Get Ready for an Unforgettable August Long Weekend in Waterloo Region!
By Condo Culture
Dive into the lively summer scene of Waterloo Region this August long weekend with a fantastic lineup of activities for all ages!
For The Whole Family:
August 3-4 (Sat-Sun), 10 – 11am - Whimsical Weekends: Guards of the Red Queen – Alice Through the Looking Glass Castle Kilbride. Price: $6.91
August 3-5 (Sat-Mon), 11am – 6pm - Ontario Pirate Festival: Visit the pirate village of Dry Bluffs - a glorious day out for the whole family. There’s food, ale, merchants, crafters, and more entertainment. Price: $12 - $17, depending on age
August 3 (Sat), 10:30 – 11:15am - Saturday Stories: Spend your Saturday mornings at the library and enjoy different stories, songs, and activities each week. Price: FREE (Drop-in program)
Outdoors:
August 1-5 (Thurs-Mon), Times Very - 200th Anniversary Celebration Weekend: Ayr is turning 200! Enjoy the bicentennial festivities, this event is being put on by individuals who love Ayr's small-town vibes and cannot wait to help bring Ayr into a new century. Price: FREE
August 4 (Sun), 7pm - Music In The Park: Enjoy live performances from local groups at the Waterloo Park Bandshell. Price: FREE
August 1st-4th (Thurs-Sun), 12 – 4pm - World in a Weekend Festival: Stratford will come alive with magical performances by world-class puppeteers and musicians during the third annual World in a Weekend Festival, presented by Stratford Summer Music and SpringWorks PuppetWorks! Price: FREE
Indoors:
August 2 (Fri), 12:00pm – 4:00pm - Currents of Change Exhibit: Inspiring Action along the Grand River. Through a blend of history, ecology, and Indigenous and settler narratives, this captivating exhibit examines the profound and dynamic connection between the Grand River, Cambridge’s heritage, and our collective future. Price: FREE
August 2-4 (Fri-Sun), Times Vary - Kitchener Psychic & Crystal Fair at Bingemans: Psychics, Mediums, Palm readings, Numerology, Astrology, Tarot card readings, Intuitive healers, Crystal vendors and more! Price: From $10
August 2-4 (Fri-Sun), 10am – 4:30pm - Indigenous Night Sky Teachings: Viewing of the One Sky Project inside a mobile immersive theatre. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, in partnership with Royal City Science and Crow Shield Lodge. Price: From $15
At Night:
August 2 (Fri), 7:30 – 10:00pm - Rusty Nail Friday Night. Headliner Ashwyn Singhbrings the best comedy in Canada to downtown Kitchener; a solid lineup of hilarious people. Price: From $22.63
August 3 (Sat), 7pm - Saturdays are for the Streets: K-Man & The 45s, The Abruptors, Arcade Allstars, The Checkerboards | The Yeti (Kitchener) All are welcome to this outdoor ska party on Eby Street North! Price: FREE
August 4 (Sun), 10pm - Latin Long Weekend Sunday - KW’s Hottest Latin Party at Empire Nightclub. Price: From $11.98
Enjoy the August long weekend and experience all the incredible offerings of Kitchener-Waterloo!