Events and programs
Downtown Kitchener is your destination for a summer of fun!
Discover free weekly activities, and check back all season long for festivals, roller skating, family events, and more.
Roller Skating - Mondays
Presented by Retro Rollers.
All skill levels are welcome—come enjoy the music with a live DJ. Skate rentals are available for a fee. Helmets are recommended!
Take a midday break downtown with Live at Lunch, a free program featuring live music and performances in public spaces. Designed to add energy to the workday, Live at Lunch invites downtown workers, residents, and visitors to step outside, grab a bite, and enjoy local talent during the lunch hour.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays May - August (with occasional date exceptions)
Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
Where: Carl Zehr Square (see on Google Maps)
Family Splash Jam - Tuesdays
A family-focused afternoon with rotating entertainers such as balloon artists and glitter tattoos, live children’s musicians, and plenty of bubbles.
Dates: Tuesdays (June 9, 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21, 28)
Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
Where: Carl Zehr Square (see on Google Maps)
Yoga in Civic Park - Wednesdays
Join The Branches Yoga for Yoga in Civic Park for this welcoming, low-pressure, and open to all ages and experience levels.
Dates: Wednesdays (June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29)
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Civic Park (see on Google Maps)
Show and Tell - Thursdays
Open mic, open stage, open invitation. This diverse and welcoming event features comedy, music, performance art, storytelling, drag, poetry, dance, and more.
Produced by Pinch Arts.
Dates: Thursdays (once/month - May 28, June 18, July 16, August 13)
Time: Performer sign up at 7 PM, show at 7:30 PM
Where: Vogelsang Green (see on Google Maps)
Registration is not required but you can get event updates on Eventbrite.
DTK Latin Heat and outdoor bar - Fridays
Dates in Carl Zehr Square: May 29; June 5, 19; July 3, 31; August 28
Dates at the Gaukel Block: June 26 and July 10
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
For event updates, follow TenC Dance Co on Instagram.
Gaukel Block
See what’s happening at Gaukel Block. Gather with friends, shop local, take in public art, enjoy the atmosphere, or simply relax in Downtown Kitchener’s living room.
Something Fun, Every Day in DTK
There is something happening every day in Downtown Kitchener. Visit the events calendar for full details and updates.