What’s Happening in Kitchener Waterloo: July 17th - 24th, 2025

Thursday July 17

• Counterpoint Run Club @ 7 PM
  Free 5 km social run, followed by brews at Counterpoint Brewing—perfect for active and social types 

• Castle Concert Series @ 7 PM (Castle Kilbride)
  Featuring Rescue Junction on the lawn—bring a chair and chill with live tunes 

Thursday July 17–18

• Two Row on the Grand – Paddle Journey for Reconciliation
  A culturally rich multi-day canoe trip bridging Cambridge to Six Nations—meaningful, scenic event for connection‑seekers 

Saturday July 19

• AfroVibes @ Victoria Park
  Celebrate African & Caribbean culture with music, food, dance & community—date confirmed. Don’t miss the energy downtown

July 18–20

• Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
  BBQ lovers unite! Ribs, craft bevvies, music & family fun heat up downtown Kitchener all weekend 

Wednesday July 23

• Rockin’ It at Rockway @ 6 PM
  Catch Ben Rollo live on the patio—bring $5 for a donation and your own lawn chair

🏃 Thursday July 24

• Counterpoint Run Club @ 7 PM (Again!)
  Another chance to lace up with friends, exercise, and enjoy post-run socials 

🌳 Chill Vibes & Ongoing Gems

• Victoria & Waterloo Parks: Perfect for casual strolls, paddleboats, picnic hangs, playground hangs—great mid-week escapes—trusted local faves 

• Doon Heritage Village (open seasonally)
  Step back into 1914: explore heritage buildings, vintage crafts, blacksmith demos. Historic family day