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! Check back closer to the event date for more information on this year’s activities, but take a look at last year’s activities zone to get a preview of what you might see
Entertainment schedule
Check back for the entertainment schedule for KidsPark 2026.
Hit play to play
Food and drink
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.
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 a vendor or exhibitor
Become an activity exhibitor
Apply to be an activity exhibitor at KidsPark. Whether it is getting children to try a sport, make a craft or doing something STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) related, KidsPark’s goal is to inspire the next generation. The goal of KidsPark is to create fun, free, and memorable interactive experiences. We aim to ensure that all children can participate and experience this festival by ensuring all activity exhibitor are welcoming and activities are kid-friendly.
Become a food or merchandise vendor
Apply to join our KidsPark festival as a food or merchandise vendor. With over 15,000 people attending the event each year, this is a unique opportunity to showcase your products to the Kitchener community.
Our 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).
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.