Victoria Day Long Weekend, Fireworks, PD Day, Kin Carnival and more May 2025 Events and Stuff to do in the Kitchener Waterloo Area

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

ONGOING Events

Attractions ONTARIO coupons for https://attractionsontario.ca/coupons

Bingemans https://bingemans.com/entertainment_home.php

Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre https://kwplaygrounds.ca

Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener

Funvilla https://funvilla.ca

THEMUSEUM https://themuseum.ca/families-kids/

Early Years  https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup/

WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx

Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events

City of Waterloo Museum Activities https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/city-of-waterloo-museum.?_mid_=1764

Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) events https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/index.aspx#

Joseph Schneider Haus events https://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx

Woodside National Historic Site Self Guided Tours Thursday and Fridays https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS/photos/a.797717783604573/4705277552848557

Castle Kilbride in Baden https://www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Events-and-Exhibits.aspx 

Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar

Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month

Breastfeeding Buddies Events Calendar https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/news-events/

Grand River Conservation Areas https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Things-to-do.aspx

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.

Lab Website: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/ 

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/infantstudiesgroup/

Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/infantstudiesgroup/ 

Have a new child? Sign them up too: https://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/sign

Early Childhood Music @ WLU - FREE
https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/group-programs-and-camps/early-childhood-music.html

Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161329086425750

Dog Friendly Events https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events

University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum info https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/ 

University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Walking Tours - Various locations https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/walking-tours

FREE Art Cart Saturday and Sundays 1-4pm @ Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

https://www.facebook.com/theclayandglass/posts/pfbid025DGcr5GRrL3deFLqWZX7kbvXfs8dfYTht2Tao5hKcyT35Tdmcqda49xDRVa4sdgl

Guided Nature Walks in Kitchener - scroll down at link for various days/locations https://www.kitchener.ca/en/parks-and-trails/kitchener-natural-areas-program.aspx

Sundays - Footy Friends Soccer 

https://www.footyfriends.org/upcoming-events

Sunday afternoon Family Karaoke @ Zaz Bistro Cambridge by Gemstone Entertainment

https://www.facebook.com/groups/55218356526/posts/10161051734576527/

Various Weekends each month - The JAM Club 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1141410471327889&set=g.2369595749

Mondays

Roller Skating @ City of Kitchener Hall https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10162752425890750/

MAY 2025

May 16 Puffs @ Registry Theatre May 16-17 WEFT FEST TriSisters Art House May 17 Sensory Saturday Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery Screening of Lights Out Texas @ KPL Central https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=182826 Mini Golf Opens at Bingemans https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-family-fun-at-bingemans-whats.html May 17-18                          Vintage Fest @ Uptown Waterloo Parkade https://kwfamous.com/pages/kwfamous-com-vintagefest May 18 Kitchener Panthers Home Opener https://www.kitchenerpanthers.com/stats#/team-schedule?team_id=504744 New Dundee Fireworks https://www.facebook.com/events/1162417141902680/?active_tab=discussion

May 23

Spring Breeze Clothesline Art Sale Homer Watson House & Gallery

May 21 May 22-25  CuriouserMusical.eventbrite.ca May 24 Fam Jam Experience  Bingemans https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2025/05/may-2025-family-fun-at-bingemans-whats.html Live Wrestling @ The Aud https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10162764825315750/ Cambridge Public Works Open House  10am – 2pm | Rain or shine 1310 Bishop Street, Cambridge https://www.cambridge.ca/en/learn-about/public-works-open-house.aspx Cat Show @ Galt Areana Cambridge https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10162730709510750/ May 24-25 Grand Indian Food Fair City Hall Kitchener https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-grand-indian-food-fair-2025-tickets-1305997677209 May 25 Egg Carton Animal Portraits | Family Workshop Homer Watson House & Gallery

Campfire | Concert Series Create Waterloo, City of Waterloo

May 27 May 28 Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition City of Waterloo Museum, Waterloo Public Library

Dance It Off Tuesdays Create Waterloo, City of Waterloo

May 29 to June 1 Kin Carnival Riverside Park Cambridge http://prestonkin.ca/kin-carnival/

Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound Open Ears

May 30 May 30 Art Explorers PD Day Camp Homer Watson House & Gallery May 30 PD Day Camp: Blast from the Past Region of Waterloo Museums May 30 Schneider Haus Makerspace PD Day Camp Region of Waterloo Museums May 30 PD Day Art Camps Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery PD DAY Science Discovery WLU https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122122186718748331&set=p.122122186718748331&type=3 May 30-31 New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale (kids events Saturday) https://nhmrs.com/content/schedule

Art Market Create Waterloo, City of Waterloo

May 31

Bookfest KW Writers Alliance

May 31 Mighty Trucks @ Ken Seiling Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) Mighty Trucks Mighty Trucks Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Start your engines! Get up close with local trucks and vehicles, and e...

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May 2025 Family Fun at Bingemans: What’s Happening This Month + Enter to Win a PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

Disclaimer - yes we have a partnership with Bingemans, but that just means we can do a giveaway too! Enter the Parents' Night Out giveaway at the end of this post! 

Spring is in full swing, and Bingemans in Kitchener is rolling out a fantastic lineup of events for families to enjoy this May. Whether you're planning a special day with Mom, looking for some outdoor fun, or hoping to catch the Leafs in action, there's something for everyone.bingemans.com+1bingemans.com+1

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🌸 Grand Mother's Day Buffet – Sunday, May 11

Treat Mom to a memorable feast at Bingemans' Grand Mother's Day Buffet. Indulge in an extravagant selection of spring favourites that are sure to impress every palate. Seatings are available every half hour from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with each seating lasting 90 minutes. Pricing is $65 for adults, $19.95 for children under 10, and free for children under three. Reservations are highly recommended, and early bird pricing is available until May 9. More info can be found at https://www.bingemans.com/mothers-day-buffet

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⛳ Hole-In-Fun Mini Golf – Opens May 17

Get ready to tee off at Bingemans' Hole-In-Fun Mini Golf, opening on May 17. Choose between two exciting 18-hole courses—Town Boulevard and Country Lane—set in a natural, park-like setting. It's the perfect outdoor activity for families and friends. Tickets are $9.25 plus HST online or $10.95 plus HST at the door. bingemans.com

PLUS right now there is a SPECIAL DEAL!!! 

Early bird membership is on sale for Mini golf membership. It is $17.95 for early bird until May 16, and goes up to $25.95 after that date. which gives you mini golf for 2025 season for one low price!

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🎉 The Fam Jam Experience – Saturday, May 24

Join in the fun at The Fam Jam Experience on May 24. This vibrant event offers a day filled with music, games, and activities designed for the whole family. It's a fantastic way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. Tickets are $19.95 per child. More info at https://bingemans.com/events

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😂 Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night – May 2025

Need a PARENTS" NIGHT OUT for a night of laughs? Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night at Bingemans brings top-notch comedians to the stage. Check the Bingemans events page for specific dates and ticket information. bingemans.com

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🏒 Toronto Maple Leafs Playoff Games

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a strong playoff run this May. After clinching their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators, they secured a 5–4 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the second round on May 5. With Game 2 scheduled for May 7, it's an exciting time for hockey fans. Come at watch the action at Bingemans Kingpin - Boston Pizza

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🏕️ Bingemans Campground – Open May 1

Looking to extend your stay? Bingemans Camping Resort is now open for the season, offering a variety of accommodations to suit every camper. From tent sites to luxury container cabins, there's something for everyone. Enjoy amenities like fire pits, picnic tables, and once summer weather hits, access to Big Splash Waterpark. All the camping info can be found at https://bingemans.com/camping

PLUS there is a new Camping package called the Ultimate Playcation. It includes a bunch of choices so it is almost all-inclusive. https://bingemans.com/camping/pricing_packages.php#ultimate-playcation 

Plan Your Visit

For more details and to book your tickets, visit the Bingemans events page. Don't miss out on these exciting events—mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic May at Bingemans!

Enter to Win

We are thrilled to partner with Bingemans and want to celebrate with a Parents' Night Out at a Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night at Bingemans.  Enter the rafflecopter below.  If you have problems leaving a comment, please DM @Those2Girls on Instagram and we will validate our entry.

 

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Free Comic Book Day - First Saturday in May - Locations in Kitchener Waterloo and Area

 

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!