Events & Activities - Kitchener

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Get Tickets: Swimming in Elora Quarry & Tubing at Elora Gorge

The limestone quarry in Wellington County is ideal for a summer splash. But if you are planning an impromptu trip to enjoy tubing or swimming at Elora… Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Kitchener-Waterloo Region – 2026

Mother’s Day is coming up and you don’t want to be caught empty-handed! But don’t worry, there are tons of ways to make your mom feel special…. Read more »

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Doors Open Guelph: Explore Unique Sites and Attractions For Free This Saturday

It’s time to unlock the doors and explore some of Guelph’s most iconic sites! The city is throwing open its doors for the Doors Open Guelph event… Read more »

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2026 Record Store Day: Head to Independent Record Stores This Saturday For Special Releases and Performances

On April 18, independent record stores across Canada will mark the annual Record Store Day, a global celebration of vinyl culture featuring special releases, in-store performances, and… Read more »

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Doors Open Stratford: Explore This Ontario Town Attractions for Free This Weekend

After a decade-long break, Doors Open Stratford is returning, inviting people back inside some of the city’s most storied spaces. The event runs April 18 and 19… Read more »

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Restaurants For Mother’s Day Brunch/Dinner in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Mother’s day is here again. Celebrate the Moms in your family with special meals. Here list of places in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region to order your high tea,… Read more »

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Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup; Tickets Now On Sale

Niagara Region wine country’s outdoor concerts are returning this year to the 500-seat open-air venue located at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate. Starting in June, you can experience some… Read more »

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Imagine Dragons to Open RBC Amphitheatre Concert Season in May; Tickets on Sale April 17

Imagine Dragons will open the newly branded RBC Amphitheatre with its first-ever headlining show. The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band will take the stage on May 21, 2026,… Read more »

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Ontario Is Cutting 36 Conservation Authorities Down to Just Nine

Ontario is moving ahead with a major overhaul of its conservation authority system, aiming to shrink the current 36 agencies into nine regional bodies. The plan, led… Read more »

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Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 2026: Take a Heritage Train to Guinness Record Holding Maple Festival

Step into spring with the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, which has been attracting visitors from all over the province since 1956. Indulge in mouth-watering demonstrations, tons of… Read more »

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Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny: Visit Port Hope This Weekend For a Crazy Race and Festival

Ontario is home to plenty of festivals and unique races. If you want to experience a fun festival combined with a crazy watercraft race, get to Port… Read more »

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Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration in Ontario

The diverse habitats across Ontario support marsh, shore and field birds and a spectacular number of migratory birds stopover at various parts of Ontario during spring migration. Plenty… Read more »

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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $17.95 in October

Ontario is adjusting its minimum wage, with the latest increase set to take effect this fall. Beginning October 1, 2026, the general minimum wage will rise from… Read more »

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Canada to Face Bosnia and Herzegovina in FIFA World Cup Home Opener

Canada now knows its first opponent on home soil, and it’s not one many would have predicted. After a tense playoff final, Bosnia and Herzegovina booked its… Read more »

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Head to Maple Bushes Across Ontario This Easter Weekend for the Sweet Celebrations

Get ready to tap into some sweet fun this weekend! Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association is bringing the sweetest weekend of the year with the Ontario Maple… Read more »

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Federal Minimum Wage to Increase by 40 cents on April 1

The federal minimum wage is set to rise again this spring by 40 cents. The federal government says the rate will increase to $18.15 per hour starting… Read more »

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Ontario Plans to Ban Ricket Resales that Exceed Original Cost

Ontario is moving to clamp down on soaring ticket resale prices, with new rules that could reshape how fans buy and sell tickets. The provincial government says… Read more »

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New Rules to Let Ontarians Bring Alcohol to Festivals and Markets

Outdoor events in Ontario are about to look a little different this spring. The province is introducing new “bring-your-own” alcohol permits, allowing people to bring their own… Read more »

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Stratford Cancels Annual Swan Parade Over Bird Welfare Concerns

A long-standing spring tradition in Stratford is changing this year as the city alters how its swans return to the water. The City of Stratford has cancelled… Read more »

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Things to Do During Easter Weekend in Kitchener – Waterloo Region – 2026

A list of activities and events taking place in the Kitchener-Waterloo region during Easter Weekend, including family activities and other events.

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St Patrick’s Day in Kitchener – Waterloo Region: 2026 Events & Activities

A list of events and activities to celebrate 2026 St Patrick’s Day in Kitchener – Waterloo Region! Irish Real Life Festival A showcase of the rich scope… Read more »

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Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario – 2026

The list of 2026 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987… Read more »

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March 3 Lunar Eclipse: When to Catch the Worm Blood Moon Across Canada

Weather permitting, Canadians will be able to watch the full moon and total lunar eclipse unfold in the early morning hours of March 3, with visibility depending… Read more »

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Spring into Fun at Bronte Creek Provincial Park – Maple Syrup Festival, Hikes and More

One of the easiest ways to get out of the city – whether it be Toronto, the GTA, or Hamilton- and on the trails this winter/spring is… Read more »