Get ready to make the most of the sunshine and warmth because the 2024 summer season in Kitchener-Waterloo is bursting with excitement! From vibrant festivals to serene outdoor adventures, this Summer Activity Guide is your key to unlocking the best events in Kitchener-Waterloo. Whether you’re a local looking for new experiences or a visitor eager to dive into the heart of the community, this guide will navigate you through the hottest happenings in the region. Let’s dive in and discover the unforgettable summer events that await in our community!
Here’s a list of events you can check out in June, July and August. Click on an event to learn more.
Things to do in June
- June 1 | Cambridge Thrift & Vintage Walking Tour
- June 1 | tri-Pride
- June 5 | Uptown Waterloo Campfire
- June 6-8 | Afrovibes Festival
- June 8 | DTK Art Walk
- June 9 | Cambridge Mill Race
- June 13 | Movies in the Park
- June 14 | Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
- June 15 | Kitchener Food Tour
- June 15 | Open Streets
- June 15-16 | The Waterloo 10 KM Classic
- June 19 | Uptown Waterloo Campfire
- June 19-26 | Steel Magnolias @ Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
- June 19 – July 6 | Doris and Ivy in the Home @ St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
- June 21 | Sunset Sessions
- June 21 | National Indigenous Peoples Day
- June 22 | St. Jacobs Village-Wide Sidewalk and Garage Sale Event
- June 22 | Summer Fling Market
- June 22-23 | Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival
- June 27 | Movies in the Park
- June 29 | IAM Kitchener: Indigenous Art Market
Things to do in July
- July 1 | Waterloo July 1 Community Picnic
- July 1 | Canada Day in DTK
- July 1 | Community Celebration in Ayr
- July 3 | Downtown Kitchener Mile
- July 4 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- July 5 | Sunset Sessions
- July 8-12 | Brainworx: A Laurier Summer Experience
- July 10 | Uptown Waterloo Campfire
- July 11 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- July 11 | Movies in the Park
- July 13 | Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival
- July 14-21 | The 2nd Annual ENDURrun Sport 80km
- July 15-19 | Brainworx: A Laurier Summer Experience
- July 18 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- July 19 | Sunset Sessions
- July 19-21 | Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer
- July 19-21 | Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
- July 20 | Cambridge Thrift & Vintage Walking Tour
- July 21 | Run At Ribfest
- July 22-26 | Brainworx: A Laurier Summer Experience
- July 24 | Uptown Waterloo Campfire
- July 24 – August 10 | Priscilla Queen of the Desert @ Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
- July 25 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- July 25 | Movies in the Park
- July 26 | Sunset Sessions
- July 27 | Waycool Vintage Market
- July 29-Aug 2 | Brainworx: A Laurier Summer Experience
Things to do in August
- August 1 | The GrandWay 5K
- August 1 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- August 2 | Sunset Sessions
- August 7 | Uptown Waterloo Campfire
- August 8 | Movies in the Park
- August 8 – September 1 | Kiss Me, Kate @ St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
- August 8 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- August 10 | Day of Play in Waterloo Park
- August 11-18 | ENDURrun
- August 15 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- August 15 | Movies in the Park
- August 18 | Far East Asian Night Market
- August 22-25 | Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
- August 22 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
- August 28 | Uptown Waterloo Campfire
- August 29 | Run the Way
- August 29 | Uptown Waterloo Night Market
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