Free Events - Kitchener

Enjoy great musical performances on Main Street on last Sundays from June to October. Read more…

Celebrate local music, art, and dance at the Belmont Village Festival. Read more…

Belmont Village Bestival is a European-style music and art street festival in Belmont Village, a neighbourhood nestled between Kitchener and Waterloo. Read more…

What is Arb Expo? A family-friendly event to support The Arboretum’s mission to conserve biodiversity and connect people to nature through research, teaching, and community outreach. Read more…

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Read more…

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

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. Read more…

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… Read more…

Get ready for a delicious day in Downtown Kitchener as 15+ food trucks roll into the East end for a celebration of food, community and fun. Read more…