KidsPark
Visit 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!
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Victoria Park
Entertainment and 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!
- Castle Kingdom: activities, inflatables, obstacle course, bouncers and more
- Mighty Machines: touch a truck or hop in the driver's seat, featuring police cars, a fire truck, hydro truck and construction vehicles
- Sports Zone: get your body moving with baseball, cheerleading, hockey, parkour, gymnastics and so much more
- Activity Alley: enjoy games, crafts, STEAM activities and more from 50+ vendors and community groups
- Dino Island and Pirate Cove: live animal shows, dino dance party, giant Godzilla, learn to be a pirate and see dinosaurs
- Enchanted Garden: have your face painted, get a glitter tattoo, make a sidewalk chalk creation, meet Elsa, Anna, Maui, Moana, Bluey, Peter Pan and Ariel, and more
- KPL Calm Corner: take a break in a calm and quieter space with a craft centre and reading circles
- McQueen Raceway: see Lightning McQueen and test your speed in the obstacle course - KA-CHOW!
- Heffner Express: explore the festival in style with a train ride
- KidsPark Market: do a little shopping and pick up a souvenir from one of our local vendors
Entertainment schedule
Star Stage
- 10:30 a.m. – Erick Traplin
- 11:15 a.m. – Paw Patrol live show
- 11:45 a.m. – Erick Traplin
- 12:15 p.m. – Bruno Mars tribute
- 1:15 p.m. – Sing-along with Moana, Maui, Elsa and Anna
- 2 p.m. – Erick Traplin
- 2:30 p.m. – Bruno Mars tribute
- 3:30 p.m. – Rumi’s K-pop dance party
- 4:15 p.m. – Erick Traplin
- 5 p.m. – Bruno Mars tribute
- 5:45 p.m. – Erick Traplin
Island Stage
- 10:15 a.m. – Pirate show
- 11 a.m. – Dino and animal show
- 11:45 a.m. – Pirate show
- 12:30 p.m. – Dino and animal show
- 1:15 p.m. – Pirate show
- 2 p.m. – Dino and animal show
- 2:45 p.m. – Pirate show
- 3:30 p.m. – Dino and animal show
- 4:15 p.m. – Pirate show
- 4:45 p.m. – Dino dance party
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Food and drink
Grab a bite at a local food truck and sit down for a picnic!
- BeaverTails
- Berlin 95
- Bread Heads Wood Fired Pizza
- Bubble Tea Bar
- DC Foods
- Fo Cheezy
- Indulge Shaved Ice & Ice Cream
- The Sassy Lemon
- Or grab a bite from the Boathouse takeout window
You can also check out one of our downtown patios for an open-air treat before you explore all KidsPark has to offer.
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
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:
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..
You can pay for parking in surface lots through the Passport Parking app. Download the app, available both on iOS & Android.
The City's BikeCheck service is offering free secure bike parking by the clocktower in Victoria Park. Visit our bike events page to learn more. Secure bike parking is also available in the City Hall parking garage.
Plan your route
Check road closures on your route before coming downtown.
Become a vendor or exhibitor
Applications for activity and food/merchandise exhibitors are closed for 2026. Check back for more information when we open applications for KidsPark 2027.
Our partners
A special thank you to our partners and event sponsors:
- Kitchener Public Library
- Food Bank of Waterloo Region
The 2026 event season is sponsored by:
Contact Us
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.