What’s Happening in Kitchener Waterloo: July 24th - 31st, 2025

things to do
Written By Stephanie Catcher

Thu, July 24

  • Two Row on the Grand – paddle for reconciliation
    Multi-day canoe journey along the Grand River starting here—deep cultural connection meets outdoor adventure

  • Appleflats Guided Orchard Tour – 6:30 PM
    Learn about preserving crabapple heritage in rural Wellesley—low-key and scenic

  • Counterpoint Run Club – 7 PM
    Free 5 km community run with post-run hangout at the brewery—fun, casual, social

  • Castle Concert Series – Unleashed – 7 PM
    Chill lawn concert at Castle Kilbride—bring your chair, donations welcome, and markets pop up

  • Gaucho Live – Jazz Room 8–11 PM
    Steely Dan tribute night in Waterloo’s cozy Jazz Room—tickets $25

  • Movies in the Park – 8:30 PM
    Outdoor flicks at Waterloo Park bandshell—bring a blanket and snacks .

Fri–Sat, July 25–26

  • Wayback Festival – Downtown Kitchener
    Fri (7–10:30 PM) & Sat (4–11 PM): classic rock tributes (KISS, AC/DC, Big Wreck, Default) in Carl Zehr Square—totally free and totally nostalgic!

  • Art Market – Fri 5–9 PM (Sat continues)
    Handcrafted goods + live music in Waterloo Public Square—perfect for finding something local-made

  • Long Dash Festival – Sat 10 AM–5 PM
    A celebration of art and science at Cambridge’s rare Slit Barn & ECO Centre—free admission

  • Acrylic Painting Workshop – Sat 1–4 PM
    Get artsy at the Button Factory in Waterloo—$50 admission, materials included

Sun, July 27

  • Kitchener Panthers Game – 2 PM
    Cheer on the Panthers vs. Guelph Royals—classic Sunday afternoon family stuffing

  • Forest Bathing Walk – 9:30 AM
    Gentle nature immersion at Monarch Woods—perfect for zen time

Mon–Wed, July 28–30

  • KWAG Summer Art Camp (Week 4): Mix it Up!
    All week art fun for ages 6–13 in Kitchener–Waterloo Art Gallery

  • Kids in the Kitchen Camp – Week 3
    Young foodies in training each day—delicious hands-on learning

  • Music Monday – July 28, 7 PM
    Outdoor show in Waterloo park featuring local bands—bring a lawn chair

  • Yoga Hike – July 29, 6:45 PM
    Stretch it out in Kiwanis Park with guided movement in nature

Thu–Fri, July 31–Aug 1

  • Castle Concert – Folklore Junction – July 31, 7 PM
    Lawn concert + craft market vibes at Castle Kilbride

  • Rockin’ It at Rockway – Aug 6 (teaser)
    Save the date for the next patio jam—Twas Now hits the stage

Stephanie Catcher
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