Open Streets

Celebrate the livable cities movement with music, art, games and community in a car-free space.

• → Saturday, June 13 from noon to 6 p.m.
• → Waterloo Public Square and Willis Way
• → Free
• → All ages and family-friendly

Getting here and parking

Plan your trip:

• take the ION to Waterloo Public Square or Willis Way – check Grand River Transit for routes and schedules
• park for free in uptown lots – check the parking map

Get directions to Waterloo Public Square

What’s happening

Waterloo Public Square

• watch live performances and dance battles from KW Breakers
• play with giant games and art activities

Willis Way

• enjoy live music and local DJs
• browse through the Art Market with 20 local vendors

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Get involved

Watch for opportunities to be a part of the next year's event.

Applications will reopen in 2026 for:

• vendors 
• food trucks 
• community organizations
• volunteers

Sponsorship

Open Streets draws thousands of attendees to uptown Waterloo. Contact festivals@waterloo.ca for our sponsorship guide.