Waterloo Region Events — Jan 11 to Jan 18, 2026

Ballet Jörgen – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

When: Sunday, January 11, 2026 • 2:00 pm
Where: River Run Centre – Guelph (close enough for a winter day trip)
Cost: Ticketed (buy early if you’re thinking of it)
Why go: A whimsical ballet adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic — family-friendly and a great arts outing!

☕ Sunday Grind – Music & Coffee Series

When: Sunday, January 11 & Sunday, January 18, 2026 • 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Where: Downtown Kitchener (rotating cafés)
Cost: Free
Why go: Chill local DJs + coffee shops = perfect relaxed Sunday vibe. Snowy café hop, anyone?

🎨 Watercolor Paint Night Workshop

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2026 • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
Where: (Cambridge or Waterloo creative space — check local listing)
Cost: Ticketed (art supplies usually included)
Why go: Creative night out — great for date night or friends who want to try something new.

🏆 Friday Live Music @ The Galt Club

When: Friday, January 16, 2026
Where: The Galt Club – Cambridge
Cost: Usually free or low cover (check listings)
Why go: Weekly live music (local artists, varied styles) — perfect for kicking off the weekend.

🎨 PD Day Art + Science Camps (Jan 16)

When: Friday, January 16, 2026 (all day)
Where: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum & other local hubs
Cost: Ticketed (parents can pre-book)
Why go: Great PD Day option for kids — hands-on art or science fun while schools are out.

🧠 Events You Might Want to Plan Ahead For

Even though they aren’t this week, these are awesome to mention in “coming up soon” blurbs:

• Shrek The Musical (runs through Jan 11) 🎭 — book tickets early!

• Kitchener Rangers Hockey Games — check the schedule for mid-January home dates.