Rekindling
Saturday, July 26
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FREE
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill St. Kitchener
This event is free and inclusive to everyone. Enjoy music, dancing, acro yoga, lounging, self-care, workshops and games. Bring a snack to add to the pot luck table if you can. This is a unique event running for its 5th year. It brings the community together for collaboration, connection and growth.
This event is completely free because of what community members are offering to contribute and share with each other. Do you have something you would like to offer? Do you want to run a workshop or share your art? Reach out to Co-creator Alysha Pantherophis, Naseem Amani or Dan Stiplosek via facebook messenger and they can make it happen!
{dis}ABILITIES Unleashed
Thursday, July 24
6:00 PM –
$15
Fairview Seniors Community Auditorium – 515 Langs Dr. Cambridge
This show is all about breaking barriers and unleashing talent. July is Disability Pride Month in Canada. Come see the fantastic performers and their amazing talents. Each performer has lived experience as a person with a disability. The show starts at 7:00 PM but you can come as early as 6:00 PM to browse arts and crafts vendors and author’s books. If you cannot afford the $15 ticket price, contact CJ Janzen at [email protected] to request an Angel Ticket.
Scales Reptile Show
Saturday, July 26
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE
WPL Harper Branch – 500 Fischer-Hallman Rd. N, Waterloo
Get up close and personal with Canada’s reptiles! Join Scales Nature Park and their amazing animals. Learn about snakes, turtles, and the ways we can help with their conservation.
Picnic In De Park
July 27, 2025
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Waterloo Park – Westmount Rd. Entrance
Join The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region for their 3rd annual Picnic in De Park. There will be games, face painting, music, food trucks, darts and a dominos tournament. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and any non-alcoholic drinks or snacks you want.
VR Art Studio
Monday, July 21
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE
Central Library – 85 Queen St. N, Kitchener
Participants will be able to explore creativity and storytelling in virtual reality using the Meta Quest 3. Dive into OpenBrush, a dynamic 3D painting app where your brushstrokes float in space, and visit Theatre Elsewhere, an immersive stage where performances unfold around you.Whether you’re an artist, a curious explorer, or new to VR entirely, come try something new—no experience necessary. We’ll guide you through both apps and let you create, watch, and play at your own pace.
Brushstroke Bliss
Wednesday, July 23
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
FREE
Health Caring KW – 44 Francis St. S, Kitchener
This group explores styles and mediums like watercolor, acrylic, and oil, encouraging creativity, skill-building, and idea-sharing in a supportive space. Art is the process that involves taking a spark of creativity and transforming it into something stunning and tangible. Come learn and grow your creative spark into something beautiful.
Wayback Festival
Friday July 25 and Saturday July 26
Friday 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday 4:00 PM – 11 :00 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
This classic rock festival will have live music from tribute bands for AC/DC and Kiss as well as performances from Big Wreck, Default, Conor Gains and Always on Friday. There will be lots of food and drinks available as well from Los Rolling Tacos, The Gator’s Tail, Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream and more. Come on out to this great festival and rock on!
Puzzle Competition
Saturday, July 26
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Grand River Stanley Park Library – 175 Indian Rd. Kitchener
Five teams, each with four people, will work together to finish a 300-piece Disney puzzle (Ravensburger brand). Join us for an afternoon of friendly rivalry as we race against the clock to complete each puzzle! Find three of your best puzzler friends and sign up today! Do you need extra team members? Register under the ‘Library Puzzlers’ team name.
Karaoke Night
Saturday, July 26
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FREE
Falls Road Pub Irish Pub – 296 Victoria St N, Kitchener
Grab a beer and grab the mic! Choose your favourite song to perform and cheer on others that take to the stage. Table reservations can be made at [email protected] if you are coming with a large group. The patio is opened for seating as well.
