Monday, July 6, 2026

Fun Fair @ The Boardwalk is ON NOW! Flash Giveaway

 

The midway is rolling back into town and bringing rides, games, and summer fun to THE BOARDWALK! If your family loves bright lights, carnival treats, and classic midway excitement, then mark your calendar because the Fun Fair is back from July 4–12, 2026.

This year comes with something NEW that families will love: 👉 A Pay One Price Ride Bracelet — ONLINE EXCLUSIVE! valid only WEEKDAYS 4-10pm

Plus we have a GIVEAWAY AT THE END OF THIS POST!

Just like previous Fun Fair Events, this event is expected to be busy, so getting the details early is key.

🎟 NEW for 2026: Pay One Price Ride Bracelet

Albion Amusements is offering a Ride Bracelet for $35 through our friends at FrontDoor+, but here’s the important part:

This bracelet is ONLY valid on WEEKDAYS from 4-10pm.

That means you get one day of unlimited rides, but only on those three days.

What you get:

  • ✔️ 1× redemption of a Ride Bracelet

  • ✔️ Unlimited rides for the day you choose

  • ✔️ Online exclusive pricing

  • ✔️ Redeem at the Albion Amusements Office (the blue trailer with the ATMs)

This is perfect for families who want the full midway experience without buying individual ride tickets.

📍 Location

THE BOARDWALK (Ira Needles Blvd)

🎠 Midway Hours

Weekdays: 4 PM – 10 PM (Weekend hours vary by weather and attendance)

🎉 What to Expect at the Fun Fair

Just like past years, you’ll find:

  • 🎡 Classic midway rides

  • 🍭 Cotton candy, popcorn & carnival snacks

  • 🎯 Games of chance

  • 🎠 Kiddie rides for younger children

  • 🎵 A lively, family‑friendly atmosphere

This is one of those events that becomes a summer tradition — and it’s right here in Kitchener.

💡 Tips for KW Families

To help your readers the way your original post did:

  • Go early on weekdays to avoid lines

  • Bring an appetite for the fun snacks

  • Wear comfy shoes as so your feet don't get tired

  • Take advantage of the bracelet days (Mon–Wed) for the best value

  • Check weather before heading out as the midway hours can shift

Ride Bracelet Info

Purchase online through the official ticketing page on FrontDoor+

https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/2339

Friday, July 3, 2026

Cherry Festival, Bingemans Big Splash Birthday, Kid Friendly Yoga, Outdoor Movies and More July 2026 Festivals, Events and Stuff to do in KW

 


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ONGOING Events

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









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


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




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



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The Child Emotion and Mental Health Lab at the University of Guelph is currently running an Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) caregiver group (so children don't attend the group itself).
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Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am


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
CANADA STRONG PASS INFO

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


SUNDAY FAMILY MOVIES @ KPL Downtown Kitchener

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

Kitchener Panthers Home Games

Sundays - Footy Friends Soccer 

Sundays Cambridge Summer Live

Sundays Walk Queen Events Hespeler Village Cambridge

Sunday afternoon Family Karaoke @ Zaz Bistro Cambridge by Gemstone Entertainment

Sundays - Donkey Sanctuary of Canada Open Days

Sunday Night Car Shows @ Stratford Mall starting May 17

Tuesday Night Car Shows @ Country Pizza Stratford 

Wednesdays Cambridge Summer Live

Thursdays in July and August Kid Friendly Yoga with StayLocalKW

Thursday Castle Concert Series @ Castle Kilbride Baden starting June 25 https://www.wilmot.ca/recreation-and-culture/castle-kilbride/events-and-exhibit

Thursday Car Shows @ Grand River Raceway

Thursdays Hot Summer Nights Guelph

Fridays Walk Queen Events Hespeler Village Cambridge


Various Weekends each month - The JAM Club 



Kids Bowl Free @ Bingemans Kingpin


ONGOING JULY 2026

Something Rotten! Stratford Festival

GUYS AND DOLLS Stratford Festival 

Kids Bowl Free 

JULY 2026

July 4
Cherry Festival

July 4-5
Fairy & Iron: Renaissance Faire @ Cox Creek Cellar Guelph

July 4-12
FUN FAIR @ THE BOARDWALK + Flash Giveaway


July 5, 19, 26

Music in the Park

Waterloo Concert Band


July 6-12


July 6, 12

Music at the Square

Waterloo Concert Band


July 7




July 9, 16, 23

Take a Kid to the Course

https://www.kidsgolffree.ca






Bingemans Big Splash Birthday $10 Admission

https://ecom.roller.app/bingemans/bigsplash/en/product/1748936?date=2026-07-07


Movies in the Park

Create Waterloo, City of Waterloo

July 10




July 10 to 12

Wiener Dog Race @ Grand River Raceway

https://grandriverraceway.com/events/wiener-dog-race



Kultrun World Music Festival

Neruda Arts

July 11




July 11 to 18

Touch a Truck @ The Aud

https://landscapeontario.com/events/waterloo-chapter-touch-a-truck-2026


AfroVibes Festival

AfroVibes Festival

July 17 to 19

SunLife Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival

SunLife Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival








July 18

Downtown Kitchener Ribfest Victoria Park

https://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

Kids Fun Zone info

https://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/KITCHENER-RIBFEST-Kids-Fun-Zone.htm



Afro Festival

African Women’s Alliance of Waterloo Region

July 24

Art Market

Create Waterloo, City of Waterloo

July 24-25





July 25





July 26

Wayback Festival Downtown Kitchener

https://www.kitchener.ca/arts-culture-and-events/events/wayback-festival



Stonetown Heritage Festival in St. Mary's Ontario

https://www.discoverstmarys.ca/see-and-do/festivals-and-events/stonetown-heritage-festival



KW Flemenco Fest

CaluJules


July 26
SHARK WEEK Begins on the Discovery Channel 
See lots of fun ways to celebrate Shark Week 

July 30-Aug 3
Springworks World in a Weekend International Puppet Festival in Stratford Ontario

LOOKING AHEAD

August 1-3
The Ontario Pirate Festival in Guelph