Kitchener

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
King Street

(http://www.oktoberfest.ca). bavarian festival held annually in october; is the largest in the world outside of munich, germany.

Walter Bean Trail
George St.

A trail for hiking and bicycling that, when complete, will run along the Grand River through Kitchener, as well as Waterloo and part of Cambridge.

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
East Ave.

The home of the Kitchener Rangers, an OHL major junior hockey team, "The Aud" often hosts other special events.

Kitchener Blues Festival
Downtown Kitchener
Free

4 Days, 5 Stages, 60+ Shows!

Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema
137 Ontario Street North
The Gig Theatre

The one and only film festival for animated feature films from around the world. Takes place in mid-November.

open ears festival of music & sound
Downtown Kitchener
1-888-363-3591
$0-$220

A diverse, week-long, multi-venue music festival that has something for everyone. International musicians converge to treat festival goers to all manner of fascinating sounds and sights. From grand scale orchestral performances at the Centre in the Square to sound installations to intimate late-night experimental performances, the festival provides entertaining and interesting fare for the open-minded music lover. Festival passes, individual performance tickets and free shows are available.