The Kitchener Blues Festival Needs Volunteers! The festival is coming up August 7 to 10. This 4-day festival envelopes Downtown Kitchener from City Hall to Victoria Park and everywhere in between. There is music, food, shopping, workshops and more! It is a lot of work to put on a big festival like this so they will need lots of volunteers with all sorts of different skills. From Setup Crew to Merchandise Sales to Donations Collectors and Bar Servers. There are lots of jobs to be filled.
Information Associates are needed to hand out festival schedules and maps, answer patrons’ questions and take initiative to help out wherever needed. Before the festival even starts, they need volunteers to fold the volunteer t-shirts and assemble the volunteer packages. The Setup and Teardown Crew is needed before the festival for setting up tables and chairs and cleaning up garbage as well as tearing down items at the end of the festival. You can learn more about all of the different volunteer roles here.
No matter whether you have experience in retail or are CPR certified or you have no experience at all, you just need to have lots of enthusiasm! This is a great way to make new friends, get new experiences and give back to your community. Sign up to volunteer at Kitchener Blues Festival today!
Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival
Saturday, July 12
1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
FREE
Gaukel Block – 44 Gaukel St. Kitchener
Rooted in the rich traditions of African, Caribbean, and Western Black cultures, Momma’s Cookout honors heritage through rhythm, flavor, and unity. While the festival proudly centers Black culture, it is a joyful, inclusive space where everyone is welcome to connect, celebrate, and be inspired.
Cruising on King
Friday, July 11
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
Classic cars will line King Street between Water and Frederick Streets joined by live entertainment, food and a licensed bar area. Downtown Kitchener will ring with favourites from The Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Roy Orbison with a hit-packed tribute show. Wander up and down King Street enjoying all the classics at the year’s first street party!
Hawaiian Beach Party
Sunday, July 13
12:00 PM
FREE
The Gaslight District – 64 Grand Ave. S, Cambridge
We’re bringing the Polynesian tropics and the spirit of Aloha to The Gaslight District with our next Sunday Funday in The Gaslight District. This event will include a screening of Moana at 12:10pm, a hula show on the main stage and Elvis Presley Tribute: “Aloha from Hawaii” at 2:30pm. The concession team will be giving out free leis from 2pm onward.
Skills for Self-Advocacy
Tuesday, July 8
2:00 PM
FREE
Health Caring KW – 44 Francis St. S, Kitchener
Join us for discussion on how to be a strong self-advocate so that you can reach your personal and health-related goals. Topics will include medical self-advocacy, boundary setting, and effective communication skills. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Zumba in the Park
Tuesdays July 6 to Aug 26
6:30 PM – 7:25 PM
FREE
Hewitt Park – 269 Seabrook Dr.
Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance moves, creating a high-energy, fun workout. Come to Hewitt Park to enjoy a great Zumba dance workout provided by the Williamsburg Community Association. Bring your neighbours! No need to register just come and join the fun!
Bike Repairs with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue
Wednesday, July 9
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
WPL McCormick Branch – 500 Parkside Dr. Waterloo
Red Raccoon Bike Rescue is back at the McCormick Branch to help you with your bike repairs this summer! Volunteers will be available to help repair your bike, but be prepared to get your hands dirty and learn some new skills. This is a drop-in program so no registration is required.
Movie Night: There’s No Crying In Baseball
Wednesdays, June 25 to Aug 20
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FREE
Central Library – 85 Queen St. N, Kitchener
Don’t get caught napping – join us every Wednesday night starting June 25 for our Movie Night series. We’re swinging for the fences with this line-up of great baseball movies. July 2 will feature the movie 42 followed by Moneyball on July 9 and The Bad News Bears on July 16.
Independent Living Waterloo Region Picnic
Thursday, July 10
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Victoria Park Pavilion – 90 Schneider Ave. Kitchener
Join us for an afternoon filled with food and fun. In addition to BBQ hotdogs, sausages and hamburgers, we will be recognizing our valuable staff celebrating a milestone anniversary at ILWR. Make sure you register at the link below so we have enough food for everyone.
