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GRT is the best way to get to events and festivals in Waterloo Region all year long!
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Upcoming events
Gaslight District Movie/Sports Screenings
The Cambridge Gaslight district provides free movie screenings and sport game screenings throughout the summer! Check out their website to see what's playing.
Gaslight District, Cambridge
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest: Willkommen Platz
October 9 - October 11, 2026
Come taste delicious food, shop at a local vendor market and enjoy live performances at an outdoor Bavarian village in Downtown Kitchener.
King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
Durga Puja
October 16 - October 18, 2026
Celebrate Durga Puja at this three day festival featuring authentic Bengali food, culture and music.
Conestoga Banquet Hall, Waterloo
Frederick Art Walk
October 17 - October 18, 2026
Enjoy a 3km autumn walking tour and purchase from local artists at the Frederick Art Walk! Artists' products include fabric art, visual arts, pottery, woodworking, jewelry and much more.
Central Frederick, Kitchener
Pumpkin Palooza
October 24, 2026
Enjoy family-friendly fun at this Halloween festival in St.Jacobs featuring trick-or-treating at local shops, live music and free pumpkin carving.
King Street, St. Jacobs
Halloween Kids Day
October 25, 2026
Come to St.Jacobs Farmers' Market to celebrate Halloween with costumes and family-friendly fun!
St. Jacobs Farmers Market, Woolwich
Waterloo Vampire Hangout
October 30, 2026
Delight in works by local artists, live music, a DJ and the fantastic Vampire Fashion Show at the Waterloo Vampire Hangout!
Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo
Día de los Muertos
October 31, 2026
Celebrate the Mexican and Latin American tradition of Día de los Muertos, a bright and meaningful festivity that honours loved ones who have passed.
Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener