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SUMMARY:Jane's Walk Waterloo Region
DESCRIPTION:Jane’s Walks are free\, volunteer-led community walking conversations held annually on the first weekend of May in hundreds of cities worldwide. Inspired by activist Jane Jacobs\, these walks encourage residents to share stories about their neighbourhoods\, explore local history and culture\, and connect with neighbours\, fostering a better understanding of urban environments.  Choose from 26+ walks across the Waterloo Region by going to our website www.janeswalkwr.com
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/janes-walk-waterloo-region/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Waterloo Region\, Check website for meeting locations of walks\, Waterloo Region\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Jane's Walk Waterloo Region
DESCRIPTION:Jane’s Walks are free\, volunteer-led community walking conversations held annually on the first weekend of May in hundreds of cities worldwide. Inspired by activist Jane Jacobs\, these walks encourage residents to share stories about their neighbourhoods\, explore local history and culture\, and connect with neighbours\, fostering a better understanding of urban environments.  Choose from 26+ walks across the Waterloo Region by going to our website www.janeswalkwr.com
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/janes-walk-waterloo-region/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Waterloo Region\, Check website for meeting locations of walks\, Waterloo Region\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Jane's Walk Waterloo Region
DESCRIPTION:Jane’s Walks are free\, volunteer-led community walking conversations held annually on the first weekend of May in hundreds of cities worldwide. Inspired by activist Jane Jacobs\, these walks encourage residents to share stories about their neighbourhoods\, explore local history and culture\, and connect with neighbours\, fostering a better understanding of urban environments.  Choose from 26+ walks across the Waterloo Region by going to our website www.janeswalkwr.com
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/janes-walk-waterloo-region/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Waterloo Region\, Check website for meeting locations of walks\, Waterloo Region\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Poyo Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Poyo Fest has returned⭐️ Poyo Fest is a Kirby-themed celebration bursting with cuteness\, creativity\, and chaos (the good kind)! Join us for free and spend the whole day exploring over local artists\, workshops\, and surprise-filled activities. Feeling extra? Snag a Poyo Pass for exclusive merch\, discounts\, and goodies you can’t get anywhere else.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/poyo-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Gaukel Block\, Downtown Kitchener\, 44 Gaukel St.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 4P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota":MAILTO:creatorsofkw@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is a long-standing\, 4-day international street performers festival in Uptown Waterloo\, drawing over 50\,000 attendees annually and heading into its 38th year in 2026.  Here\, world-class buskers—including jugglers\, acrobats\, contortionists\, comedians\, fire acts\, and musicians—gather crowds\, perform incredible acts\, and then “pass the hat.” Many of our buskers have trained at prestigious circus schools or Cirque du Soleil\, with performers from Canada\, the U.S.\, Ireland\, Australia\, Mexico\, Estonia\, and England to name a few. With over 50 scheduled performances across the weekend\, plus roaming entertainers\, special events\, two spectacular fire shows\, a large variety of food trucks and vendors\, midway rides\, and Artist Alley\, the carnival offers something for everyone. Uniquely\, the festival is accessible to all—attendees watch the show and decide what to pay based on what they can give\, making it possible for everyone to enjoy high-quality entertainment regardless of financial means. Entirely volunteer-driven\, the event brings the community together in an inclusive atmosphere\, creating a true celebration of summer’s end for attendees of all ages. Festival and Events Ontario – Top 100 Festival and Events Award 2025  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/sun-life-waterloo-busker-carnival/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Square\, 75 King Street South\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Warren":MAILTO:chair@waterloobuskers.com
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SUMMARY:Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is a long-standing\, 4-day international street performers festival in Uptown Waterloo\, drawing over 50\,000 attendees annually and heading into its 38th year in 2026.  Here\, world-class buskers—including jugglers\, acrobats\, contortionists\, comedians\, fire acts\, and musicians—gather crowds\, perform incredible acts\, and then “pass the hat.” Many of our buskers have trained at prestigious circus schools or Cirque du Soleil\, with performers from Canada\, the U.S.\, Ireland\, Australia\, Mexico\, Estonia\, and England to name a few. With over 50 scheduled performances across the weekend\, plus roaming entertainers\, special events\, two spectacular fire shows\, a large variety of food trucks and vendors\, midway rides\, and Artist Alley\, the carnival offers something for everyone. Uniquely\, the festival is accessible to all—attendees watch the show and decide what to pay based on what they can give\, making it possible for everyone to enjoy high-quality entertainment regardless of financial means. Entirely volunteer-driven\, the event brings the community together in an inclusive atmosphere\, creating a true celebration of summer’s end for attendees of all ages. Festival and Events Ontario – Top 100 Festival and Events Award 2025  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/sun-life-waterloo-busker-carnival/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Square\, 75 King Street South\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1P2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is a long-standing\, 4-day international street performers festival in Uptown Waterloo\, drawing over 50\,000 attendees annually and heading into its 38th year in 2026.  Here\, world-class buskers—including jugglers\, acrobats\, contortionists\, comedians\, fire acts\, and musicians—gather crowds\, perform incredible acts\, and then “pass the hat.” Many of our buskers have trained at prestigious circus schools or Cirque du Soleil\, with performers from Canada\, the U.S.\, Ireland\, Australia\, Mexico\, Estonia\, and England to name a few. With over 50 scheduled performances across the weekend\, plus roaming entertainers\, special events\, two spectacular fire shows\, a large variety of food trucks and vendors\, midway rides\, and Artist Alley\, the carnival offers something for everyone. Uniquely\, the festival is accessible to all—attendees watch the show and decide what to pay based on what they can give\, making it possible for everyone to enjoy high-quality entertainment regardless of financial means. Entirely volunteer-driven\, the event brings the community together in an inclusive atmosphere\, creating a true celebration of summer’s end for attendees of all ages. Festival and Events Ontario – Top 100 Festival and Events Award 2025  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/sun-life-waterloo-busker-carnival/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Square\, 75 King Street South\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is a long-standing\, 4-day international street performers festival in Uptown Waterloo\, drawing over 50\,000 attendees annually and heading into its 38th year in 2026.  Here\, world-class buskers—including jugglers\, acrobats\, contortionists\, comedians\, fire acts\, and musicians—gather crowds\, perform incredible acts\, and then “pass the hat.” Many of our buskers have trained at prestigious circus schools or Cirque du Soleil\, with performers from Canada\, the U.S.\, Ireland\, Australia\, Mexico\, Estonia\, and England to name a few. With over 50 scheduled performances across the weekend\, plus roaming entertainers\, special events\, two spectacular fire shows\, a large variety of food trucks and vendors\, midway rides\, and Artist Alley\, the carnival offers something for everyone. Uniquely\, the festival is accessible to all—attendees watch the show and decide what to pay based on what they can give\, making it possible for everyone to enjoy high-quality entertainment regardless of financial means. Entirely volunteer-driven\, the event brings the community together in an inclusive atmosphere\, creating a true celebration of summer’s end for attendees of all ages. Festival and Events Ontario – Top 100 Festival and Events Award 2025  
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/sun-life-waterloo-busker-carnival/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Square\, 75 King Street South\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1P2\, Canada
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