What's happening in Waterloo Region

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

9 events · Community
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Community Cambridge Santa Claus Parade Cambridge's evening Santa Claus Parade starts at 6 p.m. This year it runs on a new route along King Street East in Prest… More info Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Community KW Santa Claus Parade The Lions Club of Kitchener's morning parade starts at 10 a.m. and runs along Weber Street from Frederick Street in Kitc… More info Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Community CPKC Holiday Train in Cambridge The lit-up holiday train stops at the Malcolm Street train station in Cambridge as part of the City's Winterfest. Check… More info Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Community Ayr Santa Claus Parade The Ayr-North Dumfries Lions Club's Santa Claus Parade through downtown Ayr, 1 to 2 p.m., followed by Santa visits in Ce… More info Thu, Dec 3, 2026 Community Preston Tree Lighting An evening tree-lighting ceremony with live music and light displays at Central Park, 615 King St E in Preston, Cambridg… More info Fri, Dec 4, 2026 Community Music and Lights in the Village A free holiday evening in Hespeler Village with a tree lighting, choirs, crafts and a visit from Santa, at the library… More info Thu, Dec 31, 2026 Community Kitchener New Year's Eve The City of Kitchener's free New Year's Eve celebration at City Hall and Carl Zehr Square, 7 p.m. to midnight, with a fa… More info 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, 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