Events & Activities - Kitchener

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AGORA: Path of Light – Take a Gondola Ride to An Illuminated Trail at Blue Mountain

There is plenty to do at Ontario’s all-season resort every day, but if are searching for a reason to stay till the stars come out, then the… Read more »

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival

The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ontario This September – 2026

September is the last official month of the summer, when the warm weather slowly fades, and the fall breeze calls for sweaters and scarves. Don’t miss out… Read more »

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80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2026

Celebrate the last long weekend of summer! Send off summer and get ready to welcome Fall with gusto by enjoying one of the 50 events, and activities taking place during labour day weekend from across Ontario.

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Things to Do During 2026 Labour Day Weekend in and around Guelph

Things to do this Labour Day Long Weekend in Guelph Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026 Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free,… Read more »

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Things to Do During 2026 Labour Day Weekend in Kitchener – Waterloo Region

A list of What’s On in Kitchener-Waterloo region this labour holiday long weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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August 27 to 28: When to See Sturgeon Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Canada

During August’s partial lunar eclipse, you can watch Earth’s shadow slowly move across the Moon, making part of its surface look noticeably dimmer than the rest. The entire eclipse lasts 5 hours and 38 minutes, while the partial phase continues for 3 hours and 18 minutes.

At maximum eclipse, 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra, so almost the whole lunar disk will appear covered by a deep, curved shadow.

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Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month

The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year.   Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »

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Events, Activities & Festivals in K-W Region This September – 2026

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Kitchener-Waterloo Region this September.

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When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2026

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, dazzles with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. Peaking mid-August, it offers a spectacular… Read more »

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100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026

There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »

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Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities

Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!

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Civic Day – August Long Weekend Activities in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

August Long Weekend Events & Activities in Kitchener-Waterloo Region and beyond.
A list of What’s On in Kitchener-Waterloo region this Civic holiday long weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17

From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »

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Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »

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Carney Launches 24 Sussex Restoration Contest With Fundraising Push to Limit Taxpayer Costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move ahead with restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the long-vacant official residence of the prime minister, through an independent national design-and-build… Read more »

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2026 Canada Day in Kitchener – Waterloo Region: Fireworks, Festivals & Long Weekend Events

Canada Day celebrations, family fun events, festivals, weekend activities & fireworks happening across Waterloo Region: Kitchener; Cambridge; Waterloo; Woolwich; Wilmot; Wellesley; North Dumfries

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Tubing at Elora Gorge Opens For 2026 Season on June 26

Elora Gorge Conservation Area is welcoming thrill-seekers and nature lovers for its 2026 tubing season starting June 26th. Visitors can enjoy the exhilarating experience of tubing through… Read more »

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2026 Summer in Guelph – Wellington: 50+ Festivals, Adventures and Free Activities

Wellington County in Southwestern Ontario boasts beautiful scenery, quaint towns, and many beaches, trails, and conservation areas for you to explore. With two towns, five townships, and… Read more »

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Ontario Opening 67 New Campsites at Three Popular Parks; Reservations Open June 15

Ontario is adding more camping space ahead of the busy summer season at Ontario Parks. 67 new campsites are opening at MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood Provincial… Read more »

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IKEA Canada to Offer Meatball-Flavoured Lollipops for One Weekend

IKEA Canada is putting a strange new spin on one of its best-known menu items: the meatball. For one weekend in June, customers visiting IKEA stores across… Read more »

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Things to Do This Summer in Ontario

Need ideas for a fun filled summer? From exploring Niagara Falls to floating across various rivers, to hikes to discover the best views, you will find something fun in this list to keep you occupied this summer and many more to come!

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Things to Do to Celebrate Father’s Day in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Ideas to Celebrate Father’s Day Celebrate this special day with Dad: gift him a memorable weekend of togetherness and enjoy some of the events taking place in… Read more »

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100+ Things to Do This Summer in Kitchener-Waterloo – 2026

Experience art, culture and history for great learning opportunities and try out adventurous sports and water-based activities for thrilling fun all summer long with this list of 50 things to do.