Welcome to the Activa Social Series: September edition!
Looking for fun things to do in the Waterloo Region this September? This month is a fantastic time of year to reconnect with your local community and enjoy a wide range of festivals and activities. Let’s take a look at some highlights!
Join in on the festivals of the Waterloo Region!
Endless Summer
Date: September 7, 2024
Location: Victoria Park, Kitchener
A brand-new, FREE music festival coming to Kitchener featuring Canadian talent all day, including TALK, Rêve, Helado Negro, and the Born Ruffians. Enjoy a variety of local food vendors, a licensed bar, and a wide variety of popular Canadian music in Victoria park.
Royal Medieval Faire
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: Waterloo Park, Waterloo
Explore the magical Kingdom of Mearth in Waterloo Park. Enjoy duelling, performances, food, storytelling, and dancing – all in an authentic medieval fair atmosphere. The event also collects non-perishable food donations to support the KW Food Bank.
Ratri before Navatri
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: Bingemans, Waterloo
Celebrate the joy of Garba with your community in the largest Ratri before Navatri event in the Waterloo Region. Enjoy traditional Hindu music, food, dance, and fun at a completely redocorated Bingeman’s centre.
Lumen Festival
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: 75 King Street S, Waterloo
Explore uptown Waterloo like never before. The Lumen festival lights up the downtown core with a celebration of light, art, and technology.
What’s going on in the surrounding area?
Snyder’s Farm Opening Day
Date: September 9, 2024
Location: Snyder’s Farm, Bright
Snyder’s farm is a local favourite with hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, campfires, and other farm activities. Their FARMtastic opening weekend is kicking off their season with performers, live music, and fresh baked goods.
H.O.P.E. Multicultural Festival
Date: September 16, 2024
Location: Gibson Park, Elmira
Elmira’s Hearts Open for Everyone festival will be returning to Gibson Park this year! Listen to music from around the world, stuff yourself with delicious international dishes, and enjoy the variety of workshops and games taking place throughout the day.
Apple Butter & Cheese Festival
Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Wellesley, Ontario
A local tradition dating back several years, the Apple Butter & Cheese festival collects delicious local food together into one town-wide market filled with local games and activities throughout the day. Arrive early for the sausage and pancake breakfast, compete in the festival’s famous horseshoe tournament, or enjoy the hundreds of tractors at the Brown Street tractor show.
St. Jacob’s Harvest Hoedown
Date: September 20, 2024
Location: St Jacob’s Farmer’s Market, Ontario
Get your country on in a night of live country music, line dancing, and mechanical bull riding. Cowboy boots and hats encouraged!
Enjoy great local food
Gluten Free Fest
Date: September 29, 2024
Location: Bingemans, Kitchener
Whether you’re starting your gluten-free journey or a seasoned vet, join together with hundreds of other gluten free individuals and discover a wealth of food vendors, recipes, and advice!
Flavours of Fall: Tea by the Grand
Date: September 29, 2024
Location: McDougall Cottage Historic Site, Cambridge
Enjoy your favourite fall flavours with seasonal tea and treats. Celebrate the changing of the seasons with friends, family, and a warm cup of tea!
Goat Fest 2024
Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Concordia Club, Kitchener
Kick off the region’s famous Oktoberfest with a festival of top hot sauce makers and craft beer brewers from across North America. Live music, food, and drinks will be available all night!
Explore the Waterloo Region’s greenspaces!
Walter Bean Grand River Trail
Running more than 25km through the city of Kitchener, the Walter Bean trail has several entry points for hiking and canoing.
Waterloo Geotime Trail
A well-maintained trail at the western edge of Waterloo. Perfect for an afternoon hike, enjoy the history and trainquil space that characterizes this trail.
Borden Wetlands
Enjoy a short hike through the scenic Borden Wetlands of south Kitchener. Keep your eyes peeled for herons!
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We hope you enjoyed exploring our list of fun things to do in Waterloo this September. Stay tuned to ActivaLearn for more updates and highlights in our upcoming editions. If any of these caught your eye, be sure to let us know on @builtbyactiva on Instagram or Facebook for a chance to be featured.