Hunger No More
Sunday, September 14
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE
Tiny Home Takeout – 56 Duke St. W, Kitchener
Join us for the 5th annual Hunger No More, a joyful and inclusive community event that brings together local flavours, generous hearts, and a shared mission to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious, delicious meals. More than 20 local chefs and restaurants from across the region will be on site, offering up free samples of their signature dishes — from gourmet bites to comfort food classics. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a good meal in good company, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is a donate-what-you-can event, with no tickets, no registration, and no barriers. A crew from The Hangout with be there at our information booth. Be sure to drop by and say hello!
KW Knitters Fair
Saturday, September 13
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$8
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – 400 East Ave. Kitchener
Come check out the Knitter’s Guild’s Annual Knitters Fair! See what’s hot at the fashion show or browse the many different vendors. You can visit the ball-winding service to have your mess of yarn neatly wound for a donation to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Want to get into the Fair for free? We need 2 hours of your time to help make the fair a friendly, welcoming place. Then spend the rest of the fair shopping and basking in the yarn glory. Jobs include giving information to attendees, running the ball-winding service, giving out door prizes, door security, or modelling in the fashion show!
Forest Heights Community Day
Saturday, September 13
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
FREE
Forest Heights Community Centre – 1700 Queens Blvd. Kitchener
All welcome to join us for a fun community day event. There will be lots of fun things to do including Mini Putt, Large inflatable slides, and photo booth. Snack on some free popcorn or buy some grub from the food trucks. Red Racoon Bike Rescue will be there make free bicycle tune-ups. Make your evening colourful with some face painting or a special creation from balloon artists. There will also be a special visit from Spider man! This is sure to be an evening of making memories with your neighbours and friends.
Advocate for Yourself
Wednesdays, September 10 to Nov 26
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Rockway Mennonite Church – 47 Onward Ave. Kitchener
Advocating for yourself is a vital skill that can be learned and strengthened through support. Advocating for yourself allows you to make your own decisions while experiencing self-confidence. Learn to build allies who support your decisions and who will help you to achieve your goals. Join other people from diverse backgrounds in this peer-led support group as you learn and practice the skills necessary to live the life you want.
Music at Noon
Friday, September 12
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall – 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo
Music at Noon is Laurier’s free daytime concert series, featuring performances by students, faculty, alumni and guest artists throughout the academic year. These concerts offer a chance to hear diverse musical styles in a relaxing setting.
Musical Hike
Saturday, September 13
10:30 AM
FREE
Huron Natural Area – 801 Trillium Dr. Kitchener
Get ready for an outdoor adventure filled with singing, marching, and storytelling. This free event is open to everyone. It’s a great way to experience what Great Lakes Music Together is all about, meet our teaching team, connect with our music-making community, and enjoy a small treat at the end of the hike. We’ll walk a beautiful trail (paved/packed gravel), with live acoustic performances and spontaneous sing-alongs along the way. Whether you’re a walker, a singer, a toe-tapper, or just someone who loves fresh air and joyful sound, this event is for you.
Dandelion Paper Making
Saturday, September 13
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FREE – Registration Encouraged
KW Art Gallery – 101 Queen St. N, Kitchener
During this program, attendees will use Dandelions to make pulp, sift that pulp from water into the shape of paper, and embed seeds, dried Flowers, and fresh botanicals into the paper. Attendees have the option of adding botanical scents and natural dyes to their paper. Participants will take home handmade paper!
Puzzle, Book and Game Exchange
Saturday, September 13
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE
Country Hills Library – 1500 Block Link Rd. Kitchener
Upcycle your gently used books, games and puzzles to make room for new ones at our community exchange. Ensure books, puzzles and games are in good condition and have no missing pieces. The swap is 1 for 1. If you drop off one puzzle to swap, you can take one puzzle. Then all that’s left is to enjoy your “new to you” puzzles, games and books!
Crescendo Choir
Starts Wednesday, September 10
Wednesdays
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FREE
Glencairn Church – 725 Erinbrook Dr. Kitchener
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Volleyball Drop-In
Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday
Sept 8 to December 12
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
FREE – Register at the front desk
Country Hills Community Centre – 100 Rittenhouse Rd. Kitchener
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Crokinole
Tuesday, Sept 9 to Tuesday, Nov 18
Tuesdays
9:00 AM – 10:25 AM
FREE – Registration Required
Stanley Park Community Centre – 500 Franklin St. N, Kitchener
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