Coffee Conversation and Lunch
Tuesday, April 29
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Mill-Courtland Community Centre – 216 Mill St. Kitchener
Break bread with neighbours, meet friends, and have great conversations! At this peer-led group, participants are served a healthy lunch while they get to know each other. A take-out lunch is also available for participants who prefer that format. Call the Mill-Courtland Community Centre at 519-741-2491 to register.
Tranquil Yoga
Wednesday April 23, 30 and May 7
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
FREE
Langs – 1145 Concession St. Cambridge Room E123
Join us for a calming and empowering yoga experience designed exclusively for women age 18 years or older. Tranquil Yoga offers a safe and welcoming space to unwind, stretch, and reconnect with yourself. Take a break midweek to find your peace and strength. No experience needed – all levels welcome! We recommend participants be here for 6:00PM for registration, so you can enjoy the full time of the session.
Wonderfully Made Spring Market
Saturday, May 3
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FREE
Catalyst 137 – 137 Glasgow St. Kitchener
Discover one-of-a-kind gifts and meet the makers who bring them to life! Come out to Catalyst 137 and shop from a curated selection of 50 makers and talented artisans in Waterloo Region. Make us your Mother’s Day shopping destination with hundreds of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind locally grown products and unique gifts! Stock up on hostess gifts, tasty treats, teacher gifts, or buy a little something for yourself. There is something for everyone at the Spring Market. Free swag bags to the first 50 guests!
Election Day
Monday, April 28
9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
FREE
Find your Polling Centre here
The 2025 Canadian Federal Election is today. If you need assistance voting. Don’t forget to bring the correct paperwork to verify your identity and address. Learn more what papers to bring here. Get out there and may your vote count.
Connection Café
Wednesday, April 30
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FREE
Health Caring KW – 44 Francis St. S, Kitchener
The Connection Café is a relaxed space where community members gather to enjoy coffee or tea and connect with others. Led by peers, it’s all about making social connections and fostering a sense of belonging.
Singalong With Kento
Wednesdays
April 30 to June 11
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
FREE
Trillium Lutheran Church – 22 Willow St. Waterloo
It’s that time of year again! Come and enjoy the musical leadership of Kento Stratford at our Wednesday afternoon sing-alongs. Come and sing or just listen to the music. Each week is a unique combination of songs from the 1940s-1990s. Refreshments provided during break. This is a free, all-ages event.
Guided Nature Walk – Strasburg Woods
Friday, May 2
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE
Trail Entrance – Rush Meadow St. and Anson Ct. Kitchener
Explore one of Kitchener’s natural areas on this guided walk. There will be time to enjoy the sights and sounds, take photos, and indulge our curiosities about nature. Please dress for the weather and trail conditions. Note: Washroom facilities are not available at this location.
Mannheim Community Garage Sale and Optimist BBQ
Saturday, May 3
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE Admission
Mannheim Community Centre – 1467 Mannheim Rd. Wilmot
This year, we’re excited to host the BBQ at a new location—the Mannheim Community Centre and Park. The new venue offers parking and plenty of picnic benches, making it a perfect spot to enjoy your meal. Bacon burgers, sausages, veggie sausages, hot dogs and refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the BBQ go to the Optimist Club of Mannheim to support events and programs for children in our community. Lots of houses will be having garage sales all throughout the neighbourhood during this day as well.
Open Space: Games & Social Drop-In
Mondays
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Central Library – 85 Queen St. N, Kitchener
Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region to attend. Bring a friend and enjoy.
Family Pow Wow Drum Night
Tuesdays
6:00 PM – 8:00m PM
FREE
Downtown Community Centre – 35 Weber St. S, Kitchener
The drum brings the heartbeat of Mother Earth for all to feel and hear. Drumming brings us back into balance. Connect with spirit whether dancing, singing or just listening. Come for community, to share stories, sing and dance, you do not have to sit at the drum to attend. You are welcome to bring your regalia for dancing. Every Tuesday!
2SLGBTQIA+ Multi-Sport Drop-in
Saturdays
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
FREE
Stanley Park Community Centre – 505 Franklin St, S, Kitchener
It’s the gym class you wish you had in high school! For ages 18+. Join us in the gym for basketball, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, dodgeball and more! This will be a beginner friendly safe space for every BODY!
