George Dmitrovic 
Every event, what it costs, and how to get there Quick answer: Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2026 runs September 25 to October 17. The biggest weekend is October 9 to 11 in downtown Kitchener, where everything at Willkommen Platz is free. The Thanksgiving Day Parade is Monday, October 12 at 9:30 a.m. along Weber Street. Beer hall … Read more
Kitchener-Waterloo home prices dipped 3.6% in September 2026, but 43% of detached homes sold over asking. See prices by type and neighbourhood.
A young Kitchener family sold their small Bridgeport bungalow for 10% over list and bought a bigger home in Stanley Park conditional on that sale, closing both on the same day before the school year started.
Here’s something first-time buyers in Waterloo Region don’t hear enough. You might not have to pay full asking price right now. This week in Waterloo Region, 90 sellers lowered their price. Only 28 raised it. That’s more than three price drops for every price increase. So here’s the short answer. For townhouses and condos, many … Read more
Oktoberfest is taking over a Rangers game this Friday. And the first puck won’t be dropped by a player. It’ll be dropped by Onkel Hans, the mascot who’s been the face of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest since 1974. On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Kitchener Rangers host the Saginaw Spirit for Oktoberfest Night at 7 p.m. at … Read more
If you’re thinking about buying a bigger home in Kitchener-Waterloo, you might be wondering whether you need to move quickly when a decent property comes up or whether you can afford to be more selective. This week’s numbers suggest buyers may have a little more room to slow down and compare their options. Book a … Read more
If you’re looking for something different to do in Waterloo this weekend, this is worth putting on your list. On Saturday, September 19, Uptown Waterloo will light up for LUMEN, a free festival that brings together light, art and technology throughout the city. For one night, you can walk through 35+ interactive installations created by … Read more
If your dog loves the water, there’s a pretty good reason to head to Kiwanis Park this weekend. Dash & Splash 2026 is taking over Kiwanis Park Pool on Sunday, September 13, bringing hundreds of dogs and their owners together for one of the most unique events happening in Kitchener-Waterloo this September. And yes, the … Read more
By Labour Day Monday, most parents are done planning. You want one more family outing before the regular routine starts again, but you probably do not want to spend another $100 or organize an entire day around it. The Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic gives families a much easier option. Admission is free, every … Read more
Every major property type in Waterloo Region posted a lower average sale price in August 2026 than it did one year ago. Condos saw the largest drop at 10.8%. Single-family homes were down 5.2%. That may sound like bad news across the board, but families hoping to upsize need to look at the numbers differently. … Read more