Fruit Tasting Extravaganza!
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Friday, Oct 9: Fruit Tasting Extravaganza! at Silver Creek Nursery, Kitchener.
This Weekend
This Weekend in Kitchener
What's on in Kitchener this weekend, Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026: 48 things in the town's own event feed — community, arts, music and more, 1 of them free. Pulled straight from the feed local organisers post to, and rebuilt as the weekend takes shape — if it's happening in town, it's here.
Friday, October 9
13 on in Kitchener this Friday.
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone Trivia!
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Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone Trivia! at EVO Kitchen & Bar, Kitchener on Friday, Oct 9.
Hops & High Notes: Opera at the Brewery
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Mark Friday, Oct 9: Hops & High Notes: Opera at the Brewery at TWB Co-operative Brewing, Kitchener.
Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest – Willkommen Platz
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Mark Friday, Oct 9: Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest – Willkommen Platz at Downtown Kitchener. Family-friendly.
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2026
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K-W Oktoberfest - North America's largest Bavarian festival: festhallen, parades and the Thanksgiving Day parade. 2026 dates follow the annual October window.
Laurier Chamber and Wind Orchestras Concert
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Friday, Oct 9, Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, Kitchener hosts Laurier Chamber and Wind Orchestras Concert. Expect a proper live set.
Needle Felted Ghost Workshop
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Needle Felted Ghost Workshop is on Friday, Oct 9 at The Paint Riot, Kitchener. Worth bringing the whole family.
Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
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On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026 at Cambridge Public Library, Queen’s Square, Kitchener.
Oktoberfest 2026 at Habsburg Haus
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Oktoberfest 2026 at Habsburg Haus at Alpine Club, Kitchener on Oct 9 to Oct 17.
Rebellious RnB Night Vol. 1
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Rebellious RnB Night Vol. 1 at KWFamous Creative Café, Kitchener on Friday, Oct 9.
STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
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STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators at Conestoga Mall, Kitchener on Friday, Oct 9. Family-friendly.
Waterloo Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨
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McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill, Kitchener hosts Waterloo Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨ on Friday, Oct 9.
“The Dark Side of Galt” Evening Walking Tours at McDougall Cottage
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McDougall Cottage Historic Site, Kitchener hosts “The Dark Side of Galt” Evening Walking Tours at McDougall Cottage on Friday, Oct 9.
Saturday, October 10
24 on in Kitchener this Saturday.
Billy Raffoul
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Centre In The Square, Kitchener hosts Billy Raffoul on Saturday, Oct 10.
Billy Raffoul
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On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Billy Raffoul at Studio Theatre, Kitchener.
Bloody Berlin Walking Tour
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Schneider Haus National Historic Site, Kitchener hosts Bloody Berlin Walking Tour on Saturday, Oct 10.
Brantford Bulldogs vs. Kingston Frontenacs
Brantford Bulldogs vs. Kingston Frontenacs is on Saturday, Oct 10 at TD Civic Centre, Brantford.
FREE Rubik’s Cube Club – Learn to solve the cube
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FREE Rubik’s Cube Club – Learn to solve the cube is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Vector Space, Kitchener. Good one for the kids.
Fall Barn Tours at Eby Manor!
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Fall Barn Tours at Eby Manor! at Kitchener on Saturday, Oct 10. Good one for the kids.
Friendly Feud
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Friendly Feud at EVO Kitchen & Bar, Kitchener on Saturday, Oct 10.
Fruit Tasting Extravaganza!
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Silver Creek Nursery, Kitchener hosts Fruit Tasting Extravaganza! on Saturday, Oct 10.
Ghost Walks at Castle Killbride
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Kitchener hosts Ghost Walks at Castle Killbride on Saturday, Oct 10.
Halloween 3D Print Paint Party
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Saturday, Oct 10: Halloween 3D Print Paint Party at Paper Marché, Kitchener. Family-friendly.
Kidtoberfest
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Wilkommen Platz | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda hosts Kidtoberfest on Saturday, Oct 10. Family-friendly.
Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest – Willkommen Platz
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest – Willkommen Platz at Downtown Kitchener. Good one for the kids.
Lace Up to End Diabetes
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Waterloo Park, Kitchener hosts Lace Up to End Diabetes on Saturday, Oct 10. Family-friendly.
Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026
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Saturday, Oct 10: Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026 at Cambridge Public Library, Queen’s Square, Kitchener.
Pancake Breakfast at the Sugar Bush!
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On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Pancake Breakfast at the Sugar Bush! at Sand Hills Maple Products, Kitchener. Bring the kids along.
Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+
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Centre In The Square, Kitchener hosts Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+ on Saturday, Oct 10.
Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+
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Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+ at Raffi Armenian Theatre, Kitchener on Saturday, Oct 10.
Pottery Workshop: Handmade Ceramic Christmas Napkin Holder
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Pottery Workshop: Handmade Ceramic Christmas Napkin Holder at Camelia Bake Shop, Kitchener on Saturday, Oct 10.
Rusty Nail Comedy Friday TWH Social Featuring Todd Graham
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Rusty Nail Comedy Friday TWH Social Featuring Todd Graham is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Kitchener.
STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators
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STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Innovators is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Conestoga Mall, Kitchener. Worth bringing the whole family.
Thanksgiving Weekend, Powered by Steam
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Waterloo Central Railway, Kitchener hosts Thanksgiving Weekend, Powered by Steam on Saturday, Oct 10.
Together We’re Boisterous Comedy Show
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On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Together We’re Boisterous Comedy Show at TWB Co-operative Brewing, Kitchener.
Wicked Moon – Halloween Belly Dance Showcase 2026
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Wicked Moon – Halloween Belly Dance Showcase 2026 is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre.
“Up” 💜FREE💜 Outdoor Screening: A fundraiser for Connie’s Legacy: Memory and Care
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“Up” 💜FREE💜 Outdoor Screening: A fundraiser for Connie’s Legacy: Memory and Care at The Gaslight District, Kitchener on Saturday, Oct 10.
Sunday, October 11
11 on in Kitchener this Sunday.
Ben Albert Comedy: Live in Waterloo
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If Sunday, Oct 11 needs plans, Ben Albert Comedy: Live in Waterloo is playing at The Jazz Room, Kitchener.
Ben Albert: Live in Waterloo - 6PM Show
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Ben Albert: Live in Waterloo - 6PM Show is on Sunday, Oct 11 at The Jazz Room, Kitchener.
Brantford Bulldogs vs. Ottawa 67s
Mark Sunday, Oct 11: Brantford Bulldogs vs. Ottawa 67s at TD Civic Centre, Brantford.
Kidtoberfest
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Mark Sunday, Oct 11: Kidtoberfest at Wilkommen Platz | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda. Worth bringing the whole family.
Long Weekend Band Crawl – Volume 18
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Long Weekend Band Crawl – Volume 18 plays at Revive Karaoke, Kitchener on Sunday, Oct 11. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out.
ONE LOVE 'FLAGS EDITION' - REGGAE, DANCEHALL, SOCA, & AFROBEATS
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If Oct 11 to Oct 12 needs plans, ONE LOVE 'FLAGS EDITION' - REGGAE, DANCEHALL, SOCA, & AFROBEATS is playing at Room 47, Kitchener.
Protection & Boundaries: Energetic & Physical Defense
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On the calendar for Sunday, Oct 11: Protection & Boundaries: Energetic & Physical Defense at 1018 Orrs Lake Rd, Kitchener.
Thanksgiving Steam Excursion
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Head to 330 Farmers Market Road, Kitchener on Sunday, Oct 11 for Thanksgiving Steam Excursion. Worth a wander even if you buy nothing. Family-friendly.
Thanksgiving Weekend, Powered by Steam
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Thanksgiving Weekend, Powered by Steam at Waterloo Central Railway, Kitchener on Sunday, Oct 11.
Thanksgiving art workshop for kids
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Sunday, Oct 11: Thanksgiving art workshop for kids at 44 Gaukel St, Kitchener Room 227. Bring the kids along.
The Almost Hip Celebrate Gord Downie at Dallas Nightclub
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The Almost Hip Celebrate Gord Downie at Dallas Nightclub at Dallas Night Club, Kitchener on Sunday, Oct 11.
Free this weekend
1 of them cost nothing
Free is a perfectly good weekend plan. The full month of free things in Kitchener lives on Free in Kitchener.
Laurier Chamber and Wind Orchestras Concert
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Friday, Oct 9, Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, Kitchener hosts Laurier Chamber and Wind Orchestras Concert. Expect a proper live set.
Common questions
What's on in Kitchener this weekend?
48 events are on in Kitchener between Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026 — the full list is on this page, day by day, taken from the town's own event feed.
Is anything free in Kitchener this weekend?
Yes — 1 free listings, starting with “Laurier Chamber and Wind Orchestras Concert”. Free cards are marked on the page.
When does this page update?
Every time the town's feed does — organisers post through the week, and the page is rebuilt on the publisher's schedule so it never shows a weekend that's already over. The window rolls to the next weekend every Monday.