Bring on the holiday magic with the Cambridge Santa Claus Parade! Enjoy a dazzling display of festive floats, sparkling lights, and live music as the parade winds through the streets. Bring your letters for Santa—Canada Post will collect them, so no postage is needed!
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/cambridge-santa-claus-parade/
Step into A Broken Planet and experience art that will move you! This unique exhibition at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery combines stunning, large-scale photographs by Edward Burtynsky with thought-provoking perspectives on our changing planet. It’s an inspiring and immersive way to reflect on nature and our future.
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/a-broken-planet-gallery-exhibition/
Kick off the holiday season with St. Jacobs Sparkles! Explore charming shops filled with festive decor, unique gifts, and holiday treats in a beautifully lit village setting. Perfect for a cozy evening of shopping, delicious food, and holiday cheer!
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/st-jacobs-sparkles-10/2024-11-15/
Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener – to see what’s happening at the Breithaupt Community Centre
Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener – to see what’s happening at the Bridgeport Community Centre
Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener – to see what’s happening at the Chicopee Community Centre
Looking for fun ways to get Out and About in Waterloo Region? Beyond your neighborhood association, there are tons of exciting activities and events to explore!
Did you know… there is a free local resource for pet supplies in our community?
The KW Humane Society’s Pet Pantry Program is dedicated to helping those in need. Every Wednesday from 1:00PM – 4:00PM, you can access free supplies, including food, treats, cages, litter, and bedding—no income requirements needed. The availability of items varies each week based on donations, so come by for the support you need to ensure your furry friends are happy and healthy.
Pet Pantry Program – The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Click here to see Remembrance Day ceremonies in the community!
Seniors Social Hour
Tuesday, November 12 & 19
10:30AM – 11:30AM
WPL – 500 Fischer-Hallman Road North, Waterloo
Join the fun at the Seniors Social Hour, where you can sharpen your mind with card and board games, unleash your creativity with art, and make new friends in a welcoming atmosphere! This engaging drop-in series is perfect for enjoying some laughs and connecting with others.
Seniors Social Hour – Waterloo Public Library
Board Game Night
Tuesday, November 12
6:30PM – 8:30PM
FREE
KPL – 251 Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener
Join the fun at the Kitchener Public Library for Board Game Night! Bring your friends or come solo to enjoy a variety of games while making new connections and having a great time—no registration required! Check out all the exciting games waiting for you at this relaxed, drop-in event
Board Game Night | Kitchener Public Library
Harry Potter Trivia Night
Wednesday, November 13
6:30PM
$12
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill St, Unit 1, Kitchener
Calling all wizards, witches, and muggles! Join TWB for an enchanting Harry Potter Movie Trivia Night where your Potter knowledge will be put to the ultimate test!
Trivia Night: Harry Potter | TWB Co-operative Brewing
Kitchener Rangers vs. Peterborough Petes
Friday, November 15
7:00PM
$23.00 – $27.00
The Aud – 400 East Avenue, Kitchener
Get ready for an action-packed night as the Kitchener Rangers take on the Peterborough Petes! Experience the thrill of live hockey, enjoy the electric atmosphere, and cheer on your team as they battle it out on the ice!
Santa Pur-suit
Saturday, November 16
9:55AM
Start – 101 Frederick Street East
Finish – 21 Weber Street North, Waterloo
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Santa Pur-suit, a festive run in Kitchener-Waterloo! Join hundreds of jolly runners and walkers as they dash down Weber Street, all while raising funds for the YMCA of Three Rivers—it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
QueerKPL Social
Saturday, November 16
2:00PM
FREE
KPL – 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener
Join us for a vibrant and casual social drop-in with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at QueerKPL! Whether you want to play games, share your latest queer reads, or simply hang out, this is the perfect chance to connect and celebrate together!
QueerKPL Social | Kitchener Public Library
Buffalo Bills Tailgate (Bills vs. Chiefs)
Sunday, November 17
12:00PM – 7:30PM
FREE
Gaslight District – 64 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
Get ready for game day at the Gaslight District’s Buffalo Bills Tailgate! Enjoy food, drinks, and community spirit while cheering on the Bills as they take on the Chiefs.
Taylor Swift Style
Saturday, November 23
1:00PM
FREE
KPL – 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener
Attention Swifties! Join fashion writer Sarah Chapelle at the Kitchener Public Library for a fun discussion about her new book, Taylor Swift Style! Discover the inspirations behind Taylor’s iconic looks and enjoy a book signing afterward. Don’t forget to wear your best era outfits!
Sarah Chapelle: Taylor Swift Style | Kitchener Public Library
Check out these ongoing groups and events:
Cambridge Celebrates ‘Winterfest’ (seasonal events)
November 15 2024 – January 1 2025
Various times/places
FREE
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/christmas-in-cambridge-festival/
Coffee and Cornhole
Every Saturday in November
3:00PM – 5:00PM
FREE
Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre – 141 Morgan Avenue, Kitchener
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coffee-and-cornhole-tickets-1033886521417?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Jack Astor’s Trivia
Tuesdays
7:30PM – 9:00PM
FREE
Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill – 2960 Kingsway Drive #15A, Kitchener
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jacks-tuesday-night-trivia-kitchener-free-tickets-696244384697?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Happy Gang (55+)
Tuesdays, September 3 – June 24
12:45PM – 4:00PM
FREE
Forest Heights Community Centre – 1700 Queen’s Boulevard, Kitchener
Activity detail | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com)
Buddy Choir at Our Studio
Monday Evenings
6:30PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Our Studio – 109 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener
Home | Our Studio (ourstudiokw.com)
Open Space at Fairview Mall Food Court
Thursdays
1:00PM – 3:00PM
FREE
Extend – A – Family, Fairview Mall food court – 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener
Events Archive – (eafwr.on.ca)
Crescendo Choir
Wednesdays
10:00AM – 11:00AM
FREE
Glencairn Church, 725 Erinbrook Drive, Kitchener
Crescendo Choir – Getting ready for September? We are!… | Facebook
Mill Courtland – Walking Group
Tuesdays starting September 10
9:00AM – 10:00AM
FREE
216 Mill Street – Mill Courtland Community Centre, Kitchener
https://www.mcna-hscg.com/walking-group.html
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