Taste of Maple Trail
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
Looking for another way to celebrate Pride? Enjoy this showcase and art market to celebrate local dance, drag and fine arts!
This event is open to Indigenous community members! Join in for this bi-weekly Community Drum Circle hosted by Amy Smoke.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]