From corn mazes to fabulous fall festivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate fall in KW Region. Check out this list of 40+ activities you can do in Kitchener – Waterloo Region.
1. Events and Festivals
Enjoy a Country Wagon Tour
Enjoy a 2-hour guided Country Tour by tractor and wagon! The ride is available on Saturdays, until October 28, 2023.
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Lumen Festival
The City of Waterloo’s Lumen festival bridges art, tech and light to create amazing interactive art installations. The festival is held on September 23rd from 6:00pm to 1:00pm and is free to attend.
Schneider Creek Porch Party
The Schneider Creek Porch Party is a free neighbourhood music festival that features live music on porches, arts & crafts and garage sales throughout the entire neighbourhood. September 23, 2023.
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Flavours of Fall, Tea by the Grand
Enjoy a special Tea by the Grand, that celebrates the fall flavours we love most (apple or pumpkin anyone?). Happens September 24, 2023
THEMUSEUM’s 20th Birthday Party
Celebrate THEMUSEUM’s 20th Birthday with reduced admissions, new exhibition, and more. September 24, 2023
Oktoberfest
Don your Tracht, raise a stein, polka around, and enjoy delicious Bavarian cuisine from German Clubs and local restaurant partners!
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Tracey-Mae Chambers exhibition
Tracey-Mae Chambers’ #hopeandhealingcanada exhibtion will launch for the fall at the RLAG from Septrember 5, 2023. The exhibition will remain on display until November 26, 2023.
Culture Days
Celebrate the arts and culture of Canada through various free activities. September 22 – October 15, 2023
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It’s the Spirit Season
Book a personal psychic reading with a medium, go on an authentic ghost hunt, learn about the ghosts of the property on a tour, attend a lecture or workshop, or participate in an immersive problem-solving seance themed adventure! Select dates, October 14 – 28, 2023.
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Bingemans Screampark
Are you prepared for the walk of fear? Bingemans Screampark opens for the season on September 29th. You can also choose the camping nightmare package. Tickets are timed admissions. So get yours early.
Harvest Hoedown
Grab your cowboy boots, dust off your hats, and join us for a rollicking night of country vibes and wild rides at the Harvest Hoedown! It’s a fun-filled evening you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets now and round up your friends for an unforgettable country experience! September 22, 2023
Eternal Sun
Assistant Conductor of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM), Thomas Le Duc-Moreau directs an era-spanning program that takes us from sunrise to sunset. Evoking the early-morning hours are works by Delius, Telemann, and Haydn, whose Symphony No. 6 is subtitled “Le Matin.” As dusk falls, we are treated to music by Dvořák and Debussy, including an orchestral arrangement of the ethereal Clair de lune. October 4, 6 – 7, 2023
A Killer Night @ THEMUSEUM
There’s been a murder and we need YOU to help solve it! Brush off your detective skills and join us on October 20 for another Killer Night @ THEMUSUEM. October 20, 2023
Hockey: Faster Than Ever
Prepare to be amazed as HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes visitors through the evolution of the sport, highlighting the remarkable technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped hockey over time. September 30, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Halloween Kids Day
Get ready for a spook-tacular day of family-friendly Halloween fun at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market! On October 28th, the market will be transformed for Halloween Kids Day.
Mary’s Wedding
A Canadian work of rare sensitivity and beauty, Mary’s Wedding weaves time, dreams, and memory together to remind us that the heart is marvelously resilient. Don’t miss this moving memorial to both the Great War and great love. October 26 – November 12, 2023
Fiddler on the Roof
Journey to the Russian village of Anatevka for a time-honoured family favourite that has touched audiences around the world with its winning combination of humour, warmth, and honesty. With its universal themes of hope, love, and acceptance, Fiddler on the Roof is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Don’t miss one of the greatest musical comedies of our era. November 29 to December 24, 2023
Paw-liday Festival
Dog Friendly KW is bringing DFKW Paw-liday Festival to DTK, a hyper-local festive holiday market with all kinds of activities and entertainment for you, your dog, and your family on December 2, 2023!
Peter Pan: The Panto
Join us for the holiday season as the beloved tale about the boy who never grew up becomes awash in swash and buckle. Float through the clouds to Never Land and be reunited with all your favourite characters. You’ll be hooked! November 29 – December 31, 2023
2. Activities in (and near) the City
Iron Horse Trail
This 5.5km of trail along the old railway corridor offers a chance to bask in the warm colours of fall while learning about a fascinating time in Canada’s history. The trail is fairly flat and fully accessible, so it makes for a perfect Sunday Stroll.
Eby Farmstead
Fall is a time of harvest and farm-appreciation, so why not meet the animals? Located in the heart of Waterloo, this is your perfect chance to get up close and personal with llamas, peacocks, chickens, potbelly pics, miniature ponies, goats and more! And its free!
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Petersburg Regional Forest
With the wind at your back and the adrenaline in your veins, you’ll appreciate the crisp fall air while biking Petersburg Regional Forest’s 25 km single-track mountain biking trails. Don’t worry, there are also multi-use and hiking trails through their mature-hardwood forest.
Barrie’s Asparagus Farm & Country Market
This family-owned and operated homestead has been operating since 1892. Although specializing in asparagus, they also grow rhubarb, corn, and pumpkins, and raise pasture-fed park. Open daily, visit Barrie’s Asparagus Farm and Country Market for a new twist on the country classic.
Strom’s Farm & Bakery
Strom’s Farm & Bakery is a second generation farm that started in 1978. Join in on the fun and get lost at their 6-acre corn maze.
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Contesgo River Horseback Adventures
Why crunch leaves beneath your feet, when you can ride through the Fall foliage? With Horseback riding, pony rides, trail rides, a weekend with Contesgo River Horseback Adventures will be one for the memory bank.
Walter Bean Grand River Trail
This beautiful 17.7km trail runs near the Grand River through Waterloo, Cambridge, Kitchener, and Woolwich. Now that the weather is cooler, it’s the perfect time to strap on some rollerblades, jump on your bicycle, or simple put on your shoes for a journey a bit longer than warmer weather would permit.
Avon Trail
Strap on your hiking boots, pack your lunch, and head out on this 113 km hiking trail from St. Mary’s to Conestogo. The trail mostly consists of an unpaved foot path so it’s perfect for the more rugged enthusiast, but you’ll have to leave your bicycles and motorized vehicles at home.
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Visit an Apple Farm
Enjoy a fun day picking apples at Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm. There are over 10 varieties of apples to pick including McIntosh, Gala, Honey Crisp, Ambrosia, Red Delicious. Starts September 8, 2023 (closing date TBA)
Victoria Park
This Jewel of the city was officially opened in 1896. With a picnic shelter, playground, horseshoe pits, and more, its’ the perfect way to spend a crisp fall day with family. Be sure to check out the original iron bridge and cannons!
Snyder’s Farm Fun
With Hayrides, corn maze, and Haunted House, Snyder’s Family Farm is the place to go this fall.
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Schmidt Woods
Completed in the fall of 2016, celebrate this urban forest’s birthday. With 2km of compacted stone multi-purpose trail and 1 km of natural ground hiking trail, you really can choose your own adventure.
Huron Natural Area
This fall, visit this awe-inspiring destination for nature lovers, families, trail walkers, photographers – and for those looking to experience nature and enjoy awesome power walk amidst golden hues of fall. It is Kitchener’s largest and most valuable natural area at 107-hectare and is located at 801 Trillium Dr.
Shade’s Mills Park
This park features 12 kms of trails through mature hardwood forest, as well as an 80 acre reservoir perfect for fall fishing.
Taste of Fall
Drop at the Mapleton’s Organic Daily’s Farm by for a morning or afternoon of exploring, or as a stop on the way to cottage country. There are Cedar Hedge Maze, a demonstration barn, an adventure path as well as a dairy barn and an outdoor play area for young kids.
Forwell Trail
Forwell Trail is a short 1-km trail that offers beautiful views and runs through King Street North to Lexington Road. The Forwell trail connects to the Hillside Trail.
Dumfries Conservation Area
This urban park is surrounded by homes and industries, but with 185 acres of forests, wetlands, and trails you would be none the wiser. Bring your camera and make it a fall photoshoot!
Pumpkins and more
Have you been to the Good Family Farm? Check them out for they have over 20 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and many varieties gourds. Pumpkins and more.
TJ’s Farm
TJ’s Farm is best known for their sweet, delicious corn. They also have beautiful pumpkins, gourds as well. If you are visiting the farm don’t forget to get some of their fresh farm produce. You will be going back year after year!
Art Walk
Explore the murals in downtown Kitchener at your own pace! This self-guided walk will let you experience art installations, both old and new, located throughout the downtown core. Pick up a field guide online from here.
Kitchener Market
Head on down to the Kitchener Market on Saturdays to shop local produce, dairy, and specialty items while enjoying live music by your favourite local musicians.
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is conducting fall programs that cater to adults and kids. So if you want to learn a new skill or want to polish your abilities, sign up for their workshops.
Corn Mazes and Haunted Mazes
Visit corn mazes and other farms that host Halloween haunted mazes and activities.
St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market
This harvest season, visit Canada’s largest year-round Farmer’s market and choose from 100s of local vendors featuring farm-fresh foods, crafts, imported goods, and more.
Doon Heritage Village at the Waterloo Region Museum
At a time of year when we start to appreciate modern conveniences like central heating and instant hot water, Fall is the perfect time to learn what life was like before Netflix and Chill. Doon Heritage Village is a picturesque 60 acre living history village that shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914.
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Cambridge Farmer’s Market
Started in 1830, this is one of the oldest farmer’s markets in Canada. Featuring local seafood, baked goods, cheeses, meats, produce, and arts and crafts, you’ll certainly leave with a taste of the country.
Woodside National Historic Site
Take a self-guided tour through this boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s longest serving prime minister. With the woods ablaze in autumn colour and the house decorated with harvest fruits, vegetables, and gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces, a trip to the National Historic site will make an amazing one.
Cambridge Sculpture Garden
Cambridge’s best-kept secret, the Cambridge Sculpture Garden offers you a chance to get outside in the crisp fall air, take in the historic Grand River, and contemplate the beautiful public-art sculptures in the garden. Best of all, it’s always free and always open.
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