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SUMMARY:Animation Celebration 3
DESCRIPTION:Ghost in the Shell – 30th Anniversary (Film Screening): Experience the legendary animated masterpiece on the big screen. Local Animator Showcase: Discover the work of talented local animators before the feature presentation. Get inspired by fresh perspectives and unique styles from our creative community. Fan-Art Market: Browse and shop original creations from local artists and vendors. From prints to pins\, there’s something for every fan to take home. Support the event and take home a souvenir with a commemorative AC3 acrylic ticket designed by local artist: B.D. Chau Reserve yours when ordering tickets AND Purchase one at the event for $12! OR earn for free when spending $30 or more at the KWCreators Booth!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/animation-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Princess Twin Cinemas\, Uptown Waterloo\, 46 King St N Lower level\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 2W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Euchre Night @ TWB
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fun and new friends at TWB’s Euchre Night! – Games begin at 7:00 pm sharp – check in by 6:45 pm. – New to Euchre? Come learn the basics at 6:30 pm! – Individuals welcome – partners are randomly assigned and rotate each round. – $10 in advance | $12 day-of (advance tickets available starting one week prior – get yours early to guarantee your spot!). – Your ticket includes your first 12oz beer (upgrade to a pint or non-beer option at the bar). – Winner takes home a $20 TWB Gift Card!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/euchre-night-twb-2/
LOCATION:TWB Co-operative Brewing\, 300 Mill St\, Unit 1\, Kitchener\, ON\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:"Shrek" FREE outdoor screening in The Prostgarten
DESCRIPTION:𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦\, 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘮𝘱\, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘢𝘥. 𝘋𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦\, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴\, 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘬 𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘢𝘥’𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱\, 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵. 🏰 “Shrek” ⭐FREE⭐ Outdoor Screening 📅 Wednesday\, September 30th ⏰ 7PM 🎟️ Free admission — no tickets or reservations required 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome 🍺 The Prostgarten will be open this night from 5PM-10PM with Bavarian features and drinks available for purchase! 📍 in The Gaslight District: 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON. 👉 Don’t miss 10 days of FREE outdoor KW Oktoberfesting fun in The Gaslight District! September 25th – October 4th!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/shrek-free-outdoor-screening-in-the-prostgarten/
LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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SUMMARY:A Bit More Than A Rough Patch: Book Launch & Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of laughter\, storytelling and celebration at A Bit More Than a Rough Patch: Book Launch & Comedy Show in Kitchener. This special event brings together the launch of a new book with a lively comedy show\, creating a fun and entertaining evening for readers and comedy lovers alike. Come out to celebrate the release of A Bit More Than a Rough Patch while enjoying an evening filled with humour\, stories and live entertainment. Whether you’re interested in discovering a new book\, supporting a local author\, or simply looking for a great night out\, this event offers a little something for everyone. It’s an opportunity to connect with fellow readers and comedy fans while celebrating the hard work and creativity behind the new release. Settle in\, enjoy the show and be part of this special book launch celebration. Bring your friends\, come ready to laugh\, and discover why sometimes life’s rough patches can make for the best stories—and the funniest ones\, too! Don’t miss this unique combination of literature and live comedy in the Waterloo Region. A Bit More Than a Rough Patch promises an entertaining evening that celebrates storytelling in all its forms.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/a-bit-more-than-a-rough-patch-book-launch-comedy-show/
LOCATION:The Registry Theatre\, 122 Frederick Street\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 2L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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SUMMARY:Urban Cowboy Line Dancing FREE outdoor country night in The Prosrgarten
DESCRIPTION:Part of our week-long FREE outdoor KW Oktoberfest biergarten experience in The Gaslight District! 5PM: Doors open and music begins! 6PM: Urban Cowboy Line Dancing takes the stage! 📍 64 Grand Ave. S. 🎟️ Free admission — no tickets or reservations required 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome 🍻www.prostgarten.ca🍻
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/urban-cowboy-line-dancing-free-outdoor-country-night-in-the-prosrgarten/
LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave S\, Cambridge\, ON.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Steins
DESCRIPTION:Your instructor will lead you in making hand-built steins using the slab construction method. Carve\, stamp\, and appliqué your steins to create 3D designs. Then\, customize your finish by painting it with underglazes! Your stein will be foodsafe\, dishwasher safe\, and microwave safe. Perfect for any beverage! Please take a photograph of your stein at the end of the workshop to help you identify it at pickup. Sometimes colours change and things can look a bit different when they come out of the kiln.Your Stein will not be ready by the end of Oktoberfest. The thick steins require a longer drying time before firing.Getting to the Workshop:Please note\, the gallery will already be closed at the start of the workshop. Please come to the classroom entrance at the back of the building. Look for the stairs between the parking lot and rec path.If you require an accessible entrance\, please email isabella@theclayandglass.ca by September 30th\, so that we can have a staff member ready to meet you there.Find parking using the Uptown Waterloo Parking MapAfter the Workshop + Pickup:The ceramic artworks will be fired in a kiln at the gallery. Approximately 4-6 weeks after the workshop\, you will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up.After 6 weeks\, if you have not received a pickup email\, please send a photograph of your piece to isabella@theclayandglass.caOur self-serve pickup area is located in the coatroom\, between the front desk and washrooms. The Steins will not be ready by the end of Oktoberfest 2026.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/oktoberfest-steins/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery\, 25 Caroline Street North\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 2Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Moondoggy
DESCRIPTION:One of Ontario’s fastest-rising independent alternative rock bands brings their energetic live show to Waterloo for a special night at Maxwell’s. 🎟️ Tickets on-sale Thursday\, June 18 at 10:00am🎶 Doors open at 7:00pm\, music starts at 7:30pm🔞 19+ Licensed🪑 General admission with limited side seating available About Moondoggy:From sold out shows at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern and Lee’s Palace to major Spotify editorial playlist support\, Moondoggy has quickly emerged as one of Ontario’s most exciting independent rock bands. Formed in Collingwood and now based in Toronto\, the band blends alternative rock\, indie influences\, and powerful songwriting into a sound that has earned them a rapidly growing fanbase. Their 2023 debut album\, Mad and Noisy\, helped establish them as one of the province’s most promising emerging acts\, and their energetic live performances continue to win over audiences across Canada. Support: The StampsHailing from Australia\, The Stamps are a trio of lifelong friends whose harmony-driven indie pop blends heartfelt songwriting\, infectious melodies\, and raw emotion. Known for their electric live performances and growing international buzz\, the band has earned acclaim for turning coming-of-age stories and late-night reflections into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/moondoggy/
LOCATION:Maxwell’s Concerts & Events\, 35 University Ave E\, Unit 2\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 2V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Speed Dating | Ages 27-42 | Kitchener-Waterloo
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy face to face conversations and the chance to spark genuine connections in a comfortable setting. 👗 Dress Code Smart casual. Look your best while keeping it comfortable. ⏰ How It Works • Arrive by 7:00PM to check in and settle in. Late arrivals after 7:00 PM may miss the event. • We will start with a fun icebreaker game to get everyone comfortable. • After the icebreakers\, speed dating will begin and pairs will rotate approximately every 5 minutes. • After the event\, complete a short google forms survey to list who you would like to connect with. • If there is a mutual match\, we will exchange contact information for you. ⚠ Event Guidelines • Please arrive on time • Stay for the full event • Be kind\, respectful and open minded 📸 Photos We may take a few casual photos or short videos for future event promotion. Let us know at check in if you prefer not to be included. Pricing Note Ticket prices may vary by event as we experiment with different formats and pricing options. Join us for a lively afternoon of connection\, conversation and fun\, a great opportunity to meet other singles in your community
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/speed-dating-ages-27-42-kitchener-waterloo/
LOCATION:McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill\, 44 King Street South\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Darts Night @ TWB
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a fun and friendly evening of darts every other Thursday at TWB – Check-in by 6:45 pm – Games start promptly at 7:00 pm – Individuals are always welcome & partners rotate after each game of ‘501’ – All levels are welcome. – Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of. – Ticket includes your first 12oz beer or non-alcoholic beverage (upgrade to a pint\, cider or cocktail at the bar) – Winner receives a $20 TWB Gift Card!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/darts-night-twb-2/
LOCATION:TWB Co-operative Brewing\, 300 Mill St #1\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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DTSTAMP:20260914T070246Z
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UID:10876474-1790883000-1790888400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Mixed(er) by Unwrap Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A biracial woman discover her parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party\, featuring all her White friends and her only Black friend.   What she expects to be a low-key homecoming quickly spirals into chaos when she discovers her parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party\, complete with her White friends and her only Black friend. As the night unfolds\, family wounds surface\, cultural tensions flare\, and a jerk chicken casserole becomes the final straw in Sam’s fractured sense of identity. Between bedroom fights\, hair tangles\, a secret unconscious boyfriend\, and a Mennonite bakery heist\, Sam is forced to confront what it really means to belong\, to her Black Caribbean heritage\, her White mother\, her friends\, her city\, and herself. Sharp\, funny\, and heartfelt\, mixed(er) is a story about identity\, family\, friendship\, and the messy\, hilarious journey of figuring out where you fit.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/mixeder-by-unwrap-theatre/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square – Studio Theatre\, 101 Queen St N\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MT Space":MAILTO:info@mtspace.ca
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SUMMARY:Misdirection: Magic and Mentalism Show
DESCRIPTION:Misdirection is a night of impossible magic\, unbelievable mind reading and comedy that keeps you guessing. Featuring Ryan EdwardsCanada’s top mentalist\, as seen on national television and featured at the 2024 Super Bowl. Ryan takes mind reading to a new level\, revealing thoughts and making predictions that defy logic.Graemazing\, Level 7 Wizard (totally real). The comedy magician who mixes sharp wit with impossible illusions. As seen on CHCH Morning Live and featured at the 2024 NHL All Star Fan Fest\, Graemazing delivers magic that is both hilarious and astonishing.The Finale For over a decade\, Ryan and Graemazing have been developing a signature routine that pushes the boundaries of their craft. The show closes with this one of a kind feat\, designed to leave audiences stunned. If you enjoy America’s Got Talent\, Penn and Teller Fool Us\, or the thrill of a Las Vegas stage show\, you will not want to miss this. Perfect for a date night or a night out with friends\, Misdirection delivers an experience that is bold\, modern and unforgettable. Tickets are limited. Once they are gone\, the chance to see this show vanishes with them.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/misdirection-magic-and-mentalism-show/
LOCATION:Farm League Brewing\, 295 Ainslie Street South\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1R 3L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest in The Prostgarten
DESCRIPTION:  🥨 Bavarian dishes and drinks available for purchase alongside offerings from The Foundry Tavern\, The Underwing\, The French and Pizzeria Motola! Live music starting at 5:30pm\, courtesy of… 🎵 The Weiss Blau Band And at 6:30pm\, The Alpine Dancers will take over our dance floor as they perform traditional Austrian and German folk dances and Schuhplattler! ⏰ Doors open at 5PM 🎟️ Free admission — no tickets or reservations required 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome 📍 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/oktoberfest-in-the-prostgarten-2/
LOCATION:The Gaslight District\, 64 Grand Ave. S.\, Cambridge\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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UID:10876477-1790962200-1790974800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Frocktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Frocktoberfest 2026: Get Your Frock On Frocktoberfest is the Kitchener-Waterloo version of Frocktails\, an international celebration for anyone who likes to sew their own clothes. Meet us at TWB for a fun evening of admiring amazing garments\, meeting lovely sewists\, enjoying good food and beer\, and showing off your makes! While we encourage you to sew something theme-appropriate for the event\, such as a dirndl or lederhosen\, it’s not at all required. Wear anything you made\, whether fancy or not\, and show off your garment sewing skills. Your ticket includes a 12oz drink from TWB (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)\, a light meal from Kojo’s Korner\, and a door prize ticket. You can also participate in the fashion show\, have your photo taken at the photo booth\, and enjoy live music by Scott & Samantha on the TWB patio. Friday\, October 2\, 2026 Event start: 5:30pm Fashion show: 6:30pm Music: 7pm
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/frocktoberfest/
LOCATION:TWB Co-operative Brewing\, 300 Mill St\, Unit 1\, Kitchener\, ON\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070026Z
CREATED:20260914T070026Z
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UID:10876723-1790964000-1790974800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Waterloo Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out\, let’s create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech – find that new job\, expand your network\, share ideas\, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let’s inspire\, innovate\, and shape the future of technology in Waterloo!Tech\, AI\, Data\, IT\, and more ~Event Details💰 Cost: $5 (Online only\, no tickets at door) Link to Website🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks and social📍 White Rabbit (Inside\, or ask for Tech Social) – 47 King St N🕕 6:00pm onwards every FridayOr RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities\, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:🔗 Link to WebsiteIf you cannot find us\, ask staff about Social Meetup\, or find a table\, snap a photo and ask in the WhatsApp community above.Who Should Attend?Perfect for Waterloo tech professionals including:Software Developers & Engineers (Python\, JavaScript\, Java\, C++\, React\, Node.js)Data Scientists & Analysts (Machine Learning\, AI\, Data Visualization\, SQL)Cybersecurity Professionals (InfoSec\, Ethical Hacking\, Cloud Security)Product Managers & Tech EntrepreneursStudents & Tech Graduates looking to break into techCareer Changers entering tech industryRemote Workers & Digital Nomads in WaterlooStartup Employees & EntrepreneursDigital Marketing & Product ProfessionalsSenior Engineers looking to mentor and network What You’ll Experience🤝 Network with Waterloo tech community💼 Job opportunities and referrals from peers🚀 Career acceleration through peer networking🎯 Skill sharing and tech discussions🧠 Knowledge sharing on latest tech trends🎉 Social activities and games🧠 Learn from peers about real-world challenges🚀 Collaborate on projects and ideas🎯 Mentorship connections (both ways!)🍻 Fun\, casual atmosphere – no matter your seniority level Event GuidelinesSupport the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed)Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendeesBring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm)Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with the venue\, we just use the space. So don’t call the venue asking about our events.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/waterloo-tech-mixer-and-social-tech-ai-data-it-%e2%9c%a8/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill\, 44 King St S\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070250Z
CREATED:20260914T070249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070250Z
UID:10876478-1790964000-1790982000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Farmtoberfest at Willibald's
DESCRIPTION:Join Willibald’s on the farm for a night of Bavarian-inspired food\, beer\, cocktails\, music\, and great company. Grab your crew\, raise a stein\, and celebrate Oktoberfest the Willibald way! WHERE: 1271 Reidsville Rd.\, Ayr\, ON N0B 1E0WHEN: Friday\, October 2 & Saturday\, October 3TIME: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMWHAT: Bavarian-inspired eats\, drinks\, music & festive funTICKETS: $29 per person (per session) and include event entry + 1 commemorative steinNOTE: This is a 19+ event.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/farmtoberfest-at-willibalds/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery\, 1271 Reidsville Rd. Ayr ON N0B1E0\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070251Z
CREATED:20260914T070250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070251Z
UID:10876811-1790965800-1790973000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:"The Dark Side of Galt" Evening Walking Tours at McDougall Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Put on your walking shoes and join us for an unforgettable stroll through the past as we uncover the chilling tales that shape Galt’s dark history. From devastating disasters and notorious murders to lingering legends of hauntings\, this guided walk explores the city’s shadowy side. The walking tours leave the Cottage promptly at 6:30 and 7:00 PM and run for approximately 90 minutes (ending back at the Cottage). New this year! The 7:00 pm walk on October 2\, 2026 (only) is dog-friendly\, so feel free to bring your four-legged companion along! Please note that owners are responsible for the care and control of their dogs at all times. Any aggressive or overly disruptive behaviour may result in being asked to leave the tour. Dogs are not permitted inside the Cottage. The tours may include hills\, stairs and uneven terrain. Participants are advised to dress for the weather Phones are recommended\, but not required\, to access additional information on the sites we’ll be visiting. No washroom facilities available during the walk. Due to the subject matter of this walk it is suitable for ages 14+. Cost: $24.95 + HST. Tickets are also available for in-person purchase during the Cottage’s hours of operation. Tickets are non-refundable.Pre-registration is required and space is limited\, so register early!
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/the-dark-side-of-galt-evening-walking-tours-at-mcdougall-cottage/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:McDougall Cottage Historic Site\, 89 Grand Ave. S\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Holiday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070252Z
CREATED:20260914T070251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070252Z
UID:10876480-1790969400-1790969400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:54-40
DESCRIPTION:One of Canada’s most iconic alternative rock bands returns to Waterloo for a night packed with decades of unforgettable hits\, powerful live energy\, and timeless Canadian music. 🎟️ Tickets on-sale now!🎶 Doors open at 7:30pm\, music starts at 8:00pm🔞 19+ Licensed🪑 General admission with limited side seating available For over 40 years\, 54•40 has remained one of Canada’s most celebrated and enduring bands. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne\, the group has built a legendary catalogue filled with gold and platinum records while earning a reputation as one of the country’s premier live acts. From longtime fans who grew up with their music to newer listeners discovering the band for the first time\, 54•40 concerts continue to bring generations together through a shared love of live music. With a career defined by reinvention\, authenticity\, and an unmistakable West Coast sound\, 54•40 continues to evolve while delivering the songs fans know and love. Featuring Neil Osborne\, Brad Merritt\, Matt Johnson\, Dave Genn\, and David “Oz” Osborne\, the band continues to tour and record new music while maintaining a celebrated reputation for electrifying live performances. Don’t miss your chance to experience this legendary Canadian band live at Maxwell’s this October.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/54-40/
LOCATION:Maxwell’s Concerts & Events\, 35 University Ave E\, Unit 2\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 2V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070246Z
CREATED:20260914T070245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070246Z
UID:10876807-1790969400-1790974800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Mixed(er) by Unwrap Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A biracial woman discover her parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party\, featuring all her White friends and her only Black friend.   What she expects to be a low-key homecoming quickly spirals into chaos when she discovers her parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party\, complete with her White friends and her only Black friend. As the night unfolds\, family wounds surface\, cultural tensions flare\, and a jerk chicken casserole becomes the final straw in Sam’s fractured sense of identity. Between bedroom fights\, hair tangles\, a secret unconscious boyfriend\, and a Mennonite bakery heist\, Sam is forced to confront what it really means to belong\, to her Black Caribbean heritage\, her White mother\, her friends\, her city\, and herself. Sharp\, funny\, and heartfelt\, mixed(er) is a story about identity\, family\, friendship\, and the messy\, hilarious journey of figuring out where you fit.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/mixeder-by-unwrap-theatre/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square – Studio Theatre\, 101 Queen St N\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MT Space":MAILTO:info@mtspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T000000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070028Z
CREATED:20260914T070027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070028Z
UID:10876766-1790985600-1790985600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
DESCRIPTION:The featured artworks reflect a wide range of material and conceptual concerns shaping contemporary artistic practice. Artists draw on the historical and cultural labour embedded in textiles to imagine Black and Métis futures\, explore fibre as an everyday material that can serve as a conduit for activism and poetry\, and experiment with the integration of photography and realism into fibre-based forms.   This exhibition was juried by Suzanne Carte (Artistic Director\, Art Gallery of Burlington) and Maria Hupfield (Artist; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto) with Cambridge Art Galleries staff.  Featured Artists AJA Louden · Ava Katz · Christy Kunitzky · Eva Kolcze · Ioana Dragomir · Margaret Firlotte · Maria-Margaretta Cabana Boucher · Négar Devine-Tajgardan · Sky Weir · Tara Lynn MacDougall
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-fibreworks-2026/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Queen’s Square\, 1 North Square\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1S 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Ongoing Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070253Z
CREATED:20260914T070252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070253Z
UID:10876481-1791021600-1791043200@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Next In Fibre: DIY Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all-things fibre and craft with hands-on events and activities in Galt at Queen’s Square and the Old Post Office. Old Post Office – DIY Day10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fibre Arts Meet-Up and Showcase12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Craft Material Swap1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Add DIY Pockets to Your Dress WorkshopQueen’s Square – Learn and Create10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Fibre activity10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, and 1:30 pm: Next In Fibre Exhibition Tours
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/next-in-fibre-diy-day/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Old Post Office and Queen’s Square\, 12 Water Street South\, Cambridge\, ON\, N1R 3C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070254Z
CREATED:20260914T070253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070254Z
UID:10876482-1791021600-1791068400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo (NIROW)
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, INDEFEST has provided a platform to celebrate Nigerian heritage while creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to experience Nigerian culture and connect with local organizations\, businesses\, entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, and service providers. The 2026 celebration will mark this important 10-year milestone with an expanded event experience designed to showcase the richness and diversity of Nigerian culture while highlighting the contributions of Nigerians and other African communities to the Region of Waterloo. What to Expect The event will feature a variety of cultural and community experiences\, including: Nigerian cultural displays and experiences Live entertainment and musical performances Cultural dances and performances Food and cultural experiences Community and business showcases Networking and community connections Family-friendly activities Special guests and community leaders Media and promotional experiences Information and community resource displays
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/nigerians-in-the-region-of-waterloo-nirow/
LOCATION:RIM Park- The Auditorium\, 2001 University Ave E.\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2K 0E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Emoabino":MAILTO:info@nirow.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070256Z
CREATED:20260914T070256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070256Z
UID:10876484-1791025200-1791028800@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join a knowledgeable Artist Guide for an insightful\, in-depth tour of the Fall Cycle of exhibitions – Boring Earth: spontaneous gift\, Rosalie Favell: Belonging (1982-2024)\, and Patricia Deadman: Along the Grand. Supported by: The Gamble Family
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/guided-gallery-tours/
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery\, 101 Queen Street North\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070257Z
CREATED:20260914T070257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070257Z
UID:10876485-1791025200-1791039600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Y Day - In The Waterloo Region
DESCRIPTION:Y Day is an opportunity for community members to explore the YMCA\, participate in family-friendly activities\, enjoy games\, connect with local residents\, and discover the programs and services available in their community.  Event Details  📅 Date: Saturday\, October 3\, 2026  ⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  📍 Locations: Stork Family YMCA (Waterloo) A.R.K. Family YMCA (Kitchener)
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/y-day-in-the-waterloo-region/
LOCATION:Stork Family YMCA\, A.R.K. Family YMCA\, 500 Fischer-Hallman Road North\,\, Kitchener-Waterloo\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070255Z
CREATED:20260914T070254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070255Z
UID:10876483-1791025200-1791068400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Goat Fest 2026: Canada's Ultimate Hot Sauce Festival Is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, Kitchener. Goat Fest returns to the legendary Concordia Club on Saturday\, October 3 2026\, for its biggest\, loudest and hottest year yet! ☀️ DAYTIME SESSION | 11 AM TO 5 PM | ALL AGES The daytime session is a full festival experience for the whole family. Taste your way through 30+ hot sauce makers\, including one of Canada’s largest collections of sauces featured on Hot Ones. Cool down with 15+ craft breweries\, feast on incredible food\, hit the Caesar and oyster bars\, catch live wrestling\, experience Touch a Truck and take in the official KW Oktoberfest keg tapping. Meet Smokin’ Ed Currie\, creator of the Carolina Reaper and Pepper X\, Hot Ones fan favourite Camera Guy Bill\, competitive eating legend Mike Jack and some of the biggest names in hot sauce.Best of all\, kids under 12 are FREE during the daytime session! 🌙 EVENING SESSION | 6 PM TO 11 PM | 19+ When the sun goes down\, the volume goes way up.The evening session brings more wrestling\, spicy challenges\, cold craft beer and a full lineup of live music\, capped off by multi-JUNO Award-nominated rock duo The Blue Stones. 🎸🔥Goat Fest is also proud to raise funds and support for the Waterloo Region Health Network. 📅 Saturday\, October 3📍 Concordia Club\, Kitchener☀️ Daytime: 11 AM to 5 PM | All ages | Kids under 12 free🌙 Evening: 6 PM to 11 PM | 19+🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW! Tell your friends\, mark your calendars and get ready for one unforgettable day of heat\, beer\, food\, wrestling and rock and roll. P.S. Yes\, we’ll have FREE milk…You’re going to need it. 🥛🔥
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/goat-fest-2026-canadas-ultimate-hot-sauce-festival-is-back/
LOCATION:Concordia Club\, 429 Ottawa Street South\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2M 3P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070300Z
CREATED:20260914T070259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070300Z
UID:10876487-1791032400-1791039600@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Cookie Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a fun afternoon of cookie decorating at our Beginner-Level Cookie Decorating Class! Perfect for those aged 12 and up. This class offers a creative escape as you learn to decorate cookies like a pro. No baking required. We focus solely on the art of decoration\, making it fun and stress-free experience. Class Details: Date: October 3rd 2026Time: 1:00PM – 3:00 PMLocation: 132 Ahrens Street W Kitchener. Parking is available for your convenience..Seating: Limited to 16 participants. What You’ll Learn: Six Unique Designs: The instructor will guide you through the process of creating six beautiful designs. What’s Included: All Material Provided: From icing to sprinkles and every decoration in between\, we provide all the necessary materials for the class. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!Take-Home Box: After the class\, you’ll receive a bakery box to safely transport your decorated cookies home. It’s a perfect way to share your creations with friends and family or to keep as a personal treat. Cancellation / Refund Please reach out by email if you are unable to attend. Class cancellation 4 days before the class date are subject to full refund less the Evenbrite fee. Parking is avalable for your convinience.Seating: Limited to 16 participants. What You’ll Learn: Six Unique Designs: The instructor will guide you through the process of creating six beautiful designs. What’s Included: All Material Provided: From icing to sprinkles and every decoration in between\, we provide all the necessary materials for the class. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Take-Home Box: After the class\, you’ll receive a bakery box to safely transport your decorated cookies home. It’s a perfect way to share your creations with friends and family or to keep as a personal treat.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/thanksgiving-cookie-class/
LOCATION:Paper Marche\, 132 Ahrens St W\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Holiday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070259Z
CREATED:20260914T070258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070259Z
UID:10876486-1791032400-1791043200@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Encaustic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the playfulness and versatility of encaustic painting—painting using hot wax and pigments. Whether you are a beginner or would like to further expand your skills\, join us to learn about colour mixing\, fusing\, layering\, and texture. All materials provided.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/encaustic-workshop/
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery\, 101 Queen Street North\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070246Z
CREATED:20260914T070245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070246Z
UID:10876808-1791036000-1791041400@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Mixed(er) by Unwrap Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A biracial woman discover her parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party\, featuring all her White friends and her only Black friend.   What she expects to be a low-key homecoming quickly spirals into chaos when she discovers her parents are throwing her a surprise birthday party\, complete with her White friends and her only Black friend. As the night unfolds\, family wounds surface\, cultural tensions flare\, and a jerk chicken casserole becomes the final straw in Sam’s fractured sense of identity. Between bedroom fights\, hair tangles\, a secret unconscious boyfriend\, and a Mennonite bakery heist\, Sam is forced to confront what it really means to belong\, to her Black Caribbean heritage\, her White mother\, her friends\, her city\, and herself. Sharp\, funny\, and heartfelt\, mixed(er) is a story about identity\, family\, friendship\, and the messy\, hilarious journey of figuring out where you fit.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/mixeder-by-unwrap-theatre/2026-10-03/1/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square – Studio Theatre\, 101 Queen St N\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MT Space":MAILTO:info@mtspace.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260914T070301Z
CREATED:20260914T070300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T070301Z
UID:10876488-1791036000-1791045000@explorewaterloo.ca
SUMMARY:Crochet Pumpkin: A Cozy Fall Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Craft Club KW for a cozy afternoon of crochet and create an adorable stuffed pumpkin to bring a little handmade fall into your home. In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll guide you through creating your own crocheted stuffed pumpkin\, from stitching and shaping to stuffing and adding the finishing touches. Choose from a selection of autumn-inspired yarns to make yours perfectly your style—classic orange\, cozy mustard yellow\, or neutral cream. Whether you’re getting ready for sweater weather or just looking for an excuse to spend an afternoon making something with your hands\, this is your invitation to settle in and get crafty. What’s Included Yarn and stuffing for your pumpkinCrochet hook and all necessary supplies (for you to take home)Step-by-step instructionYour own handmade stuffed pumpkin to take homeA selection of colours so you can customize your creationOptional: purchase extra supplies to make a second pumpkin at home (based on availability) Skill levelBeginner-friendly. No pumpkin-making (or crochet) experience required!Because this is a crochet workshop\, complete beginners may work at a different pace than experienced crocheters. We’ll teach the techniques you need and help you along the way. The Details 📅 Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 at 2:00PM📍 92 King St\, Uptown Waterloo (Remix Swing studio)🧶 All materials provided Spaces are limited—grab your spot and kick off cozy season with Craft Club KW.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/crochet-pumpkin-a-cozy-fall-workshop/
LOCATION:Remix Swing\, 92 King St S\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event
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