Event Listings

Current Event Listings

May 2026
May 18
18 May 2026
SDG Idea Factory / 2 King St W,
2 King Street West

Join the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region for the Founders Circle Series, a program created to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. This exciting series includes 5...

May 31
31 May 2026
65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener, ON,

Join the Eritrean Islamic Community and register your child for an enriching experience filled with learning, friendship, creativity, and wellness. This weekly program (every Sunday from 2-4pm), offers a variety of...

June 2026
Jun 05
05 June 2026
University of Waterloo, East Campus 5, Room 1111 (305 Phillip St. S),
Phillip St. S
Waterloo, ON

Join us on Friday, June 5, 2026 for our Guest Speaker Series featuring the one and only Meena Waseem. We encourage all members of the community to be part of...

Jun 06
06 June 2026
65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener, ON,

Join the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing for the 5th Annual Snapshot of Hate Report Launch & London Family Memorial, a community event focused on Standing Together Against Hate. Learn about...

Jun 06
06 June 2026
SDG Idea Factory / 2 King St W,
2 King Street West

Join Kind Minds Family Wellness for their UMOJA: African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Neurodiverse Community Program Saturday June 6, 2026. UMOJA is a community-focused event that fosters connection, belonging, and...

Jun 11
11 June 2026
Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener,
80 Schneider Ave
Kitchener, ON

Join the Grand River Friendship Society for the United in Voices: Intercultural Dialogue Festival, a celebration of culture, dialogue, music, and community connection. This community event brings people together to...

Jun 13
13 June 2026
Wooden boat, 20 Hurst Ave. Unit #1,
20 Hurst Ave. Unit #1
Kitchener, ON

Join the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region for a delicious Caribbean Pop-Up Lunch at the Wooden Boat in Kitchener. Your taste buds are about to travel with a menu...

Jun 20
20 June 2026
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph.,
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph

Join the Guelph Black Heritage Society for the Heritage Hall Juneteenth Festival Block Party. This community event celebrates Black freedom, expression, and oral storytelling. It is a space to honour...

Jun 27
27 June 2026
Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener,
80 Schneider Ave
Kitchener, ON

Join the City of Kitchener in collaboration with Young Eye International for an interactive youth engagement event designed to help shape the future of Kitchener. Youth ages 14–24 are invited...

July 2026
Jul 06
06 July 2026
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph.,
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph

Join the Guelph Black Heritage Society for Dream Makers Summer Camp, a fun and supportive summer program designed for children to learn, grow, and connect. This camp offers hands-on activities...

Jul 17
17 July 2026
KWFamous Creative Cafe,
741 King Street West
Kitchener, ON

Join Afro Vibes for Building the Creative Economy, an inspiring panel discussion designed for creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members interested in the future of the creative industry. As part...

Jul 18
18 July 2026
Waterloo Park (Westmount Entrance),

Join the African Women’s Alliance of Waterloo Region for a vibrant celebration of African heritage. Families, friends, and communities will come together for a day of joy, culture, and connection....

Jul 18
18 July 2026
Carl Zehr Square,
200 King Street West
Kitchener, Ontario

Join AfroVibes The Festival for the return of it's annual festival 2026 —bigger, bolder, and full of culture, music, and community. AfroVibes brings people together to celebrate African and diaspora...

August 2026
Aug 13
13 August 2026
200 Christopher Dr, Cambridge,
200 Christopher Dr
Cambridge,

Join Kinbridge Community Association for the Community Employment & Resource Fair, a free event connecting job seekers with local employers and valuable community resources. Whether you're a newcomer looking for...

Past Events

May 2026
May 22
22 May 2026
University of Waterloo, East Campus 5, Room 1111 (305 Phillip St.),
Phillip St.
Waterloo, Ontario

Join the Pan-African Initiative for Research (PAIR) for The Speculative Collection: Sankofa Edition, a special community screening event featuring Beyoncé’s Black is King (TV-14). This event is part of Friday...

May 15
15 May 2026
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,
54 Queen St N
Kitchener, Ontario

Join Kind Minds Family Wellness this May at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener for a free community cooking session and the launch of their very first Kitchener edition. Guests...

May 13
13 May 2026
Rohingya Centre of Canada,
226-283 Duke St. W
Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Rohingya Centre of Canada for an employment support information session in partnership with Starling Community Services. This community event is designed to help individuals learn about available job...

May 07
07 May 2026
RIM Park 2001 University Avenue East Waterloo, ON N2K 4K4,

Join Adventure for Change for their Annual Culture Celebration 2026. Come out for an unforgettable evening bringing community members, friends, partners, and supporters together in celebration of culture, connection, and...

May 01
01 May 2026
University of Waterloo, East Campus 5, Room 1111 (305 Phillip St. S),
Phillip St. S
Waterloo, ON

Join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, for our Guest Speaker Series featuring the one and only Mike Morrice. We encourage all members of the community to be part of...

April 2026
Apr 10
10 April 2026
University of Waterloo – East Campus 5,
305 Phillip Street South, E5, 2nd floor
Waterloo, ON Canada

Our Guest Speaker Series is back and better than ever! Join us on Friday, April 10, 2026, as we kick off the series with the one and only Ismail Mohamed. We...

March 2026
Mar 21
21 March 2026
Conestoga College – Doon Campus(recreation centre),
299 Doon Valley Dr
Kitchener, Ontario

Join Conestoga College for the Annual Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation Centre, Doon Campus, Kitchener, ON. Celebrate Indigenous...

Mar 16
16 March 2026

Join Guelph Black Heritage Society for an exciting March Break STEM camp – Biology Edition from March 16–20, 2026, in person at Heritage Hall! Kids will enjoy five days of...

Mar 05
05 March 2026

Join Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) for a Black intellectual life panel titled “Black Intellectual Life and the Post-EDI University” on March 5 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This year’s series...

February 2026
Feb 28
28 February 2026
Waterloo Public Library – McCormick Branch,
500 Parkside Dr
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 5J4

Join the Waterloo Public Library for a special Black History Month family author event designed to spark open, meaningful conversations. Enjoy a warm and inclusive afternoon with local Community Changemaker,...

Feb 28
28 February 2026
Adventure for Change,
465 Philip Street
Waterloo, Ontario

Join Nigerians in the Region of Waterloo (NIROW) every last Saturday of the month to celebrate storytelling, arts, culture, and community! Book-a-pedia is an inclusive community book club that brings...

Feb 25
25 February 2026
Central Library – Kitchener,
85 Queen St N
Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Kitchener Public Library for a special Black history foodways event in celebration of Black History Month. Discover the rich culinary traditions of nineteenth-century Black settlers in our region...

Feb 22
22 February 2026
Langs Community Health Centre,
1145 Concession Road
Cambridge, Ontario 1145 Concession Rd, CaN3H 4L5

Join Rhythm & Blues Cambridge for their first-ever Youth Leadership Summit, a Black History Month community event for Black youth ages 12 and up to connect, be inspired, and share...

Feb 21
21 February 2026
Princess Twin Cinemas, 46 King St N Lower level, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W8,
46 Kings St. N
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2W8

Looking for something meaningful to do this Black History Month? Join Congress of Black Women - Waterloo Chapter on February 21 at 4:00 PM at Princess Cinema in Waterloo for...

Feb 21
21 February 2026
Kitchener Public Library – Pioneer Park Branch,
150 Pioneer Drive
Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Kitchener Public Library for an exciting African American arts and culture program co-hosted with Briana Phillips! Children ages 4–12 are invited to enjoy a lively storybook reading followed...

Feb 21
21 February 2026
John M Harper Branch – Waterloo Public Library,
500 Fischer-Hallman Rd N
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 0B1

Are you looking for a space to build resilience while navigating relationships, education, career, and life transitions? Join REAL Hub — a fun, safe, and supportive community where people come...

Feb 21
21 February 2026
54 Benton Street,
54 Benton Street
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3H2

Join African Family Revival Organization (AFRO) for a Black History Month community celebration under the theme “Rooted in Blackness: Culture, Care, Community.” Spend a day of reflection, connection, and celebration as...

Feb 21
21 February 2026
Langs Community Health Centre,
1145 Concession Road
Cambridge, Ontario 1145 Concession Rd, CaN3H 4L5

Join Rhythm and Blues Cambridge for a Black History Month community event—an inspiring evening of connection, reflection, and celebration of community strength and vision. The event features live cultural performances,...

Feb 21
21 February 2026
Guelph Youth Music Centre,
75 Carden Street
Guelph, Ontario

Join Guelph Black Heritage Society for a Black History Month music and storytelling event celebrating resilience, culture, and community. Grounded in the theme “Remembering the Past, Reflecting on the Present,...

Feb 20
20 February 2026
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum,
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2R7

Join AfroPolitan Canada on February 20–21 in Kitchener, ON for the AfroPolitan Canada cultural festival, a joyful celebration of community and culture! Spend two fun-filled days enjoying music, performances, great...

Feb 17
17 February 2026
Central Library – Kitchener,
85 Queen St N
Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Kitchener Public Library, this Black History Month for a special Black History Month author visit at their Central Library Reading Lounge! Teachers and students in Grades 4–7 are...

Feb 14
14 February 2026
Humanities Theatre, Hagey Hall, University of Waterloo,
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1

Join the University of Waterloo African Student Association (UWASA) for TRACES, the annual African cultural showcase celebrating African and Black diasporic identities. Get your tickets HERE. Through theatre, dance, spoken...

January 2026
Jan 07
07 January 2026
2 king street west,
Kitchener, Ontario

Are you a Black youth in Waterloo Region? Join this free 8-week program hosted by Kind Minds Family Wellness. You will explore wellbeing of the mind, body, and spirit through...

December 2025
Dec 12
12 December 2025
Shishalicious Cafe & Resto,
721 Ottawa Street S unit c
Kitchener, Ontario

Join the Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region as they celebrate end of year with gratitude, joy and community! Everyone is welcome to join a morning breakfast buffet for only...

Dec 07
07 December 2025

Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region is conducting a Community-Led Needs Assessment with partners across the region to understand the needs of children, families, and the community in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge Region....