Kidspark cancelled due to forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms

Kidspark event organizers have decided to cancel this year’s event due to anticipated heavy rains and a significant risk of thunderstorms for most of the day on Sunday, Aug. 21. The event which was planned for this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Victoria Park has been cancelled.

The City of Kitchener and event partner, the Kitchener Public Library want to thank performers, entertainers, vendors, sponsors and volunteers and all of those involved for their hard work and dedication to the annual event and look forward to bringing back a bigger and brighter Kidspark in 2023.

City event organizers are encouraging residents to visit www.kitchenerevents.ca for details on upcoming summer and fall events and www.kpl.org for a full program of events.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.