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05/29/2026

🛍️☀️ Join us for our very first Art Market of the season from 5-9 p.m. in Waterloo Public Square!

Browse a variety of handmade goods by over 20 talented artists, crafters, and makers while enjoying live local music.

🎵 Musician lineup:
7 to 8 p.m. – Mike & McLeod
8 to 9 p.m. – Mandippal

🎨 Featured artists:
Anyiri Styles, Blue Cup Crochet, Corkum Cove Collective, Colour and Light, Daily Sparkle Design, Hammy's Creations, ItsAshree, Juniper's Tea, Kamila Mlynarczyk Woodedwoods, Kruti.Leelo Illustrations, Legacy Engravers, Liminal Record, SamArtisan, Seagauhl, SOSANE, Toys by Thomas, Vintage Acorn, Vladimir Skvortsov, W studio, Thunderstorm Clay & Cards

Free and family-friendly!

👉 Learn more at waterloo.ca/art-markets

05/28/2026

Salsa in the Square returns for another unforgettable summer! 💃✨

Join The Underdog Dance Corp. every Thursday night from May to September for FREE salsa lessons, live music, and a vibrant outdoor dance party in the heart of Uptown Waterloo. 🎶🌙

📍 Waterloo Public Square
⏰ 7 – 11 p.m.
📅 May 21 to September 10 (Thursdays)

No partner or experience needed — all ages and skill levels are welcome!

📷 Underdog Dance Corp.

05/26/2026

Movies in the Park are BACK this summer! ✨🎬

Join us for outdoor movie nights under the stars in Waterloo Park! Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favourite movie snacks for a fun evening of family-friendly films all summer long. 🍿🌙

📅 June 11, 18, 25
📅 July 9, 16, 23
📅 August 6, 13, 20

⏰ Movies begin at sundown
👉 We recommend arriving between 8:30–9 p.m. for the best spot!

📍 Waterloo Park, Hilltop Picnic Area

Presented in partnership with Princess Cinemas and in support of the The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. If you’re able, please consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate. 🥫

Stay tuned for this summers movie titles announcements or visit waterloo.ca/events

05/26/2026

We’re looking for volunteers for the July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park! ☀️

Join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon featuring food trucks, giant games, live music, an art market and more.

📅 July 1, 2026
📍 Waterloo Park West
⏰ Various shifts available

We’re looking for volunteers who:
✔️ Are 16+
✔️ Can lift/carry up to 30 lbs
✔️ Enjoy working with the public
✔️ Can follow instructions and work independently

Apply now: waterloo.ca/volunteer

05/25/2026

The Waterloo Potters' Workshop’s annual open house and charity sale is back—bringing over 40 years of tradition! ☀️🎨

Explore the studio, watch live handbuilding and wheel throwing demos, and shop donated pottery made by talented local artists.

📅 May 30 & 31
⏰ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Eby Farmhouse, Waterloo Park

All proceeds will support local organizations: Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health, Arts 4 All Unlimited, and the Starling Foundation Safe Haven Youth Centre.

👉 Learn more: waterloopotters.ca/celebrate-summer

05/18/2026

Find your next summer read at this years Bookfest!📚☀️

This annual outdoor book festival features a full afternoon of live readings and book sales from 50+ local authors.

📅 May 30, 2026 from 2 to 8 p.m.
📍 Waterloo Public Square

Hosted by the KW Writers Alliance with support from Create Waterloo.

👉 Find this years attending authors: kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2026

05/14/2026

Have an idea for an event in uptown Waterloo? 💡

SPOTLIGHT WATERLOO is here to help bring it to life. Created by the Uptown Waterloo BIA, this funding program supports organizers who want to create vibrant, inclusive and community-driven events in the uptown core.

✔️ Up to $5,000 in funding
✔️ Encourages events that support local businesses
✔️ Open to passionate organizers ready to make an impact

Learn more and apply:

Spotlight Waterloo What is Spotlight Waterloo? SPOTLIGHT WATERLOO is a community development funding program, created by the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA), to encourage and support organizers in bringing vibrant and diverse events to Uptown Waterloo. Spotlight Waterloo encourages e...

05/12/2026

☀️🛍️ Outdoor Art Market season is here!

Shop a variety of handmade goods from talented local artists, crafters, and makers while enjoying live music in the heart of uptown Waterloo.

📆 May 29 | July 24 | August 14
⏰ Market: 5–9 p.m. | Music: 7–9 p.m.
📍 Waterloo Public Square

Don't miss additional Art Markets at:
🎨 Open Streets on June 13
🎨 July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park

Shop handmade, listen local, and celebrate Waterloo’s creative community! 🎨🎶

(Vendor applications are now closed.)

05/07/2026

On May 16, join a special fundraising event in support of the Kultrun World Music Festival! ✨🎉

Enjoy a night featuring live music by the Luis Franco Band, delicious food, a silent auction and cash bar. Your support will help Neruda Arts continue to build inclusive artistic spaces in Waterloo Region.

🎟️ Get tickets:

Join us for a special fundraising event in support of the Kultrun World Music Festival.Enjoy a night of live music, community, and culture featuring Luis Franco Band.Your support helps us continue building inclusive artistic spaces in Waterloo Region.✨ Live Music🎧 DJ🎁 Silent Auction🍽 Deli...

05/05/2026

💐 Join Button Factory Arts Centre this Saturday, May 9th for their 2026 Open House!

Bloom & Grow will feature a variety of drop-in crafts and performances from 2 to 9:30 p.m., with a focus on kid-friendly activities from 2 to 4 p.m.

🎟️ Free! Donations are greatly appreciated.

👉 Check out the full schedule - www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/2026openhouse