What to do.

Tuesday, December 30

Your KW Titans take on the Lake Erie Jackals on December 30 at 7 pm.

Wednesday, December 31

The Princess Cinema has a screening of When Harry Met Sally... at 7 pm.

Join the fun at the historic Registry Theatre in Downtown Kitchener for a night of sharp wit and unfiltered fun as Canada’s own roastmaster Tyler Morrison headlines a no-holds-barred Roast of 2025. Enjoy a curated selection of drinks served by Grand Trunk Saloon while you bid farewell to the year. Doors open at 7:00 PM with the show starting at 8:00 PM. This is a 19+ event, and tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. 

Ring in the New Year with Canadian rock icons Glass Tiger at Maxwell’s Concerts & Events! Doors open at 9:00 pm.

Dalla Night Club has its Boots & Bulls New Year's Eve party starting at 9 pm.

The Hub KW has its Latin NYE Party starting at 9 pm.

Wave Maker's New Year’s Eve Bash starts at 7 pm.

The City of Kitchener invites you to ring in the New Year at its Night of Legends! at Carl Zehr Square. Starting at 7 pm, they'll have Pop 2K Mix Tape concerts with tributes to your favourite 2000's artists performed by Life in Plastic followed by a Shania Twain tribute by Shania Twin and a New Year's ball drop at midnight!

Check out Explore Waterloo's blog for a full list of New Year's Eve events!

Thursday, January 1

Friday, January 2

Cool Aunt Creatives' Little Elves in Training is hosting a Gingerbread Clay Ornament workshop at TWH Brewing from 1 to 2 pm.

Kyle Lucey kicks off Rusty Nail Comedy's 2026 lineup with a set at TWH Social at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, January 3

EVO Kitchen and Bar has Friendly Feud: Family Edition on Saturday, January 3 starting 1pm. Designed to be fun for kids, teens, and parents alike. No trivia knowledge needed. Call 519-740-9900 to register your team and save your spot!

Sunday, January 4

Cool Aunt Creative has a Leathercrafting Cardholder Workshop at Metro Restaurant from 1 to 3 pm.

Monday, January 5

I don't think we're in Beechwood anymore, Toto. The Princess Cinema in Uptown Waterloo has a Rainbow Film Club screening of The Wizard of Oz at 6 pm.

How to get involved.

Call for Submissions: Expressions 51 at Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Have your artwork featured in the oldest, largest collecting public art gallery in Waterloo Region! 'Expressions' has been showcasing student creativity for over 50 years - now it’s your turn to make your mark and share your vision with the community.

🚨 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, 4 January
🎟️ EXHIBITION OPENING: Saturday, 24 January

What to read.

From horror to humour: Waterloo author Mark Leslie embraces puns and dad jokes in new book (Joe Pavia, CBC KW)