• 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
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $124
  • 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 […]

    $17
  • 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 […]

    $25
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    $17.31
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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, […]

    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 […]

    $10
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    $62
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $87
  • 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 […]

    $20
  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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, […]

  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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
  • 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. […]

    $22.9
  • 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 […]

    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
  • 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
  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • 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, […]

    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 […]

  • 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
  • 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 […]

    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
  • 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 […]

    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
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $9 – $20
  • 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 […]

    $10
  • Trans Health Fair

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

    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.

    Free
  • Indigenous Men’s Talking Circle

    St. Joseph’s Health Centre 100 Westmount Road, Guelph, ON, Canada

    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 […]

    Free