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

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. Hosted by Square Peg, centrally located at 200 King St W in DTK, the KWFamous Holiday Pop Up Shoppe showcases a curated mix of talented artists, makers, and small businesses. Come for the gifts, stay for the fun, and make your holiday season extra special at the KWFamous Holiday Pop Up Shoppe!

Opening day - Friday, November 29^th

Hours:

Wednesday 11am-7pm

Thursday 11am-7pm

Friday 11am-7pm

Saturday 8am-8pm

Sunday 8am-4pm

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

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!

A person perfects a dsiplay of vintage t-shirts

Past - Vintage Pop-Up Shop

From May-June
KW! 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

From March to April.

Kalihwíyo (Good Message) Market, a two-month-long pop-up shop in downtown Kitchener featuring the works of Indigenous creators!

With over 25 Indigenous vendors, Kalihwíyo will function as a one-stop-shop for prints, paintings, jewelry, beadwork, dream catchers, books, blankets and more, all by talented Indigenous creators. More details at Kalihwíyo 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