What to do.

Tuesday, October 27

What’s going to happen after the US election on November 3? We don’t know, but some UW researchers have some ideas. They’ll share them on Tuesday at 7pm at America Votes: What should we expect? in partnership with Kitchener Public Library.

Local country musician Matt Martin drops a new single today on Spotify. Sign up to get notified.

Wednesday, October 28

Your Kitchener Public Library has a writing workshop with author Kamal Al-Solaylee from 7 to 9pm.

Thursday, October 29

The City of Kitchener has Halloween activities at every community centre (except Williamsburg, because that one actually is haunted) on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

ACB Network WR hosts Defund to Re-Allocate on Thursday at 5:30pm. The teach-in event is designed to people visualize what impacts re-allocation could be for Black, Indigenous, POC and other marginalized people.

Descendants Beer & Beverage has Halloween musical bingo at 8pm.

David Gallagher plays Crabby Joe’s in DTK starting at 6pm.

Friday, October 30

Pick up a pumpkin from Stone Crock or Block Three Brewing this week, carve it up, and bring it back on October 30 or 31 to help decorate their village. Every carved pumpkin is an entry for some great prizes.

Swine & Vine has their fondu kits back for pickup on October 30. Your kit includes Wellington Brewery beer & cheese fondue, lamb meatballs, crispy polenta, smoked cherry tomatoes, pickled pearl onions and house focaccia to dip - vegetarian option available.

Descendants has Local Live with Dana K and Howie starting at 7:30pm.

Saturday, October 31

Short Finger Brewing has a family-friendy Halloween day. Physically-distanced trick or treating during their regular taproom hours (noon-7pm). There’s candy for small humans in costumes and physically-distanced guided flights of some cellar pours. Details on their site.

Check out the DTK Halloween Art Walk from 1 to 5pm. Get your costume ready and explore over 48 art installations across Downtown Kitchener — all outside and at your own pace. Pick up a printed Art Walk Map at their tiny “haunted house”, enjoy a sweet Halloween treat (while supplies last) and a DTK scavenger hunt to follow throughout the afternoon. This is a family friendly event.

Uptown Waterloo invites you to come trick-or-treating and enjoy a safe, fun Halloween while exploring the businesses of Uptown Waterloo. Businesses will be following Public Health precautions, including wearing gloves and using tongs to hand out candy. Social distancing regulations must be followed.

Wear your mask, stay apart, and enjoy some spooky good times at Jane Bond with DJ Good Dr. starting at 8pm.

Sunday, November 1

It’s not too late to Halloween safely. THEMUSEUM, Idea Exchange and The Underground Studio have Safe Halloween from 10 to 1pm.

Ways to support local.

Looking for some ways to shop local? Close your Amazon tabs and check out this local project - Shop Tricities - created by Thomas O'Connor.

Goodvibes Juice Co. has buy 10, get 2 free or buy 5, get 1 free — in-store only.

Do you like craft beer? Check out the KW Craft Beer Club newsletter. It’s a weekly newsletter for of local craft beer releases.

You can book AOK Craft Beer + Arcade for your small group. $20 per person, minimum 10 people.

Plantiful KW has a roundup of vegan-friendly places across Waterloo Region.

Local cider just hits different. KW Craft Cider has a holiday four-pack in the LCBO.

Big Johns Subs is on Instagram and they are not here to mess around.

If you’re a small business owner or know a small business owner, Tuesday’s episode of #TrueNorthTV is for you. Three small business owners share their stories of taking their businesses online with the Digital Main Street ShopHERE and Future Proof programs.

Runners of Waterloo Region - check out this virtual race kit from Run Waterloo. You get a DIY race kit with medals, beer, and surprises - plus some lucky runners will win a pair of Saucony running shoes. Check their site for details.

What to read.

Cambridge obstetrician shares the power of education in his book, ‘Hopeful’ - The Record

Social Enterprise - Changing The Flow - The Community Edition

Mental health a challenge for tech workers - Wellness advocate Amandah Wood cites hustle culture, lack of structure as factors - Communitech News