Events to keep cool.
TL;WR for June 24 through June 30 2025
What to do.
Tuesday, June 24
KW Library of Things, a nonprofit that lends infrequently used home, garden and camping gear, is hosting a Community Yard Sale from 3:30-6:30 pm. Come shop, swap, support, and celebrate building a more circular economy. You can bring up to five gently used items to swap at the swapping station which will enter you into a door prize for a Dyson Vacuum. There will be free snacks, music and fun for the whole community. Plus, there’s a special announcement at 5 pm from MPP Aislinn Clancy. Come celebrate the spirit of sharing and sustainability together. 91 Moore Ave, Kitchener.
Nancy Saunders Maitland is speaking at the next meeting of the Waterloo Historical Society. Everyone is welcome to attend this free meeting held at 7:15 p.m. at the Linwood Community Centre, 5279 Ament Rd., Linwood. She’ll be speaking about the history of Wellesley Township and how it is reflected in records and artefacts in the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society collection.
The Princess Cinema has a screening of the Post Its documentary “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” at 6:45 pm.
Carnosus, Carrion Vael, Decimate play the Union KW. Doors at 7, noise at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, June 25
Dust off your dial-up memories and join TWB for a night of nostalgic fun at Y2K Trivia Night from 7-9:30 pm. $10 in advance/$12 day of.
Dr. Dustin Lang from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics will be at KPL’s WCA Astronomy Series at the Central library for a talk on DESI, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, and it’s being used to map galaxies across the universe.
Thursday, June 26
Join Kelly Welch, a member of Flying Post First Nation, for a Drumming and Sharing circle at KPL’s Central library at 4 pm. The Circle will open with a smudging ceremony with time and space for sharing the importance and relevance of Indigenous medicines and Truth and Reconciliation.
Learn how apples get from the orchard to your table at Appleflats Orchard on Thursday at 6:30 pm. The tour includes local snacks and a complimentary crabapple product to take home.
⚾ Your Kitchener Panthers are taking on the Brantford Red Sox on Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $11 in advance or $13 at the gate. It’s an awesome way to spend a Thursday evening outside!
The team at Castle Kilbride are kicking off its summer concert series with Dana K and the Remedy live at 7 pm. Admission is by donation, and the event is weather permitting. Check the Castle Kilbride site for updates on this concert and the rest of the series.
Movies in the Park is back with a screening of “10 Things I Hate About You” at sunset in Waterloo Park. Movie nights are brought to you in partnership with Princess Cinemas and in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. If possible, please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate.
Three In The Round are bringing their Single Malt Sessions to the Detweiler Meeting House in Roseville at 7 pm. With roots in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Britain, Bob MacLean, Gwen Potter and John Harris bring their decades of experience in celtic, classical, folk and beyond.
Bestselling author Lisa Unger joins fellow author Sue Hincenbergs to talk about writing riveting thrillers at Kitchener Public Library’s Central library, hosted by Hannah Mary McKinnon.
Friday, June 27
Want to get a feel for KWAG Camps? Join them on June 27 for their last PD Day Camp of the school year! Tailored for ages 6-13, this engaging camp provides a dynamic platform for young minds to delve into the world of art-making, visual literacy and making friends.
Dance the night away with local stars TenC Dance Co. at DTK Latin Heat in Carl Zehr Square. Learn Zouk, Salsa, Bachata, and more! Engage in a short lesson at the beginning and then let loose for the evening!
TWB Brewing’s Patio Music Series brings you Ben Rollo from 7-9 pm. No tickets or reservations needed — just good vibes, great beer, and live music.
Cam in a Van plays Live in a Dive at Short Finger Brewing from 6 to 8 pm.
Anat Hector is performing live at Abe Erb Uptown Waterloo from 6:30-9:30 pm.
Rusty Nail Comedy has headliner Todd Graham on Friday and Saturday at TWH Social. Both shows start at 7:30 pm.
Head to downtown Kitchener for another Sunset Session at Vogelsang Green. Brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA curated by Good Company Productions, the evening is a secret show under the stars and lights of the green.
Saturday, June 28
Stroll Walking Tour’s Historic Galt walking tour in Downtown Cambridge tells the story of Galt’s rise from a small farm community in Dumfries Township called Shade’s Mills to an industrial powerhouse that would be nicknamed the “Manchester of Canada. Learn about the history of the land, the first businesses built here and see the stone buildings that remain throughout the downtown core.
Ever wanted to try blacksmithing? Now’s your chance! Join the Region of Waterloo Museum for an unforgettable hands-on workshop under the guidance of Sean Stoughton where you’ll learn the traditional art of blacksmithing using authentic tools and time-honoured techniques. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum at from 10 to 3.
KWAG’s amazing Youth Council is hosting Picnic Mob!, a pop-up art session in Victoria/Willow River Park Bring your creativity, your friends, and something to sit on—they've got the drawing supplies covered (or feel free to bring your own favorites!). It’s a free event and there’s pizza courtesy of Domino's!
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to Centre in the Square with Sesame Street Live! Your kids will sing, dance, and play alongside their favourite Sesame Street friends while following Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek.
Turk and the Hobbit play the Rabbid Fox at 7:30 pm.
KW's legendary variety show, the Pinch Cabaret, features a mind-boggling mix of music, dance, comedy, non-fiction writing, burlesque, performance art & who knows what else!!! Hepcat Swing Studio - 42 Erb St E, Waterloo. Sliding scale tix $5-$30.
TWB Brewing is hosting a Pride Patio Party in support of SPECTRUM from 1-5 pm. Try their new limited edition Pride Beer, Sunshine & Rainbows, enjoy live music from Eric Jackson and the Willow River Band, and Nibble & Nosh and The Lord of the Tacos will be on site, too!
Helix is playing Elements on their retirement tour! Doors at 7 pm.
Sunday, June 29
Retail Therapy Thrift Store is hosting Thrift in the Park in the Victoria Park Pavilion from 10:30-3:30. Musical performances by Juneyt, Everyday is Wednesday (Frontier School of Music), Rob Dice, and Jason White. A chance to win 25% off purchases if you sing a song on the karaoke machine! Thrift to support the Domestic Violence Victims Alliance! (And, Little Mushroom will have food for sale!)
Enjoy some midday Sunday tunes with Anat Hector at her new matinee show at the Duke of Wellington from 3:30 - 6:30.
Ashwyn Singh returns to Waterloo (and the Jazz Room) on Sunday night. There are two shows available—an English language show first, followed by a Desi afterparty. You can tickets to one or both.
Monday, June 30
School’s out and Kitchener Public Library is kicking off summer with fun, games and your favourite books! While you’re there, sign up for the Summer Reading Club or Tween Summer Challenge and dive into a summer of fun! Happening at the Central, Country Hills, Forest Heights, and Southwest Community branches!
The Princess Cinema has a screening of “How to Get Ahead in Advertising” at 7 pm.
How to get involved.
No child should be worrying about where their next meal is coming from. The thought of being without food support and away from daily in-school food support programs causes fear in many of our vulnerable kids. Food4Kids Waterloo Region is here to help.
Help Foods4Kids Waterloo Region feed the hungry children we support for the nine weeks of this summer break.
What to read.
50 Years of Fresh: the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market (Andréa Parisien, Explore Waterloo)
Indigenous artists celebrate culture, relearn traditions through art in Waterloo region (Aastha Shetty, CBC KW)
'This tastes like memories': Jasmine Mangalaseril sits with Mohawk chef Tawnya Brant (CBC KW)