Things to Do This Weekend Around Kitchener-Waterloo Region

A list of things to do in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026.

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Lumen Festival

Explore uptown Waterloo like never before! Lumen is an annual, free, all-ages festival that is open to the public and run by the City of Waterloo’s Arts and Creative Industries team (Create Waterloo). The event hosts 30+ visual, interactive, new media, and performance-based installations by local and international artists as they explore the interplay of light, art, and technology in installations located throughout uptown Waterloo. Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Uptown Waterloo, 75 King Street, South, Waterloo

Free.

Doors Open Waterloo Region

Doors Open Waterloo Region returns as an in-person event in 2026 on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A day of discovery: tour 27 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places & heritage sites. Admission to all Doors Open sites is always free. Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Various Sites, Waterloo, Kitchener & Cambridge

Free

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Waterloo Anime Comic-con 2.0

Waterloo Anime Comic-con 2.0 is here! Get ready for a fantastic lineup: cosplay showcases, a photography booth, live panel performances, school club booth, anime music, itasha, and tons of themed meetups, Come join us for a day of fun and connection! Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

55 Dickson St, Cambridge

$10

Mystery Express: Rum Runners

Get Ready for an Immersive Prohibition-Era Train Experience! Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Station, 330 Farmers Market Road, Waterloo

$54.49 – $84.53

189th Fergus Fall Fair

Whether you’re a veteran fair goer or first time attendee there’s something for everyone at the Fair. Come for a day, an evening or the whole weekend. The Fergus Fall Fair features livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, a midway and an entertainment tent with shows for all ages. Details

September 18-20, 2026

Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus

$4 – $10

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Craftoberfest – THEMUSEUM x TWB

Join TWB for the celebration of the 10th year of Craftoberfest! This event brings together the love of craft beer, Oktoberfest, and community. Details

Sunday, September 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

THEMUSEUM, 10 King Street West, Kitchener

$10

Kitchener Rangers

Cheer the Rangers! Details

vs Owen Sound on Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM

The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener

$22 – $26

Multicultural Festival of Elmira

Join us as we celebrate the first-ever Multicultural Festival of Elmira on September 21st at Gibson Park (Kate’s Place). Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Gibson Park, 17 First St. W., Elmira

Free

Royal Medieval Faire

The Royal Medieval Faire brings the magical Kingdom of Mearth alive in Waterloo Park! Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Waterloo Park West, Westmount Rd Entrance, Waterloo

%5 – $10

2026 rare Trail Party

Join rare and #StepUpforNature at this year’s Trail Party: a “Walk, Hike, and Run” fundraiser to educate the next generation of stewards and protect natural environments now and forever. Details

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Riverbluffs Park, George Street North, Cambridge

$34.62

Snyder’s Fall Farm Fun

Get ready to have some FALL farm fun! Includes access to our play area, MEGA Slide, petting zoo, pedal carts, jumping pillows, corn maze, haunted houses and HAYRIDE!

Details

Select dates until October 31, 2026

Snyder’s Family Farm, 936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright

$18.99 to $29.99

Castle Kilbride Ghost Walks

Take a walk on Castle Kilbride’s eerie side. The tour features frescoes from an artist who should have been dead, playful kids throughout, including Kilbride’s resident spirit and haunted antiques that have found their way back to the Castle. Participants secluded inside the house with their guide create a perfect environment for experiences. Details

Saturday, September 19, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 | 08:00 PM

Township of Wilmot, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden

$16.75 + tax

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Waterloo Terry Fox Run

Get ready to be part of an incredible tradition! Join us at the annual Terry Fox Run, a cherished fall event in Canada. The Terry Fox Run has been making a difference in our community for over 40 years. This year, don’t miss your chance to make a difference. Details

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Waterloo Park at Central Street & Albert Street

Kitchener Terry Fox Run

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Victoria Park through downtown Kitchener

Cambridge Terry Fox Run

Get ready to be part of an incredible tradition! Join us at the annual Terry Fox Run, a cherished fall event in Canada. The Cambridge Terry Fox Run has been making a difference in our community for over 40 years. This year, don’t miss your chance to make a difference. Details

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Grandstand at Mickler Field, Riverside Park, 49 King Street, Cambridge