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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Apr 23
📢 SAVE THE DATE - Waterloo Potters’ annual Spring Sale is here!

Explore beautiful handmade products created by Waterloo's local ceramic artists.

📅 April 24-26 (times vary)
📍 Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

waterloopotters.ca
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Apr 22
Applications are closing soon for the @citywaterloo Trail Mix Program!

🚶🎧 Local artists are invited to submit an original track to be featured along a neighbourhood trail for one year.

📅 Deadline: April 30 at 5 p.m.

Submit today: waterloo.ca/open-calls
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Apr 21
The annual Etsy Waterloo Region Spring Market is back! 🌷🛍️

Browse a wide selection of products by over 30 artisans such as home decor, pottery, jewellery, clothing, bath and body, and more.

📅 April 25 | 10-4 p.m.
📍 Rim Park, Waterloo

Details: etsywaterlooregion.com
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Apr 20
Local community organizations are now invited to join this year's July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park! 🎉

This is a great opportunity to share info, offer activities, and connect with the community.

📆 Deadline: April 23 at 5 p.m.

👉 Apply now: bit.ly/40ZIn8i
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Apr 17
📚 The CFUW K-W's Annual Used Book Sale is here!

Books are priced from $3 to $4, and on Saturday you can fill a box for just $20. Proceeds support the club’s scholarships for local students.

📅 April 17 & 18
📍 First United Church, Waterloo

Learn more: cfuwkw.org/used-book-sale
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Apr 16
Your ultimate paper crafting event is here! ✨✂️

ScrapFest brings together papercrafters-scrapbookers, card makers, stampers, and mixed media artists for some creative fun.

📅 April 17 & 18
📍 The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex

Learn more: scrapfest.ca
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Apr 16
Let your old piano be a canvas for public art! 🎹🎨

We're looking for a gently used piano to be transformed by a local artist and added to the @citywaterloo temporary public art collection.

📧 Interested in donating? Email cultureplan@waterloo.ca
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Apr 13
🎉📚 Waterloo Public Library is turning 150—and you’re invited to celebrate!

Join the party on April 18 for an afternoon of fun featuring a magician, face painting, birthday cake, a button-making station, photo booth, giveaways and more.

Details: bit.ly/47GH5Tw
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Apr 8
ENDING SOON at @citywaterloo Museum - A Distiller’s Tale: The Art and Legacy of the Seagram Distillery!

Discover the rich history, craftsmanship, and local impact of Waterloo’s iconic whisky industry through this hand-on exhibit.

📍 Conestoga Mall

More: bit.ly/3I8ZSgz
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Apr 2
The Uptown Egg Hunt is back! 🐰🌸

On Saturday, April 11, explore local businesses while collecting treats and enjoying various family-friendly activities.

🧺 No registration needed — just bring your own basket.

Learn more: bit.ly/4bIIVG8
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Mar 31
Head to McDougall Cottage this Easter weekend for a fun-filled “Spring Fling Family Easter Celebration”! 🌸🐣

📅 April 3 to 5
⏰ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy seasonal crafts, hands-on activities and a chance to explore their newest exhibit.

🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/3PwCo8R
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Mar 30
🎨 Looking to get creative and try something new? Button Factory Arts has you covered!

Explore various multi-week workshops that are packed with fun and hands-on learning such as drawing, painting, ceramics and more.

Spots are filling fast! 👉 Register: buttonfactoryarts.wildapricot.org/Courses
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Mar 26
It's the perfect time to rediscover the amazing local businesses that make Waterloo thrive! 🛍️

Learn how your business can access #free materials to help share your story, highlight your unique roots to Waterloo, and encourage residents to shop local.

👉 lnkd.in/gk2YUkRz
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Mar 25
🎨 Applications are OPEN for the @citywaterloo Neighbourhood Picnic Table Program!

We’re inviting local artists to help us transform picnic tables into vibrant works of public art across Waterloo.

📅 Deadline: May 7, 2026 by 5 p.m.

Learn more and apply: waterloo.ca/open-calls
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Mar 24
🎨 Artists, makers and creatives — the deadline is almost here! Applications for @citywaterloo Art Markets are closing soon.

Vendors will be selected based on artistic merit, experience and overall quality.

⏰ Deadline: March 26, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Apply: waterloo.ca/open-calls
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Mar 24
Looking to enjoy local music? 🎻🎶

The Kitchener-Waterloo Community Orchestra invites you to experience a special evening concert featuring violinist and Concertmaster, Bruce Skelton.

📅 April 11 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Knox Presbyterian Church

🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/4cqENLD
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Mar 20
📝📢 Attention writers — don't miss your opportunity to participate in the annual Edna Staebler Personal Essay Content for a chance to win the top prize of $1000!

Deadline: March 28, 2026

👉 Learn more and submit now: tnq.ca/contests/
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Mar 19
🌙✨ Celebrate Eid this weekend at the Region of Waterloo Museums!

Join our community for a joyful day of traditional music, performances, henna, face painting, crafts and delicious food.

📅 March 21 | 11 to 4 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission for the day

Details: bit.ly/4s6dWcR
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Mar 18
Calling local artists! 🚶🎧 The @citywaterloo Trail Mix Program is BACK — and your original track could be featured along Waterloo's trails.

📅 Apply by: April 30 at 5 p.m.

Share your sound. Be discovered. Connect with the community.

💿 Submit today: waterloo.ca/open-calls
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Mar 18
Calling local writers ✨📚 Bookfest returns on May 30th—and you’re invited to be part of it!

This annual book fair brings local authors together in Waterloo Public Square for an afternoon of stories, community and conversation.

👉 Apply by April 1, 2026: bit.ly/40FBcSz
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Mar 17
Applications are OPEN for the Artist-in-Residence Program at Homer Watson House & Gallery! 🎨📢

This residency offers artists a dedicated week to explore, experiment & grow your practice.

📅 Residency dates: Sept 12–18
📅 Apply by: March 30

Learn more: homerwatson.on.ca
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Mar 16
🎨 Calling all creatives - applications are CLOSING SOON to participate in @citywaterloo Art Markets! 🛍️

Artists working in any discipline suitable to an outdoor market are welcome to apply.

📅 Deadline: March 26 at 5 p.m.

Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4ayRKjW
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Mar 15
📢 2026 grant applications are now OPEN at Waterloo Region Community Foundation!

The Arts, Community & Racial Equity streams will all support social infrastructure across the Waterloo Region.

📅 Deadline: March 30, 2026

👉 Apply: bit.ly/4aMf66Z

#Funding #Community
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Mar 13
🎶💃 The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony returns to the stage with a salute to the colourful and electrifying Punjab tradition of Bhangra, featuring dancers from across Southwestern Ontario.

📅 May 23, 2026 | 8 p.m.
📍 Centre in the Square

🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/4b2Fw35
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Mar 13
✨Deadline extended✨

Artists now have until March 26, 2026 at 5 p.m. to submit proposals for #Lumen, the City of Waterloo’s annual festival of light, art and technology. 💡

Up to 10 artists will be selected and will receive $2,000.

Learn more & apply: Waterloo.ca/Lumen
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Mar 12
Local community organizations are now invited to join this year's July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park! 🎉

This is a great opportunity to share info, offer activities, and connect with the community.

📆 Deadline: April 23 at 5 p.m.

👉 Apply now: bit.ly/40ZIn8i
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Mar 10
AUDITIONS ARE OPEN! 🎭✨

From March 22 to 24, audition for KWLT's production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown — a heartwarming musical based on the beloved Peanuts comic strips. 💛

Walk-ins are welcome, but booking a timeslot is encouraged.

Sign up: kwlt.org
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Mar 9
🎨 Join KWAG for Sharing the Passion: 70 Years of Building the Collection — an unforgettable night celebrating art, community and KWAG’s legacy!

📅 Friday, March 13 | 7 to 10 p.m.

Free event, live music and more.

👉 Details: bit.ly/4l6f25l
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Mar 6
🎨📢 Calling local artists — vendor applications are now OPEN for Homer Watson House & Gallery 2026 events!

From summer art sales to festive holiday markets, there’s something for every maker and medium.

👉 Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4ubWvci
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Mar 3
It's time for Pat the Dog Theatre Creation's annual FEMME FOLKS FEST!🎉

Experience new works in comedy, dance, theatre, music and storytelling—celebrating women and the allies that support them.

📅 March 7-15, 2026
📍 Waterloo Region

Get tickets: femmefolksfest.ca
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Mar 2
Step into a night of swing dancing and live jazz this Friday, March 6th! 🎷💃

🕡 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Event starts at 7:00 p.m.
📍 THEMUSEUM
🥤 Drinks and light snacks available (debit/credit only)

Grab your tickets: bit.ly/3MvQsye
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Feb 20
📚✨ Join the Waterloo Public Library on Feb 24 for a cozy evening of poetry and conversation with local writer, R.K. Gandhi. Ravi!

This fun and #free community event will feature live readings, Q&A, book sales and an #author signing.

👉 Register today: bit.ly/4tBVcTH
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Feb 18
🌨️ Tonight’s Skate Night Date Night is #cancelled due to weather.

⛸️✨ Join us for our final Skate Night of the season next Wednesday, February 25 from 6-8 p.m. — featuring Latin music by DJ King Kadeem to keep you moving! 🎵

Discover more #free events: waterloo.ca/events
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Feb 17
🎨 Are you a local #arts organization looking to receive funding for operations, specific projects or capital costs? Don't miss applying to the @citywaterloo Arts Grant Program!

📆 Apply by: February 19, 2026

👉 Learn if you’re eligible and how to apply: bit.ly/3Ls1YKd
Image showing a person using filming equipment with text that says 'Apply for an Arts Grant, Get funding to support your arts organization’s operations, projects or capital costs. Deadline February 19, 2026' with logos of Create Waterloo and City of Waterloo displayed.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Feb 17
Treasure Island is hitting the stage this week at The Registry Theatre! 🎬🗺️

Join ActOut KW as they perform this panto-style comedic adventure for all ages.

📅 February 18 to 21, 2026

👉 Get your tickets today: bit.ly/4arVF1G
Poster titled "Treasure Island: A Comedic Adventure For All Ages!" that features a pirate skull with a hat and swords. Text says 'The Registry Theatre, Wed Feb 18 7 pm, Thurs Feb 19 7 pm, Fri Feb 20 7 pm, Sat Feb 21 2 & 7 pm'
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Feb 16
✨ CLOSING SOON ✨

🎤 The @citywaterloo is inviting local artists to be part of this summers festivals and events! Artists of all musical genres who live in the Waterloo area are encouraged to apply.

📅 Deadline: Feb 26 by 5 p.m.

Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3ZvoG7y
Image of singers performing on stage with vibrant lights and text that says 'Calling local Musicians and Live Performers. Apply to participate in this summers festivals and events. Deadline: February 26, 2026' with the City of Waterloo and Create Waterloo logos displayed.
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Create Waterloo@CreateWaterloo
Feb 12
🎨 Calling all creatives - applications are OPEN to participate in this summer’s Art Markets! 🛍️

Emerging and established artists working in any discipline suitable to an outdoor market are welcome to apply.

📅 Deadline: March 26 at 5 p.m.

Apply today: bit.ly/4ayRKjW
Outdoor art market scene with a person browsing handmade crafts on display shelves with text that says "Art Markets. Apply to participate in various outdoor Art Markets from May to August. Deadline: March 26, 2026." Logos for Create Waterloo and The City of Waterloo are at the bottom.
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