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 from santa, and festive photo ops
Over 30 talented local artisans to help you support local this holiday season
Come for the shopping, stay for the joy!
Dates: every Saturday from November 21st – December 20th during our weekly Saturday Farmers Market (7am – 2pm)
Bonus! Join our Winter Artisan Night Markets this year, on November 20th and Dec 19th from 4-9pm. Sip and Shop your way towards the holidays with the Kitchener Market!
Stay tuned for the full lineup of activities each week.
Our Bidding to be #BetterTogether Online Auction is now open! Browse and bid on over 100 items from Wednesday April 22 until Saturday May 2, 2026! Bid on items and share with your family, friends, and networks, all in support of inclusion and belonging in our community. Click Here to Browse and Bid at the Online […]
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 March 30 - May 25, 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drop-in for a fun afternoon of gaming and creativity! Play on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore hands-on maker projects or you can step into the studios to record a track! No registration required. Open to kids ages 9-12 years old. Children age 9 years old or younger are required to have a designated caregiver who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 March 30 - May 25, 2026 […]
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 […]
Inclusion doesn’t have to be a big production. A simple hello is a start. At Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s interactive Inclusion Workshop, you will learn about community inclusion and how to be with each other in a way that includes everyone. We will explore 5 ingredients for quality support, hear stories from qualified facilitators who have […]
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 […]
Drop-in for a fun afternoon of gaming and creativity! Play on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore hands-on maker projects or you can step into the studios to record a track! No registration required. Open to kids ages 9-12 years old. Children age 9 years old or younger are required to have a designated caregiver who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 March 30 - May 25, 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drop-in for a fun afternoon of gaming and creativity! Play on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore hands-on maker projects or you can step into the studios to record a track! No registration required. Open to kids ages 9-12 years old. Children age 9 years old or younger are required to have a designated caregiver who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 March 30 - May 25, 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drop-in for a fun afternoon of gaming and creativity! Play on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore hands-on maker projects or you can step into the studios to record a track! No registration required. Open to kids ages 9-12 years old. Children age 9 years old or younger are required to have a designated caregiver who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 March 30 - May 25, 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drop-in for a fun afternoon of gaming and creativity! Play on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore hands-on maker projects or you can step into the studios to record a track! No registration required. Open to kids ages 9-12 years old. Children age 9 years old or younger are required to have a designated caregiver who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 March 30 - May 25, 2026 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for Voices at the Table: Advocacy in Everyday Spaces, a conference for self-advocates and direct support people, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, on June 5, 2026. Download the conference flyer Learn more and register for the conference: https://www.eafwr.on.ca/dsp-self-advocacy-conference-2026/ Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register is Wednesday […]
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 […]