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 26, 2026

Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt

Bring the whole family out for the Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall on Saturday, September 26. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Fairview Park Mall

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Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt

September 27, 2026

King StrEATery

King StrEATery is a celebration of food, community, and fun in downtown Kitchener on September 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kitchener Market and King Street East

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King StrEATery

October 2, 2026

Stuff a Bus at the Kitchener Rangers game

Going to the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, October 2? 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 at the Kitchener Rangers game

October 3, 2026

Harvest Food Drive

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 9th annual Harvest Food Drive returns on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m..

Sobeys and Zehrs stores in Kitchener-Waterloo

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Harvest Food Drive

October 9, 2026

Grillefest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Kitchener Council at Grillefest on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall.

Kitchener City Hall

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Grillefest

October 12, 2026

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

Going to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade on Monday, October 12? Bring cash or a non-perishable food item to support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

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

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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade
September 26, 2026

Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt

Bring the whole family out for the Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall on Saturday, September 26. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Fairview Park Mall
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September 27, 2026

King StrEATery

King StrEATery is a celebration of food, community, and fun in downtown Kitchener on September 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kitchener Market and King Street East
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October 2, 2026

Stuff a Bus at the Kitchener Rangers game

Going to the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, October 2? 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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