Inner Spark Workshop

This workshop aims to help participants find their inner spark and guide you along the way. They’ll provide you with a quiet space without any distractions and invite you to bring anything you need to be comfortable like a drink, pillow and blankets. 

FREE

Movies in the Parking Lot

Join the pop-up drive in revolution! This event has limited space and spots are on a first come, first served basis. Attendees can arrive any time after 7L30 PM and movies begin after sunset.  

FREE

Gallery New Art Exhibition

Uptown Gallery 75 King St S., Waterloo, ON, Canada

Spring is the season of colours and light, so join the Gallery as they present a new art exhibition called “Sea, Land, Air” which features works of Shane Langlad, Emily O’Neill-Larsen, Greg Pautler and Jonathan Sau. This show will run from May 17 to July 17.   

FREE

Nichelle Bernard

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

Join fellow community members as they celebrate Soulful Sunday with the one and only Nichelle Bernard. And get ready to dust off your bell-bottoms and break out your Birkenstocks cause this event is a part of Vintage Fest! See St. Jacobs transform into a bustling hub of nostalgia and treasure hunting.  

FREE

Cambridge Cat Show

Check out all the fine felines in our community! There will be many of our furry friends competing to be the best of the best. Different vendors will be on site selling some amazing products. Come for an hour or spend the whole day. 

$10

Good Kid

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

Mark it on your calendars cause Good Kid is coming to KW. The band is a celebration of passion, innovation and community. Embrace the ability to explore the world of pop and rock in Ontario.  

$55

Art Market

Market season is back! Enjoy all that spring has to offer with the many art markets around the region. Art Market features artists, crafters and makers from Waterloo and surrounding areas. Additional Art Markets will be held in Open Streets. 

FREE

CRAFT WITH KWAG

Forest Heights Library 251 Fischer-Hallman Road, Waterloo

KWAG’S Seniors Supporting Seniors group is facilitated and developed by a group of people 55-plus. This event is promoting creativity with art journals and using specialty artist papers. Participants will bind their own books, personalize their journals and make use of them should they wish. All materials will be supplied.

FREE

EMO NIGHT

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

Emo Night is back at Maxwell’s but this time Ontario’s premiere emo & pop punk band “Strike Tyson” will headline! DJ Rob Da Selekta will also be spinning all of your favourite sad songs to cry to throughout the evening so don’t miss out. 

$15

GUIDED FOREST THERAPY

Join Susan Reid from Deep Roots Walk on the Walter Bean Trail for a guided forest therapy walk. This walk will engage the elements of nature in a way that awakens your senses and experience the forest in a new way. Reid is a certified guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guides […]

FREE

PINCH CABARET

Check out KW’s monthly variety show, performance lab and community arts party. This unexpected mix of comedy, R&B, theatre, clowning, poetry and everything else will sure to brighten up your summer days. This edition will be guest-hosted by multitalented poet, comic and musician Braeden Etienne.

$6.66

COMMUNITY CONCERT

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

Grand River Black Music Festival and Conference and KPL present a free concert in the Civic Centre!  This event features hip-hop legend Solitair, Black emerging artist showcases and a live DJ. This afternoon will feature family-friendly fun with artisans and food sellers, and a licensed area for people 18-plus. 

FREE

NEWCOMER GROUP IN ARABIC

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

Come join fellow newcomers in this informal information-sharing group. Have meaningful conversations and learn about the resources and programs available in Waterloo Region. Refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. 

FREE

INDIGENOUS SHARING CIRCLE

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

Join Kelly Welch for a drumming and sharing circle. The circle will be opened with a smudging ceremony, allowing for time and space. Welch is a member of Flying Post First Nation and has mixed ancestry. Participants are welcome to bring their own shakers or rattlers. 

FREE

FABLED EXHIBIT

Castle Kilbride 60 Snyder's Rd W, Wilmot, ON, Canada

Co-curated with the Stratford Festival Archives, Castle Kilbride is pleased to host Fabled, an exhibit that pairs childhood books with costumes from Stratford Festival productions. See exquisite costumes from Alice […]

FREE

Student Publications Conference

Wilfrid Laurier University 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Canada

Teambuilding, knowledge sharing and training for WLU Student Publications staff and volunteers

Free

Pupilates

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

Enjoy the opportunity to relax and spend time with your pup and your local community! Learn with your local yoga and pilates instructors and offers a way for you and […]

Free

Willibald’s Summer Music

St. Jacobs St. Jacobs, ON, Canada

Listen and dance to live music in the blushing sunset of the summer. Enjoy the musical stylings of Barry Mulcahy with your local community. This is one part of a […]

Free

Why I Said Goodbye

WLU Recital Hall

Why I Said Goodbye is a new musical by Maia Coates about abortion. The story follows four people as they make their choices for different reasons. The show will be […]

home made husbands

The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick St,, Kitchener, ON, Canada

You are invited to experience a new beginning for Ukrainian theatrein Canada! Enjoy this play about romance, finding yourself and the one you love, and relationships. There will be improvisation […]

ABBAS WAHAB COMEDY SHOW

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

SEPT – Page 19.indd Catch viral headliner Abbas Wahab on his North American Big Mic Energy Tour! Abbas is best known for his viral Job Interview and Auto Marketing series, […]

$28

DOZYNKI: HARVEST FESTIVAL

Celebrate Dozynki, the Polish celebration of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy traditional Polish foods and culture. There will be live entertainment and donation opportunities to the Local Food Bank.

$5

WELLESLEY TOWNSHIP FALL FAIR

1000 Maple Leaf Street 1000 Maple Leaf Street, Wellesley, ON, Canada

Reconnect with family, friends and community members at the fair! The theme of this fair is quilts to represent the beauty of connection and reconnection. Events at the fair include […]

FREE

james chapeskie live

SEPT – Page 19.indd Get ready to be blown away by the eye-catching, new and improved live singing and dancing show. James Chapeskie and the J Music singers will perform […]

$35

BRAT SUMMER DANCE PARTY

The HUB 125 King St W,, Kitchener, ON, Canada

SEPT – Page 19.indd The ultimate Charli XCX Dance Party is heading to Kitchener. See you there this summer where we’ll be bumpin’ the hit sounds of the summer. This […]

$21.26

gaslight charity car show

SEPT – Page 19.indd Calling all exotic car fans, join the second annual Gaslight Charity Car Show! Enjoy the car displays, donate to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, and connect […]

harvest fun

Strom’s Farm and Bakery 5089 Wellington Road 32, Guelph, ON, Canada

SEPT – Page 19.indd Experience all the best that Fall has to offer in the Region! There are events all week and multiple events that are going into the evening. […]

$13

ontario culture days

Guelph

Guelph is partiicpating in the Ontario Culture Days of 2024. The city is famed for world-class arts festivals, its historic downtown and beautiful waterways. The first event on day one […]

FREE

make our garden gro

The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick St,, Kitchener, ON, Canada

SEPT – Page 19.indd Grand River Opera (GRO) presents a Gala Concert of opera exerpts at the Registy Theatre. The night will feature tremendous local talent in the Waterloo Region. […]

$50

bingemans screampark

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

Take this horrifying walk into the night if you dare! With the newly gruesome and terrifying exhibits to keep you screaming in fright intothe night. Visit all six attractions that […]

$38

tea by the grand

You are cordially invited to join us for this special Fall edition of Tea by the Grand. Celebrate the fall flavors we love most such as apple or pumpkin. We […]

$37.55

KEG TAPPING

44 Gaukel Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Eins, zwei, drew – tap that keg! Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest of hundreds of festival goers. The new Platz features of Craft Biergarten with selections from Farm League Brewing, […]

DOGTOBERFEST

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

All furry friends are welcome to celebrate the Oktoberfest activities. Brought to you in partnership with Dog Friendly KW, it features pack walks, Sniffscape courses and contests. Dog owners are […]

FREE

CRAFTY ELK FEST

Gaslight District 5 Moffat Drive, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

For those about to rock, we salute you! Get ready to shake up the night as AC/DC tribute band, Thunderstruck, takes the stage for the first ever Crafty Elk Fest. […]

READING CENTRAL BOOK CLUB

Engage in conversation with your fellow book lovers. Each month the book club reads a new book from various genres and authors. New members are always welcome. For October we […]

CAMBRIDGEDELICIOUS

Celebrate the City of Cambridge’s 50th anniversary. Cambridgelicious celebrates the city’s diverse culinary scene. Participating restaurants will prepare special prix fixe menus that allows you to savour amazing appetizers, entrees […]

KITCHENER RANGERS GAME

Kitchener Auditorium 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Hometown hockey is back! Kitchener Rangers welcome the Windsor Spitfires to the Aud. Check out the homegrown team which features over 180 players and coaches that have gone on to […]

LOCAL HISTORY OPEN HOUSE

Schmidt Room 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Join the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History in celebrating their fortieth anniversary. Opened in 1984, the room of local history and genealogy resources, programs and services. Share your memories […]

whodunnit-style art heist

This immersive whodunnit art heist promises a night filled with intrigue and suspense, all in support of artistic programming that resonates with diverse audiences.

$125

JUST FOR LAUGHS: DANNY BHOY

Centre In The Square 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Direct from Scotland, comedian Danny Bhoy brings his hilarious storytelling to Waterloo Region. Bhoy is an international phenomenon, with sold out shows across the world including at the Sydney and […]

PRESERVING TEXTILES

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

Decoratively repair your clothes and add some flare to your wardrobe! Repair is a great way to celebrate the life of an object while saving it from a landfill. Be […]

GET HIRED! RESUME WORKSHOP

Learn how to create an effective resume or improve on the one you have. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different formats. Gain information about how to get your resume […]

OPEN SPACE: SOCIAL DROP-IN

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

Ran in partnership with Extend-A-Family, Open Space is a weeklygathering which promotes inclusionwithin the community. Meet newpeople, have a good conversationand do activities together such asboard games. All people are […]

INDIGENOUS SHARING CIRCLE

Join Kelly Welch, a member of FlyingPost First Nation, for a drummingand sharing circle. The circle willopen with a smudging ceremony withtime and and space for sharing theimportance of Indigenous […]

PUMPKIN PARADE

Enjoy the spirit of the season andthe colours and sights of St. Jacobs.This family-friendly event includesentertainment, free skating, trick ortreat-ing and the Pumpkin Parade ofcarved pumpkins. Costumes are notrequired but […]

DEVIL’S NIGHT BURLESQUE SHOW

KW Jazz Room 59 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Cheap Thrills Cabaret has summonedall of the most Glamourous Ghoulsfor the most tantalizing Halloweenshow! Dress up for a chance to wina Best Costume prize, and comeprepared for a frightening and […]

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES

60 Arthur Street

If your world needs a little levity,join us for a warm-hearted comedy about loves, bees and turkeys. Gail is a beekeeper living on a farm when her divorcing daughter moves […]

ST. JACOB’S SPARKLES

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

“Market” on your calendar as the Village of St. Jacob’s transforms intoa magical winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday shopping, festive fun and special events throughout the village with extended hours and […]

KITCHENER FOOD TOUR

300 KING STREET KITCHENER, ONTARIO, Canada

The food scene in Downtown Kitchener is bursting at the taste buds! This three hour food tasting tour will introduce you to unique restaurants, gourmet food shops and hidden gems. […]

A BIG FAKE “WEDDING”

10 King Street Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Want a strange way to spend your Saturday evening? You are cordially invited to THEMUSEUM’s big fake wedding. All the fun of a real wedding – with no committment at […]

ARTIST TALK

Join the Canadian Clay and Glassin welcoming Timothy Laurin, a multi-disciplined craftsperson! He is currently focused on enamelling and the relationship between shape and colour. He will also run an […]

LEST BALLETS TROCKADERO

Centre In The Square 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1974 in the wake of the Stonewall Uprising, the “Trocks” have grown from humble beginnings in a New York City loft to a globe- spanning phenomenon. Get ready […]

FEAST FOR THE SENSES 17

101 QUEEN STREET NORTH KITCHENER, ONTARIO, Canada

Enjoy a tasting menu with inspired drink pairings created in conversation with Culinary Director of Lighthouse Culinary Services, Terry Salmound.In attendance, there will also be sommelier Marshal McPherson, lending his […]

FALL ART SHOW

141 WHITNEY PLACE KITCHNER, ONTARIO, Canada

Be ready to sparkle and shine your way into the cozy season. Exploretwo days filled with creativity and inspiration. This is your chance to meet new artists, learn about their […]

HANSEL AND GRETEL

Registry Theatre KITCHENER, ONTARIO, Canada

Follow the breadcrumbs towards this classic production of Grand River Opera’s Hansel and Gretel. Sung ina contemporary English translation by Kathleen Kelly, accompanied by Charmaine Fopoussi on piano and featuring […]

KW TITANS BASKETBALL

Basketball is back at the Aud as the KW Titans jump off their season. Don’t miss out on the Titans; highly anticipated home opener where they’ll Face of against their […]

VOICES EMPOWER

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

The increase and escalation of violence against the women callsfor action. Come together with your community with Voices Empower: Walk to Break the Silence. Wear your best purple outfit and […]