Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, hikes, live music, theatre & performing arts, and more!
Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026
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I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Visit Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Experience 1000s of free-flying butterflies, and more, in the indoor tropical conservatory. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Summer Programming on until September 7 | 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, 2500 Kossuth Rd, Cambridge
Timed tickets; General Admission Day Pass (age 13-64): $22.50; Senior Day Pass (age 65+): $18.50;
Child Day Pass (3 – 12): $13.50; Child (age 2 and under): Free
African Lion Safari
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure – Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined to lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals! Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
$26.95 – $53.95
Clovermead Adventure Farm
Connect with nature, create lasting memories and build family traditions. Come enjoy the family fun farm with your family! Details
Monday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
$22 – $25 + hst
Visit the Twin Valley Nature Park
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Nature Park is a 25 acre, family-run, wildlife park home to over 80 species of animals! Details
Daily | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo, 84 Langford Church Rd, Brantford
$12.50 – $24
Sunflowers at the Fieldstone Barn
Come see all the varieties of sunflowers, the alpacas and challenge yourself in our 3 corn mazes or a game of corn hole. Details
Friday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fieldstone Barn, 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora
$5 per person.
Lazy River Floating or Tubing
There are various options in and around KW Region for scenic lazy river tubing. Experience one of them as you explore low-flowing rivers that are safe and surrounded by some of the province’s best examples of nature this labour day weekend.
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options.
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
For more options, see,
Fall Festivals
- Mitchell Fall Fair on September 4 – 6, 2026
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk on a path through a sea of yellow flowers and purchase a specialty product from a store on-site to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowers bloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, do call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
II. Live Music
Outdoor Summer Concerts
Enjoy free concerts outside throughout the season.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
Endless Summer
Encore your summer with this unforgettable free concert! There’s no better way to wrap up the season than a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and live music. Endless Summer is the ultimate celebration, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking for a great time.
Enjoy a free concert in the heart of Victoria Park, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and make the most of those last golden days of summer. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Victoria Park, Kitchener
FREE
An Evening With Celtic Thunder 2026
An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder brings the music even closer to the audience in a special concert celebrating the group’s most beloved songs. Featuring fan favourites Emmet Cahill, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne, and Ronan Scolard, this performance blends stirring Irish and Scottish traditional music with contemporary classics and timeless ballads. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener
$57 – $117.75
THE AMBER GREY SKY
The Amber Grey Sky is a compelling, minimalist stage drama written and directed by Sarabjeet Arora and featuring a powerful solo performance by Taran Bamrah. Based on profoundly moving true events of communal violence following the Indian Prime Minister’s assassination in November 10984, this production serves as a dedicated passion project designed to give a definitive voice to the voiceless by documenting raw historical events and deep survival narratives. It follows a Canadian woman and her 2-year-old son who got caught in this mad frenzy in India. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
PWYC- Suggested Price $20
Melodies of the Dream (II) 2026
Organized by the Waterloo Chinese Canadian Association, this premier local concert features an artistic upgrade following its 2025 success. The lineup features the prestigious WCCA Choir alongside music doctoral experts Simon (Zhengwen Zhang) and Na Li. Audience members can expect 18 diverse acts, ranging from classical piano solos and operatic arias to traditional pipa with tai chi.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
$20
Drive-in Movies
What better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars?
Starlite Drive-in Stoney Creek
For more ideas see, Check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
III. Sports
Kitchener Rangers Fan Fest and BBQ 2026
The annual Kitchener Rangers Fan Fest and Barbecue returns this summer, and we hope you’ll join us for a day of fun, games, barbecue, and hockey!
The Fan Fest and Barbecue will include many activities including inflatable games, rides, an autograph session with Kitchener Rangers players, and, of course, a BBQ! This year, the Memorial Cup and J. Ross Robertson Cup will be in attendance for fans to take photos with and celebrate our Championship season. Details
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Aud – Parking Lot A, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener
Fan Fest is free to all fans; BBQ $5.00, cash is preferred.
Kitchener Rangers 2026 Preseason Showcase
The 2026 Preseason exhibition game will be held at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Details
Friday, Septemebr 4 | vs. Oshawa Generals| 7:00 PM
Sunday, Septemebr 6 | vs. Erie Otters | 2:00 PM
Monday, Septemebr 7 | vs. Saginaw Spirit | 2:00 PM @ Woolwich Memorial Centre
The Aud, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener
Tickets for the game are $5.00 (children under 2 are free) and can be purchased at Fan Fest under the Kitchener Rangers tent.
70th Annual Brantford Soap Box Derby
Join the 70th Annual Brantford Soap Box Derby. Details
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration 8:00 a.m. Race time 9:00 a.m.
Elgin between Stanley Street and Rawdon Street, Brantford
Free; Registration required to participate
Go Golfing
Golf courses across the Kitchener-Waterloo region are open. Book a tee time!
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
There are plenty of opportunities across the Kitchener-Waterloo Region to enjoy nature. Go cycling and explore Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
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IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Friday Twilight Market
Friday Twilight Markets on the Main Street Promenade in Downtown Cambridge with glowing lights, local vendors, music, patio vibes, and everything you need for the ultimate summer evening downtown. Details
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Main Street Promenade in Downtown Cambridge
Free
Family Sunday: Picture This!
Guided by our talented Art Instructors, families of all ages will explore new art techniques, play with materials, and create one-of-a-kind artworks together. There’s no better way to spend time with the people you love than by imagining, creating, and making side by side! Details
Saturday, September 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
KWAG, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
Free
Labour Day Picnic 2026
Join the Waterloo Regional Labour Council for the Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic on Monday, September 7, 2026. The event will be a celebration of workers, families, and community, taking place at Waterloo Park near the Westmount Road entrance from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The picnic will feature food, drinks, live music, inflatables, face painting, and balloon artists. Details
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Waterloo Park, 100 Father David Bauer Dr
near the Westmount Road entrance
All proceeds support United Way Waterloo Region Communities
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
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 7, 2026
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks.
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Kitchener Farmer’s Market
Shop groceries or weekend meals, including meat, produce, dairy, and specialty items from the Farmer’s Market. Details
Saturdays | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
300 King St E, Kitchener
Free
Summer Open Days at the DSC
Come out and experience the DSC! Details
Sundays, May 3 – October 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, 6981 Concession 4, Puslinch
$0 – $20
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