Ability to Rise: Celebrating Leaders in Disability Inclusion Celebration will feature motivational speakers, engaging presentations, live performances, awards ceremonies, great food, and meaningful networking opportunities. It’s a space where employers, community leaders, and advocates come together to recognize progress, share stories, and reaffirm their commitment to accessibility and inclusion in our workplaces and communities.
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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Ability to Rise: Celebrating Leaders in Disability Inclusion Celebration will feature motivational speakers, engaging presentations, live performances, awards ceremonies, great food, and meaningful networking opportunities. It’s a space where employers, community leaders, and advocates come together to recognize progress, share stories, and reaffirm their commitment to accessibility and inclusion in our workplaces and communities. Learn […]
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Join Ontario Council for International Cooperation for the 7th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference, a groundbreaking event celebrating and empowering individuals with disabilities worldwide. This year, the conference will be held online, making it accessible to a wider audience. On Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 1:00PM (Eastern Standard Time), the conference will discuss […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […]
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To Celebrate International Day of Persons With Disabilities, KW AccessAbility and Independent Living Waterloo Region are joining together to show the award winning movie "Crip Camp - A Disability Revolution" on the big screen at the KW AccessAbility office. Learn More |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […]
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Discover the charm of the Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener, where festive lights, unique artisan gifts, and delicious seasonal treats create an unforgettable winter experience. Join us and celebrate the magic of the season! Christkindl Market will return from December 4 to 7, 2025. Learn More
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Join Waterloo Public Library for a screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution to recognize International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Crip Camp is a powerful reminder that community is power and culture. The teens in Crip Camp found - and founded - their culture at Camp Jened and we invite you to join the community. “Crip Camp is both […] |
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Discover the charm of the Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener, where festive lights, unique artisan gifts, and delicious seasonal treats create an unforgettable winter experience. Join us and celebrate the magic of the season! Christkindl Market will return from December 4 to 7, 2025. Learn More
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Celebrate the holiday season at the Kitchener Market's annual Winter Artisan Market! Whether you're hunting for stocking stuffers or enjoying the festive spirit with your family, this is your one-stop shop for the holiday season with: Seasonal snacks and festive cooking classes Live music and entertainment from local performers Family friendly activities including crafts, visits […]
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The Snow Goddess Artisan Festival is a 2.5 day celebration of the Winter solstice that features four unique experiences. DAY 1: Friday, December 5th 7pm: Rhythm and Replenish Through Organic Movement: Sound Bath and Grounding Ceremony Feel the rhythm and healing of sound resonances on your body’s core, the freedom of breathwork, and the calm […]
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Discover the charm of the Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener, where festive lights, unique artisan gifts, and delicious seasonal treats create an unforgettable winter experience. Join us and celebrate the magic of the season! Christkindl Market will return from December 4 to 7, 2025. Learn More
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The Marketplace workshop is buzzing with activity and nothing says festive like gingerbread houses! Come with your creativity and build your annual gingerbread house with Chef Nicole & team! Registration includes the house, decorations (candies, candies, and more candies) icing and step by step assembly to ensure your house stays strong. Your family brings the […] |
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Discover the charm of the Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener, where festive lights, unique artisan gifts, and delicious seasonal treats create an unforgettable winter experience. Join us and celebrate the magic of the season! Christkindl Market will return from December 4 to 7, 2025. Learn More |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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You're invited! We are hosting a Living Library, where you (the Reader) can engage with our Human Books. They will be sharing their stories with us, and we in turn can come with curiosity to learn more. Date: Tuesday December 9, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm Location: Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener) Check […] |
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Celebrate the holiday season at the Kitchener Market's annual Winter Artisan Market! Whether you're hunting for stocking stuffers or enjoying the festive spirit with your family, this is your one-stop shop for the holiday season with: Seasonal snacks and festive cooking classes Live music and entertainment from local performers Family friendly activities including crafts, visits […]
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Come to the library to celebrate Hanukkah with a special cooking program and storytime! Help us make baked latkes and candy dreidels! While the food cooks, we'll read Hanukkah stories! Children ages 3-12 and their caregivers are invited to join this program! Registration is required. Please register each child separately (one spot per child). Learn […] |
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It’s a holly jolly holiday season! All ages are welcome to come and celebrate the holidays with us at our Tinsel, Treats and Tinkering event! Spend time tinkering in our Makerspace and create your own Santa alarm system to try and sneak a peek of old St. Nick. Craft the afternoon away with cardmaking and […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Celebrate the holiday season at the Kitchener Market's annual Winter Artisan Market! Whether you're hunting for stocking stuffers or enjoying the festive spirit with your family, this is your one-stop shop for the holiday season with: Seasonal snacks and festive cooking classes Live music and entertainment from local performers Family friendly activities including crafts, visits […] |
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Join Willow River Centre at the pavilion in Willow River Park for the Winter Solstice Feast. The evening will include potluck style dinner, live music, silent auction, and door prizes. Learn More and Register
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Celebrate the changing of the seasons on a forest bathing experience led by a certified Nature Therapy Guide. This will be a gentle and mindful stroll along the trails as we explore Huron Natural Area. There will be moments of pause to observe the seasonal changes and absorb the benefits of being in nature. This […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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2 events,
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
1 event,
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Celebrate the holiday season at the Kitchener Market's annual Winter Artisan Market! Whether you're hunting for stocking stuffers or enjoying the festive spirit with your family, this is your one-stop shop for the holiday season with: Seasonal snacks and festive cooking classes Live music and entertainment from local performers Family friendly activities including crafts, visits […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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2 events,
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
1 event,
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
1 event,
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Celebrate the holiday season at the Kitchener Market's annual Winter Artisan Market! Whether you're hunting for stocking stuffers or enjoying the festive spirit with your family, this is your one-stop shop for the holiday season with: Seasonal snacks and festive cooking classes Live music and entertainment from local performers Family friendly activities including crafts, visits […] |
