Welcome to Square Peg, a dynamic, multi-use space focused on community, small business, retail development, and creative collaborations! We are rethinking retail and turning an asset into an opportunity. The Square Peg pop-up will showcase active, emerging, and local retail talent that will wow the community by radiating vibrancy, cultivating connection, and encouraging a sense of belonging.
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Interested in getting involved in Square Peg? Email Downtown@kitchener.ca
Oktoberfest x Sq. Peg - September 26 - October 19
The Hans Haus is back!
Get ready to fest in style! The Hans Haus is back for a limited time—just four weeks—at Square Peg in Carl Zehr Square. Stock up on all your Oktoberfest essentials, from exclusive swag to must-have merch. Be Bavarian with us as you make this year's celebration unforgettable. Don’t miss out—visit Hans Haus and gear up for the festivities!
Hours Of Operation
Thursday, September 26th & Friday, September 27th from 12pm-6pm
Saturday, September 28th & Sunday, September 29th from 10am-6pm
Thursday, October 3rd & Friday, October 4th from 12pm-6pm
Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th from 10am-6pm
Thursday, October 10th from 12pm-6pm
Extended Hours for the Willkommen Platz
Friday, October 11th – 11am-10pm
Saturday, October 12th – 11am-10pm
Sunday, October 13th – 11am-10pm
Thursday, October 17th & Friday, October 18th from 12pm-6pm
Saturday, October 19th from 10am-6pm (final day!)
Square Peg Micro-Market
Square Peg, in collaboration with Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, LiftOff by CCAWR and Downtown Kitchener is excited to introduce the first ever Square Peg Micro-Market! This is a collaborative opportunity for a diverse group of local businesses to showcase their goods in a retail pop-up environment
Each week from October 25-November 24, a selection of vendors will be invited to sell their products full-time at Square Peg, allowing small businesses to operate in a brick-and-mortar setting in the heart of downtown Kitchener.
November 18-24 will be dedicated to WRSBC’s annual Eco-Friendly Holiday Market, and applicants whose businesses align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals will be prioritized this week.
SOME PAST VENDORS
Past - Shuv It Skate Shop
From August-September
Shuvit Skate Shop has been serving the KW region with skateboarding goods since 2022 and are excited to offer a physical location for everyone to come and browse a selection of skateboards, trucks, wheels, merch and everything else you need to be ready to skate!
Past - Vintage Pop-Up Shop
From May-JuneKW! Get ready to get stylish! Three stylists are taking over downtown with their Vintage Pop-Up Shop. The shop will offer a curated collection of vintage fashion finds. Closet treasures will include chic summer dresses, one-of-a-kind t-shirts & crewnecks as well as unique statement pieces like jewellery and handbags (just to name a few).
Past - Kalihwíy̲o̲ Market
Past - Midnight Raven
For January and February Midnight Raven Studios will be taking over Sq. Peg, hosting witchy events, creating custom candles, and selling your go-to witchy supplies! More details at Midnight Raven Studios
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