Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bingemans KoolHaus for an unforgettable night of German food, live music, and festive fun! Enjoy traditional Bavarian dishes, raise a stein in the beer garden, and dance the night away to lively tunes. It’s the perfect place to experience the true spirit of Oktoberfest in a high-energy atmosphere.
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/oktoberfest-at-bingemans-koolhaus-3/2024-10-11/
Don’t miss the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade, a fun-filled event that showcases vibrant floats, marching bands, and lively performances. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends as the parade winds through the streets with festive cheer.
Thanksgiving Day Parade – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Got a great idea to bring your neighborhood together? The Neighbourhood Matching Grant from Love My Hood can help make it happen! Whether it’s a community garden, block party, or art project, this grant will match your funds to bring your vision to life. It’s time to take action and make your neighborhood even more awesome—apply today!
Love My Hood Matching Grant – Kitchener Love My Hood
Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at the Chandler Mowat Community Centre
Click here – Country Hills Community Centre – City of Kitchener – to see what’s happening at the Country Hills Community Centre
Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at the Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre
Looking for fun ways to get Out and About in Waterloo Region? Beyond your neighborhood association, there are tons of exciting activities and events to explore!
Flow In Phase – An Immersive Yoga Experience
Tuesday, October 8
6:30PM – 7:30PM
THEMUSEUM – 10 King Street West, Kitchener
Experience yoga like never before with Flow in Phase: An Immersive Yoga Experience at THEMUSEUM! Surround yourself with stunning visuals and immersive sound as you move through a guided yoga session designed to relax and rejuvenate. It’s the perfect blend of wellness and art in a truly unique atmosphere.
https://themuseum.ca/events/flow-in-phase-an-immersive-yoga-experience-2024-10-08/
Friendship Café
Tuesday, October 8, 22, 29
1:30PM
Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre – 44 Francis St South, Kitchener
The Friendship Café is a warm and welcoming space where the community comes together to connect, share a meal, and learn something new about healthy aging. Join the Patient Navigator as she reveals some of the best, lesser-known community resources for older adults! If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know—staff will do their best to accommodate. Registration is required at least one week in advance, so be sure to sign up early!
Community Health and Wellness (healthcaringkw.org)
Main St. Night Market
Friday, October 11
5:00PM – 10:00PM
Main Street, Cambridge
Explore the Main Street Night Market in Downtown Cambridge, where local vendors, live music, and delicious food come together for an unforgettable evening! Stroll the market, discover unique finds, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the stars.
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/main-st-night-market-5/
Follow the Flavour in DTK – Pizza Edition
Tuesday, October 8
4:30 PM – 6:00PM
Kitchener City Hall – 200 King Street West, Kitchener
Join the Follow the Flavour: DTK Pizza Tour for a mouthwatering adventure through Downtown Kitchener’s best pizza spots! Taste a variety of delicious slices while exploring the local food scene with fellow pizza lovers. It’s the perfect event for anyone looking to indulge in their pizza cravings!
https://strollwalkingtours.com/follow-the-flavour-dtk-pizza/
Paint Nite
Tuesday, October 8
6:30PM – 8:30PM
E.V.O. Kitchen – 31 Water Street South Cambridge
Unleash your creativity at Paint Nite. Grab a drink, pick up a brush, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of painting with friends. No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and get ready to create a masterpiece!
Euchre Night
Wednesday, October 9
6:45PM – 9:30PM
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill Street #1 Kitchener
Get your game face on for Euchre Night at TWB Brewing! Grab a drink, partner up, and enjoy a fun evening of friendly competition, laughs, and great beer. It’s the perfect way to kick back and connect with fellow card game enthusiasts!
Bloody Berlin Walking Tour
Thursday, October 10
7:00PM – 8:30PM
Schneider Haus – 466 Queen Street South
Join the Bloody Berlin Walking Tour for a thrilling evening through the eerie back alleys of downtown Kitchener! Discover spine-chilling tales of murders, grave robbing, villainous doctors, and more from the city’s dark past.
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/bloody-berlin-walking-tour-10/
Grillefest
Friday, October 11
11:00AM -2:00PM
Gaukel Block – 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener
Join Kitchener Council for Grillefest, a special Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Kitchener! Enjoy a delicious sausage on a bun, served by councillors and city staff, with all proceeds supporting the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Head to the Gaukel Block on Friday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a great meal and a chance to give back to the community.
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/grillefest.aspx
Riot Queer Events Presents -The Coven Halloween Market
Sunday, October 13
1:00PM – 6:00PM
Button Factory Arts – 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo
Get spooky at The Coven Halloween Market, presented by Riot Queer Events! Explore a unique market filled with witchy vendors, eerie crafts, and all things Halloween, topped off with an exciting drag show to make the night even more fabulous. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind treasures and celebrate the spooky season in style.
Check out these ongoing groups and events:
Keep the Earth Fresh Cleanups
Sundays starting September 22, 2024
12:00PM – 2:00PM
FREE
150 University Ave West Waterloo
Keep The Earth Fresh Cleanups Waterloo Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Make it Mingle Social Group (55+)
Mondays, September 16 – December 9, 2024
10:00AM – 11:30AM
FREE (must register)
Chandler Mowat Community Centre – 222 Chandler Drive, Kitchener
Activity detail | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com)
Happy Gang (55+)
Tuesdays, September 3 – June 24
12:45PM – 4:00PM
FREE
Forest Heights Community Centre – 1700 Queen’s Boulevard, Kitchener
Activity detail | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com)
Buddy Choir at Our Studio
Monday Evenings
6:30PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Our Studio – 109 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener
Home | Our Studio (ourstudiokw.com)
Open Space at Fairview Mall Food Court
Thursdays
1:00PM – 3:00PM
FREE
Extend – A – Family, Fairview Mall food court – 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener
Events Archive – (eafwr.on.ca)
Counterpoint Run Club
Thursdays
7:00PM
FREE
Counterpoint Brewery – 935 Fredrick Street, #4, Kitchener
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/counterpoint-run-club/2024-09-26/
Crescendo Choir
Wednesdays
10:00AM – 11:00AM
FREE
Glencairn Church, 725 Erinbrook Drive, Kitchener
Crescendo Choir – Getting ready for September? We are!… | Facebook
Downey’s Apple Farm – Pick Your Own Apples
Daily except Tuesdays, August 10 – October 30, 2024
10:00AM – 5:00PM
$8.00
Downey’s Apple Farm, 1355 Hopewell Creek Road, Breslau
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/pick-your-own-apples-in-breslau/
Snyder’s Fun Farm
Select dates, until October 27, 2024
10:00AM – 6:30PM
$22.99
Snyder’s Family Farm, 936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright, Ontario
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/snyders-farm-fun/
Fall Fun at Benjamin Tree Farm
September 7 – October 31, 2024
9:00AM – 6:00PM
$14:00 +
Benjamin Tree Farm, 770 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/fall-fun-at-benjamin-tree-farm/
Mill Courtland – Walking Group
Tuesdays starting September 10, 2024
9:00AM – 10:00AM
FREE
216 Mill Street – Mill Courtland Community Centre
https://www.mcna-hscg.com/walking-group.html
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