BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Waterloo Region - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Waterloo Region REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190259Z UID:10634325-1777798800-1777809600@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:Starling's Steps for Kids 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday May 3rd\, as we lace up our shoes and walk for Children’s Mental Health at Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) annual Steps for Kids fundraising event. Steps for Kids is a free family-friendly event. It’s dog friendly too! The 3 – 5 km beautiful route will take you through the farms and trails of North Waterloo. You have the power to make a difference. Each step you take tells youth experiencing mental health challenges that you care about them. You’re taking a stand for their mental well-being. Your little steps will have a big impact on our community. Come as an individual\, join a team\, bring your friends and colleagues\, or come with your family. Fun and family friendly 3K to 5K walk/run (dog friendly too)! Registration required (free).  For more information\, to register or donate: www.starlingstepsforkids.ca Registration is required (FREE). All funds raised go directly to support Starling’s programs for children’s mental health in Waterloo Region. URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/starlings-steps-for-kids-2026/ LOCATION:Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre\, 285 Benjamin Road\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 3Z4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-94fea378517c8594e1142ffc32be183f.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marta Fukasawa":MAILTO:foundation@starlingcs.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190419Z UID:10634351-1778320800-1778338800@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:Mother's Day Pre-Party DESCRIPTION:MAY 9 | MOTHER’S DAY PRE-PARTY ​Celebrate Mom a day early with a farm-fresh experience from 10 AM – 3 PM! Explore our curated vendor market\, visit the gift-making station for kids\, and snap family photos at our themed ops. Enjoy live music (12 PM – 3 PM)\, lunch from the Longhorn Smokehouse\, and a sweet treat from the ice cream truck. Be sure to walk the driveway to see the Longhorn cattle and their new babies! Don’t forget the Kids Corral and our prize-filled scavenger hunt.     URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/mothers-day-pre-party/ LOCATION:Moore Farms\, 497 Pinehurst Rd\, Ayr\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/03/event-7819da542efb2df3efdfcfe72e580ba9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Elliott":MAILTO:mooresberries@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T223000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190547Z UID:10634385-1779035400-1779057000@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:New Dundee Community Fireworks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, May 17th 2026 for an evening of spectacular fireworks\, food\, and fun. Starting at 4:30 PM   New Dundee Community Centre ♥ Fireworks ♥ Kids Midway ♥ Live Music ♥ Food Trucks ♥ Vendors ♥ Beer Tent URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/new-dundee-community-fireworks/ LOCATION:New Dundee Community Centre\, 1028 Queen St.\, New Dundee\, ON\, N0B 2E0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/03/event-02bdaeda3a642e0030a83a6051463106.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fireworks Committee":MAILTO:ndfireworks@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190548Z UID:10634387-1779217200-1779224400@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:"A Minecraft Movie" ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening DESCRIPTION:⭐A Minecraft Movie⭐ 📆 Tuesday\, May 19th ⏰ 7PM 📍 on The Big Screen (the largest screen of it’s kind in Canada) 64 Grand Ave.\, S.\, Cambridge\, ON. 😎 FREE ⛅ Rain or shine 🍭 Looking for a sweet treat? Visit Build-A-Bucket in our Snack Shack! 🍔 Grab a bite to eat with a great view of the screen at Foundry Tavern or The Underwing! 🍕 Or grab a Pizzeria Motola pizza to-go and fill up on authentic Italian pizza while you watch! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/a-minecraft-movie-%e2%ad%90free%e2%ad%90-outdoor-screening/ LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-310a1faece538d6983e949f792466cb0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190703Z UID:10634405-1780426800-1780434000@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:"The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening DESCRIPTION:⭐The SpongeBob Movie⭐ 📆 Tuesday\, June 2nd ⏰ 7pm 📍 on The Big Screen (the largest screen of it’s kind in Canada) 64 Grand Ave.\, S.\, Cambridge\, ON. 😎 FREE ⛅ Rain or shine 🍭 Looking for a sweet treat? Visit Build-A-Bucket in our Snack Shack! 🍔 Grab a bite to eat with a great view of the screen at Foundry Tavern or The Underwing! 🍕 Or grab a Pizzeria Motola pizza to-go and fill up on authentic Italian pizza while you watch! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/the-spongebob-movie-search-for-squarepants-%e2%ad%90free%e2%ad%90-outdoor-screening/ LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-8c3c0b9f0f24f5dd5de94cff6472bf4d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T161600 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190705Z UID:10634408-1781258400-1781280960@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:Royal Philatelic Society of Canada National Postage Stamp Show and Exhibition DESCRIPTION:National Postage Stamp Show June 12-14\, 10 am -4 pm The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada presents its 98th national postage stamp show at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex at 101 Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo. View competitive exhibits\, displays\, and check out the hobby of stamp collecting. Everyone welcome\, Accessible venue. Free Admission. Free Parking. Free stamps for youth. URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/royal-philatelic-society-of-canada-national-postage-stamp-show-and-exhibition/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre\, 101 Father David Bauer Drive\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 0B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/03/event-c35cad8bc0b0b0576c180cd535c22236.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Hills":MAILTO:kwpskw@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190706Z UID:10634409-1781344800-1781362800@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:Dad's Day: Tools and Torch DESCRIPTION:​JUNE 13 | DAD’S DAY: TOOLS & TORCH ​The ultimate day for Dad! Join us from 10 AM – 3 PM for hot sauce tastings and local artisan coffee from Alexander Henry’s. We’re planning a “Make & Take” toolbox or birdhouse workshop for the kids! Enjoy our curated vendor market\, the ice cream truck\, and live music starting at noon. Grab a bite at the Longhorn Smokehouse and stroll the driveway to see the Longhorn cattle and the babies. Complete the scavenger hunt to win a dicount prize! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/dads-day-tools-and-torch/ LOCATION:Moore Farms Ayr\, 497 Pinehurst Rd\, Ayr\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/03/event-0f1f9484802235ce1b0d890b650ce3cd.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Elliott":MAILTO:mooresberries@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T161600 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190705Z UID:10635364-1781344800-1781367360@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:Royal Philatelic Society of Canada National Postage Stamp Show and Exhibition DESCRIPTION:National Postage Stamp Show June 12-14\, 10 am -4 pm The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada presents its 98th national postage stamp show at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex at 101 Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo. View competitive exhibits\, displays\, and check out the hobby of stamp collecting. Everyone welcome\, Accessible venue. Free Admission. Free Parking. Free stamps for youth. URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/royal-philatelic-society-of-canada-national-postage-stamp-show-and-exhibition/2026-06-13/ LOCATION:Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre\, 101 Father David Bauer Drive\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 0B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/03/event-c35cad8bc0b0b0576c180cd535c22236.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Hills":MAILTO:kwpskw@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T161600 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190705Z UID:10635365-1781431200-1781453760@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:Royal Philatelic Society of Canada National Postage Stamp Show and Exhibition DESCRIPTION:National Postage Stamp Show June 12-14\, 10 am -4 pm The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada presents its 98th national postage stamp show at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex at 101 Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo. View competitive exhibits\, displays\, and check out the hobby of stamp collecting. Everyone welcome\, Accessible venue. Free Admission. Free Parking. Free stamps for youth. URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/royal-philatelic-society-of-canada-national-postage-stamp-show-and-exhibition/2026-06-14/ LOCATION:Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre\, 101 Father David Bauer Drive\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 0B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/03/event-c35cad8bc0b0b0576c180cd535c22236.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Hills":MAILTO:kwpskw@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190707Z UID:10634411-1781636400-1781643600@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:"Smurfs" ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening DESCRIPTION:Smurfs Tuesday\, June 16th 7PM on The BiG Screen (the largest screen of it’s kind in Canada) 64 Grand Ave.\, S.\, Cambridge\, ON. FREE Rain or shine Looking for a sweet treat? Visit Build-A-Bucket in our Snack Shack! Grab a bite to eat with a great view of the screen at Foundry Tavern or The Underwing! Or grab a Pizzeria Motola pizza to-go and fill up on authentic Italian pizza while you watch! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/smurfs-%e2%ad%90free%e2%ad%90-outdoor-screening/ LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-d0c9a15d8f871acfc20c45a23b9636e4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190710Z UID:10634415-1782846000-1782853200@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:"Lilo & Stitch" (live action) ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening DESCRIPTION:⭐Lilo & Stitch⭐ 📆 Tuesday\, June 30th ⏰ 7PM 📍 on The Big Screen (the largest screen of it’s kind in Canada) 64 Grand Ave.\, S.\, Cambridge\, ON. 😎 FREE ⛅ Rain or shine 🍭 Looking for a sweet treat? Visit Build-A-Bucket in our Snack Shack! 🍔 Grab a bite to eat with a great view of the screen at Foundry Tavern or The Underwing! 🍕 Or grab a Pizzeria Motola pizza to-go and fill up on authentic Italian pizza while you watch! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/lilo-stitch-live-action-%e2%ad%90free%e2%ad%90-outdoor-screening/ LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-11d73d7428a38a1293e7040e8305a426.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190713Z UID:10634419-1784055600-1784062800@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:The LEGO Batman Movie ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening DESCRIPTION:The LEGO Batman Movie Tuesday\, July 14th 7PM   on The Big Screen (the largest screen of it’s kind in Canada) 64 Grand Ave.\, S.\, Cambridge\, ON.   FREE Rain or shine   Looking for a sweet treat? Visit Build-A-Bucket in our Snack Shack!   Grab a bite to eat with a great view of the screen at Foundry Tavern or The Underwing!   Or grab a Pizzeria Motola pizza to-go and fill up on authentic Italian pizza while you watch! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/the-lego-batman-movie-%e2%ad%90free%e2%ad%90-outdoor-screening/ LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-92b2c12a41f782344f20ff0a2655461c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T023523 CREATED:20260416T190714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190714Z UID:10634421-1785265200-1785272400@explorewaterloo.ca SUMMARY:The Emperor's New Groove" ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening DESCRIPTION:⭐The Emperor’s New Groove⭐ 📆 Tuesday\, July 28th ⏰ 7PM 📍 on The Big Screen (the largest screen of it’s kind in Canada) 64 Grand Ave.\, S.\, Cambridge\, ON. 😎 FREE ⛅ Rain or shine 🍭 Looking for a sweet treat? Visit Build-A-Bucket in our Snack Shack! 🍔 Grab a bite to eat with a great view of the screen at Foundry Tavern or The Underwing! 🍕 Or grab a Pizzeria Motola pizza to-go and fill up on authentic Italian pizza while you watch! URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/the-emperors-new-groove-%e2%ad%90free%e2%ad%90-outdoor-screening/ LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://files.explorewaterloo.ca/uploads/2026/04/event-6bbff45ad02b5ed137ac02c50d59c1fe.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR