City of Waterloo celebrates Pride The City of Waterloo celebrates Pride month with a free event on June 4, 2025, at Waterloo Public Square starting with an Indigenous Drum Circle from Willow River Centre at 11 a.m.
Pride Month (1)As Pride celebrations begin across Waterloo, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing an inclusive city where all residents have equal opportunities and benefits. We recognize and celebrate Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, or 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Waterloo and beyond.
Indigenous History MonthIndigenous History Month is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the unique heritage, history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. We encourage everyone to deepen their learning of Indigenous art, cultural practices, and ways of thinking and knowing while recognizing this learning is only possible because of the strength and resilience of Indigenous People.
Council Summary May 26, 2025** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page.
There’s lots to celebrate in Waterloo during National AccessAbility Week 2025City of Waterloo is recognizing National AccessAbility Week (May 26 to June 1) with two local events and advancement of accessibility and inclusion projects.
On May 27, join the Uptown BIA and the City on a tour of local businesses to rate their accessibility for an AccessNow MapMission.
Summer fun for all! The latest edition of the ActiveWaterloo Guide is now availableThe ActiveWaterloo Guide is now available on our website (downloadable pdf) or view programs on ActiveWaterloo.
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What's NEW this summer?
Inclusion Services updatesPallet of Possibilities arts for kidsDance, karate and fitness for kidsMakers summer signs and flower workshopsLunch hour learn to play pickleball clinics40+ weekly summer fitness classesWeekly and daily swim lessons at the Swimplex and Moses SpringerSwim to Survive for ages 7-12City program registration opens June 5 (active living) and June 19 (swim) for summer.
City of Waterloo hosts 30th free family fun day at its Service Centre Open HouseThe annual Service Centre Open House, a free family-friendly event that offers a behind-the-scenes look at city operations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on June 7, 2025.
Annually, over 3,000 visitors come to explore city machines and equipment while meeting the staff who operate them.
City of Waterloo Museum receives Seagram archival material from University of WaterlooThe City of Waterloo is pleased to announce a significant transfer of Seagram archival material from the University of Waterloo’s Special Collections & Archives to the City of Waterloo Museum.
The Seagram Company played a pivotal role in the economic and cultural development of Waterloo.
Edition 140: Waterloo Neighbourhoods NewsletterWaterloo Neighbourhoods is published throughout the year to keep residents informed about the good things happening neighbourhoods across Waterloo. The newsletter focuses on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
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