The Grand Indian Food Fair 2025
Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE Entry
Kitchener City Hall – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
Enjoy Indian street food, cultural dance, music, shopping & a IPL T20 Cricket Final watch party on the big screen! Indulge your taste buds with a mouthwatering array of Indian delicacies, from spicy Indian street foods to rich and aromatic curries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture with traditional dances like Garba and Bhangra, and sway to the beats of our energetic DJ. Explore our arts and craft store for unique treasures and souvenirs, and experience the essence of India’s rich artistic heritage. With live music, dance performances, and a lively atmosphere, the Indian Food Carnival promises a weekend of fun, flavor, and festivities for everyone!
(dis)Ability: An Art Showcase – Meet the Artists
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Central Library – 85 Queen St. N, Kitchener
Join us to meet the artists who have submitted artwork for this exhibit held in the Central Library Art Gallery, lower level. The exhibit features work by people of all ages with lived experience with disability, residing in or with a connection to Waterloo Region. It has been coordinated by the library’s volunteer based Accessibility Advisory Group. Participants were invited to submit up to three pieces each.
Plant Swap
Saturday, May 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
Pioneer Park Library – 150 Pioneer Park Dr. Kitchener
Take a plant, leaf a plant! Come join in the fun and meet some of your gardening neighbours. We will have space for you to chat about plants with others who enjoy gardening. An avid local gardener, Evelyn, will be here to answer some of your questions about gardening.
Queer Conscious Moving Bodies
Tuesday, May 20
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
FREE
The Registry Theatre – 122 Frederick St. Kitchener
This free movement workshop explores Queer, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming embodiment through curiosity, creativity, and community. Using movement, sound, writing, image-making, and relational exercises, the practice fosters agency, presence, and celebration. The approach centers both individual and collective experience, supporting deeper embodiment and community connection.
Spring Coffee Club National Tea Day
Wednesday, May 21
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$38
LEG Up! Classroom 109 Ottawa Street South, Unit D
Come for tea and let’s have a tea party. Enjoy some different teas, treats and listen to some stories about tea.
Campfire Concerts
Wednesday, May 21
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Square – 75 King St. S, Waterloo
Grab a seat on a nearby patio or gather around the fire in Waterloo Public Square and listen to live music performed by different local musicians. Bring a lawn chair if you want to cozy up close to the fire. This event will be weather permitting. You can follow Create Waterloo on social media for cancellation information.
“Daisy” KW Humane Society Fundraiser
Thursday, May 22
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
$45
Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society – 250 Riverbend Dr. Kitchener
Love animals? Then join the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society for a fun time of painting “Daisy”. $10 from each ticket is donated to the shelter! Create your own masterpiece, no experience necessary. This painting comes with a traceable if you like. They will take you through step by step. Come a little early and see some cute cuddly friends.
Dance Mix 90s Vol. 7
Friday, May 23
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
$20 admission
TheMuseum – 10 King St. W, Kitchener
Dance Mix 90’s is back for Volume 7! Join us for a slammin’ night of nostalgia, featuring an old school Music Video Dance, 90’s trivia, throwback activities, themed drinks & more THEMUSEUM Members receive a 10% discount.
Free Bread Pickup
Tuesdays
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Hangout at Grant’s Cafe – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
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Board Game and Card Night
Thursdays
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Pioneer Park Library – 150 Pioneer Park Dr. Kitchener
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Open Space
Fridays
10:00AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
Conestoga Gall Food Court – 550 King St. N, Waterloo
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