrate local dance, drag and fine arts!
Every year for the past sixteen years, family and friends of residents have laced up,gathered pledges, and joined in our Hike for Hospice on the first Sunday in June. An ever increasing numberof people register each year, forming close-knit teams and sharing memories of the people they love and havelost in our Houses.
Leave it all on the dance floor, that’s what Pride is for! Welcome to Pride in Paradise, a One Big Gay Disco party to celebrate pride in all its colours. Get ready for that Pride beat to move your feet with a stacked cast of DJs to enjoy all night long.
There will be a sacred fire and respectful sharing to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys. Volunteers and speakers are welcome. All are welcome to attend.
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of tri-Pride; a milestone rooted in resilience, advoacy and community care. The 2026 theme is “The Light is Coming,” celebrating queer joy in response to a time marked by grief, uncertainty and renewed challenges.
Oak and Acorn is excited to announce Pride Flash Day! This inclusive, queer-positive tattoo studio is ready to welcome you as you are. This flash day is by appointment only, no walk-ins.
Come mark World Environment Day by watching and discussing the powerful new documentary “Earth’s Greatest Enemy” about the climate and environmental impacts of the U.S. war machine. This film screening will be followed by a moderated discussion by Dr. James Nugent of the University of Waterloo and Dr. Tamara Lorincz of Wilfrid Laurier University. All […]
A social hangout dedicated to creating, crafting, and collaging with others. All you need is your journal and a pen! Come join us for a fun gathering where you can connect with other journal lovers, share experiences, and get inspired.
Shop queer art, get a tattoo, change up your look and so much more! Queer Night Out is proud to present the return of a Guelph Queer Crawl. There will be gender affirming haircuts at pay-what-you-can pricing through the fabulous folks at Art Texture Hair.
This investigative drama follows a well-intentioned retail employee who discovers a factory worker’s handwritten note inside the new pair of jeans he’s folding. As he begins to pull at the threads, he’s entwined in a sprawling overseas network that leads right back home.
Join Landscape Designer Heather Jerrard for a hands-on workshop and lecture designed to make the gardening planning process accessible. Whether starting with a blank slate or refreshing a corner of the yard, this session provides professional foundations and “tricks of the trade.”
This fundraiser show for SASC WR includes performances from 12 amazing artists! There will also be 2 funtastic vendors available. Keep an eye out for the performer figurines being sold as that helps with the total donation!
Make pin-back buttons in preparation for Pride Month! Folks 12-29 are invited to participate in this button-making social. Folks who want a space to craft, hang out and talk about sexual health are welcome.
In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of hand-stitching leather as you create your own cardholder to take home. Learn essential techniques such as saddle-stitching, beveling, burnishing, and sealing edges. You’ll also get a quick demo on punching stitch holes and cutting.
The vigil will include Gary Whetung, an Indigenous Catholic, who will be speaking about Laudato Si, an encyclical written by Pope Francis about the Care of Creation. The vigil will also include time for reflection.
Lions Club is hosting a road clean up along the HWY. 7 between Woolwich St. S. to Shantz Starion Road. All are welcome to participate; anyone under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. The meetup starts at the 822 Air Cadets building at the Waterloo Region Airport.
Starting on May 9, join Shuh Orchards during select weekends in May to experience the orchard in full bloom. Celebrate spring at Shuh Orchards! Join in for the first annual Bloom fest. Enjoy a wagon ride through the apple blossoms, sip on some cider and listen to local live music.
Let’s Tree Wilmot is partnering with the Township in this new special project. The trees being planted will feature a species from the Carolinian forest zone. No tree planting necessary, but advance registration is requested.
Join KWAG in ROOTED, their celebration of 70 years in operation. This weekend of free arts programming and music will include the return of the Garden of Resilience, an opportunity for community members to grow their own organic produce.
Girls’ Night is back at Whoopsie Daisy Drinks! Come down for drinks and laughs and secrets with friends. Heather Mariko from Canada’s Drag Race and Project Runway Canada is the headliner for this star-studded night of jokes. This is the last show for a few weeks before a brief interim.
This annual event features art by youth aged ten to 18, from paint to pencil to photography, sculpture and more. The City of Kitchener has teamed up with community groups to bring this whole event together.
Spend your Victoria Day at McDougall Cottage! Drop in for a guided tour and explore the new exhibit, Snapshots in Time. Enjoy freshly baked mini-scones and jam and whipped cream alongside your choice of tea, coffee or ginger cordial.
Rock out with the community with this edition of the Long Weekend Band Crawl. Enjoy the most artists yet, including The Creepshow, The Abruptors, Broadcast Zero and more. Hop around from venue to venue supporting your favourite local artists.
Rusty Nail Comedy brings the best comedians in Canada to Waterloo Region! Drew Behm is the headliner, hailing from Edmonton. He gained fame with his viral “Alberta accent” videos and has appeared at Just for Laughs.
Enjoy this intimate evening of food and wine, featuring acclaimed winemaker Luca Baccarelli. This exclusive experience celebrates the culinary traditions of Umbria, Italy. The region’s soulful cuisine will inspire a thoughtfully curated four-course menu.
Get your trivia on for this Mother’s Day-themed trivia night featuring famous moms from pop culture. This fun, fast-paced night will be filled with familiar favourites and a little friendly competition.
This immersive guided walk will bring you through the beautiful woodlands surrounding Doon Heritage Village, located in the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Step off the path and into the story of the forest.
Join in on the treasure hunt! Everyone is welcome at the KW Gem and Mineral sale. Find rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, fluorescent specimens, beads, gemstone jewelry and more.
Check out this beginner-friendly art program for adults who want to explore sketching, watercolour, painting and acrylic painting in a supportive setting. Get guided time to experiment with basic techniques, materials and colour. This program is open to all skill levels and all materials are provided.
Join in for ELLA’s 2026 Generator Event: Little Humans, Big Tech. They are bringing together two powerhouse Canadian voices to spark a real conversation about supporting families in the digital age.
Join us for a special matinee concert welcoming the Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz quintet to Kitchener. More than just a band, Waleed Kush-Afro Jazz draws from African values of community and shared knowledge. This ticketed show will have mixed seating available. There will be a cash and card bar at the venue, as well as a […]
Enjoy classic cottage tea, complete with a selection of tea sandwiches, scones with jam and whipped cream and other sweet treats! What could be better than a chat and some nosh in a cozy 168-year-old stone cottage?
Your hometown queen, Miss Moço, returns to bring you a night of performances and bingo! Bingo winners get to spin the Wheel of Prizes. There will be five rounds of Bingo, with fabulous performances before and after. Bingo cards and dabbers (aka markers) provided.
Grab your crew and throw on your Jays gear, the come cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays! Have all of the game day action live on the big screen. Rain or Shine, or grab a spot in the Foundry Tavern’s bar instead.
The Etsy Waterloo Region is back at RIM park and features over 80 local artisans. You will find home decor, pottery, jewelry, clothing, food and more. Pick up a raffle card at the door, or purchase three items at the show and enter to win a raffle prize!
Step into a world packed with over 70 romance authors, spicy creators, makers and crafters. There will be spicy reads that sizzle, sweet treats to indulge in and an open bar to keep the vibes flowing!
Join us for a fun, eco-friendly clothing swap fundraiser benefiting Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. We’re all about sustainability, second chances (for clothes!), and supporting women in our community. WHAT TO BRING men’s, women’s & kids clothing, Shoes & boots, Jackets & outerwear, Jewelry & accessories, Small housewares like books + décor, and Crafting […]
Celebrate Ontario’s fibre traditions with the Grand River Quilt project. This collaborative piece is created by people who live, work and gather along the length of the Grand River, including the Six Nations of the Grand River.
This super stand-up comedy tour featuring Bonggun Kim and Robert Peng. Kim is a Korean-Canadian comedian from Toronto and Peng is a Chinese-Canadian comedian from Vancouver. Together they will bring you the funniest new year-energy – tackling culture, stereotypes and everyday life.
Learn how to make soup dumplings from scratch. You will be instructed on how to make the dough and filling and learn how to fold them. Take the dumplings home to freeze or cook. Gluten-free folks will be accommodated.
Celebrate Earth Month by creating breezy flower mobiles. Participants will cut egg cartons to resemble flowers and paint them with acrylic paints, then suspend them from branches with hemp string.
Explore a collection of sensory-based toys, guided activities and stories in a calming environment with low-light and gentle music. This is an all-ages event and open to people of all abilities. If you require a sign language interpreter, reach out at least two-weeks before the program date.
A new early-years performance that gently weaves together theatre, music, and imaginative play. TWINKLE is a dream-like camping adventure, where everyday objects change into extraordinary worlds. A backpack reveals a pond, a grassland, a starlit sky; umbrellas turn into sparkling constellations; shadows start to dance, and simple objects transform into friendly companions. Two shows only.
Celebrate Easter at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory! There will be six stations, each featuring a different animal and its eggs – from turtles and birds to insects and more. At each station, you will learn simple and surprising facts about how eggs are laid, hidden and hatched.
While in a beautiful, heated Dome, create your own painted masterpiece. No painting experience is necessary. This painting is done with acrylic paint and modelling paste. You will be taken through step by step. Come with friends, family or enjoy some me time.
Your trip begins at the St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market with a short video on the Mennonites in the community. Take a scenic ride from the market through the scenic landscape of Woolwich Township to a traditional Mennonite maple syrup farm.
While you make your own pizza, enjoy your own drink and antipasto! Each reservation also includes your own pizza ingredients and up to three toppings of your choice.
Join Kelly Welch for a drumming and sharing circle. The circle will open with a smudging ceremony, with time and space for sharing the importance of Indigenous medicines. Participants are welcome to bring their own shakers and rattlers.
Eid Mubarak! Celebrate Eid with traditional music and performances, henna, face painting, crafts and great food! Free admission for the day to celebrate Eid with your community.
The University of Waterloo Department of Fine Arts invites you to the fifty-second Senior Undergraduate Exhibition hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery. This annual exhibition captures the creativity and diversity of practices that students have been exploring in the studio arts program.
Something for the kiddos during this March Break. Get ready for a glow-in-the-dark under the sea adventure! Create your own sparkly, fluorescent slime. Make a new magical mermaid friend and capture the moment with the photo station. Dance, play and shine in the lit-up play space.
This informal hang-out gives you a place to gather in community and create! Bring your own craft and art supplies and create together. Learn a new skill, get tips, exchange supplies and meet other creatives.
Calling all skull detectives! Test your skills by identifying which skulls belong to which animals. Explore the textures of a beaver pelt and embark on an outdoor scavenger hunt to uncover hidden animal tracks. Don’t forget to leave your mark by creating your own animal track!
A heartwarming and hilarious tale for children and their grownups! In a storybook world where a river sings, trees laugh, and curious dragonflies come to visit lives a grumpy little old man. Every day is the same and he likes it this way – until one day, a magical creature leaps into his world and […]
Schneider Haus welcomes you for an evening walk through the back alleys and side streets of downtown Kitchener. Learn about the scary, sexy and weird characters that have called KW home. Murders, executions, grave robbing, shootouts and villainous doctors, oh my! Learn about bloody Berlin…if you dare!
Participants are invited to imagine economies and environments rooted in inclusion, care and collective hope. This talk explores disability and accessibility through the lens of sustainability. Drawing on research and community examples from Dr. Alexis Buettgen will consider how to build futures that centre access.
Cool Aunt Creatives proudly presents this cozy afternoon of creativity! Explore the art of hand sewing and quilting – perfect for anyone who loves crafts, hearts and self-expression. This two-hour workshop will teach you to quilt your very own set of coasters, stitching together pastel and floral fabrics.
For the seventh annual Femme Folks Fest, enjoy performances for all ages. There will be comedy, theatre, music, storytelling and dance. This celebration is for women and the allies that love and support them. This is a multi-day event. For more details on the events and their dates check out the Femme Folks Fest website.
A social hangout dedicated to creating, crafting, and collaging with others. All you need is your journal and a pen! Come join us for a fun gathering where you can connect with other journal lovers, share experiences, and get inspired.
Each spring, multiple maple syrup producers craft liquid gold! Across the region, there are chefs, bakers and beverage makers who transform locally sourced maple syrup into inventive bites and sips worth planning a day around. This self-guided journey offers stop after stop of new flavours and a fresh reason to explore.
Holla, holla! It’s Ja Rule, live at the Aud! Rule the night as the hip-hop legend performs iconic hits like “Always On Time” and “Livin’ It Up.” Trina will be joining him for a high-energy evening of rap and R&B classics.
With playoff season approaching, Your Kitchener Rangers made serious trades in Jan. to set the team up for this year’s Memorial Cup. Your Kitchener Rangers have games on Feb. 10, 20 and 27. On Feb. 10 the Rangers will once again be wearing the winning design from the CHL Jersey Contest.