49 things to do in Kitchener this weekend

Another weekend, another excuse to get out in Kitchener. There are 49 events happening Oct 02–Oct 04, and honestly? The lineup is better than we expected. Here's what we'd actually spend our own time and money on.

Saturday is doing the heavy lifting with 27 events, and the mix leans community and arts. 1 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're bringing the crew: Cambridge Public Library, Queen’s Square has 3 things on, so you can park yourselves there and let the weekend come to you.

The full lineup

Every event on in Kitchener this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 11 events

• — 54-40
  Maxwell’s Concerts & Events
• — Brantford Bulldogs vs. Brampton Steelheads
  TD Civic Centre
• — Farmtoberfest at Willibald’s
  Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery
• — Frocktoberfest
  TWB Co-operative Brewing
• — LEDERHOSERS COMEDY NIGHT
  Kingpin Bowling Lounge
• — Mixed(er) by Unwrap Theatre
  Centre In The Square – Studio Theatre
• — Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
  Cambridge Public Library, Queen’s Square
• — Oktoberfest in The Prostgarten
  The Gaslight District
• — STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
  Conestoga Mall
• — Waterloo Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨
  McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill
• — “The Dark Side of Galt” Evening Walking Tours at McDougall Cottage
  McDougall Cottage Historic Site

Saturday — 27 events

• — A Cabaret Show with Laurier Musical Theatre
  TWB Co-operative Brewing
• — A Musical Journey Through Nature, Beauty, and Life
  Knox Presbyterian Church
• — Bloody Berlin Walking Tour
  Schneider Haus National Historic Site
• — Brantford Bulldogs vs. North Bay Battalion
  TD Civic Centre
• — Crochet Pumpkin: A Cozy Fall Workshop
  Remix Swing
• — Destiny Boxing Presents OktoberFIST 2026
  SydFIT Health Centre
• — Emo Night Vol. 2
  Hepcat Swing Dance Studio
• — Encaustic Workshop
  Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
• — Fall Barn Tours at Eby Manor!
  Eby Manor
• — Family/Adapted Ceili
  Westminster United Church
• — Farmtoberfest at Willibald’s
  Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery
• — Ghost Walks at Castle Killbride
  Castle Killbride
• — Goat Fest 2026: Canada’s Ultimate Hot Sauce Festival Is Back!
  Concordia Club
• — Guided Gallery Tours
  Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
• — Mixed(er) by Unwrap Theatre
  Centre In The Square – Studio Theatre
• — Next In Fibre: DIY Day
  Cambridge Public Library, Old Post Office and Queen’s Square
• — Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
  Cambridge Public Library, Queen’s Square
• — Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo (NIROW)
  RIM Park- The Auditorium
• — OZZY FOREVER Live at Dallas Night Club WSG Ethereal
  Dallas Night Club
• — Oktoberfest in The Postgarten
  The Gaslight District
• — Pancake Breakfast at the Sugar Bush!
  Sand Hills Maple Products
• — STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
  Conestoga Mall
• — Thanksgiving Cookie Class
  Paper Marche
• — The Elora Singers with the Barrel Boys
  The St. Matthew’s Centre
• — Uberhaus: Oktoberfest at Maxwell’s
  Maxwell’s Concerts & Events
• — Varin, Butler, Banks & Macpherson: Art, Dance, Poetry & Music
  The Registry Theatre
• — Y Day – In The Waterloo Region
  Stork Family YMCA, A.R.K. Family YMCA

Sunday — 11 events

• — 20th Anniversary Garden Party
  Puddicombe House
• — Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots FREE outdoor screening
  The Gaslight District
• — Family Day at the Schwaben Club!
  Schwaben Club
• — Family Sunday: Construct a Fairy House
  Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
• — Garden Party at Puddicombe House
  Puddicombe House
• — Kitchener-Waterloo Wedding Expo Fall 2026
  Bingemans Conference Centre
• — Learn to Knit Workshop + Tea at Kress Hill House
  Kress Hill House
• — Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
  Cambridge Public Library, Queen’s Square
• — STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
  Conestoga Mall
• — Song and Gong Resonance Circle
  Lavender Lane Wellness Centre
• — Sound Bath – Gong Led Yogic Rest
  Lavender Lane Wellness Centre

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