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New Year's Eve
Skating 
Party
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Skate Night
Date Night 
Wednesdays
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Winterloo 
January 24
12 to 5 p.m.
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Neighbourhood Picnic Table Program
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Waterloo Park 
Art Walk
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Trail Mix

Lumen
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Public Art

Explore our Public Art Map and learn more about temporary and community art programs.

Artist and maker resources

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Apply for an Arts Grant

Get arts funding for your organization. Check who can apply and when applications are due.

Artists in Neighbourhoods

Get funding for collaborative art projects with artists and neighbours.

Film in Waterloo

Get help with film and TV production – connect with city staff and apply for a permit.

Museum and cultural heritage

Visit the City of Waterloo Museum and learn about Waterloo’s cultural heritage.

Visitor Information Centre

Open May to October in uptown Waterloo, the centre offers maps, guides and local tips.

Advertising and sponsorship

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Visit A Distiller’s Tale at the City of Waterloo Museum

Check out our feature exhibit, A Distiller’s Tale: The Art and Legacy of the Seagram Distillery, on now until May 1, 2026 at Conestoga Mall. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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