Uptown Waterloo

06/17/2026

This Saturday, June 20, visit the Uptown Waterloo Square and explore the Indigenous Market featuring 20 different Indigenous vendors from across Southwestern Ontario, Spirit Nation Youth Drumming and more!

Organized by community member William Martin

06/16/2026

👶 LONG WEEKEND BAND CRAWL - VOLUME 17 👶

Brian Scheid & Pink Lemonade Records present..
LONG WEEKEND BAND CRAWL: VOLUME 17 - SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND 2026

Hold on to your diapers because we’ve got another edition of the best of punk and alternative DIY ethos from the Waterloo region and abroad!

Another afternoon & evening of non-stop music featuring twenty-two (22) bands across six (6) stages for one (1) ticket to watch Cross Dog, Deer Fang, VIDA, Chris Murray, Maiden Lane, Sam Nabi, Animal Boy, Body Minus Head, Suplex, Among Legends, Uppercut, rolodex darko, rhx34, Mixed Feelings, AVERSION, The Mendozaz, OneHundredMoons, Curtis Hebert, DREGS, Vudicide, Local Goblin & Girls Against World Domination

And we’ll all be hanging out this time around in:
- Blue Room in Live at Revive (28 King Street North, Waterloo);
- theprincesscafe (46 King Street North, Waterloo);
- The Prohibition Warehouse (56 King Street North, Waterloo);
- Revive Karaoke (28 King Street North, Waterloo);
- Room 47 (47 King Street North, Waterloo); and
- roostuptown (85 King Street North, Waterloo).

Artists/bands and schedule to follow soon.

NOTE: Blue Room is located inside of Revive Karaoke.

Pick up your ALL ACCESS PASS today via TicketScene for $25:
- https://ticketscene.ca/events/62461/

All tickets are all “all access passes”, which include access to all venues. All access passes available day-of subject to availability. Show proof of purchase at any venue to receive all access wristband.

DON’T FORGET: BLUE ROOM, PRINCESS CAFE, REVIVE KAROAKE & ROOST ARE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED UNTIL VENUE REACHES CAPACITY ON DATE OF SHOW. PROHIBITION WAREHOUSE AND ROOM47 ARE GUARANTEED ENTRY WITH PURCHASE OF ALL ACCESS PASS.

Doors 6:30 / 19+ only

Poster: stevedave

06/15/2026

Help support the UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival, and jazz in the region with this amazing 50/50 draw!!!

🎺🎺Grab Your 50/50 Tickets today for a chance to win the Early Bird and Cash Prize‼️ By entering, you help support the Jazz Festival. The Early Bird Draw is THIS MONDAY JUNE 15th with an exciting prize that one lucky winner will receive!

The prize consists of:

2 tickets to a Drayton Festival Show Value $100

2 tickets to a Rangers Game Value $100

Charcoal Restaurant gift certificate Value $100

Uptown Bucks Value $100

2 Festival T-shrts Value $50

Total Value $450.00!!

Enter now for your chance to win. Final Cash Draw Date: July 19th

➡️ https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/utwjf ⬅️

Thank you for your support.

🎺🎺🎷🎷

06/12/2026

This FREE Hidden Gems walking tour features unique locations off the main street that people might not know about unless someone shows you – or unless you’re an intrepid urban explorer! Explore some hidden gems to please your mind, body, spirit & belly!

This tour is guided by our friends at Stroll Walking Tours who will have you saying "I've never noticed this before!"

Reserve now as spots fill up fast! https://bit.ly/4va8zuB

05/06/2026

MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ALERT!

Enter for a chance to win $500 Uptown Dollars for the ultimate shopping spree. Treat mom (or yourself!) to something special at participating businesses in Uptown Waterloo.

HOW TO ENTER:

💗 Like this post = 1 entry
👯 Tag a friend in the comments = 1 entry
📲 Share this post = 1 entry

The more you engage, the better your chances!

⏰ Giveaway closes: Sunday, May 10 @ 5:00 PM
🎉 One lucky winner will be randomly selected and contacted via DMs

Reminder: We will NEVER ask for personal financial information. Please be cautious of impersonating accounts.

Good luck!

05/01/2026

Yay! Hot off the press. Congrats on the launch of this year's Rainbow Pages 🌈

04/30/2026

Jane's Walks take place in Waterloo Region from May 1st to 3rd, with numerous walks across Waterloo.
If you’re not familiar, Jane’s Walks are citizen-led walking tours that make space for people to observe, reflect, share, question and collectively reimagine the places in which they live, work and play.
All walks are FREE and you don’t need to register to attend.
For more info on community walks, visit www.janeswalkwr.com

04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Egg Hunt. We were excited to see so many people out celebrating Spring and visiting the nearly 50 businesses that participated by handing out treats. We hope to see you again next year!

Photos by: Thomas Emptage

04/09/2026

🥚 THIS WEEKEND!🥚 We’re eggcited to see you at the Uptown Egg Hunt on Saturday (11AM-2PM)! We have fun activities at the Heart of Uptown (corner of King and William), where you can also pick up a printed map of participating businesses handing out treats (over 40 this year!!!), as well as activities in Waterloo Public Square.
You can view a list of participating businesses and their locations by clicking >> https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Q4xWuvXRkeqP0KYVjMk9-ylLj5xP34U&usp=sharing
Come on Up and celebrate Spring!

03/26/2026

Celebrate the return of Spring at the Annual Uptown Egg Hunt! This year’s Egg Hunt is April 11 from 11AM-2PM, with over 40 businesses handing out treats and free activities happening at both the Heart of Uptown (Corner of King and William) and Waterloo Public Square.
The first 100 visitors to the Heart of Uptown will receive a free Uptown tote!
Pick up your printed map of participating businesses at The Heart of Uptown or Waterloo Public Square. You can also find a google map of all participating businesses (and more event info) by visiting https://uptownwaterloobia.com/uptown-egg-hunt-2025/