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July 8, 2024: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

There are three photos. The photo on the left is people of different cultures having fun at a festival. The middle photo is of an old car. The right photo is of somebody playing african drums.

Kultrún Festival is back in St. Jacobs! This free, family-friendly event offers music from around the globe, interactive workshops, and activities for all ages. Enjoy drumming, theatre, dance, and explore arts, crafts, and delicious food from local and international vendors. With performances on the Main Stage and the mobile Peace Stage, Kultrún promises an exciting cultural experience for everyone!

Neruda Arts

 

Step back in time at Cruising on King! This year is bigger than ever with 100 vintage cars lining King Street. Enjoy free live performances of classic hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones on the open-air stage. Savor local flavors from food trucks and downtown patios, and relax in the licensed bar area. Fun for everyone!

Cruising on King – Explore Waterloo Region

 

Experience the vibrant sounds and flavors of African and Caribbean culture at The Cookout! Enjoy family fun, delicious home cooking, and soulful music at Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival. The event offers free kids’ activities, making it perfect for families to enjoy together. Join us for a day where food nourishes your body, music fuels your soul, and the community comes together.

Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) see what’s happening at Breipthaupt Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Bridgeport Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Centreville Chicopee Centre

 

There are plenty of ways to get out and about in Waterloo Region outside your neighbourhood association including:

 

Roos Island Music Series

Thursday July 8 & 11, 2024
7:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Roos Island, Victoria Park – 32 Dill Street, Kitchener, Ontario
ROOS ISLAND MUSIC SERIES (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Pups & Poses

Tuesday July 9, 2024
6:30PM – 7:30PM
FREE
Victoria Park – 32 Dill Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Pups & Poses (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Trivia Night

Tuesday July 9, 2024
7:30PM – 9:30PM
FREE
Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill – 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Jack’s Tuesday Night Trivia (free) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Willibald’s Summer Music Series

Wednesday July 10, 2024
5:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
1271 Reidsville Rd, Ayr
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES | Willibald Farm (drinkwillibald.com)

 

DTK Latin Heat

Wednesday July 10, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario
DTK Latin Heat (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Yoga in the Park (daytime)

Wednesday July 10, 2024
12:30PM-1:15PM
FREE
Civic Centre Park (near KPL on Queen Street)
Yoga in the Park (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Uptown Waterloo Campfire

Wednesday July 10, 2024
6:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Square
Uptown Waterloo Campfire – Explore Waterloo Region

 

Yoga in the Park (evening)

Thursday July 11, 2024
5:30PM-630PM
FREE
Civic Centre Park (near KPL on Queen Street)
Yoga in the Park (downtownkitchener.ca)

 

Uptown Waterloo Night Market

Thursday July 11, 2024
7:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Library – 35 Albert Street, Waterloo, Ontario
Uptown Waterloo Night Market (todocanada.ca)

 

Lavender Fizz Comedy Open Mic

Thursday July 11, 2024
6:30PM – 9:00PM
Pay What You Can
TWB Brewing – 300 Mill Street #1
Home | Together We’re Bitter Co-operative Brewing | Craft Brewery | Kitchener (twbbrewing.com)

 

Community BBQ Lunch

Thursday July 11, 2024
11:00AM- 1:00PM
FREE
216 Mill Street (Mill – Courtland Community Centre)
Events – NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUPS AT MILL-COURTLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE (mcna-hscg.com)

 

Pickleball with Four Fathers during Walk Queen in Hespeler Village

Saturday July 13, 2024
11:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
125 Guelph Avenue, Cambridge
Free Pickleball on Queen Street! | Facebook

 

Main Street Music Series in Cambridge

Every Thursday July & August, 2024
5:00PM – 7:00PM
FREE
Lower Main Street, Downtown Cambridge
Main Street Music Series in Cambridge – Explore Waterloo Region

The Gaslight District Summer Market

Sundays in July & August, 2024
12:00PM – 5:00PM
FREE
64 Grand Avenue S, Cambridge
☀️The Gaslight District Summer Market☀️ | Facebook

 

Neighbourhood Market

Every Wednesday in July & August, 2024
9:00AM – 12:30PM
216 Mill Street (Mill – Courtland Community Centre)
Cash Only
Greenspace & Markets – NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUPS AT MILL-COURTLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE (mcna-hscg.com)