Local Events

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 events@galepresbyterian.com

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