Waterloo Events

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Bavarian festival held annually in October; is the largest in the world outside of Munich, Germany.

Walter Bean Trail, A trail for hiking and bicycling that, when complete, will run along the Grand River through Kitchener, as well as Waterloo and part of Cambridge. edit

Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema, 137 Ontario Street North (The Gig Theatre). The one and only film festival for animated feature films from around the world. Takes place in mid-November. edit

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, East Ave. The home of the Kitchener Rangers, an OHL (major junior hockey) team, "The Aud" often hosts other special events.

open ears festival of music & sound, Downtown Kitchener. A diverse, week-long, multi-venue music festival that has something for everyone. International musicians converge to treat festival goers to all manner of fascinating sounds and sights. From grand scale orchestral performances at the Centre in the Square to sound installations to intimate late-night experimental performances, the festival provides entertaining and interesting fare for the open-minded music lover. Festival passes, individual performance tickets and free shows are also available.