Kitchener 
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A go-to list of family activities and events in Kitchener Waterloo Region in June.
Events
McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
June 28, 2026
$43.47
Join us as we celebrate the start of summer with a special Strawberry Tea by the Grand at McDougall Cottage. »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 27, 2026
$20.00 - $32.00
Brian Dickinson has been a fixture on the Canadian jazz scene for over thirty-five years. He has performed internatonally with artsts including Lee Konitz, Jerry Bergonzi, Michael ... »
Carl Zehr Square and King Street between Water and Frederick, Kitchener
June 26, 2026
Free
Held in downtown Kitchener, this is the region's best classic car show and street party with classic cars lining King Street surrounded by live entertainment and bustling ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 26, 2026
$20.00 - $35.00
Muneeb Hermans is a trumpeter from South Africa.He was born in Cape Town and started his career at the Cape Minstrel fraternity. Herman studied jazz Performance ... »
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
June 26, 2026
$70.46
Kick-off Summer Break with us at Schneider Haus! Campers start their day in our exclusive Makerspace and Discovery space to kick off a day of awesome programming. »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
June 25, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Admission is by donation
Thursday evenings, bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. »
Rockway Centre patio, 1405 King Street East, Kitchener
June 24, 2026 To August 19, 2026
voluntary donations of $5
Join us every Wednesday night in July and August for live entertainment on the Rockway Centre patio and back lawn. »
New Dundee Community Park, 667 Main Street #621, New Dundee
June 21, 2026
Free
Shop for exquisitely handcrafted gifts from local independent makers, indulge in delicious food & enjoy musical performances. »
McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
June 21, 2026
$13.48
Plan to join us in McDougall’s garden for an afternoon of traditional folk music, featuring T42 (Tea for Two). »
Various Ontario Waterbodies
June 20, 2026 To June 21, 2026
FREE
Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join an event. OFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. ... »
Victoria Park, Kitchener
June 20, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Free
Celebrate the diversity of Waterloo Region through food, music, and culture from around the world! This is a vibrant weekend of performances, connection, and community where everyone ... »
Gruhn Street, Kitchener
June 20, 2026
Free
Come to Gruhn Street on June 20th for the third annual Gruhn St Porch Party! »
Waterloo Park Bandshell, 199 Father David Bauer Dr, Waterloo
June 20, 2026
Free
A day FULL of local community bands performing at the Waterloo Park Bandshell! Bring some chairs and a picnic to spend the day with us enjoying live ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 20, 2026
$20.00 - $32.00
Steve Holt is a JUNO-nominated jazz pianist and one of Canada’s premier jazz artists. A graduate of McGill University’s prestigious music program (B.Mus Jazz ... »
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
June 19, 2026
$75 + any applicable taxes and fees
Craft Beer. Local Food. Good Times. Joins us for a night of fun, while sampling the best our Region has to offer. »
Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge
June 19, 2026 To June 20, 2026
Free
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place each year on Father's Day weekend. This year the celebration is expanding to a two-day festival! For more than 20 years, ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 19, 2026
$20.00 - $35.00
Ale Avery Nuñez, is a 23 year old award winning vocalist, arranger, songwriter and bandleader based in Toronto, Canada. Growing up on jazz and soul, Ale’s ... »
McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
June 19, 2026
$18.26
Join McDougall Cottage staff for an engaging walking tour that explores the architecture and businesses that formed the Galt of today. »
75 King Street South, Waterloo
June 18, 2026 To June 20, 2026
Full pass $189 + HST
Join us for the very first Waterloo Salsa Bachata Festival — a three-day celebration of music, movement, and community in the heart of Waterloo. »
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph
June 16, 2026 To June 19, 2026
$20-$55
Jerzy Kaplanek violin, Jeremy Bell violin, Christine Vlajk viola, Katie Schlaikjer cello, with guest pianist Ken Gee Beethoven Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 (“Razumovsky”); Penderecki ... »
Waterloo Park Bandshell, Waterloo Park Bandshell, 199 Father David Bauer Dr
June 14, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
Live performances from local groups at Waterloo Park Bandshell. »
THEMUSEUM, 10 King Street West, Kitchener
June 14, 2026
Free; Register
Celebrate the Kitchener Musical Society Band as they kick off their 150th season! June 14th will be a celebration of community service and musical excellence for the ... »
Willis Way and Waterloo Public Square
June 13, 2026
Free
Open Streets returns to uptown Waterloo! Join us on Saturday, June 14 from 12 to 6 p.m. for a fun-filled day that will take over Willis Way and Waterloo ... »
Bee Sweet Nature, 4182 Side Road 20 South, Pulinsch
June 13, 2026
Free
Celebrate pollinators and learn to garden with native Ontario plants at Bee Sweet Nature’s Pollinator Festival 2026 in Puslinch. Browse our native-plant inventory, join guided tours and ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 13, 2026
$20.00 - $32.00
Gianluca Occhipinti is a Toronto-based pianist and composer whose work reflects a foundation in both classical and jazz traditions. Immersed in music from an early age, he ... »
Forbes Park, 16 Kribs St, Cambridge
June 13, 2026
5195904511
FREE
ATTENTION ALL PET LOVERS! 🐶 🐱 🐦 Does it get any cuter than a Pet Portraits in the Park + Pop-Up Pet Market – all in support of a great cause? Join ... »
Homer Watson House & Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd, Kitchener
June 12, 2026
(519) 748-4377
Free
The Clothesline Art Sale makes art accessible, featuring diverse artists and affordable works displayed outdoors on clotheslines. Visitors can browse, connect, and support creators. »
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph
June 12, 2026
519-993-7591
$20 to $55
Annalee Patipatanakoon violin, Roman Borys cello, Jamie Parker piano Mozart Divertimento B-flat major, K254, 1st mvt. Allegro assai; Beethoven Piano Trio in E‑flat major, Op. 1, No. 1, 1... »
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo
June 12, 2026 To June 28, 2026
$22.63 - $27.96
Based on the much loved Peanuts Comic Strips, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a musical revue of Charlie Brown and his friends in their ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 12, 2026
$20.00 - $32.00
Patrick Smith is a saxophonist based in Toronto (originally from Ottawa). He has established himself as one of the most in-demand saxophonists of the Canadian music scene. ... »
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
June 11, 2026 To August 20, 2026
Free
Bring chairs, blankets, snacks and your favourite hoodie and join us for these free outdoor movie nights with friends and family. »
Gibson Park, Elmira
June 7, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free
Enjoy free concerts every Sunday night from 7 pm to 9 pm in Summer. Enjoy country and bluegrass music. »
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
June 6, 2026
Free with Admission
Celebrate Eid with us at Schneider Haus on June 14th from 2 to 6 pm! Enjoy live music, dancing, henna and face painting, light refreshments, outdoor games, and so ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 6, 2026
$20.00 - $32.00
Join us at the Jazz Room on Saturday June 6th for a delicious dinner and vocal jazz. Western Canadian Music Awards ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ nominee ... »
KaleMart25, 66 Weber St. East, Kitchener
June 6, 2026
807-356-2725
Free
KaleMart24 is celebrating its grand opening on June 6 at 66 Weber St E in Kitchener. They’re a new 24-hour healthy convenience-style store with açaí bowls, fresh ... »
Stanley Park Community Church, 9 Dreger Ave, Kitchener
June 6, 2026
$17.99 - $21.99
Astronomy in Action is bringing a planetarium dome to Kitchener, on Saturday, June 6th, 2026! Land on the moon, visit a black hole, and explore the universe in ... »
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph,
June 5, 2026
519-993-7591
$20 to $55
Internationally-renowned pianist Stewart Goldberg performs the complete Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach Proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists ... »
The Aud, 400 East Ave., Kitchener
June 5, 2026
$78.65 - $133.65
Experience an unforgettable night of hip-hop and R&B legends at The Aud in Kitchener! On Friday, June 5, Ja Rule brings his iconic hits and high-energy performance ... »
Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent at Cambridge Centre, 355 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge
June 5, 2026 To June 15, 2026
$25.00 - $85.00
From the magic of water stages to the thrills of the paranormal, Cirque Italia transforms each city into a celebration of art, emotion, and wonder, redefining entertainment ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
June 5, 2026
$20.00 - $32.00
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck took the world by storm in 1959 with the release of the album “Time Out” which rose to No. 2 on the Billboard pop album ... »
Various locations in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
June 4, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Open Ears is a festival that has become a central pillar of the community, sharing values of innovation and disruption. With a focus on creating unique concert ... »
Various locations, Kitchener
June 4, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Pass $151.94
Open Ears Festival creates unique concert experiences intended to disrupt the audience’s conceptions of what ‘music’ is, or what it can be. We present an eclectic ... »
Central Park, Cambridge
June 3, 2026 To August 26, 2026
Free
Farm produce, baked goods, artisans, musicians and so much more. Come down with the family for dinner, enjoy the splash pad, play in the park, shop local ... »
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs, 11 Albert St W, St. Jacobs
June 3, 2026 To August 22, 2026
$38 - $62
Humorist Neil Aitchison takes the stage as his beloved alter ego to provide truly unique and hilarious insights on what it means to be quintessentially Canadian. Alongside ... »
Main Street, Downtown Cambridge
May 31, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Free
Enjoy great musical performances on Main Street on last Sundays from June to October. »
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills, Halton
May 29, 2026 To October 31, 2026
(905) 878-9547
$13 - $14.50
Take a walk in the orchard garden, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, stop by the playground and run on our haybales, visit friendly farm animals ... »
Various locations, Cambridge
May 29, 2026 To June 13, 2026
Free and ticketed events
Cambridge Pride Week celebrates community, diversity, and self expression with a lively lineup of events. From Pride Prom and screenings to drag bingo, brunches, and parties, the ... »
Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St S, Waterloo
May 29, 2026 To August 14, 2026
Free
Browse through a wide selection of handmade goods created by local artists, crafters, and makers while listening to live music in Waterloo Public Square »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West
May 29, 2026 To November 8, 2026
$5.25 - $8.25
A guided tour by costumed guide of the exhibits the Trip of 1936 and Vogue Voyages: Fashion on the High Seas Travel Clothes 1912 – 1939. Afterwards create a fabulous fascinator ... »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
May 22, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$22/p.p. + taxes and fees
Castle Kilbride's popular tea and tours inspired by the museum's special exhibit Vogue Voyages: Fashion from the High Seas 1912-1939. »
Guelph Youth Music Centre - Recital Hall, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph
May 22, 2026 To June 19, 2026
Full Concert Series $90 - $240
It’s Guelph Musicfest’s 20th Anniversary! In celebration, this season features a dynamite lineup of great composers and superlative musicians, all designed to lift your spirits ... »
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo
May 20, 2026 To June 7, 2026
$38 - $62
Put your sleuthing skills to the test as the best-selling crime novel of all time takes centre stage in this darkly foreboding and masterfully suspenseful thriller that ... »
Clovermead Honey Shop & Adventure Farm, 11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer
May 16, 2026 To November 1, 2026
519-773-5503
Season Pass $89.99; Daily Pass TBA
Connect with nature, create lasting memories and build family traditions. Come enjoy the family fun farm with your family! »
Whistling Gardens Ltd., 698 Concession 3, Wilsonville
May 9, 2026 To October 12, 2026
519.443.5773
$8.95 to $16.80
If you haven't been to the Whistling Gardens before, plan a trip and see why Whistling Gardens is voted as one of Canada’s Best Botanical Gardens. »
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, 6981 Concession 4, Puslinch
May 3, 2026 To October 25, 2026
519 836-1697
$0 – $20
Come out and experience the DSC! »
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
May 2, 2026 To October 11, 2026
519-622-8144
$26.95 - $53.95
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! »
Brae Ridge Farm & Sanctuary, 7667 Maltby Rd E, Guelph
April 26, 2026 To September 27, 2026
2269244065
$60 per person
Alpaca Yoga! Escape to our enchanting farm and immerse yourself in a truly unique experience like no other. Picture this: You arrive at our serene farm, greeted ... »
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, 145 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo
April 21, 2026 To June 13, 2026
519-804-1100
$88-$152
Spring Session kicks off April 21! Step into 8 weeks of creativity, confidence, and hands-on theatre fun. From high-energy Musical Theatre to imaginative Acting & Improv and behind-the-scenes magic ... »
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, 2483 Bleams Road, New Hamburg
April 18, 2026 To June 16, 2026
226-698-7982
$15 to $20
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy (2483 Bleams Rd, New Hamburg, Ontario) is holding its 2nd Annual Licensed Raffle Licence No. RAF1529638), featuring a brand-new 2026 Chevrolet Trax and $4,000 ... »
Township of Wilmot, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
April 11, 2026 To October 24, 2026
855-844-6787
$16.75 + tax
Enter a beautiful and haunted mansion in the spookiest way… at night! From haunted antiques, to playful spirits and the artist who was dead. Featuring… A house ... »
Various stations
April 9, 2026 To October 29, 2026
$21.49 - $42.79
Enjoy the picturesque countryside aboard our heritage train ride! »
Brae Ridge Farm & Sanctuary, 7667 Maltby Road East, Guelph
January 14, 2026 To December 31, 2026
2269244065
$125 - $195
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive private tour, designed for up to 5 guests (expandable to 8 for a small additional fee). Experience the thrill of meeting ... »
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