Week of June 30 – July 6

Your Guide to the Best Local Events: Art, Produce & Dance

From gallery shows to fresh strawberry picking to salsa moves, this week offers a mix of cultural and recreational activities. Here's what's happening from June 30 to July 6.

Waterloo Region Jun 30 to Jul 6, 2026 Refreshed Jun 30, 9:42 AM

Art Exhibitions on Display

Brian Douglas and Ben Benedict exhibits at Homer Watson House & Gallery until July 12. Florals & Fauna at Williams Fresh Cafe. Greg Staats at UWaterloo Art Gallery (ongoing). Grand Guild of Fibre Artists at The Link until Aug 28.

Farm Fresh Finds

St. Jacobs Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (April to mid-September). Head to Herrle's Farm for pick-your-own strawberries on Saturdays 8am-5pm and Sundays 9am-5pm during the season.

Salsa Dancing Wednesdays

Mambo club offers weekly salsa and bachata classes on Wednesdays at Waterloo. Term fee: $60 for students, $85 for non-students. Drop in for a fun workout and learn new moves.

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Event Food & Drink

Watch Men's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Match

Moose Winooski's Canadian restaurant Kitchener, Ontario

Moose opens at 7:45 am serving breakfast plate

Event Grocery

Visit us at St. Jacobs Farmers Market

SOUTH GATE NURSERY Plant nursery Waterloo, Ontario

Open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from April to mid-September.

Event Arts & Crafts

Florals & Fauna Exhibition

Kwsa Art center Kitchener, Ontario

A gallery show featuring floral and fauna themed artwork at Williams Fresh Cafe.

Greg Staats embrace of the longhouse
Event Arts & Crafts

Greg Staats embrace of the longhouse

University of Waterloo Art Gallery Art gallery Waterloo, Ontario

Exhibition at University of Waterloo Art Gallery.

Grand Guild of Fibre Artists: Whisper Softly Shout BOLDLY
Event Arts & Crafts

Grand Guild of Fibre Artists: Whisper Softly Shout BOLDLY

The Link @ Waterloo Innovation Park Art gallery Waterloo, Ontario

Art exhibit at The Link from May 4 to August 28, 2026.

Event Fitness

2026 Spring Term Salsa & Bachata Classes

Mambo club Dance school Waterloo, Ontario

Weekly salsa and bachata classes on Wednesdays. Term fee: $60 students, $85 non-students.

Brian Douglas: 5 a.m. Exhibition
Event Arts & Crafts

Brian Douglas: 5 a.m. Exhibition

Homer Watson House & Gallery Art gallery Kitchener, Ontario

Exhibition running May 29 to July 12, 2026.

Ben Benedict: Variations in Landscape Exhibition
Event Arts & Crafts

Ben Benedict: Variations in Landscape Exhibition

Homer Watson House & Gallery Art gallery Kitchener, Ontario

Exhibition running May 29 to July 12, 2026.

Natasha Wang Workshops - Pole Geometry & Shapeshifting
Event Fitness
$99.00

Natasha Wang Workshops - Pole Geometry & Shapeshifting

Kindred Spirits Pole Dance school Kitchener, Ontario

Two workshops on June 12: Pole Geometry at 6pm and Shapeshifting for Pole Creatures at 7:30pm, $99 each.

Event

Pick-your-own strawberry season

Herrle's Country Farm Market

Pick your own strawberries at Herrle's Farm each weekend during the season.

Reverend Horton Heat
Event Entertainment

Reverend Horton Heat

Maxwell’s Concerts and Events Live music venue Waterloo, Ontario

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Eybler Quartet
Event Entertainment

Eybler Quartet

Kitchener Waterloo Chamber Music Society Performing arts theater Waterloo, Ontario

String quartets by Saint-George, Jadin, and Mozart at Keffer Memorial Chapel, WLU. Tickets $40/$10 student.

Women’s Self Defense Classes
Event
$49.95

Women’s Self Defense Classes

Full Spectrum Defense Self defense school Kitchener, Ontario

Women-only self-defense class held on June 24, 2026.

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute Graduation
Event Entertainment

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute Graduation

Centre In The Square Performing arts theater Kitchener, Ontario

Graduation event at Centre In The Square.

Gather at the Gallery: Glass Mosaics (55+)
Event Arts & Crafts

Gather at the Gallery: Glass Mosaics (55+)

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Art gallery Waterloo, Ontario
Alice & Wonderland High Tea
Event Coffee & Tea

Alice & Wonderland High Tea

Solarien Cafe Cambridge, Ontario

Come and check out our themed High Teas this Summer!

Indie Music Night
Event Entertainment
$10.00

Indie Music Night

Maxwell’s Concerts and Events Live music venue Waterloo, Ontario

Maxwell’s Concerts & Events proudly presents Indie Music Night, Thursday June 25th, 2026!

Event Food & Drink

Trivia Night

Chicago Pub & Billiards Pub Kitchener, Ontario

Trivia night every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

PD Day Art Camp
Event Arts & Crafts

PD Day Art Camp

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery Art gallery Kitchener, Ontario

Day camp for ages 6-13 with hands-on art projects at KWAG.

Event Grocery
$70.00

Taste of Sicily Cooking Class

Kitchener Market Farmers' market Kitchener, Ontario

Hands-on cooking class exploring Sicilian cuisine, followed by a group meal.

Indie Rock Night
Event Entertainment

Indie Rock Night

Maxwell’s Concerts and Events Live music venue Waterloo, Ontario

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

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Open Studio at The Underground Studio Makerspace

THEMUSEUM Museum Kitchener, Ontario

Guided exploration in the makerspace from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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Maverick and Friends LIVE!

THEMUSEUM Museum Kitchener, Ontario

Live performance from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.

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Science Stage – Powerful Pollinators

THEMUSEUM Museum Kitchener, Ontario

Science stage presentation on powerful pollinators from 12:00 pm to 12:15 pm.

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