Kitchener Neighbours Day
Saturday, June 21
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FREE
Various Locations
Join us for a city-wide neighbourhood porch party! Neighbours Day brings live music to porches, driveways, front lawns, boulevards and more across Kitchener. There will be one hour concerts across the city. From 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Angelia Christakos will be playing at Sunbeam – 2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener. At 4:00 PM there will be a party at 108 Sydney St. S, Kitchener with BBQ and outdoor games with their concert by Fionn Isle from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Grab your lawn chair and come celebrate Neighbours Day with your neighbours.
58th KW Multicultural Festival
Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22
Saturday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FREE
Victoria Park, Kitchener
The KW Multicultural Festival is a diverse extravaganza full of culture, art, music, food, entertainment and community. There will be workshops for learning and creating, some of which include Indigenous Traditional Medicine Pouches, Bead and Bone Lanyards and Hand Fan Art. You can also join the Willow River Centre on Saturday June 21st from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM for a special Sunrise Ceremony and Sacred Fire. KW Habilitation will have an information booth at the festival so be sure to stop by and say hello! Come celebrate diversity and culture with us this weekend.
Waterloo Region Community Bandfest
Sunday, June 22
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Park Bandshell, Waterloo
Join us for a day of music! Local bands will be featured including the Waterloo Concert Band, The Cambridge Concert Band, the Galt Kiltie Band, The Guelph Concert Band, the Kaledioscope Flute Choir, and many more. Bring your own lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. Consider packing a picnic to enjoy alongside the beautiful music. This fantastic day will be full of fun for the whole family.
KPL Green: Beeswax Wraps
Tuesday, June 17
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
FREE
Forest Heights Library – 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd. Kitchener
Bee-lieve the hype! Join Kelley from B’s Wraps and discover the buzz around beeswax wraps. You’ll have a blast making your own wrap and learning how it can save you money and help the planet. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Upcycled Magazine Pottery (Register ahead)
Wednesday, July 9
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
FREE – Register on Wednesday June 18
McCormick Library – 500 Parkside Dr. Waterloo
Make a decorative bowl using recycled magazines. No skill required—just time, patience, and a willingness to get creative. All materials provided, and you’ll leave with a finished piece that’s both eco-friendly and artful.
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Thursday, June 19
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE
BMH Green (near B.C. Matthews Hall) – 200 University Rd. W, Waterloo
Join the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to recognize and honour the diverse cultures, voices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. The day will begin with ceremony and reflection, followed by a community gathering filled with music, art, and free lunch around the new Indigenous Outdoor Gathering Space! All are welcome to attend this inclusive celebration of Indigenous joy, pride and community.
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
Friday, June 20
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FREE
Huron Natural Area – 801 Trillium Dr. Kitchener
Celebrate the changing of the seasons on a forest bathing walk led by a certified Nature Therapy Guide. This will be a gentle and mindful stroll with stops along the way to take in the natural wonders, observe the seasonal changes, and absorb the benefits of being in nature. Meet by the picnic shelter located by the park main entrance at 801 Trillium Drive.
Pride Clay Workshop
Friday, June 20
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Play With Clay – 10 Water St. N, Cambridge
Play With Clay Cambridge presents an adult clay building special workshop: Build Your Own Pride Flag Wall Shelf! No experience necessary, pre-register by phone (519) 841-7529
Have you been to The Hangout at Grant’s Café? The Hangout has been fostering a growing community since it opened on April 1, 2025. You can join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. But it’s not just a Café, there is so much more than that going on! Let me tell you more about what you can expect.
Tuesday Mornings as you walk through the doors you will smell delicious Cob’s bread. If you bring some clean grocery bags, you can fill them up with for free thanks to Cob’s End of Day Giving Donations. We get other goodies too like scones, croissants, pizza bread, bagels and more. First come, first served. Take as much as you need, no questions asked.
Starting Thursday, July 3 we will have our Summer Market Days. You can come and see what local vendors have for sale. Or perhaps you have your own hand crafted items that you want to sell. Sign up for a free vendor spot at our market here. Summer Markets will be held every Thursday at The Hangout at Grant’s Café from July 2 to August 28.
Did you forget your wallet? Or maybe you are short on cash this week. No worries, just look to our new “Paid With Kindness” board to see if there is a drink or a treat ticket on there you can use at our café. Grant’s Café customers can pay it forward by purchasing a ticket of their choice to put on the board or by just saying “Keep the change”. We want everyone to be able to enjoy what The Hangout has to offer. Check out what the featured special menu item is. Drop us some feedback in our suggestion box. Come and write on our chalkboard wall, play some board games or enjoy our fun colouring pages. See you at The Hangout – Where Community Happens.
