Free Comic Book Day 2026 – Where to Find Free Comic Books in the Kitchener‑Waterloo Area

 

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

UPDATE CONFIRMED LOCATIONS from https://storelocator.freecomicbookday.com

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 Family Event in the Toronto Area Highlights Performers with Disabilities - Intangible Adorations Caravan

With the popularity of Open Air Events growing this year, I am happy to inform you about Intangible Adorations Caravan Pop-Up events happening in the Toronto area.  These evening events bring the performing arts to life in a carnival-like setting featuring performers with Hidden and Visible Disabilities. Join the journey as the cast voyages time and space to find a mysterious disappearance.

The show features a cast of artists who have either hidden or visible disabilities, and features double below-knee amputee and aerialist, Erin Ball. The creator, Lisa Anita Wegner (IMBD), is a Toronto-born meta-gender filmmaker, producer and storyteller with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Upcoming dates include 

June 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/723479875442573?ref=newsfeed

September 7: https://www.facebook.com/events/1498141260618169?ref=newsfeed

To learn about other upcoming shows, please follow https://www.facebook.com/mightybraveproductions

Find more information about Intangible Adorations Caravan at https://mightybraveproductions.ca/intangible-adorations-caravan

Let us know if you plan to attend the show! Leave a comment below.

Food Revolution Day @ #KitchenerMarket May 26, 2018

The news is out! This year's date for Food Revolution Day in Kitchener Waterloo is May 26, 2018.  Once again, we will be partnering with the Kitchener Market for a FREE family friendly event! Food Revolution Day happens worldwide.  Most countries celebrate the week before, but since that is our Victoria Day weekend, we choose to have it the week after on May 26.

Food Revolution KW Day @ #KitchenerMarket
May 26, 2018

10am-Noon
Upper Marketplace Kitchen Area
FREE Event Activities Include
Kids In The Kitchen w/Chef Cassie of 100 Days
Special Guest KW Titans Mascot Titus The Titan
Sportco Source for Sports Colouring Area
Crestview Community Garden Planting Area
Artshine-Arts4all Arts and Crafts
Facepaint by Bre Creative
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre Activities
Nutrition for Learning Info
Healthy Kids Cooking from Scratch Cookbook Creator Krista Harrison, RHN, RRPr, Culinary Nutrition Expert
Gary’s Lens Photo Booth
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo Prizes

More Information at

Facebook.com/FoodRevolutionKW

Keep watch of our FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE for more updates about this FREE EVENT!

Want to learn more about FOOD REVOLUTION? Watch Jamie Oliver's Ted Talk

 

Beauty And The Beast Themed Mother's Day Tea @ Kitchener Market

Whenever I hear the lyrics "Tale as old as time" I always think of it as being sung by Mrs. Potts (in either version of the Beauty And The Beast film).





Mrs. Potts and Chip are characters loved by many in both movie versions which is why this year the Kitchener Market is hosting a Beauty And The Beast Themed Mother's Day Tea.

 

It's taking place May 13th from 10am-Noon.  It is FREE to attend with a donation to the food bank, BUT YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER.  See the info below

Bring mom to our Beauty and the Beast themed tea party for a morning of pampering and fun. Beauty and the Beast themed crafts, cooking and face painting. Mother's will be gifted with cupcakes decorated by participants and tea made by the Kitchener Market 4H Club.

Please register each person attending. Register WebReg #238656

For more information see the links on the Kitchener Market website
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=03662067-798b-451c-a96b-379ea272b1ed

http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Special_events.asp

Growing Up Healthy Expo Attendee And Exhibitor Information – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive a complimentary exhibitor table, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 

Back when we were kids, growing up healthy was something along the lines of this One Republic song.

 

Now there is so much information out there families, it can get a little confusing. 

via GIPHY

 

That’s where the Growing Up Healthy Expo comes in.  Their one-day event brings together the best local resources for families. This will give your family the opportunity to experience a variety of topics when it comes to assisting with raising families.  Together families can connect with area businesses that are geared towards their needs. This fun and family friendly atmosphere will provide something for everyone. Whether it’s information or entertainment the Growing Up Healthy Expo will have lots to see and do on May 7, 2017.

Kids Entertainment

With visits from Marshall of Patrol friends, Elsa from Frozen and Spiderman, the little ones in your family will have chance to meet these characters up close. Plus, there will be open gym time and story time throughout the day.

Parental Advice

Demonstrations and information sessions will get you the assistance you need when it comes to family decision making.  Seeing all the choices available to local parents will certainly help get your family on the road to Growing Up Healthy!

Growing Up Healthy Expo Information

The Growing Up Healthy Expo takes place at the Core Lifestyle and Recreation Complex at 401 New Dundee Rd. in Kitchener Ontario.  It runs from 10am-4pm on May 7, 2017.  The event is free to attend, but if you pre-register at https://thehealthyconnection.ca/growinguphealthy you will be entered into their prize draw.

Exhibitor Information

If you have a business or work in the any of these fields, Holistic Practitioners & Services, Physical Activity, Eco-Friendly Products, Perinatal Health, Healthy Food Options, and/or Family Health, you should consider exhibiting at the Growing Up Healthy Expo. You can learn more at https://thehealthyconnection.ca/guhexhibitors

We’ll be there and we have an opportunity for you to be there too!
Enter for a chance to win an exhibitor table below.

Enter To Win

Just enter the contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh). Remember the blog comment with What Business You Would Be Exhibiting if you won.

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Food Revolution KW Day @ #KitchenerMarket - May 27 2017 From 10am-Noon

The news is out! This year's date for Food Revolution Day in Kitchener Waterloo is May 27, 2017.  Once again we will be partnering with the Kitchener Market for a family friendly event! Food Revolution Day happens worldwide.  Most countries celebrate the week before, but since that is our Victoria Day weekend, we choose to have it the week after on May 27.

Event Activities

Food Revolution KW Day At The #KitchenerMarket
10am-Noon
Upper Marketplace Kitchen Area
Event Activities Include
Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking Demo by Lifeworks Chefs from Google
Special Guests Fitzroy Vanderpool aka 'Fitz The Whip' and from the KW Titans Titus The Titan
Sportco Source for Sports Colouring Area
Fresh Endeavours Planting Area
Artshine-Arts4all Arts and Crafts
Facepaint by Bre Creative
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre
Nutrition for Learning Info
Healthy Kids Cooking from Scratch Cookbook Info
Anytime Fitness Exercise Area
Gary’s Lens Photo Booth
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo Prizes
Samples from IronKids Nutrition/Boomer Nutrition
Keep watch of our FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE for more updates about this FREE EVENT!


Want to learn more about FOOD REVOLUTION? Watch Jamie Oliver's Ted Talk