32 events this week. 39 with the humidex.
TL;WR for July 29 through August 4 2025
What to do.
Tuesday, July 29
The Region of Waterloo Library has Story Walk in the Park at Centennial Park in Ayr from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Waterloo Public Library has a free screening of "Don't Be Nice" at 6 pm at the main library. It’s an emotional and inspiring documentary that dives deep into issues of race, gender, identity, and sexual politics in America today.
Wednesday, July 30
KPL’s There’s No Crying in Baseball series has a free screening of “A League of their Own” at the central branch at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, July 31
Grab some takeaway from the Boathouse DTK and then check out Geordie Gordon playing the Roos Island Music series from 7 to 8 pm.
Explore the shops, bars, and restaurants of Uptown Waterloo during the Uptown Waterloo Night Market. Held every Thursday from 7 to 10 PM, the Night Market features local artists, delicious treats, great entertainment from local musicians, and special programming from the Waterloo Public Library.
Piri Reis with special guests Tenue, Löri, and Searing play The Union KW at 7 pm.
Friday, August 1
Darrin Rose headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at 7:30 pm at TWH Social.
The Princess Cinema has a screening of “Final Destination Bloodlines” at 9:20 pm.
Saturday, August 2
KPL has a free screening of “The Bad Guys” at 2 pm in the central branch.
Bluebird has a Sunset Session Skate Meet-up at McLennan Skatepark from 5 to 7 pm. All ages + all levels welcome. Family-friendly. Beginner-friendly. Vibe-friendly.
Latin Music is back on August 2 in Hespeler Village. It’s a free street dancing event with the hottest salsa, bachata, and merengue music! Come feel the emotion and energy while dancing the night away!
Get your tickets for Bingemans Big Splash Dive-In Movie on August 2. The movie starts around 8:45 PM, and your ticket includes unlimited use of the heated wave pool, Cyclone, Torpedo Bay, Boomerango, and Full Throttle.
If you missed him on Friday, check out Darrin Rose heading Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social at 7:30 pm.
I, The Mountain plays TWB Brewing at 7 pm. It’s a pay-what-you-can-show!
Sunday, August 3
JP Sunga is live at the Roos Island Music Series from to 2 to 3 pm.
Your Kitchener Panthers have only three more regular-season games left at Jack Couch Park before the postseason begins. They take on the Barrie Baycats at 2 pm.
It's time to ride into August for another Long Weekend Band Crawl, so grab your punk rock friends for another evening of non-stop music featuring thirteen eclectic artists and bands across four venues in UpTown Waterloo starting at 6:30 pm!
Ways to get involved.
Volunteer Opportunity - 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival of Elmira
HOPE is looking for volunteers for the upcoming 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival of Elmira (MFE) happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Whether you're available for a few hours or the whole day, there are lots of ways to get involved! Feel free to invite your friends and family to sign up and be part of the experience.
What to read.
The Taste of Transition at Trio – Introducing New Executive Chef Sachin Kumar (Alex Bielak)
Whether it's meat or veg, here are some tips for your backyard smoker (Jasmine Mangalaseril, CBC KW)
Laurier football coach preps for 60th blood donation to honour his mom (Kate Bueckert, CBC KW)
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