Willkommen Platz and King Street Bavarian Vendor Market

Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13 - Free 

Downtown Kitchener transforms into a Bavarian village with a biergarten, German food vendors, market, a Hans Haus pop-up shop with Oktoberfest swag, and live performances.

Keg Tapping – Official Oktoberfest Kick-off

Friday Oct. 11 at noon at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall - Free

Biergarten

Oct. 11 - Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Willkommen Platz Vendor Market

Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall

Performances

Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall - Free

KIDtoberfest

Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Kitchener City Hall rotunda – Free

Music, dancing, Bavarian activities, family-friendly activities and performances.

DOGtoberfest

Oct. 12 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gaukel Block – Free

Dogs and their owners are invited to take part in trick training, pack walks, Mr. & Mrs. DOGtoberfest, contests and other events.

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Monday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. - Free but you can also get bleacher seats for the best view for $10 here

You can also watch the parade online on CTV Kitchener's website 

Wunderwagen

Sept. 27 – Oct. 19 (all day) – Free

The Wunderwagen will be traveling around Waterloo Region with a 14-foot stage showcasing local bands and entertainers. Click here for more details.

Oktoberfest Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bingemans – Free

Onkel Hans Food Drive – Stuff-a-Bus

Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Help fill a bus with non-perishable food items for the needy. Two locations: Zehrs at Laurentian Plaza from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Zehrs at Conestoga Mall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Damenfest Breakfast

Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Walper Hotel

Women from around Waterloo Region gather to hear from speakers and network with the local business and arts community. Tickets - $50

If you would like to be this years KW Oktoberfest Ambassador, apply here