Community Spotlight Events
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Internationally acclaimed, the KWS is the cultural centrepiece of the Waterloo Region and performs more than 100 concerts every season. Led by Music Director Edwin Outwater, one of North America's most creative, dynamic, and engaging conductors, the orchestra is known for its innovative programming (particularly the Intersections series), high quality of performance, and dedication to the Kitchener-Waterloo community.
Upcoming concerts include everything from The Canadian Brass
to The Magic of Hugh Russell
to Polaris Prize Winner and Juno Award Nominee, Basia Bulat .
Find the full concert calendar at kwsymphony.ca.
Community Spotlight Charity
KITCHENER-WATERLOO HUMANE SOCIETY
Pet ownership can be a rewarding experience (so long as you research your decision). Studies have shown a pet can help to lower your blood pressure, help you live longer, help protect your home and offer you great companionship. Visit the local Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society today. And remember to have your pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population!
Previous Community Events
Kitchener's Christkindl Market
Visit Canada's original Christkindl (German Christmas) Market is a 4-day festival, with over 70 vendors, free entertainment, skating, food and drink. Explore the market and stay for the music and events. Start off your holiday season the right way with family, friends and a visit to Kitchener's Christkindl Market."
Ticket Price: Free Admission
HopeSpring Holiday Tour of Homes
The popular tour of homes is back! 
The 9th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. This year five private homes and the HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre will be decorated for the holidays in style. The homes are decorated professionally by some of the best decorators and florists in the area, who donate their time, energy and skills to make this event one that sells out every year. All proceeds go to the HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre.
Ticket Price: $30 - Cash or Cheque
Tickets will be available at: HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre (43 Allen Street West, Waterloo); A Dutch Mill Flower Shop; The Flower Box; Conestogo Mercantile; Lilies White Floral and Home Styings; Meadow Acres Garden Centre; Raymond's Flower Shop; Total Skin & Body Clinic.
Chinese New Years Celebration
For 5 days get ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year (Kitchener Style) with free entertainment, films, traditional dancing and music, calligraphy and origami, taoist tai chi, chinese cooking and double dragon kung fu demonstrations, face painting and crafts at the Kitcheners Market Chinese New Year Celebrations - Downtown Kitchener Calendar of Events.
Ticket Price: Free Admission
We Day
We Day is a day-long event that ignites a year-long program for change, called We Schools in Action. The event brings inspirational speeches (Al Gore, Former U.S. Vice-President, Nobel Laureate; President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Africa's first elected female president; Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Civil rights leader; and Craig & Marc Kielburger, Co-Founders of Free The Children) and performances to young leaders. Students then bring that energy home to take action on local and international issues all year long, which will be taking place in the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.
Ticket Price: Free of charge to any school that wants to be part of the experience
Community Directory
The Waterloo Region has many things to offer. Whether it's Kitchener's Farmers Market in Downtown Kitchener, the Cambridge Farmers Market (the 3rd oldest in the Country) on Dickson Street in Galt, exploring fun restaurants, enjoying new receipes ... or taking in some local photography there's definitely no shortage of things to see or do. If you're new to the area, or interested in checking it out, I've included links to everything you'll need to get you started: