Events

Our annual events—along with incredible community-led initiatives—not only raise awareness about food insecurity and the work we do, but also bring in food and financial support to help us feed more people in need.

September 20, 2025

KW Roper Romp

The 2025 KW Roper Romp is a fun, themed afternoon event inspired by Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company.

Shops at Waterloo Town Square

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KW Roper Romp

September 27, 2025

Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall

Bring the whole family out for a wunderbar day at the Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall on Saturday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fairview Park Mall, Hudson’s Bay Court, Entrance 2

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Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall

October 2, 2025

Stuff a Bus

Going to Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up For Canada Comedy Tour on Thursday, October 2? Bring non-perishable food or funds to support The Food Bank as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Centre in the Square

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Stuff a Bus

October 3, 2025

Stuff a Bus

Heading to the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, October 3? Bring non-perishable food or funds to support The Food Bank as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

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Stuff a Bus

October 4, 2025

Harvest Food Drive

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 8th annual Harvest Food Drive returns on Saturday, October 4!

Kitchener-Waterloo Sobeys and Zehrs stores

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Harvest Food Drive

October 10, 2025

Grillefest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Kitchener Council at Grillefest on Friday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square.

Carl Zehr Square

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Grillefest

October 13, 2025

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Going to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade on Monday, October 13? Bring cash or non-perishable food items to support The Food Bank as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Parade begins at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street

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Thanksgiving Day Parade
September 20, 2025

KW Roper Romp

The 2025 KW Roper Romp is a fun, themed afternoon event inspired by Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company.

Shops at Waterloo Town Square
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September 27, 2025

Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall

Bring the whole family out for a wunderbar day at the Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall on Saturday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fairview Park Mall, Hudson’s Bay Court, Entrance 2
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October 2, 2025

Stuff a Bus

Going to Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up For Canada Comedy Tour on Thursday, October 2? Bring non-perishable food or funds to support The Food Bank as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Centre in the Square
View event details
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