May 1st, 2025

Join us in celebrating you(th)!

Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people.

As one of the largest organizations supporting youth in our community, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to share opportunities for our students and the community. This includes several free or low-cost drop-in activities and events.

Programming for Youth

Check out the fantastic programs we’re offering and RSVP below:

Free Swimming

The City of Kitchener will offer free recreational swimming in May at pools throughout the city. We are proud to support this by offering Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute for use.

Bring on the Bots!

Local robotic teams, including the 4917 Team from Elmira District Secondary School, will show off their skills with a public demonstration in the library’s Urban Lounge. Stop by to check out the action, try some robotics and coding with Lego Spike and ask the teams your questions.

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • Eastside Branch Library, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON

Youth Paint Night

Join a local artist from the Cambridge Arts Centre for an all-ages drop-in paint night. Supplies and snacks will be provided!

  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Southwood Secondary School

Walk and Talk – Speed Friending and Open Track

Get outside and meet some local youth in your area. Drop in for a walk and talk at the Jacob Hespeler Secondary School track. Comfy shoes are recommended!

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

Patching Fashion – Clothing Exchange and Upcycling

Find your new favourite piece or bring an older piece of clothing back to life at this clothing upcycling event! Bring in your clean, washed clothing for a clothing exchange. You can also stop by the upcycling space to bedazzle your older clothes or learn to patch or darn your favourite pieces.

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Preston High School

Board Game Drop-in Night

Game on! Bring your friends for a night of friendly competition.

  • Monday, May 12, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Grand River Collegiate Institute

Start Your Garden with Youth in Food Systems

Start your spring garden in partnership with Youth in Food Systems, a Seeds of Diversity Project. Hosted in the Bluevale library, this workshop will teach you the basics of gardening and leave you with a garden kit to start your own garden at home.

Walk and Talk – Speed Friending and Open Track

Get outside and meet some local youth in your area. Drop in for a walk and talk at the Laurel Heights Secondary School track. Comfy shoes are recommended!

  • Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Laurel Heights Secondary School

Student Roundtable

Bring your voice to the conversation at the final Student Roundtable for the 2024-25 school year. More details to come!

  • Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational Institute

Community Youth Week Calendars

Looking for other free or low-cost youth events? Check out the Youth Week Calendars through municipalities in our region: