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Calling all comic lovers, superhero fans, and graphic‑novel enthusiasts Free Comic Book Day 2026 is almost here! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd, because this is your annual chance to scoop up FREE comics and celebrate all things geeky with your local community.
If you’re in Kitchener‑Waterloo (or close by), you’re in luck! Several amazing local comic shops have been known to participate in the fun with giveaways, and special sales. While their participation has not yet been confirmed, I would watch the social channels for
📍 Lookin’ for Heroes – 83 Ontario St S, Kitchener
📍 Carry‑On Comics and Books – 32 King St N, Waterloo
📍 Retro Rocket Comics and Toys – 35 Main St. Unit 102, Cambridge
📍 The Dragon – 55 Wyndham St. N. Unit T‑19B, Guelph
LOOKIN' FOR HEROES
83 ONTARIO STREET SOUTH
KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G1X5
(519) 570-0873
CARRY-ON COMICS & BOOKS
32 KING STREET NORTH
WATERLOO, ON N2J2W8
(519) 886-4267
RETRO ROCKET COMICS & TOYS
33 MAIN STREET UNIT 102
CAMBRIDGE, ON N1R1V6
(519) 267-8737
THE DRAGON
55 WYNDHAM ST. N. UNIT 19B
GUELPH, ON N1H7T8
(519) 763-5544
LONG BOX SILVER'S COMICS
137 WYNDHAM ST N
GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H4E9
(519) 265-0997
LITTLE SHOP OF HEROES
160 WALLACE AVE. S.
LISTOWEL, ON N4W1X9
(519) 291-2281
Use the locator link above to check your location
Each store may offer different promotions, so be sure to check their websites or social media pages for the latest updates, line‑up details, and event‑day surprises.
💥 What is Free Comic Book Day?
Free Comic Book Day is an annual celebration where participating comic shops give away specially printed comics totally free. It’s the perfect chance to discover new stories, support local businesses, and introduce kids (and adults!) to the magic of comics, graphic novels, and fandom culture.
Whether you’re a long‑time collector or just comic‑curious, this is one of the most fun (and budget‑friendly) days of the year.
📣 Know of any other shops or events participating in Free Comic Book Day 2026?
Drop them in the comments so the whole community can check them out!
Free Comic Book Day 2025 – Where to Celebrate in Kitchener-Waterloo!
Calling all comic lovers, superhero fans, and graphic novel enthusiasts—Free Comic Book Day 2025 is almost here! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, because this is your chance to grab FREE comics and celebrate all things geeky with your local community.
If you’re in Kitchener-Waterloo (or close by), you’re in luck! Several local comic shops are joining in the fun with giveaways, special sales, and maybe even a few surprises. Here’s where you can go to get your hands on some free comics:
📍 Lookin’ for Heroes – 83 Ontario St S, Kitchener
📍 Carry-On Comics and Books – 32 King St N, Waterloo
📍 Retro Rocket Comics and Toys - 35 Main St. Unit 102, Cambridge
📍 The Dragon - 55 Wyndham St. N. Unit T-19B, Guelph
Each store may have different promotions, so be sure to check their websites or social media pages for details!
💥 What is Free Comic Book Day?
Free Comic Book Day is an annual event where participating comic book shops give away specially printed comics for free—no strings attached! It’s a great way to discover new stories, support local businesses, and introduce kids (and adults!) to the magic of comics.
Know of anything establishment participating in Free Comic Book Day 2025? Post it in the commets!
Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge. We also suggest you go through the full list as some activities require you to pre-register and many have limited spaces. Dates/Times and Prices Vary.
The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS (daily/weekly events) and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS
Infant and Child Studies group is a group of researchers interested in better understanding child cognition: so how kids learn! All our studies are designed as games for children to play while we observe how they respond to various toys, videos or sounds. The activities are fun for the kids, and help us to understand concepts like how children learn new words, when children can begin to understand math, or what learning strategies kids use to understand new concepts. We deliver studies in person, as well as online and in take home formats.
Family Fair Day at International Gospel Centre 10am-1pm at 35 Charles St. E. Kitchener
This free event will have bouncy castles, face painting, carnival games & prizes, food and much more! There will also be a feature show presented at 11am by "Dave the Fun Faith Guy" who will be sure to amuse and entertain everyone with his performance. Since it is taking place on Mother's Day weekend, we have a small gift for every woman that comes out (while supplies last). - NOTE THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. Updates at https://www.facebook.com/GospelCentre
SVP Teens is hosting a "Movie in the Park" Fundraiser on Saturday, May 13th from 6:30-9:30 pm @ Waterloo Park! The movie will be "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", and there will also be live performances from local musicians before the movie starts!
Date: Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Bishop Operations Centre, 1310 Bishop St., Cambridge Parking available on-site, enter from Dunbar Road
HorseDay has something for everyone, including the Ontario Equestrian Kids Zone, pony rides, face painting, equine education and live horses and breed presentations. You'll also have the opportunity to see trailer demonstrations, farrier and hot shoeing demos, and check out the Horse Heritage Exhibit and antique stagecoach. Plus, live music will be playing throughout the day. Admission is $10+HST per person, and children 12 & under are $5+HST
Applying is completed during the registration process and the steps are outlined below:
Login to the registration portal and select the program you wish to register your child for.
During checkout, you will be asked if you would like to apply for financial assistance. Click “Yes” if you would like to apply.
You will then be prompted to enter information regarding your household and financial status.
Complete the checkout process to submit your application for financial assistance.Note: You will not be required to submit payment at this time; however, your child is not officially registered for the program yet.
First Tee – Ontario will review your application within 3-5 business days and approve or deny the request for financial assistance, or request additional information outlined in the Funding Details section below.
You will receive notice of the decision via email with a link to complete the registration. You will have 48 hours to do so.Note: If your financial assistance application is approved, you will see the financial aid applied in the payment summary.
I have always been a fan of Free Comic Book Day! It is a great day to see what is buzzing in your community. When I first heard of Free Comic Book Day I thought it was a day that comic book stores got rid of old comic books that didn't sell. BOY WAS I WRONG!
What Is Free Comic Book Day?
Free Comic Book Day is when comic companies such as Marvel and DC Comics giveaway limited edition Comics made especially for this yearly event. It takes place on the first Saturday in May annually.
There is something for every age group and every store seems to have a different selection. It is almost like a treasure hunt!
Free Comic Book Day takes place at most comic book stores and some retail book stores. Check your local listings for comic book stores to see if they take part in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Here are the Kitchener Waterloo Area Comic Book retailers that are participating this year
If you know of a local retailer participating in Free Comic Book Day that is not on this list, make sure to leave it in the comment section of the post!
Make sure to come back after you did your Free Comic Book Day run and let us know which comics you received!
Please note, we suggest we check with the event/venue in
advance to see what safety precautions they have put in place and decide if it
is an activity that you are comfortable with.
October 2020 Events – Ongoing
VISIT OUR PUMPKIN PATCHES AND CORN MAZES POST TO SEE ALL THE ONES IN OUR AREA!
They will continue their online cooking classes this month
as well.Tune into the City of Kitchener
Facebook page on Sundays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 7pm for the recorded cooking
classes.Plus, our readers love the
Saturday Morning FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES that take
place Saturdays at 10am
THEMUSEUM, Bingemans and Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur
Park have partnered up to bring an unforgettable family experience to Waterloo
Region! Times and prices at https://www.dinodrivethru.ca
Saturday Morning Kitchener Market FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE
KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES at 10am https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchenerPumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins and Eggs Benedict
Oct 9-10
KW OKTOBERFEST ONLINE Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10
You
can now experience all the same Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest ‘Gemuetlichkeit’
you’re used to right from the comfort of your own home. Join in on a fun and
interactive two-day virtual event happening
on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.
There
will be a number of live events happening, from Oktoberfest-themed
entertainment and concerts to experiences the whole family can enjoy. Watch a
live keg tapping ceremony to kick off the festival, as well as concerts from
your favourite Oktoberfest bands, cultural displays of music and dancing, kids
entertainment and many interactive activities like cooking demos, trivia, and
more.
Combine your pandemic bread-making skills with Oktoberfest!
German-style pretzels are a great place to start. Not only are they
crowd-pleasers, but the pretzels’ firm dough also makes them easier to work
with than other doughs.
To get your free supply bag:
Come to our welcome desk on the Food Hall level of the market on Saturday, Oct.
10 (hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.), then join Chef Nicole on Facebook at
2 p.m. when she will show you how to make your pretzels (Video will be
available to re-watch afterwards).
Supply bag includes:
Dough for 2 pretzels, mini pumpkins for a fun craft, festive
colouring pages, and recipe and baking steps for your pretzels.
Only 100 kits available, first come, first served.
Saturday Morning Kitchener Market FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE
KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES at 10am https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchenerCook Like Oma - join Chef D and friends
preparing Thanksgiving and Oktoberfest comfort food
Oct 10-30
Dinosaur Drive Thru at Bingemans
THEMUSEUM, Bingemans and Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur
Park have partnered up to bring an unforgettable family experience to Waterloo
Region! Times and prices at https://www.dinodrivethru.ca
Oct 12
There will not be an Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Parade this
year, but you can watch past parade highlights!
CTV Parade Special Monday, October 12
12pm-1pm on CTV
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in Waterloo Region without the
annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade! We have
partnered with CTV Southwestern Ontario to bring you a look back on previous
parades. The special will include historical facts about the parade and
Festival, as well as lots of great archival footage. It will also highlight
many of the floats, bands, and special guests that have been a part of the
parade over the years.
This
one-hour special is proudly presented by Pillers Fine Foods. It will air across
Southwestern Ontario and select Canadian cities on Monday,
October 12 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Saturday Morning Kitchener Market FACEBOOK LIVE KIDS IN THE
KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES at 10am https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchenerHalloween Themed Cupcakes and Pumpkin Cream
Puffs
October 24, 25 and 31: Joseph Schneider Haus Spooktacular outdoor craft and games for Halloween! Wear your best costume – spooky or not and get a special treat!
Families are invited to arrive in costume to community centres to explore and take photos at the outdoor haunted Halloween displays and take home a bag of treats.
For Halloween weekend (Fri and Sat) State and Main WATERLOO will be donating 15% of their in-store sales and in-store pickup sales to @food4kidswaterlooregion 🎃👻 They will also be giving treat bags to all the kiddos who can't go out this year info at https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpjyE2gD-2
Recharge and Play socially distanced halloween party Friday Oct 30 or Saturday Oct 31!
Halloween may look a bit different this year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still get out to enjoy the spookiest time of year. Since handing out candy has been exorcized, we've used our sorcery and put together some amazing prizes to giveaway instead. Join us for our first ever St. Jacobs Pumpkin Parade! With your help, we will be transforming King Street to “Stephen King” Street with Jack O’lanterns and haunted decor. Starting at 6:00pm head down to King St. with your pumpkins. Costumes are encouraged!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Pick up your FREE pumpkin or gourd and instructions at either The Stone Crock or Block 3 from October 23rd-28th (while quantities last). Plan your costume and carve your prize winning pumpkin!
Bring your Jack O'lantern back to The Village on the 30th or 31st and place it on the King Street sidewalk in the marked areas between Albert and Cedar Streets, post a picture of you and your pumpkin and tag us @stjacobsvillage and use the hashtag #stjpumpkinparade. Our volunteers from The Optimist Club of St. Jacobs will make sure it gets lit with a candle. Stroll the beautiful candle lit and spooky village and enjoy the best season of all Halloween!
All entries must be on the sidewalk on Friday and/or Saturday night and the cut off for posting to social media in time for contest entry on Saturday at midnight….. Spooky right!!
CONTEST CATEGORIES FOR
AGES 3-9
AGES 10-18
ADULT
PUMPKIN
Scariest! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Funniest! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Most Original! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Stencilled Masterpiece! Winner receives a Gift card and Halloween Goodies
Downtown Kitchener Halloween Art Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Oct. 31
Anytime between 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starting on Gaukel Street between Joseph and Charles streets
Get your costume ready for Downtown Kitchener’s Halloween Art Walk and explore over 48 art installations across downtown Kitchener all outside and at your own pace anytime between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Starting on Gaukel Street (between Joseph Street and Charles Street) you’ll pick up a printed Art Walk Map at the tiny “haunted house”, enjoy a sweet Halloween treat (while supplies last) and a scavenger hunt to follow throughout the afternoon.
The full digital Field Guide to Downtown Kitchener’s Art Walk can be downloaded at www.downtownkitchener.ca
Trick or Treat Drive Thru at Bingemans (this may be sold out
at the time of posting – always stay tuned to our Facebook Group for the latest
info https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749)
Come trick-or-treating
and enjoy a safe, fun Halloween experience while exploring the businesses of
Uptown Waterloo!
Check back on this
page for more details soon!
New This Year! Window Walkers Art Walk
As part of this year’s
Treats in the Streets event, the Uptown BIA is offering an opportunity for artists to help add vibrancy to shop windows
during the autumn season. The Window Walkers Art Walk will feature business
windows painted in an autumn or Halloween theme. Check back on this page soon
for a map of the windows! https://uptownwaterloobia.com/events-activities/uptown-treats-in-the-streets
Halloween Comicfest
Free Comic Books! Learn more on the video below
More info at https://www.halloweencomicfest.com (I would suggest calling your local comic book shop to see if they are participating before you make the trek there).
Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge. We also suggest you go through the full list as some act...
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