We offer free or low-cost programs across our community. Find something that works for you or your family below!

On this page:

  1. All ages
  2. Kids and families
  3. Youth
  4. Seniors
  5. Events

All ages

Swimming

We have four indoor and four outdoor pools, including Kiwanis Park. Register for a swim time online or by calling your local pool.

Parks and trails

Find a park, trail or natural area near you.

Walking track

The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Walking Track is located above the KMHA Alumni ice pad at the Activa Sportsplex and is available for community use. The walking track is open daily and is free during walking track hours.

Book free space

You can book free space in a community centre gym or community room.

Breithaupt Centre billiards room

Looking for a place to play pool? Book the Breithaupt Centre billiards room for free! The room is available on weekday afternoons.

Book a time

Kids and families

Kitchener Market

Bring your kids out to the Kitchener Market to enjoy art, music and cooking classes! Learn about their programs.

Kitchener Public Library

The Kitchener Public Library (KPL) offers programs for all ages, from babies to teenagers! Check out their program calendar.

Did you know? You can borrow these cool things from the KPL:

Splashpads

Visit one of our splashpads to beat the heat during the summer!

Youth

Find an after-school or weekend program that works for your family.

Seniors

Ongoing groups

Sign up for an ongoing activity group at one of these community centres:

  • Breithaupt Centre
  • Downtown Community Centre
  • Rockway Centre

Some popular groups include:

  • bingo
  • chess
  • book club
  • quilting
  • walking and hiking groups

You do not need to register for these programs, but you do need a Kitchener Group Card to join the fun.

Breithaupt Centre billiards room

Looking for a place to play pool? Book the Breithaupt Centre billiards room for free! The room is available on weekday afternoons.

Book a time

Rockin' it at Rockway

Join us at Rockway Centre on Wednesdays in July and August (no concert on August 30) for Rockin' it at Rockway, an evening of music, food and drinks! We’ll be collecting voluntary donations of $5 per person to support program costs.

Try it for Free week

Between September 11 and 16, join us at select community centres for free demonstrations of seniors (55+) programs. No registration is required, but each class has limited capacity.

Visit our seniors page to learn about Try it for Free week.

Events

Check our events calendar to find an upcoming event.