Square Peg
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. Are you a Sq. Peg?
Interested in getting involved in Square Peg? Email Downtown@kitchener.ca
HAPPENING NOW
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 23-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.
Shop Hours
Wednesday - Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Check out our vendors:
WEEK 2 - Oct 30 - Nov 3
- MISM
- Olena Chorna Fine Arts
- Thrifty Witch Collective
- Mama Bear Lane
- Bad Attitude Treats
- Old Berlin Honey
- diane&ness
- Artsy Neighbor
WEEK 4 - Nov 13 - Nov 17
COMING SOON - KWFamous Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Step into the KWFamous Holiday Pop Up Shoppe – a Wonderland of Local Gifts & Holiday Cheer! Returning for the third year in a row, this festive shoppe is your go-to destination for unique, heartfelt gifts that bring joy and support local creators.
Stay tuned for more details!
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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