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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jul 6
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 16
☀️ Join us with family, friends and neighbours at this years annual July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park!

Enjoy an afternoon with live music, food trucks, giant games, an art market, and spectacular LED drone show.

👉 Details: waterloo.ca/July-1
Illustration featuring diverse groups of people engaging in activities such as eating, painting, and cycling in a park setting with trees and flying birds with text that says 'July 1 Community Picnic 4 to 10 p.m. Waterloo Park'Illustration shows animated characters engaged in various activities like painting, biking, and playing games in a park, all under a blue sky with text that says 'Music Stage, Art Market, Community Fair, Giant Games, Food Trucks, Drone Light Show, waterloo.ca/July-1' with logos of Create Waterloo, City of Waterloo, and Government of Canada displayed.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 12
🎨 Calling digital artists!

The City of Kitchener is seeking artists to contribute to The Beasting Digital Mural Mashup—a large-scale mural installation that will go on the exterior of 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace.

📅 Apply by: June 15, 2026

Learn more: bit.ly/43rzy8H
A brick building with a large mural covering part of its facade. Text overlay reads, "Your Art Here?" with arrows pointing to the mural. Additional text at the bottom says, "44 Gaukel Creative Workspace. Apply by June 15th."
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 10
Join the Ode'imin Giizis: Healing Through UNITY Community Powwow this Sunday at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum!

Experience a day of culture, connection and celebration featuring vendors, food trucks and traditional ceremonies.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4uX4cTk
Two individuals are dressed in vibrant, traditional Native American regalia with feathers and colorful patterns, dancing outdoors surrounded by greenery.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 10
🎬👠 Grab your blankets and movie snacks — Kinky Boots is coming to Waterloo Park!

This heartwarming and hilarious tale follows an unlikely friendship, daring fashion, and a shoe factory that's about to get a major makeover.

👉 waterloo.ca/movies
Poster shows a person holding a tall red boot with text overlay that says "Kinky Boots. Movies in the Park. Join us for a cozy movie night under the stars! Thursday, June 11, Waterloo Park at sunset. waterloo.ca/movies" Logos for Princess Cinemas, Create Waterloo and City of Waterloo are displayed at the bottom.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 9
🎶🏡 Experience live music in a whole new way at the Grand Porch Party!

This beloved community event transforms neighbourhood porches into stages, showcasing talented local musicians in a welcoming and uniquely local setting.

Learn more: grandporch.wordpress.com
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 8
Volunteers needed 📢☀️

Help us bring @citywaterloo annual July 1 Community Picnic to life! Be part of a fun-filled day featuring food trucks, live music, giant games, an art market, and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Sign up today at waterloo.ca/volunteer
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 3
Save the date! 📣🎉

Open Streets returns on Saturday, June 13 for a day packed with live performances, local art, games and community fun.

📅 June 13, 2026 from 12–6 p.m.
📍 Willis Way and Waterloo Public Square
🎟️ Free for all ages

Find more details at waterloo.ca/events
A person is break dancing at an outdoor event with a crowd watching under a blue sky with text overlay that says "Open Streets. Saturday, June 13. 12-6 p.m. Waterloo Public Square. waterloo.ca/open-streets" Logos for Create Waterloo and City of Waterloo are displayed at the bottom.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Jun 2
🚚✨ Applications are open for food trucks interested in joining LUMEN, the @citywaterloo annual festival of light, art and tech on September 19.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your menu and be part of an unforgettable community event.

👉 Apply: bit.ly/4voXXHJ
A night scene featuring a group of people gathered at a food truck with a light projection on a nearby building wall with text overlay that reads, "LUMEN Food Trucks. Apply by July 28, 2026 waterloo.ca/Lumen."
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 26
Movies in the Park are BACK! ✨🎬

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favourite snacks for a fun evening of family-friendly films all summer long.

📅 June to August
⏰ Movies begin at sundown
📍 Waterloo Park

Stay tuned for this summers movies or visit waterloo.ca/events
Outdoor movie event featuring a large screen with an audience seated on the grass watching and text overlay that says 'Movies in the Park. Waterloo Park at Sunset. June 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23; August 6, 13, 20.' Logos at the bottom include Princess Cinemas, the City of Waterloo, and Create Waterloo.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 26
We’re looking for volunteers for the July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park! ☀️

📅 July 1, 2026
📍 Waterloo Park West
⏰ Various shifts available

Learn more and apply: waterloo.ca/volunteer
Individuals wearing orange safety vests are gathered outdoors having a discussion at a community event with text that says "Call for Event Helpers, July 1 Community Picnic. waterloo.ca/volunteer" Logos for Create Waterloo and the City of Waterloo are visible.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 16
Have an idea for an event in uptown Waterloo? 💡

SPOTLIGHT WATERLOO created by the Uptown BIA provides up to $5,000 in funding to support organizers who want to create vibrant, inclusive and community-driven events.

👇 Click below to learn more & apply. uptownwaterloobia.com/spotlight-wate…
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 13
The Waterloo Potters’ Workshop’s annual open house and charity sale is back! ☀️🎨

Explore the studio, watch live handbuilding demos, and shop donated pottery made by talented local artists.

📅 May 30 & 31
📍 Eby Farmhouse, Waterloo Park

👉 Learn more: waterloopotters.ca/celebrate-summ…
A white building surrounded by greenery and trees with a wooden bench in front.A person browses a display of handmade ceramic pottery on outdoor tables.
A person seated outdoors is focused on shaping a clay pot on a pottery wheel with a sign on the wall behind that says "Waterloo Potters Workshop".
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 12
☀️🛍️ Outdoor Art Market season is here!

Shop a variety of handmade goods from talented local artists, crafters, and makers while enjoying live music in the heart of uptown Waterloo.

📆 May 29 | July 24 | August 14
⏰ Market: 5–9 p.m. | Music: 7–9 p.m.
📍 Waterloo Public Square
Graphic features colorful banners and two images of a person playing guitar and two people at a pottery booth with text overlay that says 'Art Market. Waterloo Public Square. 5-9 p.m. Live Music 7-9 p.m. May 29, July 24, August 14. waterloo.ca/events' Logos of Create Waterloo and the City of Waterloo are displayed'
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 12
On May 16, join a special fundraising event in support of the Kultrun World Music Festival! ✨🎉

Enjoy a night featuring live music by the Luis Franco Band, delicious food, a silent auction and cash bar.

🎟️ Click below for tickets! bit.ly/4vY2gLs
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 7
Find your next summer read at this years Bookfest! 📚☀️

This annual outdoor book festival features a full afternoon of live readings and book sales from 50+ local authors.

📅 May 30, 2026 | 2 - 8 p.m.
📍 Waterloo Public Square

👉 Find attending authors: kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2026
Graphic with pink and blue background featuring a stack of multicolored books and text that says 'Waterloo Bookfest. Saturday, May 30, 2 - 8 p.m. Waterloo Public Square. Book sale. Local authors. Live readings. FREE for all! kwwritersalliance.com'
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
May 4
💐 Join Button Factory Arts this Saturday, May 9 for their 2026 Open House!

Bloom & Grow will feature a variety of drop-in crafts and performances from 2 to 9:30 p.m.

🎟️ Free & donations are greatly appreciated.

👉 Check out the full schedule - buttonfactoryarts.ca/2026openhouse
Flyer featuring an image of vibrant watercolour flowers and text that says "Button Factory Arts SAVE THE DATE. Join us for the Bloom and Grow Open House! Saturday, May 9th, 25 Regina St. S, Waterloo, ON. More information coming soon!"
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Apr 29
🏰 The Royal Medieval Faire is now welcoming merchants, vendors and craftspeople to help bring this years medieval experience to life!

Each year, 40–60 vendors offer everything from small treasures to fully custom costumes.

👉 Apply now: royalmedievalfaire.org/merchants

📸 Angus Chan
A person dressed in a hat, glasses, and a leather apron is engaged in metalworking at an outdoor fair with colorful tents and a crowd of people visible in the background on a grassy field.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Apr 25
🎶 The 2026 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence program invites local musicians, music educators and music entrepreneurs who are interested in delivering a community-engaged program for residents of all ages.

Apply by: April 28 at 5 p.m.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4exNIMb
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Apr 24
Make the most of summer in Waterloo! ☀️🎉

Explore an exciting lineup of free and family-friendly festivals, performances, and fun happening across the city. 🎭🎶

Hosted by the @citywaterloo arts and creative industries team, Create Waterloo.

Details: waterloo.ca/events
Image of a lively outdoor concert scene with musicians performing on stage at night with a colourful flags icon and text overlay that says "May to August 2026, Festivals and Events. Free for all ages and family-friendly! waterloo.ca/events" Logos for the City of Waterloo and Create Waterloo are displayed.Colorful banners hang above a schedule of events with text that says 'May 29 Art Market at Waterloo Public Square from 5 to 9 p.m., Dance it Off Tuesdays at Waterloo Public Square on June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 7 to 10 p.m., Movies in the Park at Waterloo Park on June 11, 18, and 25 begins at sundown, Open Streets in Uptown Waterloo on June 13 from noon to 6 p.m.'
Colorful banners hang above a schedule of events with text that says 'July 1 Community Picnic at Waterloo Park from 4 to 10 p.m., Dance it Off Tuesdays at Waterloo Public Square on July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7 to 10 p.m., Movies in the Park in Waterloo Park on July 9, 16, 23, Art Market on July 24 in Waterloo Public Square.'Colorful banners hang above a schedule of events with text that says "Dance it off Tuesdays on August 4, 11, 18, and 25 in Waterloo Public Square from 7 to 10 p.m.; Movies in the Park on August 6, 13, and 20 in Waterloo Park starting at sundown; Art Market on August 14 in Waterloo Public Square from 5 to 9 p.m.; and Day of Play on August 22 in Waterloo Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m."
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