Buddy League
Mondays and Thursdays May 22 – August 14
Various Times
$35 – $70 per athlete
Riverside Park – 49 King St W, Cambridge
Buddy League is baseball for everyone. Buddy League is an adaptive baseball program that provides children and adults with the opportunity to play baseball in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. The Buddy League partners with the Jays Care Foundation giving athletes opportunities for Blue Jays game experiences, team swag, and opportunities to apply for resources and support like respite and winter gear. You don’t need to know how to throw the ball, hit a homerun, or catch a fly ball, but by the end of the season, you’ll have done all of that and so much more.
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday, April 5
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FREE admission
Arthur St. and Church St. Elmira
Head out to the Elmira for their annual Maple Syrup Festival. It will be a day of fun, food, and festivities! Enjoy demonstrations, activities, live entertainment, and of course pancakes with real maple syrup! There will be lots of fun activities around town to take part in. You can even take the St. Jacob’s Train to and from the festival if you don’t want to have to find parking. Train tickets are $9.99 for 1 person or $29.99 for 4 people. So gather your 3 closest friends and get ready for a Sweet Saturday out in Elmira.
Spring Coffee Club – Dominos Tournament
Wednesday, April 2
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$33
Leg Up Classroom – 109 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener Unit D
Dominoes is a tile-based game where players take turns matching dominoes based on the number of dots, aiming to be the first to use all their tiles or score a certain number of points. Join your LEG Up! friends for some fun, music and snacks. This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to play dominos or already knows the game.
The Art of Upcycling
Tuesday April 22
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
FREE – Registration opens Tuesday April 1
Main Library – 35 Albert St. Waterloo
Have an old pair of light-coloured shoes that are looking very loved? Instead of getting rid of them or giving up on cleaning them, freshen them up by repainting the shoe or redesign your shoe altogether. Participants will be using leather paint that stains easily, please dress accordingly.
April Showers Bring Gay Flowers
Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5
Friday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FREE Admission
44 Gaukel St. Kitchener
It’s officially the start of Spring! And what better way to celebrate than a gay little market. Come hang out with over 30 incredible queer vendors, get a cute little flash tattoo from Ink Den or check out some magical tarot readings. There will be free gift bags for the first 10 people on both days.
Shrinking the Gallery
Saturday, April 5
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE
KW Art Gallery – 101 Queen St. N, Kitchener
We are elevating the art of dioramas and assemblage during this creative session as we shrink the Gallery. Join us for a brief tour before heading to the studio, where you will learn how we create our touch boards. You’ll also discover how to make your own texture guide for the exhibitions based on the pieces you love.
Eid Mubarak
Saturday, April 5
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FREE
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum – 10 Huron Rd. Kitchener
Enjoy live music performances, vendors, dancing, henna, and face painting! Yog N’ Shakes and Beavertails will be on site selling delicious food to enjoy as you make magical memories with at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum!
VR-Cade
Thursday, May 1 – Register Now!
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Southwest Library – 100 Rosenberg Way, Kitchener
Enjoy gaming in three dimensions using the virtual reality gaming equipment at the Southwest Library. Register for a 30-minute time slot and try out this cool technology for free. The Southwest Library is Kitchener’s newest library. It opened on March 13th 2025. Be sure to check out what this new library has while you are there.
The Hangout @ Grant’s Cafe
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 1
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
FREE Drop-In
KW Habilitation’s Grant’s Cafe – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
This isn’t an April Fools Joke! This is the real deal! The Hangout is a free drop-in where anyone can come and hang out. The cafe will be open selling drinks and snacks during these times. The cupboards are full of different games and activities to enjoy. Come with friends or meet some new ones while you are here. The Hangout is a place where everyone is welcome. We are a barrier free zone where people can gather from all walks or rolls of life.
Check out our special event Saturdays coming up too. Once per month we will have a special themed event. Saturday, April 26 is “Plants at Grants” from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Participants can create a personalized planter pot, choose the plants to put in it and learn how to take care of those plants so they can enjoy them all summer long. We are also planning a trivia night, paint pouring and more!
We open Tuesday, April 1 – no joke. So join us at The Hangout – Where Community Happens!
