City street scene during daytime with buildings, trees, pedestrians, cars, and a streetcar.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 9

Downtown Kitchener

Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest — Willkommen Platz

Join us Friday, October 9th, Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – outdoors along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall!

October 10

Wilkommen Platz | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda

Kidtoberfest

Perfect for families with kids aged 3-10 (or a kid at heart!), KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, Bavarian activities and performances by family favourites!

October 11

The Almost Hip Celebrate Gord Downie at Dallas Nightclub

Calling ALL Tragically Hip Fans!

Dallas Night Club

2026 K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Region of Waterloo’s 24th annual Doors Open event offers a stellar lineup featuring gorgeous architecture, local heritage and fascinating people and their stories.

October 12

Weber Street East to Bridgeport Road

October 13

The Aud (Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

October 15

The Gaslight District

Kitchener Rangers vs London Knights

Experience the excitement of Kitchener Rangers hockey at The Aud.

October 17

Moore Farms

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres on the Big Screen

Join us for the Game on the Big Screen! Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres!

October 23

The Aud (Kitchener Memorial Auditorium)

The Monster Mash Market

Costumes, pumpkins, and creepy-crawly surprises at our epic season finale.

October 24

Mini Playtown

Kitchener Rangers vs Guelph Storm


Cheer on the Kitchener Rangers as they hit the ice at The Aud for exciting OHL action against top teams from across Ontario.

👽👻🎃HALLOWEEN GLOW-IN-THE-DARK LIVE BUBBLE SHOW! 👽👻🎃

👽👻🎃HALLOWEEN GLOW-IN-THE-DARK LIVE BUBBLE SHOW! 👽👻🎃
Watch the Mini Playtown come alive with glowing bubbles, amazing tricks, and spooky Halloween magic!