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Kitchener, ON – The City of Kitchener is inviting residents, fans, and community members to gather in Carl Zehr Square at Kitchener City Hall this Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 p.m. for a special Rangers Rally as the community sends off the Kitchener Rangers ahead of their journey to Kelowna for the 2026 Memorial Cup (May 21-31).
Coming to the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts June 4 and 5, 2026, local musicians of all ages, skills and career stages are invited to join a two-night artist development experience.
The series begins on June 4 with Patchwork Songwriting Workshop, an immersive experience featuring Matt Mays, Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers), produced by local singer/songwriter Conor Gains, followed by Finding Your Voice: An Artist Development Workshop on June 5, led by Juno Award–nominated musician Emm Gryner.
Find out what City facilities and services are open and closed this Victoria Day, and find information on using fireworks safely.
The Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) Youth Awards were presented at the Victoria Park Pavilion earlier this evening before an audience of nearly 200 people. This annual event celebrates the talents and contributions of youth ages 14 to 24 in our community.
Due to the recent heavy rain, all Kitchener ball diamonds are closed today, May 13, due to saturated conditions. Stay up-to-date on the latest field conditions here.
Kitchener, ON– Earlier this evening, the City of Kitchener’s LoveMyHood team gathered at Timm Park with residents, community leaders and project partners to celebrate neighbourhood leadership, creativity, and collaboration. The City’s LoveMyHood program was built on a simple idea: that neighbours know their communities best. And when residents are supported with resources, encouragement, and partnership, wonderful things can happen.
Tonight, seven new LoveMyHood grant-supported projects from the spring intake were announced. Proposed projects, totalling $90,000, include neighbourhood placemaking, community events, arts and creative initiatives, greening and outdoor improvements across Kitchener.
The Breithaupt Centre’s 25-yard pool is temporarily closed for repair until further notice. Swimming lessons at this pool are cancelled for the spring session and registered patrons will automatically receive a full refund.
The warm-water pool at Breithaupt Centre remains open, and swimming lessons and recreation swims will continue as scheduled. The Breithaupt Centre remains open for centre-based programming.
Join our May SDG Talk on Monday, May 25 for an interactive session exploring the connections between entrepreneurial mental health, resilience and sustainable entrepreneurship. You will learn how prioritizing well-being can improve clarity, productivity and long-term business outcomes.
Where music, visual art and youth come together in one place, Young Art is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the works of our city's most talented young artists ages 10 to 18.
The City of Kitchener is recruiting residents aged 55 and older for the Mayor’s Advisory Council for Kitchener Seniors (MACKS). MACKS volunteers are encouraged to share their perspectives on the impact of city programs, services, strategies, and policies to help older adults live well and age well in the community.
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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.
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