The best places to go out in Waterloo
397 upcoming events
24 must-visit spots for in Waterloo.
The spots to know: Theatre Auditorium, Maureen Forrester Recital Hall and Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery.
Venues in Waterloo
Theatre Auditorium
17 events
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
48 events
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
9 events
The Pub On King
4 events
The Jazz Room
27 events
56 King St N #1
6 events
Phil's Grandson's Place
3 events
University of Waterloo
6 events
Remix Swing
6 events
187 King St S unit 106
4 events
132 Ahrens St W
3 events
Dallas Night Club
8 events
Schneider Haus National Historic Site
3 events
Tamasha: Bar + Indian Kitchen
3 events
TWH Social
28 events
Kitchener Public Library
12 events
Centre in The Square
7 events
The St. Matthews Centre
7 events
The Registry Theatre
8 events
Two Smiths
24 events
Camellia Bake Shop
4 events
Chimera Gaming
4 events
Thatch Academy
6 events
Block Three Brewing Company
3 events
Events in Waterloo
Sun25
Today
At 9 AMCA$242.19
Workshop
Open Forge - One Day
Two Smiths
At 10 AMCA$200.08
WorkshopCrafts
Stained Glass Autumn Leaves
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
At 11 AMFree
Other
Be the First In! | The NOW West Tower
410 Westhaven St
At 11 AMFree
Literature
Open House + Book Launch
The Skill Studio.co
At 12 PMCA$40
Food
B55 Culinary Experience: Hot Ones Style Wing Tasting with Ginger Goat!
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
At 1 PMCA$31.59
WorkshopCrafts
Halloween art workshop
Olena’s fine art
At 5 PMFree
Human rightsPolitics & Economy
Did We Consent to Mass Surveillance
44 Gaukel St
At 6 PMCA$17.31
CountrySocials
Halloween Honky Tonk
54 Benton St
Mon26
Tomorrow
At 7 PM
Stand-up
Greg Fitzsimmons
Room 47
Tomorrow · 9 AMCA$21.50
Kids5–12 yrs
BrainWorx PD Day
75 University Ave W
Tomorrow · 9 AMCA$75.88
Ceramics & pottery7–13 yrs
PD Day Art Camp (Age 7-13)
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Tomorrow · 1 PMCA$22.60
ChessTournament
PD Day Oct Youth Chess Tournament
187 King St S unit 106
Tomorrow · 1 PMCA$35
Board gamesTournament
Pairs Speed Puzzle Competition
Games on Tap Board Game Café
Tue27
Tuesday 27 October
Tomorrow · 7 PMCA$85
Workshop
Six-week Introduction to Improv Course
Waterloo Tennis Club
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Career
October Tri-Cities Film Networking Event
Princess Cafe
Tomorrow · 7 PM
Video gamesTournament
UWaterloo Ultimate - Fall 26: Week 6 - We're in MC 4064 this week!
Mathematics and Computer
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
Board gamesQuiz
Trivia Night at Games on Tap Board Game Café
Games on Tap Board Game Café
Tue 27 · 10 AMFree
Other
ARC Gather Kitchener
100 Fergus Ave
Tue 27 · 1 PMFree
WorkshopScience
GenIsys Beamer & Tracer Seminar
University of Waterloo
Tue 27 · 4 PMFree
WorkshopFood
Design & Decorate Cookies with UW/UX
Student Life Centre
Wed28
Wednesday 28 October
Tue 27 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Jessica Hamilton: The Woods
Kitchener Public Library
Tue 27 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Prohibition Warehouse
The Prohibition Warehouse
Tue 27 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Kitchener
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Kitchener
Tue 27 · 8 PMFree
Stand-up
Dog Mic: Stand Up Comedy
Revive Karaoke
Tue 27 · 10 PMCA$11.93
Club
Halloween Hoedown
The Prohibition Warehouse
Tue 27 · 10 PMCA$6.62–11.93
ClubDJ set
Taylor Swift Halloween Night
The Prohibition Warehouse
Wed 28 · 11:30 AMFree
TalkFeminism
Canada's Advocacy Landscape: Multimedia Activism and Gender-Based Violence in Canada with Nicolette Little
University of Waterloo
Wed 28 · 5:30 PMFree
WorkshopEcology
4Repair @uwsustainable
University of Waterloo
Wed 28 · 6 PMFree
Literature
Book Club Discussion: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
Midnight Run Cafe
Thu29
Thursday 29 October
Wed 28 · 7 PM20 €
BurlesqueDrag show
The Pink Pastie Project
The Jazz Room
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Pub On King
The Pub On King
Wed 28 · 7:30 PMCA$3.99–6.66
Stand-upComedy
Rusty Nail Comedy PRO AM night ONLY $5 BUCKS
TWH Social
Wed 28 · 10 PMCA$11.93
Club
HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT 17+
Crown Bar & Social
Thu 29 · 6 PMFree
Talk
AI x Money | AI Builders Waterloo
Builders Club
Thu 29 · 6:30 PMCA$0
Jam / Open mic
Halloween Open Mic
Covenant Cafe
Fri30
Friday 30 October
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
LiteratureTalk
Jackie Morris: The Book of Birds
Kitchener Public Library
Thu 29 · 7 PMCA$22.63
Stand-upComedy
Girl-O-Ween! All-women Comedy Show and Halloween Party
Whoopsie Daisy Drinks
Thu 29 · 7 PMCA$22.63
JazzHip-Hop
Brownman's Halloween Thriller
Arabella Park Beer Bar
Thu 29 · 7 PMCA$0
LiteratureTalk
An Evening With Tara Gereaux
Alumni Hall, United College (Formerly St. Paul's College)
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
CinemaEcology
Screening: I am the Magpie River
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Thu 29 · 7 PMCA$6.62–22.57
ClubDJ set
Thriller Thursday at Pub on King
The Pub On King
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
TalkScience
AI: Opportunity, Risk and Choices Ahead
Centre for International Governance Innovation
Thu 29 · 7:30 PMCA$0
Concert
Laurier Student Recital
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Thu 29 · 7:30 PMCA$19.50–79.62
Parties
The Fright Crawl | Kitchener Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Tamasha: Bar + Indian Kitchen
Thu 29 · 7:30 PMCA$22.63
Stand-upComedy
Rusty Nail Comedy: SPECIAL THURSDAY SHOW with headliner Drew Behm
TWH Social
Thu 29 · 8 PMFree
ClubDJ set
THE FIRST FRIGHT at Crown
56 King St N #1
Thu 29 · 8 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at ABE ERB - Uptown Waterloo
ABE ERB - Uptown Waterloo
Thu 29 · 10 PMCA$33.28–640.34
ClubHip-Hop
Haunted Halloween - Waterloo Edition
RARE NIGHTCLUB & EVENTS CENTRE
Thu 29 · 10 PMFree
ClubDJ set
RAVE TO THE GRAVE
Phil's Grandson's Place
Thu 29 · 10:30 PMFree
ClubDJ set
Fright Night at Empire
56 King St N #1
Fri 30 · 12 PMCA$0
ClassicalConcert
Music at Noon: Jeremy Bell, violin, Shoshana Telner, piano
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Fri 30 · 4 PMFree
Street party
October Local Social
Thrive HIV Prevention & Support
Fri 30 · 5 PMFree
CinemaFilm club
Free Screening & Discussion: Get Out
East Campus 5 - University of Waterloo
Fri 30 · 6 PMCA$64.08
WorkshopCeramics & pottery
Pottery, Pints & Prosecco
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Fri 30 · 6:30 PMCA$30–70
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
The St. Matthews Centre
Sat31
Saturday 31 October
Fri 30 · 7 PMCA$44
Wellness
Cocoon & Bloom
Love Yourself. Studio
Fri 30 · 7 PMCA$47.23
Wellness
An Autumn Sound Bath
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Fri 30 · 7 PMCA$6.62–22.57
DJ setClub
Freaky Friday at Pub on King
The Pub On King
Fri 30 · 7:30 PMCA$35
ClassicalConcert
Laurier Student Composers Series
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Fri 30CA$19.50–79.62
Street party
The Fright Crawl | Kitchener's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Tamasha: Bar + Indian Kitchen
Fri 30 · 7:30 PMCA$22.63
Stand-up
Rusty Nail Comedy Club Fridays: Kevin Christopher
TWH Social
Fri 30 · 7:30 PMCA$13
Drag show
Angels & Demons: A Hallow's Eve Drag Show
Grand River Unitarian Congregation
Fri 30 · 8 PMCA$7.53–25.57
Club
Freaky Friday at Crown
56 King St N #1
Fri 30 · 8 PM20–32 €
JazzConcert
John MacMurchy Quartet
The Jazz Room
Fri 30 · 8:30 PMCA$15–20
ClubDJ set
Nightmare On King St Halloween Party
Alba Shisha Lounge
Fri 30CA$30–63.50
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
The St. Matthews Centre
Fri 30 · 9 PMCA$22.63
Disco
Дискотека 90х–2000х : Хэллоуинский Бал
Medusa Shisha Bar and Lounge
Fri 30 · 9 PMCA$3.95–17.26
CountrySocials
Dallas Freaky Friday - Wild West: Night of the Outlaws
Dallas Night Club
Fri 30 · 9:30 PMCA$13.54–25.57
ClubDJ set
Devil's Night at Empire
56 King St N #1
Fri 30 · 9:30 PMCA$5.51–12.19
Club
DEVIL'S NIGHT @ PHIL'S
Phil's Grandson's Place
Fri 30 · 10 PMCA$7.53–13.54
ClubDJ set
Throwback Fridays - Halloween Edition
47 King St N
Sat 31 · 9 AM
MiniaturesTournament
Chimera Gaming Warhammer 40K RTT - Halloween
Chimera Gaming
Sat 31 · 9 AMCA$603.23
WorkshopCrafts
Bush Craft Knife (2 day course)
Two Smiths
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
Creative workshop0–15 yrs
Free Spooky Self Portrait Family Workshop
Premier School of the Arts
Sat 31 · 10 AM
RunningSports & fitness
Trick or Trot 2026
445 Wes Graham Way
Later
Sat 31 · 7 PMCA$49.26
Parties
Halloween Speed Dating Ages 30-45 @ TWB Brewing
TWB Brewing
Sat 31 · 7 PMCA$5–17.79
ClubDJ set
Sinner Saturday at Pub on King
The Pub On King
Sat 31 · 7:30 PMCA$25.50–91.64
Parties
The Fright Crawl | Kitchener's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Tamasha: Bar + Indian Kitchen
Sat 31 · 7:30 PMCA$22.63
Stand-up
Rusty Nail Comedy Club Saturdays: Headliner Kevin Christopher
TWH Social
Sat 31 · 8 PMCA$11.98
Club
Halloween @ Dallas: Softcase and City Ground
Dallas Night Club
Sat 31 · 8 PMCA$13.54–25.57
Club
The Halloween Social at Crown
56 King St N #1
Sat 31 · 8 PM20–32 €
JazzConcert
Mike Murley
The Jazz Room
Sat 31 · 8 PM
Concert
Owen Riegling
Centre in The Square
Sat 31 · 9 PMCA$17.50–27
DJ set
HALLOWEEN | TRICK OR TURN UP
The Canadian Brewhouse (Kitchener)
Sat 31 · 9 PMCA$6.85–17.55
ClubDJ set
HALLOWEEN ON KING @PHIL'S
Phil's Grandson's Place
Sat 31 · 9 PMCA$9.31–22.63
ClubDJ set
KW's Official Latin Halloween Party
Aura Nightclub
Sat 31 · 9:30 PMCA$13.54–25.57
Club
HALLOWEEN AT EMPIRE
56 King St N #1
Sat 31 · 10 PMCA$13.54–25.57
ClubDJ set
Uptown Saturdays: Halloween
47 King St N
Sat 31 · 10 PMCA$17.31–27.96
Parties
HUNTED: THE MASK PARTY
LILMOUT LOUNGE
Sun 1CA$15
Outdoors
Kitchener Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
252 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4V6, Canada
Sun 1CA$15
Outdoors
Waterloo Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Brewmeister Green Park
Sun 1 · 10 AMCA$0–42.87
Consumer fair
Womb to Walking Baby Toddler Show Fall '26 - Pregnancy Parenting
Bingemans
Sun 1 · 12 PM
Video gamesTournament
KW Colosseum Season 4: Week 5
354 King St N
Sun 1 · 1 PMCA$55
WorkshopFood
Baking From The Grave Workshop
Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Sun 1 · 2 PMCA$29.52UK
Cinema
Фільм «Довженко. Перший погляд»
The Princess Original Cinema
Sun 1 · 9 PMCA$22.63–32.22
ZIRO: AFTERLIFE @RARE
RARE NIGHTCLUB & EVENTS CENTRE
Mon 2 · 6:30 PMFree
CareerStudents
PEO Grand River Pathway to Licensure Presentation
University of Waterloo
Mon 2 · 7 PMFree
LiteratureTalk
Carol Off: True Patriot Love
Kitchener Public Library
Tue 3 · 8 PMFree
Drag showStreet party
Drag Bingo at AOK
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade
Wed 4 · 7:30 PMCA$35
JazzConcert
Laurier Jazz Orchestra and Student Recital
Theatre Auditorium
Wed 4 · 7:30 PMCA$3.99–6.66
Stand-upComedy
Rusty Nail Comedy PRO AM night
TWH Social
Thu 5 · 2 PMFree
SeniorsDrop-in services
Senior Health Fair 2026
Community Pavilion, Door C
Thu 5 · 3 PMFree
Other
Studio 334 Presents: The Fall Edit Event
334 Manitou Dr unit a
Thu 5 · 5:15 PMFree
Workshop
KW Journalling Club - November Meet-Up
Princess Cafe
Thu 5 · 7 PMCA$0–22.90
Theatre
Living with Drones
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Thu 5 · 7:30 PMCA$43.63
Other
Kitchener Waterloo Speed Dating
ABE ERB - Downtown Kitchener
Thu 5 · 7:30 PMCA$39.55
Other
Kitchener Waterloo Speed Dating (Ages 28-39)
Single In The City
Fri 6 · 5:30 AMFree
Other
Sacred Fire Site Opening - Sunrise Ceremony
150 Frederick St
Fri 6 · 12 PMCA$0
ClassicalConcert
Laurier Student Recital - Strings
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Fri 6 · 6 PMCA$81.73–108.47
WorkshopFood
The Evening Social - Sleigh the Night
Sweet Pea Studio
Fri 6 · 7 PMCA$17.31–27.96
Folk / AcousticWorld music
Diwali Unplugged
KWFamous Creative Café
Fri 6 · 7:30 PMCA$22.63
Stand-up
Rusty Nail Comedy Fridays: Graham Chittenden
TWH Social
Fri 6 · 8 PMCA$44.92
TheatreComedy
Večeras smo sami 2 - Windsor
Mackenzie Hall
Fri 6 · 8 PM20–32 €
JazzConcert
Rebecca Binnendyk
The Jazz Room
Fri 6 · 8 PM20–32 €
JazzConcert
Ken Foster Quartet
The Jazz Room
Fri 6 · 8:30 PMCA$12–20
RockKaraoke
Diamond Weapon / Dead Karma / $wamp A$$
Revive Karaoke
Fri 6 · 9 PMCA$15.18–20.50
ClubSouth Asia
Dilwali Diwali
Aura Nightclub
Sat 7 · 8 AM
Career
Waterloo.Dev Fest: Who Gets to Build, Own, and Define the Future?
Spur Innovation Center - SPUR Campus
Sat 7 · 9 AMCA$1,205
WorkshopCrafts
Damascus Knife Workshop
Two Smiths
Sat 7 · 9:30 AMCA$50
WorkshopCrafts
Lee Valley Tools Waterloo Store - Turn a Pen
620 Davenport Rd
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
MarketCrafts
Merry & Bright Craft Market
Conestoga Banquet Hall
Sat 7 · 10:30 AMCA$69.43
WorkshopCeramics & pottery
Pottery Workshop: Handmade Ceramic Christmas Tree
Camellia Bake Shop
Sat 7 · 10:30 AMFree
Literature
The Infection Protocol: Book Launch, Author Signing
Grand River Stanley Park Library
Sat 7 · 2 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Free Stitch Social Meet Up - Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery, Crafts
Kitchener Public Library
Sat 7 · 6 PMCA$47.08
Workshop
Paint Nite • Score Pizza • Waterloo
Score Pizza
Sat 7 · 6:30 PMCA$30–64
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
The St. Matthews Centre
Sat 7 · 7 PMCA$43.63
Folk / AcousticConcert
KPL Presents Chris Murphy
Kitchener Public Library
Sat 7 · 7:30 PMCA$35
PopRock
Laurier VOX Concert
Theatre Auditorium
Sat 7 · 7:30 PMCA$22.63
Stand-upComedy
Rusty Nail Comedy Club: Graham Chittenden
TWH Social
Sat 7 · 8 PMCA$17.26–22.57
RockConcert
SMILE (90's Rock) + Guests - STICKY & Brant Station
Dallas Night Club
Sat 7 · 8 PM20–32 €FR
JazzConcert
Ernesto Cervini
The Jazz Room
Sat 7CA$27.50–62
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
The St. Matthews Centre
Sun 8 · 12 PMCA$14.64–17.31
BingoDrag show
Drag Bingo Brunch Hosted by Crystal Quartz
ABE ERB - Uptown Waterloo
Sun 8 · 2 PM22.63 €
BluesConcert
Elliott and the Audio Kings & The Easy Street Blues Band
The Jazz Room
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
LiteratureHeritage
Remembrance Every Day - Book Launch
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Sun 8 · 2:30 PMFree
TalkCinema
RECLAIMING THE FUTURE: exploring the Holocaust through dance and film
Beth Jacob Congregation
Sun 8 · 7 PMCA$40
R&BClassical
Laurier Guest Artist Series: Jully Black
Theatre Auditorium
Mon 9 · 9 AMFree
CareerScience
Moving Beyond Prompts to Reusable Agentic Workflows
151 Charles St W
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Students
PEO Grand River Chapter – AGF Rebar Plant Tour
AGF - Rebar Inc. (Albrecht Division)
Tue 10 · 5:30 PMFree
LGBTQ+Career
Spectrum Queer Professional Social Mixer
TWB Brewing
Tue 10 · 5:30 PM
TalkScience
Engineering inference with ihsan
Waterloo
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
TalkLiterature
Terry Fallis: An End in Itself
Kitchener Public Library
Tue 10 · 8 PMCA$45.81SR
Comedy
Večeras smo sami 2
The Registry Theatre
Wed 11 · 11:30 AMFree
TalkHuman rights
Surviving the Media UpsideDown: Remembering EndSARS
University of Waterloo
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
TalkLiterature
Hazel Mae: Before I Let You Go
Kitchener Public Library
Wed 11 · 7:30 PMCA$3.99–6.66
Stand-up
Rusty Nail Comedy PRO AM night ONLY $5 BUCKS
TWH Social
Thu 12 · 2 PMFree
Gather at the Gallery: Tour of Fall Exhibitions (55+)
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Thu 12 · 3 PMCA$22.90
Other
The CRE Collective Fall Social
Rustico Kitchen And Bar
Thu 12 · 4 PMCA$28.25
The Skin Edit: A Night of Glow
Luna Aesthetics
Thu 12 · 6 PMCA$0–30
CinemaMarket
Impact Film Festival (IFF) 2026 - Festival & Dinner at Apollo Cinema
Apollo Cinema
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Canadians Connected: Kitchener-Waterloo
Catalyst Commons
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
TalkHuman rights
A Lutheran-Anglican Conversation about Changing MAID legislation in Canada
Mount Zion Lutheran Church
Thu 12 · 7:30 PMCA$0
ClassicalConcert
Laurier Student Recital - Piano
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Thu 12 · 8 PM20–32 €FR
JazzConcert
Tiffany Deriveau
The Jazz Room
Fri 13 · 9:30 AMFree
PEO Grand River Chapter – Teledyne DALSA Plant Tour
Teledyne DALSA
Fri 13 · 10 AMFree
Canada, Quebec and Alberta: Holding together and flying apart
Paul Martin Centre, Senate and Board Chamber
Fri 13 · 12 PMCA$0
Laurier Student Recital - Winds, Brass and Percussion
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Fri 13 · 5 PMCA$8
KW Beauty's Annual Client Appreciation Event
684 Belmont Ave W suite 302
Fri 13 · 7 PMFree
QRIB Hangouts 2026
Willow River Centre
See also in Waterloo
Fri 13 · 7:30 PMCA$6.85–17.55
Jam / Open mic
Pinch Presents: SHOW & TELL - Open Mic
Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo
Fri 13 · 8 PM20–32 €
JazzConcert
Matthew Rait Trio
The Jazz Room, Waterloo
Sun 15 · 6 PMCA$65
Singer-songwriterConcert
A Firm Foundation: Together we Build
131 Erb St. W, Waterloo
Fri 20 · 12 PMFree
ClassicalOutdoors
Music at Noon: Kezia Karnila Putri & I Dewa Made Suparta, Balinese Gamelan
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, Waterloo
Sat 21 · 7:30 PMCA$0–35
ClassicalConcert
Laurier Symphony Orchestra Concert
Theatre Auditorium, Waterloo
Sun 22 · 3 PMCA$38.61
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
Powderfinger
The Registry Theatre, Kitchener
Sat 21 · 6:30 PMCA$30–63.504.6(173)
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
The St. Matthews Centre, Kitchener-Waterloo
Sat 14 · 7:30 PMCA$10.98–20
Stand-up
Midnight Run Comedy Show - November 14
Midnight Run Cafe, Waterloo
Fri 20 · 7:30 PMCA$33.28
Stand-up
Rusty Nail Comedy Friday :Jon Dore*8 PM showtime
TWH Social, Kitchener
Fri 20 · 8 PMCA$22.63–27.96
Theatre
KWLT Presents RENT
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Sat 21 · 7:30 PMCA$33.28
Stand-up
Rusty Nail Comedy Club Saturdays:Jon Dore*8 PM showtime
TWH Social, Kitchener
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best venues in Waterloo?
Our favourite spots in Waterloo: Theatre Auditorium, Maureen Forrester Recital Hall and Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery.