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October 9th, 2023: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

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The annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Parade is back and bigger than ever!  Rain or shine – make your way over to Weber Street East and Frederick Street to see new floats, inflatables and bands!  Click below for more event information.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade | The parade starts at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street. | To Do Canada

 

Autumn has arrived!  Enjoy an incredible season of music and community building at the Autumn Concerts taking place every Wednesday during the fall season.  This is a free event and will feature a brand new lineup of performances.  Check out the link below for more details.

(20+) Free Noon Hour Concerts – Every Wednesday | Facebook

 

The spookiest time of year is here!  Book a psychic reading with a medium, go on an authentic ghost hunt, learn about the ghosts of the Homer Watson House & Gallery and more at their Spirit Season fundraiser.  All proceeds from this event support the gallery’s mission to provide accessible art education, exhibitions and events to the community.

Spirit Season (waterloo.ca)

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

All Ages Oktoberfest

Monday October 9, 2023
12:00PM – 4:00PM
$6.00
Schneider Haus National Historic Site – 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario
(20+) All Ages Oktoberfest at Schneider Haus | Facebook

 

Awakening Yoga

Wednesday October 11, 2023
10:30AM – 12:00PM
$16.49
Online via Zoom
Awakening Yoga • Weekly Class • Kitchener Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Empowered Girls Empower The World

Wednesday October 11, 2023
6:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Kinbridge Community Association – 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, Ontario
Empowered Girls Empower The World Tickets, Wed, 11 Oct 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Euchre Night

Wednesday October 11, 2023
7:00PM – 9:30PM
$7.00
TWB Co-operative Brewing – 300 Mill Street, Kitchener, Ontario
(20+) Euchre Night | Facebook

 

West Coast Swing Open House

Wednesday October 11, 2023
8:00PM
FREE
Knox Presbyterian Church – 50 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario
FREE West Coast Swing Dance Class! Registration, Wed, 11 Oct 2023 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Clay Diya Workshop

Thursday October 12, 2023
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$35.20
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery – 25 Caroline Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Clay diya workshop with Eekta Trienekens Tickets, Thu, 12 Oct 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

All That Jazz

Thursday October 12, 2023
7:30PM
$20.00
The MUSEUM – 10 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario
All That Jazz @ THEMUSEUM – THEMUSEUM

 

The Dark Side of Galt – Evening Walking Tour

Friday October 13, 2023
6:30PM – 8:00PM
$19.56
McDougall Cottage Historic Site – 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Ontario
“The Dark Side of Galt” Evening Walking Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Karaoke Night

Friday October 13, 2023
8:00PM – 11:00PM
FREE
EVO Kitchen & Bar – 31 Water Street South, Cambridge, Ontario
(20+) Karaoke Night at EVO | Facebook

 

Newcomer Outreach Program: Fall Picnic

Saturday October 14, 2023
12:00PM – 3:00PM
FREE
200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, Ontario
Cambridge Newcomer Outreach Program: Fall Picnic Tickets, Sat, 14 Oct 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Skull Ball

Saturday October 14, 2023
6:00PM – 10:00PM
FREE
Button Factory Arts – 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
(20+) ???? SKULL BALL | Thrifty Witch Co. ???? | Facebook

 

Drag Bingo

Saturday October 14, 2023
6:30PM
$19.56
Revive Game Bar – 90 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Drag Bingo Hosted by Crystal Quartz at Revive Game Bar Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Rusty Nail Comedy: Headliner Jeff Paul

Saturday October 14, 2023
7:30PM – 10:00PM
$22.63
The Crazy Canuck – 141 Ontario Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Rusty Nail Comedy Saturday night: Headliner Jeff Paul Tickets, Sat, 14 Oct 2023 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Bad & Brewsy Brunch

Sunday October 15, 2023
12:00PM – 3:00PM
$22.63
ABE ERB – 15 King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
Bad And Brewsy Brunch Tickets, Sun, 15 Oct 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Open Mic

Sunday October 15, 2023
1:00PM – 4:00PM
FREE
TWB Co-operative Brewing – 300 Mill Street, Kitchener, Ontario
(20+) Open Mic @ TWB | Facebook

 

The Walper Hotel 130th Birthday

Sunday October 15, 2023
1:00PM – 5:00PM
FREE
The Walper Hotel – 20 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario
The Walper Hotel 130th Birthday Celebration Open House Tickets, Sun, 15 Oct 2023 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Drag Open Stage

Sunday October 15, 2023
5:30PM – 9:30PM
$20.00
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade – 165 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario
Drag Open Stage Tickets, Sun, 15 Oct 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite