News & Events

September 16, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

Picture on left is a multicultural dress, picture in middle is of a knight, picture on the right is of a light display

 

Experience the vibrant cultures of the world at the Multicultural Festival of Elmira! Enjoy a day filled with diverse performances, cultural exhibits, and delicious food from around the globe. This family-friendly festival offers a chance to explore the rich traditions of different communities through music, dance, and interactive activities. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of diversity and community spirit!

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/multicultural-festival-of-elmira/

 

Step into a world of knights, maidens, and magic at the Royal Medieval Faire in Waterloo Park! This interactive festival brings the medieval era to life with thrilling swordplay, lively music, and captivating storytelling. Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, and a marketplace filled with unique treasures. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for family fun, the Royal Medieval Faire is a day of adventure you won’t want to miss!

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/royal-medieval-faire/

 

Light up your night at the City of Waterloo’s Lumen Festival, where art, technology, and light come together for an unforgettable evening! Explore interactive installations, captivating light displays, and innovative art projects throughout the city. This free, family-friendly event transforms Waterloo’s urban spaces into a glowing wonderland of creativity and imagination.

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/city-of-waterloos-lumen-festival/

 

 

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at the Kingsdale Community Centre

Click here – https://www.mcna-hscg.com/ – to see what’s happening at the Mill Courtland Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at the Rockway 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!

 

Outdoor Screening of Scooby – Doo

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
7:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE
Gaslight District – 64 Grand Ave. South. Cambridge
https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/events#calendar-397c8666-7ad0-4e56-b2c7-d884438cbebd-event-m04fdz40

 

Experience Meander

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:00PM
FREE
Tapestry Hall – 74 grand Ave South, Cambridge
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/experience-meander-7/

 

Take Back the Night

Thursday, September 19, 2024
6:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE
Gaukel Block, Downtown Kitchener
https://www.sascwr.org/tbtn.html

 

Music at the Market

Thursday, September 19, 2024
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Kitchener Market – 300 King Street East, Kitchener
FREE
https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-09-19-1800-Music-at-the-Market

 

Sunset Sessions

Friday, September 20, 2024
7:00PM – 9:30PM
FREE
Vogelsang Green – Corner of Duke and Queen Street, Kitchener
https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-09-20-1900-Sunset-Sessions

 

Stratford Fall Fair

September 19 – 22, 2024
11:00AM – 7:00PM
FREE
357 McCarthy Road, Stratford
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/stratford-fall-fair/

 

Kitchener Market Fall Fair

Saturday, September 21, 2024
7:00AM – 3:00PM
FREE
Kitchener Market – 300 King Street East
https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/whats-happening/kitchener-market-fall-fair.aspx

 

Doors Open Waterloo Region

Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
20 sites throughout Waterloo Region, Waterloo, Kitchener & Cambridge
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/doors-open-waterloo-region/

 

Walk-or-Wheel for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region

Saturday, September 21, 2024
2:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE
Kingsdale Community Centre – 72 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/walk-or-wheel-for-extend-a-family-waterloo-region/

 

Roller Skate in DTK

Friday, September 20, 2024
6:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King Street West
https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-09-20-1800-Roller-Skating-in-DTK2

 

Charity Concert for Champions with Special Needs

Saturday, September 21, 2024
5:30PM – 10:30PM
$15.38
Royal Canadian Legion – 601 Wellington Street North, Kitchener
https://www.fiercenfitboxing.com/charity-concert?utm_source=Fierce+N+Fit+Special+Needs+Charitable+Organization&utm_campaign=5a5153b46c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_07_05_45_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ce1536eb13-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=5a5153b46c&mc_eid=5b8e5cc0f0

 

Directions – Indigenous Arts Festival

Saturday, September 21, 2024
2:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Willow River Park/Victoria Park – 32 Dill Street, Kitchener
Conestoga news, events and announcements (conestogac.on.ca)

 

Rainbow Diversity Training

Monday, September 23, 2024
7:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE
Online
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rainbow-diversity-training-101-tickets-1003005164447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

 

Golf for those with disabilities

Sundays, September 8 – October 27, 2024
4:00PM – 5:00PM
$84.15
Doon Valley Golf Course – 500 Doon Valley Road, Kitchener
Activity detail | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com)

 

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+)

Tuesday, September 3 – June 24, 2024
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)

 

Crescendo Choir

 Wednesdays starting September 11, 2024
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

 

Trivia at EVO Kitchen & Bar

Wednesdays until September 26, 2024
7:00PM
FREE Entry
EVO Kitchen & Bar – 31 Water St South, Cambridge
https://www.downtowncambridgebia.ca/events/trivia-at-evo-kitchen-and-bar

 

Willibald’s Summer Music Series

Wednesdays until September 25, 2024
5:00pm – 8:00pm
FREE
1271 Reidsville Road, Ayr
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES | Willibald Farm (drinkwillibald.com)

 

 

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