Active Kitchener

In-person registered programs are back! Space is also available at city community centres for you to book for free to enjoy your own planned activities.

Book a gym: residents can pre-book time to use a community centre gym for physical activity. Booking gym time is FREE and bookings for each 45-minute time slot can be made online, in-person or by calling the centre.

Book a community room: residents can pre-book a multi-purpose room at City community centres during business hours for up to two hours to host a meeting or enjoy a group activity.

Visit our book free space program webpage, for more information on the including safety measures and availability.

Be sure to visit our community centre page or ActiveNet to learn what programs are currently being offered across all our community centres.

This summer, come to one of our indoor or outdoor pools or a splashpad to keep cool! We have something for all ages, ability levels and schedules. Pay as you go or register for an ongoing swim program.

Find a place to take a dip or learn to swim:

• Swimming programs
• Splash pads
• Indoor and outdoor pools

At City of Kitchener camps, we mix playing with growing, belonging and quality programs.

Camp registration is open. Spots fill up quickly so register now. You can register for summer camps online on ActiveNet, by calling 519-741-2200, ext. 2907 or in person at your local community centre.

Visit www.kitchener.ca/camps for more information or to register.

Kitchener is a vibrant community filled with history and charm. What better way to discover it, than by foot! Here are some self-guided walking tours you can do on your own or with your own household this winter.

Downtown Kitchener Art Walk

Kitchener has a budding art scene. See all of the art installations and murals within the downtown Kitchener core. Use the Art Walk guide, and happy perusing!

Self-guided tours

Kitchener is rich in history. Explore the heritage of different neighbourhoods, building and artifacts around the city in a self-guided walking tour!

Find out about upcoming virtual exhibitions, art walking tours and exhibitions with community partners

by visiting our arts and culture page. 

For upcoming artist call for proposals, check out www.kitchener.ca/artistproposals

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Artist in Residence program with us, visit www.kitchener.ca/air for details.

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Register your child or encourage your teen to participate in programs that can help them be active and creative. All of our programs focus on building gratitude, hope, empathy and belonging in a super fun, supportive environment with first-aid certified and trained camp and youth program staff.

Programs include:

• Sports, arts, crafts, cooking
• Leadership development with volunteering opportunities
• Employment readiness support
• March Break camp
• Summer camp
• Summer youth drop-ins and specialty programs
• Summer mobile skateboard park
• Space for youth to be together in a safe and supervised environment with fun activities

Visit our children and youth programs page to find a fun program.

Do you enjoy nature and gardening? Look at our listing of online and outdoor activities, including bees, birding and butterflies.

Natural area programs

Through our Kitchener Natural Areas Program, we offer in-person and online events and learning opportunities, including:

• Yoga, mindfulness and meditation
• Hikes and forest bathing
• Workshops

Visit our KNAP page to find a program.

Stay connected while safely participating in our virtual and in person programs that are available at a number of community centres. Programs include:

• Kitchener Connections - free weekday programs via phone
• Social Support Calls - support for those feeling isolated, or just want to talk
• Connected @ Home Program - receive activity boxes, join weekly teleconferences or Zoom group activities
• Kitchener Tech Connects - Free Technology Training and Lending Library
• Fitness and wellness programs - virtual and in-person classes including fitness, art, yoga, meditation and many others suited for all ages and abilities

Visit our seniors page or call 519-741-2200 ext. 2501 and learn about our current program offerings.

If you or your child has a disability and require one to one support to participate in any of our programs, we will do our best to accommodate you. Support may be provided by program staff, training volunteers or support workers. Visit our inclusion support webpage for more information and to complete a request form.

For any other accommodation needs or requests, please email the Inclusion Services Coordinator or call, 519-741-2200 ext. 7229.

Join staff and local chefs at the Kitchener Market this season for cooking classes, programs and events.

Or check out the farmers’ market every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fresh food and talented artisans.

Add the Kitchener Market to your summer plans! See what’s happening at the Market by visiting www.kitchenermarket.ca/Calendar