Local Events
Youth Voices Focus Group
Thursday, December 12 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Langs Community Centre, 1145 Concession Rd, Cambridge, ON
Rhythm and Blues Cambridge Invites you to participate in an upcoming focus group designed for young women aged 11-28. This session is a valuable opportunity to gather feedback on what types of programs, activities, and topics are most meaningful to our participants, helping us plan for the future.
By sharing your thoughts and ideas, young participants will play an important role in shaping programs tailored to their needs and interests.
Cost: Free admission
FACS Waterloo Kwanzaa Celebration
Thursday, December 12 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Family Centre Gym, 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener, ON
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honouring African-American & Pan-African culture, heritage, and values. The holiday is based on seven principles, called the Nguzo Saba. Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one principle, which is marked by lighting a candle on the kinara. The celebration includes rituals, storytelling, music, and a feast called the Karamu on December 31. It is a time for reflection, community, and cultural pride.
FACS Waterloo is hosting its Kwanzaa celebrations. Please join this event to celebrate family, community, and culture.
Cost: Free admission
Please bring a non-perishable food item
Holiday Indigenous Art Market
Saturday, Dec 14 & Sunday, Dec 15 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
Tis the season for a very merry Indigenous Art Market!
Stop by Kitchener City Hall to shop from 70+ local Indigenous vendors! You’ll find handmade beadwork, paintings, prints, jewelry, cards, stickers, apparel and more – all by authentic Indigenous artists. What better place to shop for the holidays?
Cost: Free admission
Ukrainian Christmas Dinner
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 6:00 PM
Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira, ON
A delicious Ukrainian Christmas Dinner prepared by the Ukrainian ladies from St. Jacobs Guest House. Net proceeds will go to support the St. Jacobs Guest House.
Cost:
Adults – $30
Children 12 and under – $12.50
Order Tickets by emailing [email protected]
2SLGBTQ+ Free Community Skate
Monday, December 30, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Don Mclaren Arena, 61 Green Street, Kitchener, ON
Join Spectrum Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space on the ice for a free 2SLGBTQ+ Community Skate! Spectrum has rented the entire Don McLaren Arena thanks to the generosity of the City of Kitchener.
They are also offering a free 2SLGBTQ+ Learn to Skate session before you get onto the rink (separate tickets at check-out). We will have volunteers available to teach you how to stand on skates and prepare your body for the new movement. We’ll also try to have some Helper Sleds available.
Registration is required for the 2SLGBTQ+ Learn to Skate, 2SLGBTQ+ Community Skate, and to come as a Spectator.
Cost: Free Admission