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  • Live Model Sketch Sessions

    Willow River Centre 243 King St. E, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    $10

  • Pride Night

    Revive Karaoke 28 King St. North, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    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.

    $9 – $20

  • Queer Service Provider Fair

    Guelph Market 2 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Indigenous Youth Open Mic Night

    Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Delusion*Exercise Exhibit

    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.

    Free

  • Amalgamations Book Launch

    Midnight Run 84 King Street North, Waterloo, ON, 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.

    Free

  • GVWG Binder Try-On

    Central Library 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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,

    Free

  • Rainbow Craft Jewelry for Tweens

    Pioneer Park Library 150 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener, ONTARIO, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Pink Sober Club

    Indulgence Studio Limited 279 Weber Street North, Waterloo, On, Canada

    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.

  • Goopy Girls X Weird Girls

    100 Park Street 100 Park Street, Kitchener, On, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Zine Making Workshop

    Forest Heights Library 251 Fischer-Hallman Road, Waterloo

    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.

    Free

  • Pride Art Night

    Country Hills Library 1500 Block Line Road, Kitchener, On, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Community Drum Circle

    Willow River Centre 243 King St. E, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    This event is open to Indigenous community members! Join in for this bi-weekly Community Drum Circle hosted by Amy Smoke.

    Free

  • Sashay and Slay

    Willow River Park 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    Looking for another way to celebrate Pride? Enjoy this showcase and art market to celebrate local dance, drag and fine arts!

    $5

  • Hike for Hospice

    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.

    Free

  • Pride in Paradise

    THEMUSEUM 10 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    $22.9

  • MMIMB Gathering

    1 Martin Avenue 1 Martin Avenue, Guelph, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Summerfest

    Willow River Park 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Pride flash Day

    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.

  • Earth’s Greatest Enemy

    Arts Lecture Hall 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    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 […]

    Free

  • KW Journalling Club Meet-up

    Princess Cafe Atrium 46 King Street North, Waterloo, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Guelph Queer Crawl

    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.

    Free

  • Invisible Threads

    Zion United Church 215 Peel Street, New Hamburg, On, Canada

    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.

    $20

  • Garden Design Masterclass

    Cambridge Sculpture Garden 53 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.”

    $87

  • A Fight for Justice

    Grand River Unitarian Congregation 299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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!

    Free

  • Pride Button Making

    Thrive HIV Prevention and Support 1770 King Street East, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Leathercrafting Cardholder Workshop

    Ernie’s Cookhouse 7 Queen St. West, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    $62

  • Climate Vigil

    St. Mary’s Church 56 Duke St. W, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • HWY. 7 Road Cleanup

    Highway 7 Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Bloom Fest

    Shuh Orchards 6515 Line 86, West Montrose, On, Canada

    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.

    $10

  • Second Planting

    Milne Drive Milne Drive, Mannheim, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • KWAG Weekend

    KWAG 101 Queen Street, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Fever Dream Comedy Show Girls’ Night

    Whoopsie Daisy 1 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, On, Canada

    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.

    $17.31

  • Young Art Festival

    Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West, Kitchener, On, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Victoria Day at McDougall Cottage

    McDougall Cottage Historic Site 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Long Weekend Band Crawl

    Multiple venues

    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.

    $25

  • Rusty Nail Comedy

    Pop’s and Ruby’s 200 Preston Parkway, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    $17

  • Umbria Wine and Food tasting Event

    The Underwing 58 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    $124

  • Famous Moms Trivia Night

    Four Fathers Brewing Co 125 Guelph Avenue, Cambridge, On, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Forest Walk: Trees and Old Growth

    Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Kitchener Waterloo Gem and Mineral Show and Sale

    Kitchener Auditorium 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    $2

  • Creative Art Studio

    John M. Harper Branch 500 Fischer-Hallman Road North, Waterloo, On, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Little Humans Big Tech

    Central Library 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz Matinee

    Queen Street Commons 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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 […]

    $35

  • Tea by the Grand

    McDougall Cottage Historic Site 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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?

    $37.47

  • EVO Drag Bingo with Miss Moco

    EVO Kitchen and Bar 31 Water Street South, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    $23

  • Jays on the Big Screen

    The District Square 64 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Etsy Spring Market

    Rim Park and MAnulife Financial Healthy Living Centre Waterloo, ON, Canada

    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!

    $2

  • Pages and Pleasures

    Bingeman’s 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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!

    Free

  • Swap, Don’t Shop

    Church of the Good Shephard 116 Queen Street North, Kitchener

    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 […]

    Free

  • Community Quilt Edition

    55 Benjamin Road Waterloo, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Two Asians One Mic

    Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    $37.61

  • Xiao Long Bao Making Class

    Wave Maker Craft Brewery & Taproom 639 Laurel Street, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    $75.87

  • Upcycled Breezy Flower Mobiles

    Clemens Hill 50 Saginaw Parkway, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Afterschool Sensory Break

    Preston Branch Idea Exchange 435 King Street East, Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Twinkle

    KW Little Theatre 9 Princess St E,, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    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.

    $12 – $15

  • Easter at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

    Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge, On, Canada

    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.

    $22.50

  • Social Art at the Boathouse

    57 Jubilee Drive Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    $40

  • St. Jacobs Sugar Bush Tours

    St. Jacob’s Market 878 Weber Street North, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    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.

    $49.95

  • Make Your Own Pizza with Chef Giuliano

    64 Grand Avenue South Cambridge, ON, Canada

    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.

    $50

  • Indigenous Drumming and Sharing Circle

    Pioneer Park Library 150 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener, ONTARIO, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Eid Carnival

    10 Huron Road Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • CODA: 52nd Fine Arts Senior Undergraduate Exhibition

    East Campus Hall Room 1239

    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.

    Free

  • Mermaid Glow Slime Party

    543 Mill Street Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    $34.99

  • Crafternoons

    The Grove Cafe 295 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener, ON, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Skull Detectives

    466 Queen Street South Kitchener, On, Canada

    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!

    Free

  • Old Man and the River

    Kitchener Public Library 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    $15

  • Bloody Berlin Walking Tour

    466 Queen Street South Kitchener, On, Canada

    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!

    $33.93

  • Imagining Sustainable Futures: Disability, Access, and Hope

    Eastside Branch

    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.

    Free

  • Spring Coaster Quilting Workshop

    Ernie’s Roadhouse 7 Queen Street West, Cambridge, On, Canada

    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.

    $67.7

  • Botanical Monoprints with Anne Williamson

    Button Factory Arts 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    Have a fun and creative evening making monoprints! Participants will use Gelli plates, acrylic paint, brayers, stencils, leaves and mark-making tools to create unique monoprints. All materials are provided, including a variety of specialty papers. 

    $45

  • Femme Folks Fest

    Multiple venues

    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.

    Free

  • KW Journalling Club Meet-Up

    Princess Cafe Atrium 46 King Street North, Waterloo, Canada

    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.

    Free

  • Taste of Maple Trail

    Multiple venues

    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.

  • Ja Rule and Trina

    Kitchener Auditorium 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    $78.65 – $133.65

  • Kitchener Rangers Hockey

    Kitchener Auditorium 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    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.

    $28

  • KW Mac and Cheese Fest

    THEMUSEUM 10 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Sweet dreams are made of cheese, and who are we to disagree? The KW Mac and Cheese Festival is back by popular demand. Enjoy the warm, cheesy goodness paired with locally crafted drinks. Tickets include one sample from each food and drink vendor.

    $60

  • Maple Tea by the Grand at McDougall Cottage

    89 Grand Avenue South Cambridge, ON, Canada

    Enjoy an afternoon of tea, treats and timeless charm in the historic surroundings of one of McDougall Cottage’s Teas by the Grand. You’ll be served a classic Cottage tea, complete with a selection of tea sandwiches, scones with jam and whipped cream and a special selection of treats.

    $29.95

  • 2slgbtqia+ pickleball

    35 Weber Street West 35 Weber Street West, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    Join in for an hour and a half of free pickleball! This session welcomes beginners and seasoned vets alike. It is a non-competitive and fun environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks to connect over physical activitiy. 

    Free

  • aro and ace space

    Spectrum 283 Duke St W, Kitchener, ON

    Anyone who identifies as part of the aromantic and asexual spectrum is welcome to this event! Join in and connect with other aro/ace people and make connections with your communities.

  • Skate Night Date Night

    Waterloo uptown Square 75 King St. South, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Check out the Waterloo Public Square ice rink every Wednesday in Feb. for a great night of ice skating. DJ King Kadeem will be spinning records all night long, and warm treats will be provided by Hissing Goose Coffee Roasters. The first 50 visitors each night will receive a complimentary hot drink. This event is […]

    Free

  • Freedom to Read Week

    Eastside Branch

    This panel brings together voices from the Waterloo Public Library, Cambridge Public Library and the Region of Waterloo for a thoughful conversation about what “freedom” means in reading. The discussion will explore the difference between freedom from certain content and the freedom to read. This event is running from Feb. 22 to Feb. 28.

    Free

  • KW Journalling Club Meet Up

    Rommana Cafe 569 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    A drop-in 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.

    Free

  • Jully Black

    Maxwell’s Concerts 2-35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    Enjoy an evening of music with Juno and Gemini-award winning performer Jully Black is back in town for a show at Maxwell’s. Known for her powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence, Black has performed internationally with her signature blend of soul, strength and storytelling.

    $35

  • Harmony of Cultures Festivals

    Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    Celebrate community and culture at the Afropolitan Canada’s Harmony of Cultures Festival. This events runs from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21. Enjoy two days of music, performances, food and fun for the whole family! Explore the marketplace, enjoy hands-on workshops and cheer on finalists in the pitch competition.

    Free

  • Rest As Resilience Community Dinner

    Delicious food, vibrant energy and runway style showcases of protective styles await you! Come spend your evening learning what the community has to offer regarding hair health. Coil Community is proud to host a beautiful runway, interactive booths and a question and answer portion.

    Free

  • DTK Sunset Sessions Winter Edition

    Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts 36 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    Warm up your soul at the DTK Sunset Sessions. Each concert features a surprise artist! Concerts are free, but RSVPs are required. Be sure to grab a fantastic dinner at the local restaurants and a treat before the show.

    Free

  • KW Titans Basketball

    Kitchener Auditorium 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    KW Titans Basketball has games running on Feb. 7, 16, and 22. The KW Titans continue their run to lock down a spot in the Basketball Super League playoffs with four home games.

    $29

  • Long Weekend Band Crawl

    Multiple venues

    Check out the fifteenth annual Long Weekend Band Crawl Presented by fatscheid and pink.lemonade.records. This event features the best of punk and alternative DIY ethos from the Waterloo region and abroad! Bring on your punk rock family for another evening of non-stop music featuring fourteen amazing artists across four venues for the price of one […]

    Free

  • Sunday Grind

    Multiple venues

    This weekly series running from January to March transforms Downtown Kitchener cafés into pop-up music lounges featuring live sets by local DJs. For all music lovers, coffee enthusiasts or just looking to connect with your community in a chill setting, this series offers the perfect start to your Sunday.

    Free

  • KW Journalling Club Meet-Up

    A drop-in 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.

    Free

  • The Prince

    Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    When two trans women, Sam and Jen, find themselves trapped in a multiverse of Shakespeare’s plays, they have to find their way through a mess of monologues to escape back to the real world. This show has multiple dates running from Feb. 6-8 and Feb. 13-15.

    $22.63

  • Quiet Reading Nights

    Midnight Run 84 King Street North, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    This bring-your-own-book (BYOB) event offers quiet reading and optional socializing during the last 30 minutes. Hosted by the Margins Club at the Midnight Run Cafe, enjoy a cozy evening of reading and community time.

    Free

  • Open Mic & Potluck

    UWAG 263 Phillip St, waterloo, ON, Canada

    TELL! is MT Space’s coffee house open-mic style event which offers the community an artistic platform to share their works in a casual setting. It offers time and space to share something you’ve created or something you’re working on. 

    Free

  • Cabin Fever

    Multiple venues

    All month long, the city of Cambridge is hosting a curated list of classes and activities! Taking place at multiple different times throughout the day around various locations, there is something for everyone at every time of day. Some classes and events include E-Bolt Music offering 30 per cent off music lessons for new students […]

  • Gaming Central

    Central Library 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Drop in and play with fellow gamers in your community. Access a wide assortment of games across various platforms. There are single and multiplayer options available.

    Free

  • Adult Art Workshop

    Central Library 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Explore a variety of art mediums and create fun crafts with simple step-by-step instructions. This event is for older adults aged 55 plus. and registration is required for this six-week session.

    Free

  • Celina Myers: Hollow

    Central Library 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Experience this moderated chat with Celina “Spooky Boo” Myers, a celebrated author with her fast-paced storytelling and vivid imagery. She is a TikTok sensation and has come to KPL to discuss her vampire novel Hollow.

    Free