Kitchener 
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: Thurday, August 13 – Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Weather:
Kidspark
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Victoria Park, Kitchener
Free
Fin De Fiesta Flamenco
Fin de Fiesta Flamenco is a storied music and dance ensemble that embodies what it is to be alive. Founded in 2013 in Seville, Spain by Canadian flamenco artists Lia Grainger (dance) and guitarist Dennis Duffin (guitar), Fin de Fiesta Flamenco has been bringing authentic live flamenco music and dance to audiences across North American and Europe for more than a decade. Details
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Jazz Room, 59 King Street North, Waterloo
$27.96
Clothesline Art Sale and Books and Blankets
Head down to Homer Watson House & Gallery from 5-8pm for the combined Clothesline Art Sale and Books and Blankets. Artwork from local artists will be hung from clotheslines between the trees, and there will be an open mic for local writers at 6pm. Bring a book and picnic blanket to join other readers to simply hang out on our beautiful grounds. Details
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Homer Watson House & Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener
Free
KWLT Presents New Works Festival
Eight new plays created by members of the KWLT community! The New Works Festival is back! After its successful debut in 2024, KWLT’s New Works Collective are holding a second festival to showcase the writings of local playwrights. This year’s festival features eight plays grouped into three performances, each of which sees the stage two or three times over the NWF two-week run. Details
August 14 – 16, 21 – 23, 2026
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo
$10-$15
Cambridge Summer Live
All summer long, we’re hosting free outdoor entertainment for all ages! Concerts, dog shows, busker-style entertainment, something for everyone! Details
Various dates, July 5 – August 30, 2026
George Kauntz (In the style of Simon and Garfunkel) | Sunday, August 16 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Central Park Bandshell, Cambridge
Free
Art Market
Browse through a wide selection of handmade goods created by local artists, crafters, and makers while listening to live music in Waterloo Public Square. Details
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St S, Waterloo
Free
Nashville Music City
There is a saying in Nashville, “It all begins with a song.” But how did Nashville become the uncontested home of country music? Was it the infamous Grand Ole Opry, the boot scootin’ music, or the artists who came to play and never left? Nashville Music City shines a neon light on the artists and songs that gave the city its name. Details
August 13 – 30, 2026
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave S, Cambridge
$38- $62 + hst
Sorry…I’m Not Sorry!
Humorist Neil Aitchison takes the stage as his beloved alter ego to provide truly unique and hilarious insights on what it means to be quintessentially Canadian. Alongside heaps of folksy humour and sprinklings of lighthearted political satire, the golden voices and soaring spirits of homegrown talent will showcase our rich musical heritage with selections from the Great Canadian Song Book. Details
June 3 to August 22, 2026
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs, 11 Albert St W, St. Jacobs
$38 – $62
Moparfest
Moparfest is Canada’s largest all-Mopar car show. Details
August 15 & 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
251 Jacob St, New Hamburg
$20
Shankara on the WorldOne Stage
Shankara on the WorldOne Stage is a once-in-a-lifetime immersive acoustic Kirtan experience, performed half in Hindi and half in English.
Created exclusively for the sacred month of Shravan, this one-time performance blends timeless Shiva chants with contemporary acoustic arrangements, creating a deeply moving journey of devotion, music, and inner peace. Details
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener
$38
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 With Special Guest Maia Sharp
Bonnie Raitt is a true icon of American music, celebrated for her soulful voice, masterful slide guitar, and deeply honest songwriting. A multi-Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Raitt blends blues, rock, folk, and roots music into performances that are both powerful and intimate. Details
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener
$97.75 – $161.50
The Odd Couple
August 12 – 30, 2026
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo
$38 – $62 + fees
Tea in the Garden at McCrae House
Thursday – Saturday, June 13 – September 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
McCrae House, 108 Water Street, Guelph
$24.86
High Seas Teas
Castle Kilbride’s popular tea and tours inspired by the museum’s special exhibit Vogue Voyages: Fashion from the High Seas 1912-1939. Details
August 14 – 15, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
$22/p.p. + taxes and fees
Sunset Sessions
Join us at Vogelsang Green (corner of Queen and Duke) every friday in June, July and August to enjoy an intimate outdoor concert under the lights. Details
Fridays, June 19 – August 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Vogelsang Green, 19 Queen St N, Kitchener
Free
Kitchener Panthers
Catch exciting Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) action and cheer on the Panthers! Details
vs. Barrie Baycats on Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 2:05 PM
Jack Couch Park, 400 East Ave, Kitchener
$12
Curiosity Camp
Curiosity Camp is a dynamic, fun-filled program designed to spark creativity and ignite a passion for learning in children. This camp offers a variety of hands-on activities, including science experiments, art projects, outdoor adventures, and team-building exercises. Each week, campers explore the museum, its exhibits, and outdoor spaces. Kids at Curiosity Camp are empowered to embrace their curiosity! Details
Various dates, June 29 – September 4, 2026
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
$70.46
Heritage Hopper
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, June 9 – August 27, 2026
Various stations
$21.49 – $42.79
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
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