Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
July 18 - 20 The Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show is an annual, three-day festival which takes place in Victoria Park. Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone – life doesn’t get much better! Feel free to bring a water bottle, umbrella, or chairs for your comfort. The event goes rain or shine.
July 18 | Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Giddy up for a boot-stompin' good time under the summer sky! Join us in the Event Square for an unforgettable evening of line dancing led by the pros at Urban Cowboy—no experience required! Whether you're two-steppin’ for the first time or already know your grapevine from your cowboy boogie, this is your chance to dance, laugh, and let loose with friends. It’s the perfect Thursday night vibe—high energy, zero pressure, and all fun. Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now and let’s boot-scoot into summer fun!
July 26 | Big Splash Night Swim Rave
The sun goes down, but the fun doesn’t stop! Big Splash is staying open late for a night swim like no other. Enjoy the waterpark under the lights with all your favourite slides and pools open, plus live music from our DJ to keep the vibes going. Note: Big Splash normally closes at 7:00 PM—this is your exclusive chance to slide into the night!
August 2 | Big Splash Dive-In Movie
Experience movie night like never before—poolside under the stars!
Big Splash reopens at 8:00 PM for an exclusive Dive-In Movie Night. Float, swim, or lounge while you enjoy a family-friendly film on the big screen, with the movie starting around 8:45 PM. Relax in the water or grab a deck chair and soak up the summer vibes.
The park will close after the movie ends (approximately 11:00 PM).
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of slides, snacks, and cinema!
Kitchener Blues Festival
Each year in August, Waterloo Region plays host to one of Canada’s largest blues festivals. This event falls on the weekend following the Civic Holiday, and has been since its beginning in 2000. The TD Kitchener Blues Festival is a four-day family-friendly event, packed with some of the best blues talent. Check out this year’s fantastic lineup here. Past performers include names such as The Sheepdogs, The Box, Delta Moon, and many more.
Cambridge Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
August 8 - 10 The Cambridge Ribfest & Craft Beer Show is an annual, three-day festival which takes place in Riverside Park. Enjoy mouth-watering barbecued ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone – life doesn’t get much better! Feel free to bring a water bottle, umbrella, or chairs for your comfort. The event goes rain or shine.
August 15 | Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Giddy up for a boot-stompin' good time under the summer sky! Join us in the Event Square for an unforgettable evening of line dancing led by the pros at Urban Cowboy—no experience required! Whether you're two-steppin’ for the first time or already know your grapevine from your cowboy boogie, this is your chance to dance, laugh, and let loose with friends. It’s the perfect Thursday night vibe—high energy, zero pressure, and all fun. Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now and let’s boot-scoot into summer fun!
August 16 | Big Splash Foam Party
Big Splash is staying open late for our exclusive Foam Party, combining all the excitement of our popular Night Swim events with the added fun of a foam station. Splash into the pools, race down the slides, and dance it out to our live DJ spinning under the stars — all while getting covered in bubbles
Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
The Carnival brings the best international artists in the world to UpTown Waterloo for four days from August 21-24, featuring acrobatics, comedians, magicians, and fire breathers, and much more!
Showplace Entertainment: British Beat 66
If you love the music of the British Invasion in the 1960s - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, Rod Stewart, Herman's Hermits, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, Tom Jones, The Searchers, The Shadows, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, Bee Gees, Zombies, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Van Morrison, The WHO & many other great British Bands - then you'll love British Beat 66!
Oktoberfest at KoolHaus
Come and BE BAVARIAN with us at KoolHaus this fall, where tradition and entertainment collide for the ultimate Gemütlichkeit experience! Get ready for an Oktoberfest like no other, filled with authentic Bavarian traditions and top-notch entertainment! Mark your Calendars Now: Sept 26th & 27th, Oct 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 2025 MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Oktoberfest at KoolHaus
Come and BE BAVARIAN with us at KoolHaus this fall, where tradition and entertainment collide for the ultimate Gemütlichkeit experience! Get ready for an Oktoberfest like no other, filled with authentic Bavarian traditions and top-notch entertainment! Mark your Calendars Now: Sept 26th & 27th, Oct 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 2025 MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Showplace Entertainment: Shake, Rattle & Roll
Don’t miss the excitement of this 50’s Rock n’ Roll party! Featuring the hit songs of some of your favorite artists including Elvis, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis and many more….All of this AND a special guest appearance of Buddy Holly featuring the incomparable Jeff Scott. This is a show you do not want to miss!
CAREER FAIR CANADA
10 AM - 2 PM: Career Fair Canada is Canada's most trusted partner for employers, training institutions, and job-seekers for over 30 years. Join us at Bingemans Embassy Room to network, get in front of hiring managers, and apply to our recruiting exhibitors. Learn about exciting new career options and obtain valuable information about how to earn the credentials and diplomas you need to get the job you want with our training and career college exhibitors. Bring copies of your resume and a pen! Register now for your free tickets.
Showplace Entertainment: Night Fever
Canada's No. 1 tribute to the Bee Gees comes to Bingemans on the 6th of November! Night Fever sings all the hits: Stayin' Alive, Massachussets, To Love Somebody, I Started a Joke, More Than a Woman, You Should be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love and many more....
Showplace Entertainment: Christmas with Elvis
Calling Elvis fans everywhere. This show features award-winning Elvis impersonator Jay Zanier singing some of Elvis’ greatest hits along with his most famous renditions of your all-time favorite Christmas carols. The show also features a surprise guest TBA. If you love Elvis you can’t miss this show!
Bingemans Grand Christmas Day Buffet
Immerse yourself in a culinary experience like no other as we present a GRAND selection of holiday favourites full of festive flavours. Our buffet promises a delightful array of dishes to make your Christmas memorable. Embrace the spirit of the season and create lasting memories with family and friends. MORE INFORMATION COMING LATER THIS YEAR!