Open Streets
Celebrate the livable cities movement with music, art, games and community in a car-free space.
- → Saturday, June 13
- → noon to 6 p.m.
- → Waterloo Public Square and Willis Way
- → Free and family-friendly
Getting here and parking
Best ways to get here:
- walk, bike or roll
- take public transit – check Grand River Transit for routes and schedules
- park in nearby lots – check the parking map
Get directions to Waterloo Public Square
Check the weather before you go
Open Streets is weather dependent. If there is rain or severe weather, the event will be cancelled.
For updates, check this page or follow Create Waterloo on Instagram or Facebook.
Live music and dance battles
Watch local artists and the talented KW Breakers crew light up the stage in Waterloo Public Square:
- 12:15 p.m. – Waterloo Warriors Band
- 1 p.m. – Break dance battles
- 3 p.m. – Halftime show by Shark the SOB and Shua James
- 4 p.m. – Break dance battles
Art market
Discover handmade goods and one-of-a-kind finds from local artists, crafters, and makers on Willis Way.
- Featured artists: Beauty of Botany, Cailyn Creative, Crooked Rootz, Crochet Cove, DraInk, Flâneur Floral Studio, Ginseng Designs, Emily Tragedy, Forest Greetings, Maryna Badzym, Mightycat Scents, Oui! Baguettes, Red Oak Ceramics, Studio Syd, The CroChic Shop, Yellow-Dog Studios - Laura Johnston
Interactive art activities
Stop by on Willis Way to get the perfect keepsake from the day.
- Caricature drawings by local artist Havilah Farenhorst
- Glitter tattoos by actOUT!
Community chalk art
Join in on a colourful mandala chalk art activity in Waterloo Public Square. Add your creativity and help build a beautiful community masterpiece.
Giant games
Have fun with giant games and hands-on art activities. More details coming soon.
Live DJ sets
Head over to Willis Way and groove to live music by DJ $ensi Bø¥.
2:20 to 4:30 p.m.
Circus and stilt performances
Be amazed by Free Flow Visual Artistry, bringing dazzling circus acts, stilt walking, bubbles and more throughout the afternoon.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Flamenco performance
Feel the rhythm with a live performance by local flamenco duo CalúJules. Stay around for a fun intro lesson and learn some basic steps and clapping!
Apply to be a vendor
Applications to participate in the Open Streets art market are now closed.
Learn more on the Artist and maker resources page.
Sponsorship
Open Streets draws thousands of attendees to uptown Waterloo each year.
Contact festivals@waterloo.ca to learn more and get our sponsorship guide.
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