Join the businesses of Uptown Waterloo for the inaugural Treats in the Streets this weekend. Children are invited to dress up in their favourite costumes to trick-or-treat and enjoy a safe and fun Halloween experience while exploring 26 businesses around Uptown. Date:...
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New Wellness Clinic Opening in Uptown Waterloo
If you’re ready to take your personal wellness to the next level and make therapeutic massage, acupuncture and reflexology a part of your routine, look no further. Massage Addict is the newest wellness clinic to move to Uptown Waterloo.Opening at 9:00 am on Wednesday,...
41st Great Oktoberfest Barrel Race in Uptown Rescheduled
Roll out the Barrel! Uptown Waterloo’s annual relay-style, keg race featuring teams of four racing for the best time in order to win awesome prize packages from generous sponsors has been rescheduled.New date: Sunday, October 20, 2019Time: 11 am – 2pmVenue: Waterloo...
Uptown Waterloo Gets a New Identity
Earlier this year the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) embarked on a quest to update its 47-year-old brand.The BIA’s choice to rebrand coincided with decisions reached after an in-depth, strategic planning refresh last fall. “Under our new strategic...
Uptown Waterloo Celebrates Phase 2 Streetscape Completion This Weekend
Phase 2 of the Uptown Waterloo streetscape is complete and to celebrate, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be hosting an official street opening to celebrate the completion of construction and to thank businesses and residents for their patience...
Uptown Waterloo Kicking Off 41st Great Oktoberfest Barrel Race
Roll out the Barrel! Families, work colleagues, individuals, groups and organizations are invited to join the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the 41st Annual Great Oktoberfest Barrel Race on Saturday, October 12th from 11 am – 2 pm in Waterloo...
Annual Waterloo Rib Fest is Back
To help round out your summer, Waterloo Rib Fest is back from September 6th to the 8th and bringing with them mouthwatering, barbecue ribs, craft beers and summer cocktails.Annually, Waterloo Rib Fest attracts 7,500 avid barbecue connoisseurs. Now in their fourth...
Welcome to Uptown’s Newest Beauty Bar
LUXE Nail Bar is opening its second location this weekend at 95 King Street South in Uptown Waterloo. The first LUXE, located at 125 Seabrook Drive in Kitchener, was established in February of 2018.“We are super excited to join Uptown’s business family,” shares LUXE...
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival Announces Jazz After Jazz
Derek Hines, Marketing Director of the Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival is pleased to announce the expanded Jazz After Jazz series of small venue shows.“This series of gigs compliments the main stage performances at the Sun Life Financial UpTown...
Taking in the “Sights & Lights” of Uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener
The launch of ION light rail on Friday, June 21st will provide a powerful, new artery into the urban landscape of Kitchener and Waterloo. To mark this momentous occasion, the UpTown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA), Downtown Kitchener BIA, Keolis, Region of...