Civic Holiday 2024: What’s open and closed in Kitchener

Most city facilities have modified hours over the Civic Holiday long weekend. 

Have fun and stay safe this holiday weekend! Remember, fireworks are not allowedto be set off on the Civic Holiday long weekend. To learn more about when and where fireworks are permitted, visit kitchener.ca/Fireworks. 

For fireworks complaints, call the Waterloo Regional Police Service non-emergency line at 519-570-9777. In the event of an emergency or dangerous situation, always call 911. 

City Hall 

Kitchener City Hall will be closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 5. Services normally offered by staff will be available again starting Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 8:30 a.m. 

Pools and splashpads 

All City of Kitchener pools and splashpads are open on Monday, Aug. 5: 

Kitchener Market 

The Kitchener Market is open for the farmers’ market on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The market will be closed as usual on Sunday, Aug. 4 and Monday, Aug. 5. 

Kitchener Public Library 

All Kitchener Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 4 and Monday, Aug. 5.  

Community centres 

All community centres will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5. 

Kitchener Golf  

Doon Valley and Rockway golf courses are open on Monday, Aug. 5. Visit kitchenergolf.ca to book a tee time.  

The Aud and community arenas 

Activa Sportsplex and Sportsworldarenas will be open on Monday, Aug. 5, for pre-booked rentals.The Aud and other community arenas will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5. 

Budd Park 

Budd Park indoor sports facility and offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5, while the outdoor sports fields will be open for scheduled rentals. 

For more information: 

Shawn Falcao 
Manager, Corporate Communications and Marketing 
shawn.falcao@kitchener.ca