KidsPark

Join us for a day of family fun at KidsPark! Kitchener’s favourite festival returns this August.

On this page:

1. About KidsPark
2. Date, time and location
3. Activities
4. Entertainment schedule
5. Food and drinks
6. Accessibility
7. Parking and transit
8. Become an exhibitor
9. Photo gallery
10. Partners

About KidsPark

Bring the whole family and join us in Victoria Park for KidsPark, bringing together music, entertainment, learning, activities and so much more. This festival has something for all ages, so plan to spend the day!

Food Bank of Waterloo Region

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will be accepting donations at KidsPark. If you’re able, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to help support our community.

Date, time and location

• date: Sunday, August 17 2025
• time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• location: Victoria Park

Activities

Explore themed activity zones, have a picnic lunch from our food trucks, and enjoy live entertainment all day long. This year’s KidsPark will turn Victoria Park into a land of adventure, including:

• Castle Kingdom: inflatable obstacle courses, bouncers, spider jump, rock wall and much more
• Mighty Machines: get up close and personal with construction, transit and emergency services vehicles
• Sports Zone: interactive sports and athletic activities like water polo, hockey, gymnastics, cheerleading, parkour and more
• Meals on Wheels: grab a tasty treat from one of our food trucks
• Concert Corner: live entertainment on the Star Stage all day long
• Dino Island and Pirate Cove: live entertainment on the Island Stage, reptile experience with Hands On Exotics, live animals, pirates and, of course, dinosaurs!
• Enchanted Garden: roaming princesses and characters, face painting, glitter tattoos, crafts, storybook readings and activity booths
• Activity Lane: activity booths, local vendors and community groups
• KidsPark Market: pick up a souvenir from a local vendor
• Pedal Cart Track: fulfil your need for speed in a cart powered by your own two feet
• KPL Quiet Corner: recharge in a quiet, shaded space without leaving the park
• roaming magicians, stilt walkers and characters
• and much more!

Entertainment schedule

Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all day long on our two stages!

Star Stage (in Concert Corner)

• 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. – Erick Traplin
• 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. – Katy Perry tribute
• 2 - 2:45 p.m. – The Trevor Show
• 3:15 - 4 p.m. – Taylor Swift tribute
• 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. – Erick Traplin

Island Stage (on Dino Island)

• 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. – Pirate show
• 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. – Dino and animal show
• 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. – Pirate show
• 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. – Dino and animal show
• 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. – Pirate show
• 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. – Dino and animal show
• 4:45 - 5 p.m. – Dino dance party

Food and drinks

Visit one of our local food trucks for lunch or bring your own to enjoy at our picnic tables! These food trucks will be serving up summer flavours in the heart of the festival:

• Fo' Cheezy
• BeaverTails KW
• Sweet Rounds Mini Doughnuts
• Crystal's Fried Food Truck
• Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Ice Cream
• The Scrumptious Spud/Berlin 95
• BerryBir and Beans
• The Sassy Lemon

Accessibility

Accessibility passes are available for kids who require extra support to have their most fun. This pass grants your child front-of-line access to any activities at KidsPark. Pick one up at our info booth (by Victoria Park parking lot 1 past the intersection of David St. and Jubilee Dr.) when you arrive at KidsPark.

When you need to rest and recharge in a sensory-friendly space, visit KPL Calm Corner (at Jubilee Dr. and Water St. S.) for a shady spot in a quiet area of the park near accessible washrooms.

The KidsPark grounds are barrier free and accessible to those using mobility aids, though some activities may require crossing grassy areas. All washroom areas include at least one accessible stall.

Parking and transit

However you get downtown, there are options available:

• transit
• vehicle and bike parking
• plan your route

Transit

Hop off the ION at either the Kitchener City Hall or Victoria Park station for a quick walk. Central Station is a short walk away, as well.

These GRT bus routes stop nearby:

• route 7
• route 8
• route 20
• iXpress 204

Vehicle and bike parking

Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage, as well as other City of Kitchener parking lots around Downtown Kitchener. Visit our parking locations page to find somewhere to park.

Secure bike parking is available in the City Hall parking garage. 

You can pay for parking in surface lots through the Passport Parking app. Download the app, available both on iOS & Android.

Plan your route

Check road closures on your route before coming downtown.

Become an exhibitor

Applications have closed for KidsPark 2025. Subscribe to this page to be notified when applications for exhibitors open for KidsPark 2026.

Photo gallery

Check out the photo gallery of previous KidsParks below.

Partners

A special thank you to our partners and event sponsors:

• Kitchener Public Library
• ECU - a division of WFCU Credit Union

We are also grateful for the support of our event season sponsor, the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA).