Create Waterloo

Have an idea for an event in uptown Waterloo? 💡 SPOTLIGHT WATERLOO created by the Uptown BIA provides up to $5,000 in funding to support organizers who want to create vibrant, inclusive and community-driven events. 👇 Click below to learn more & apply. uptownwaterloobia.com/spotlight-wate…

The Waterloo Potters’ Workshop’s annual open house and charity sale is back! ☀️🎨 Explore the studio, watch live handbuilding demos, and shop donated pottery made by talented local artists. 📅 May 30 & 31 📍 Eby Farmhouse, Waterloo Park 👉 Learn more: waterloopotters.ca/celebrate-summ…

☀️🛍️ Outdoor Art Market season is here! Shop a variety of handmade goods from talented local artists, crafters, and makers while enjoying live music in the heart of uptown Waterloo. 📆 May 29 | July 24 | August 14 ⏰ Market: 5–9 p.m. | Music: 7–9 p.m. 📍 Waterloo Public Square

On May 16, join a special fundraising event in support of the Kultrun World Music Festival! ✨🎉 Enjoy a night featuring live music by the Luis Franco Band, delicious food, a silent auction and cash bar. 🎟️ Click below for tickets! bit.ly/4vY2gLs

Find your next summer read at this years Bookfest! 📚☀️ This annual outdoor book festival features a full afternoon of live readings and book sales from 50+ local authors. 📅 May 30, 2026 | 2 - 8 p.m. 📍 Waterloo Public Square 👉 Find attending authors: kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2026

💐 Join Button Factory Arts this Saturday, May 9 for their 2026 Open House! Bloom & Grow will feature a variety of drop-in crafts and performances from 2 to 9:30 p.m. 🎟️ Free & donations are greatly appreciated. 👉 Check out the full schedule - buttonfactoryarts.ca/2026openhouse

🏰 The Royal Medieval Faire is now welcoming merchants, vendors and craftspeople to help bring this years medieval experience to life! Each year, 40–60 vendors offer everything from small treasures to fully custom costumes. 👉 Apply now: royalmedievalfaire.org/merchants 📸 Angus Chan

🎶 The 2026 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence program invites local musicians, music educators and music entrepreneurs who are interested in delivering a community-engaged program for residents of all ages. Apply by: April 28 at 5 p.m. 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4exNIMb

Make the most of summer in Waterloo! ☀️🎉 Explore an exciting lineup of free and family-friendly festivals, performances, and fun happening across the city. 🎭🎶 Hosted by the @citywaterloo arts and creative industries team, Create Waterloo. Details: waterloo.ca/events

📢 SAVE THE DATE - Waterloo Potters’ annual Spring Sale is here! Explore beautiful handmade products created by Waterloo's local ceramic artists. 📅 April 24-26 (times vary) 📍 Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex waterloopotters.ca

Applications are closing soon for the @citywaterloo Trail Mix Program! 🚶🎧 Local artists are invited to submit an original track to be featured along a neighbourhood trail for one year. 📅 Deadline: April 30 at 5 p.m. Submit today: waterloo.ca/open-calls

The annual Etsy Waterloo Region Spring Market is back! 🌷🛍️ Browse a wide selection of products by over 30 artisans such as home decor, pottery, jewellery, clothing, bath and body, and more. 📅 April 25 | 10-4 p.m. 📍 Rim Park, Waterloo Details: etsywaterlooregion.com

Local community organizations are now invited to join this year's July 1 Community Picnic in Waterloo Park! 🎉 This is a great opportunity to share info, offer activities, and connect with the community. 📆 Deadline: April 23 at 5 p.m. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/40ZIn8i

📚 The CFUW K-W's Annual Used Book Sale is here! Books are priced from $3 to $4, and on Saturday you can fill a box for just $20. Proceeds support the club’s scholarships for local students. 📅 April 17 & 18 📍 First United Church, Waterloo Learn more: cfuwkw.org/used-book-sale

Your ultimate paper crafting event is here! ✨✂️ ScrapFest brings together papercrafters-scrapbookers, card makers, stampers, and mixed media artists for some creative fun. 📅 April 17 & 18 📍 The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex Learn more: scrapfest.ca

Let your old piano be a canvas for public art! 🎹🎨 We're looking for a gently used piano to be transformed by a local artist and added to the @citywaterloo temporary public art collection. 📧 Interested in donating? Email cultureplan@waterloo.ca

🎉📚 Waterloo Public Library is turning 150—and you’re invited to celebrate! Join the party on April 18 for an afternoon of fun featuring a magician, face painting, birthday cake, a button-making station, photo booth, giveaways and more. Details: bit.ly/47GH5Tw

ENDING SOON at @citywaterloo Museum - A Distiller’s Tale: The Art and Legacy of the Seagram Distillery! Discover the rich history, craftsmanship, and local impact of Waterloo’s iconic whisky industry through this hand-on exhibit. 📍 Conestoga Mall More: bit.ly/3I8ZSgz

The Uptown Egg Hunt is back! 🐰🌸 On Saturday, April 11, explore local businesses while collecting treats and enjoying various family-friendly activities. 🧺 No registration needed — just bring your own basket. Learn more: bit.ly/4bIIVG8

Head to McDougall Cottage this Easter weekend for a fun-filled “Spring Fling Family Easter Celebration”! 🌸🐣 📅 April 3 to 5 ⏰ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy seasonal crafts, hands-on activities and a chance to explore their newest exhibit. 🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/3PwCo8R