What to do.

Tuesday, September 23

The Australian Pink Floyd Show has been recognized as the gold standard of Pink Floyd tributes, having sold over four million tickets worldwide. Experience their renditions of Floyd classics on September 23 at Centre in the Square.

Anat is playing live at the Rabbid Fox from 7:30-10:30 pm.

The International Multicultural Platform for Alternative Contemporary Theatre (IMPACT), presented by MT Space, is a five-day festival featuring local, national, and international work by Indigenous, Black, and Racialized artists, with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary, intercultural, and physical productions. Festival passes and individual show tickets are available.

Wednesday, September 24

UW Music’s Noon Hour Concert is Exiled featuring the Cardinal Consort of Viols at noon.

The first three minutes after the Big Bang shaped the entire history of our Universe. In this month’s KPL astronomy talk, Encieh Erfani will take us on a journey back to these formative moments, exploring how matter, light, and the building blocks of today’s cosmos first emerged, all in just 180 seconds of cosmic history. 7 pm at KPL Central Branch.

Thursday, September 25

The Princess Cinema has the 2025 BANFF Mountain Film Festival at 7 pm.

KPL has a French Language Film Screening of “Bon Cop Bad Cop” at 6 pm at the Central Branch.

KPL Southwest Branch has Urban Design Mixer for Teens at 6:30 pm. Teens will design their own nature-inspired fancy drinks and play our way to a better community through urban design games and activities.

Friday, September 26

Looking for a high-energy, art-fuelled outdoor experience? Look no further than The Creative Trip, brought to you by Collective Arts Brewing and The Gaslight District. The event features a blend of alternative rock, melodic punk, and edgy pop from some of Canada’s most popular indie acts, including Rare Americans, NOBRO, and Weird Nightmare. There are limited tickets available for The Creative Trip Afterparty featuring Kardinal Offishall, too!

Just as the leaves begin to change colour in Homer Watson’s back yard, you can catch an evening of art hung on clotheslines by some of Waterloo Region’s premier emerging artists at the Fall Emerging Artist Clothesline Art Sale. Have your last picnic dinner of the season accompanied by a local musical performer! Check their social media and website for updates on participating artists!

The 57th annual edition of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest takes place from September 26 to October 18. Check out the first-ever Basstoberfest on September 13 at Wildwood Conservation Area and live music at Bingemans KoolHaus featuring Theory of a Deadman on September 26 and I Mother Earth on September 27.

Your Kitchener Rangers take on the Erie Otters at The Aud at 7 pm!

Hershawn Arora headlines Rusty Nail Comedy at TWH Social starting at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, September 27

You had me at apple butter. That’s right, the Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival is back with a day of apple fritters, cider, and butter—and its famous Pancake and Sausage Breakfast! Bring the family for a day of festive fun in Wellesley.

Bring your singing voice, a cozy seat and join for some autumn karaoke in Waterloo Park on Saturday, September 27 from 5-7 pm at the Farmhouse Picnic Area (just across from the former Eby Farmstead). This is a free public event open to karaoke-ers of all ages and is organized by Hannah Gardiner through 8 80 Cities' Ontario Community Changemakers project.

Spencer Of All Trades presents Frog Fest at the Gaukel Block from 12 to 6 pm. It’s a market featuring frog-related and inspired art.

Walk the streets and river banks in Historic Galt to learn its history of settlement and growth from a mill in the woods to industrial powerhouse at Stroll Walking Tour’s Historic Galt from 2 to 3:30 pm.

Bring the kids and join the International Gospel Centre for "The Great Family Adventure Quest" from 1-4 pm. It’s a free afternoon of fun and fellowship with games, crafts, inflatable activities, a mini petting zoo, snacks & refreshments and a special performance from "David the Fun Faith Guy".

MPP Aislinn Clancy has a free ice cream day at the Grand River Recreation Complex starting at 5pm.

Clear your calendar for September 27th, because you won't want to miss the first-ever Bales & Boots Bluegrass Bash in St. Jacobs! Kicking off at 12pm, King Street will be buzzing with the sounds of live bluegrass. We've got an amazing lineup, including The Never Will-Billies Bluegrass Band, Shane Guse of Western Swing Authority, and Richard Dugal & The Fabulous Bluegrass Quartet!

Waveform is bringing you live electronic music at its first ever show at the Student Life Centre building in University of Waterloo. Musicians include Basement Lyle, Vice Locker, Aquarius, and 25ohms!

Wave Maker Craft Brewery is hosting a Sip & Shop Fall Market in support of rare Conservation Area. Vendors include Goosie’s Dog Treats, The Grain Beneath, Idle & Wood, Island Son Canada, LivLush, The Lord of the Tacos, Sensory Mama Creations, and Streets Ahead Coffee Roasters. 1 to 5 pm.

Sunday, September 28

The KW Gluten Free Fest is back at The Aud for its fifth year of all things without gluten. There will be over 40 vendors with samples of new gluten free finds and old favourites.

Part of the Galt Jazz Live Music on Main series, this month features a performance by Order of Canada recipient Alfredo Caxaj and his 7-piece Latin Jazz Band. Encore Threads and Treasures will be rolling out their ever-popular Kids Zone for kids to enjoy while the adults take in the music for FREE! Bring a chair, relax, enjoy!

The Spiritus Ensemble presents Bach Vespers for the New Year at St. John the Evangelist Church starting at 4 pm.

It's a Sunday Funday every week with Anat at the Duke of Wellington
from 3:30-6:30 pm.

Monday, September 29

The Princess Cinema has “The History of Sound” at 6:45 pm.

Ways to get involved.

You don't need to be Happy Gilmore to win big at the Howl-in-One Invitational in support of the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth! Our host is the beautiful Badlands Golf Company and their unintimidating par-3 course. With no hole exceeding 106-yards, even the most green golfer can find fun while the most experienced will be able to test their short game. If that weren't enough on the line- the Howl-in-One Invitational will also play host to multiple hole-in-one prize opportunities, as well as closest to the pin, longest made putt and best dressed team awards. It’s a night to celebrate golfers and animals alike.

What to read.

Waterloo Region Police Partner With Project 529 (Alex Kinsella, The Community Edition)

50 Years of the St. Jacob’s Market (Safina Jennah, The Community Edition)

More than just your average cup of Joe (Jasmine Mangalaseril, CBC KW)