The Hangout Market Days
Thursdays July 3 to Aug 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
The Hangout at Grant’s Café – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
We hope you are excited to come out and support some local talented people at our weekly Thursday markets at The Hangout! There will be a variety of handmade items for sale. These markets will be rain or shine. Tables will be placed underneath the overhang along the side of the building. Don’t forget to pop into the café and say hello between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM! We still have some vendor spots left. You can sign up for a free vendor table at the link below!
Click here to register as a vendor
Canada Day at Bingemans
Sunday, June 29
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE
Bingemans – 425 Bingemans Centre Dr. Kitchener
Celebrate Canada Day early with us on at Bingemans. Kick off the evening at 5:00 PM with a live DJ and lawn games, then catch The Almost Hip (World’s longest-running Tragically Hip tribute band) live at 7:00 PM. Stick around for Southwestern Ontario’s largest fireworks show, lighting up the sky at dusk. Food and drink specials will be available all evening. Bring your own lawn chairs and come early to grab a good spot and parking.
Drag Bingo at AOK
Tuesday, July 1
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade – Unit B03 – 165 King St. W, Kitchener
Hosted by Peach Blossom & Ultra Violet!!! The event is 19+. Pre-registrater by June 30th to be entered for a door prize, must be present to win. Play for bragging rights and for a selection of prizes donated from local businesses. Bring some tip money for the performers and a winning spirit, and it is sure to be a fantastic night. If you have been wanting to get more connected to the local queer community, this is a great place to start. See you soon!
Waterloo Community Picnic
Tuesday, July 1
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Park – Near the Bandshell
Spend the afternoon on the West side of Waterloo Park with local performers, food trucks and giant games. Browse all sorts of local vendors at the Art Market. Finish the evening with a spectacular LED drone show that will light up the sky.
Canada Day in DTK
Tuesday, July 1
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
Enjoy live musical performances on an outdoor stage from Rebekah Stevens, Grace Too, Terra Lightfoot and Juno Award winners Sloan. You will be surrounded by food trucks, patios and a licensed bar area by the stage. The evening will end with a dazzling pyrotechnics display that will fill the sky with light, colour and sound.
KPL Green: Forest Heights Hike
Saturday, July 5
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FREE – Registration Required
Westheights Public School – 429 Westheights Drive.
This leisurely walk will follow a gentle path as it meanders through delightful hardwoods, typical of urban forests of our area. A pond may also yield several natural delights including Red-winged Blackbirds, Midland Painted Turtles, amphibians and more. We will be on a journey of discovery together!
Family Yoga In The Park
Sundays, July 6, 13, 20, 27
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
FREE
Civic Centre Park – 100 Queen St. N, Kitchener
Join us for fun, interactive Family Yoga in the Park. We’ll move, play and connect with our breath and with each other. Using animal and nature themes, we’ll explore poses, stretches and mindfulness. Bring your own mats, borrow one of ours, or practice on the grass. Yoga will be followed by a community hangout. Bring a picnic and blanket, spend time with others and enjoy the simple magic of the trees and park.
Kitchener Latin Heat Fridays
Friday, July 4
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
Downtown Kitchener, the City of Kitchener and TenC Dance Co are collaborating again for a 3rd summer full of heat and flavour. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Salsa, Bachata and Merengue. This is a Rain or Shine event! We will be in the City Hall Rotunda if it’s a rainy day.
Roller Skating
Mondays (June 16 – Sept 29)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
Click here for more info
Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays
Mondays June 16 to Sept 15
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
563 Highland Rd. W, Kitchener
Click here for more info
Live at Lunch
Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug 28
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
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