A list of things to do in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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A list of activities and events taking place in and around the Kitchener – Waterloo region during March Break:
A grand finale event for ‘A rare Find’ exhibition and online art auction will take place at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Saturday March 21, 2026 – this is a ticketed event. Visitors will be able to view the works on display and bid from the gallery. Or, if you can’t be at this grand finale event in person, bidding can take place online all night, so don’t miss out on your favourite pieces!
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St., Elora
Fundraiser
Attention all animal skull detectives! Test your skills by identifying which skulls belong to which animals, explore the textures of a beaver pelt and embark on an outdoor scavenger hunt to uncover hidden animal tracks. And don’t forget to leave your mark by creating your very own animal track!
March 21 – 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
General Admission
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Two of Canada’s greatest pianists perform exquisite repertoire for two pianos by Mozart, Chopin, and Gershwin. “A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
Details
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener
$62.25 – $96.75
Two-time JUNO Award winner William Prince brings songs from his remarkable new album, Further From the Country, to Centre In The Square on Thursday, March 19. Details
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
$50.75 – $85.25
The Washington Post heralds it as “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” and The New York Times calls it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it in the digital age. It has struck a remarkable chord with audiences of all ages and critics everywhere. Ages 13+. Details
March 18 to April 12, 2026
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo
$38 – $62
Once a year, creatives from all over the world gather to celebrate building things for the love of making. The underdogs, the tinkerers, the late-night experimenters, the ones who acted without waiting for permission. Last year, 2500 people filled a hockey arena to show off passion projects across art, tech, and everything in between. This year, we’re taking over the entire Waterloo region.
Details
March 21 – 22, 2026 Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
March 21 @ Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener March 22 @ The Tannery Building, Kitchener
RSVP
Celebrate the changing of the seasons on a forest bathing walk led by a certified Nature Therapy Guide. This will be a gentle and mindful stroll along the trails as we get to explore Huron Natural Area, observe the seasonal change, and absorb the benefits of being in nature. Details
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Drive, Kitchener
Free
vs Sarnia Sting! Details
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener
$22 – $26
by Patrick Hamilton and presented by Cambridge Community Players! A psychological thriller about two college boys who kill a classmate, then invite a few people – including the dead boy’s father- around for a party and serve the food on the trunk in which they have hidden the body. Details
March 20-29, 2026
Cambridge Arts Theatre – 47 Water Street Sount, Cambridge
Adult $25 / Youth $20
The year 1936 was a time of change as 18-year-old Laura Louise Livingston and her mother embarked on a trip that would change their lives forever. Looking back 90 years later, this exhibit explores the areas they toured and unexpected crossroads they encountered. From Norway to Germany, to Egypt through the Holy Land each stop broadened their views. Details
On exhibit until November 8, 2026
Castle Kilbride – Belvedere Gallery, 60 Snyder’s Road W, Baden
Regular admission
For the past decade, Mary-Catherine has since been working steadily as a performer, freelance vocalist and recording artist, music educator, vocal coach, and music director. She has also been a featured soloist with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Her debut album “You’re Gonna Hear From Me” was released to critical acclaim and received airplay on CBC and JazzFM, among others. Details
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
$32/20
Diane Roblin’s dynamic career has earned her a place among Canada’s most respected women in jazz. Diane is an International Songwriter Competition winner. She is known for her powerful compositions and expressive keyboard style blending technical agility with a deep commitment to the connective power of music. As a composer, pianist, electric keyboardist, improviser, and bandleader, Diane’s spirited, genre-crossing work has led to collaborations with artists ranging from avant-garde improviser Charles Gayle to the iconic rock band Rough Trade.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
$32/20
Since moving to the Greater Toronto Area in 2017, Kyle Pogline has proved himself to be one of the city’s finest upcoming jazz trumpet players. At the age of 21, coming out of the traditional playing style of Clifford Brown as well as the fierce and modern sounds of Woody Shaw, he has developed his own unique sound and vocabulary that has heavily lent to his ability to find a musical voice in most of all types of jazz music.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 3:00 PM
The Jazz Room, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
$32/20
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is introducing two extraordinary new residents: Flutter and Freckles, a pair of Mexican Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum). The new “Mexican Axolotl” exhibit is now open, offering visitors an up-close look at one of the planet’s most fascinating Amphibians. Details
On exhibit now
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge
Regular admission
Celebrate Eid with traditional music and performances, henna, face painting, crafts, and great food! Free admission for the day to celebrate Eid with our community! Details
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
Free
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