Kitchener proudly celebrates Youth Month in May

The City of Kitchener values and celebrates youth across the city and has dedicated the entire month of May to celebrating their significant contributions and ongoing dedication to our community.

Each year, National Youth Week takes place from May 1 to 7 to celebrate youth and their active participation in their community. The City of Kitchener, together with community partners, has extended Youth Week to Youth Month locally and will celebrate with many free events and activities for youth ages 12 to 24 from May 1 to 31, 2025.

Free Youth Events

From pickleball and badminton to board game drop-ins, basketball battles, art shows, a thrift night and food events, we will host several free events for youth across our community. View the free programs and events happening during Youth Month.

Free Youth Month swim pass

The City is offering youth ages 12 to 24 a free Youth Month Swim Pass at all City of Kitchener pools, valid for the month of May 2025. Youth can participate for free in Recreational Swims (Public, Family, Be U, Women Only, and Adult Swims) or Lane Swims.  Get your free Youth Month Swim Pass at kitchener.ca/YouthMonth 

KYAC Youth Awards

The talents and contributions of young people in our community will be recognized by Mayor Berry Vrbanovic and city councillors at the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) Youth Awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 7 at the Victoria Park Pavillion. Youth will be celebrated in thirteen awards categories. Learn more at kitchener.ca/YouthAwards.