Thu, Sep 17, 12:00 p.m.
New Hamburg Fairgrounds
Annual agricultural fall fair in New Hamburg featuring rides, exhibits and community programming.
Food events & happenings
Food events in Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge
Farmers' markets, food festivals, tastings, pop-up dinners, chef collaborations, and community food happenings across Waterloo Region — curated by KW FOODIES. Only events happening now or coming up are shown.
Fri, Sep 18, 5:00 p.m.
5th annual Harvest Hoedown featuring live country music from 8 Second Ride, line dancing lessons, and a mechanical bull.
Sat, Sep 19, 12:00 p.m.
Gibson Park
Community festival celebrating diverse cultures with performances, workshops, vendors and food in Gibson Park, Elmira.
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 p.m.
Uptown Waterloo
Free, family-friendly night where light, art and technology transform Uptown Waterloo with more than 30 interactive installations and performances.
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 p.m.
THEMUSEUM
10th annual Craftoberfest celebrating craft beer, Oktoberfest and community, hosted at THEMUSEUM with local breweries, pretzels and traditional games.
Mon, Sep 21, 8:00 p.m.
Centre In The Square
Tribute act The Australian Pink Floyd Show performs the music of Pink Floyd at Centre In The Square.
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 p.m.
The Registry Theatre
Award-winning Toronto comedian Mike Rita returns to Kitchener with storytelling comedy exploring family dynamics and cultural identity.
Sat, Sep 26, 7:30 p.m.
Centre In The Square
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony opens its Masterworks Series conducted by Andrei Feher, featuring works by Tabakova, Dvořák and Beethoven.
Sun, Sep 27, 11:00 a.m.
King Street E (Eby St to Cedar St) & Kitchener Market Plaza
Relaunch celebration of King StrEATery closing King Street East between Eby and Cedar streets for a food-focused street festival tied to the Kitchener Market.
Thu, Oct 1, 7:30 p.m.
Centre In The Square
Unwrap Theatre presents the stage production mixed(er) at Centre In The Square.
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 p.m.
Centre In The Square
Country music stars Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis perform on their Grits and Glamour Tour at Centre In The Square.
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.
Steckle Heritage Farm
Fall artisan market at Steckle Heritage Farm featuring over 60 local makers selling handmade goods, seasonal treats and décor.
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.
Various studios, K-W central/uptown
Self-guided studio tour of local Kitchener-Waterloo artists across the central and uptown areas.
Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 p.m.
Centre In The Square
John Cleese appears live to celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail at Centre In The Square.
Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 p.m.
Centre In The Square
Drag performer and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Sasha Velour brings her show Travesty to Centre In The Square.
Fri, Oct 9, 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Kitchener (King St W)
Downtown Kitchener transforms into a Bavarian village along King Street with a Biergarten, live music, dancing and buskers as part of K-W Oktoberfest.
Mon, Oct 12, 9:30 a.m.
Weber Street / Downtown Kitchener-Waterloo
Annual Thanksgiving Day parade with floats, marching bands and performers celebrating K-W Oktoberfest, held along Weber Street.
Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 a.m.
Family-friendly Halloween event at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market with kids' activities during regular market hours.
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 p.m.
Centre In The Square
Yuk Yuk's 50th Anniversary Tour celebrates five decades of Canadian stand-up comedy with a lineup of contemporary comedians at Centre In The Square.
Fri, Nov 27, 5:00 p.m.
Annual holiday night market, "Twinkling Nights, Festive Delights," with shopping, sipping and holiday lights at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market.
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Kitchener
30th anniversary of Kitchener's Christkindl Market, an annual German-style holiday market with food, drink, shopping and entertainment in downtown Kitchener; expanded to two full weekends in 2026.
Thu, Dec 10, 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Kitchener
Second weekend of the 30th anniversary Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener, featuring an artisan marketplace, food and drink, and live entertainment.