What's happening in Waterloo Region

Festivals, markets, music and community happenings across the region.

22 events
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 Community Waterloo New Year's Eve Skate A free family skate with DJ sets on the Waterloo Public Square rink, 6 to 9 p.m. It may be cancelled if rain or severe w… More info Sat, Jan 23, 2027 Festival Winterloo Waterloo's free winter festival in uptown, centred on Waterloo Public Square, with ice carving, skating, sled dog rides… More info Feb 13–15, 2027 Family Cambridge Family Day Weekend Free family programming from the City of Cambridge over the Family Day long weekend. Check the City's page for locations… More info Sat, Apr 3, 2027 Festival Elmira Maple Syrup Festival A one-day spring festival in Elmira that has run since 1965, with pancakes, fresh maple syrup, sugar bush tours, crafts… More info May 1–2, 2027 Arts WEFTFest Fibre Arts Festival A quilt and fibre art festival, formerly the St. Jacobs Quilt Festival, with exhibits at the Hampton Inn on the north ed… More info May 28–29, 2027 Market New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale A long-running two-day sale with a quilt auction, food and other auctions at the New Hamburg fairgrounds. Proceeds go to… More info Sat, Jun 12, 2027 Community Open Streets Waterloo A free car-free afternoon on Waterloo Public Square and Willis Way with live music, dance battles, chalk art, an art mar… More info Jul 16–18, 2027 Food & Drink Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show A free-admission ribfest with craft beer in Victoria Park, Kitchener, now in its 24th year. Donations go to The Food Ban… More info Aug 5–8, 2027 Music TD Kitchener Blues Festival A four-day blues festival on stages around downtown Kitchener, including Victoria Park, with many free shows. More info Sat, Aug 21, 2027 Family Day of Play A free afternoon of outdoor games, art activities and play in the Eby Farm area of Waterloo Park. It is cancelled if it… More info