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September 9, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood!

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Join us for a fun and interactive event hosted by KW Habilitation where your ideas for community programs can come to life! Love My Hood from the City of Kitchener will be there to help guide you through the process of applying for grants to support your local initiatives. This is a welcoming space where no idea is too big or small—share your vision, and let’s make it happen together! The event will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at 99 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener!

Unlock Our Community’s Potential: Join Our Community Chat Event! – KW Habilitation

 

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Belmont Village Bestival! This exciting two-day festival brings together incredible live music, local food vendors, and vibrant art, all in the heart of Kitchener’s Belmont Village. With performances from talented artists, delicious eats, and fun activities for all ages, it’s the perfect way to dive into local culture and enjoy a lively community atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the creative energy and entertainment!

Belmont Village Bestival (todocanada.ca)

 

Explore the fascinating history of Waterloo at “Waterloo From Above: 200 Years of Change.” This event offers a unique perspective on the city’s transformation over two centuries through stunning aerial photography and insightful commentary. Discover how Waterloo has evolved from its early days to the bustling city it is today. It’s a must-see for history buffs and anyone curious about the region’s past.

What’s On – City of Waterloo Museum

 

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

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

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

 

World Suicide Prevention Day – BBQ

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
4:30PM – 7:00PM
FREE
Kitchener Public Library’s Central Branch, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/kitchener/event/world-suicide-prevention-day/

 

Rusty Nail ComedyFest ‘24

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
8:00PM – 10:00PM
$30.00
Walper Hotel – 20 Queen Street South
https://www.rustynailcomedy.com/

 

Euchre Night

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
7:00PM – 9:30PM
$10.00
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill Street, Kitchener
https://shop.twbbrewing.com/product/euchre-night-september-11/1215?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=6ODTOFGIWIYRLUEV2P6VZBO5

 

Sound Energy Healing Mandala Performance

Thursday, September 12
12:00PM – 1:30PM
FREE
Robert Langen Art Gallery inside the Wilfrid Laurier University Library, 75 University Ave West, Waterloo
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/sound-energy-healing-mandala-performance/

 

Golden Hour Yoga

Thursday, September 12, 2024
7:30Pm – 9:00PM
FREE
Vogelsang Green – Corner of Duke and Queen Street, Kitchener
https://waterloolabour.ca/events/labour-day-picnic-2024/

 

Music at the Market

Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Kitchener Market – 300 King Street East, Kitchener
FREE
https://calendar.downtownkitchener.ca/default/Detail/2024-09-12-1800-Music-at-the-Market

 

Roller Skate in DTK

Friday, September 13, 2024
6:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King Street West
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/roller-skate-in-dtk/2024-09-13/

 

Monster Market

Friday, September 13, 2024
5:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Gaslight District – 64 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/events#calendar-397c8666-7ad0-4e56-b2c7-d884438cbebd-event-lzjcedz6

 

Sunset Sessions

Friday, September 13 & 20, 2024
7:00PM – 9:30PM
FREE
Vogelsang Green – Corner of Duke and Queen Street, Kitchener
Sunset Sessions (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Dread Con – Horror & Dark Fiction Convention

Saturday, September 14, 2024
11:00AM – 7:00PM
$5.00
Federation Hall Building – 200 University Ave West, Waterloo
https://www.dreadconcan.com/

 

Gaslight District Charity Car Show

Sunday, September 15, 2024
11:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
Gaslight District – 64 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/gaslight-district-charity-car-show/

 

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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