2026 New Year's Eve (with the City of Waterloo)

Discover the magic of winter with family and friends at Waterloo’s largest winter festival! Head uptown from noon to 5 p.m. to watch award-winning ice carvers, take part in winter-themed activities, and explore all that uptown Waterloo’s winter culture has to offer.

View more information on our Winterloo web page.

Explore this years festival using the online Winterloo 2026 Google Map.

Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets to last year’s (SOLD OUT) Comfort Food Crawl in 2025! We’re doing it all again January 24th, 2026!

Kicking off along with the City of Waterloo’s annual Winterloo festival, this year’s Uptown Comfort Food Crawl includes a delicious array of food items from Uptown restaurants that are sure to provide a little comfort! Sample it all in one delicious day!

Tickets are $15 to sample a variety of dishes across multiple Uptown venues with all proceeds going to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

This fall, AOMS explores the hope of light this winter season. Through soaring melodies, poignant poetry, and a rich blend of choral textures, we journey through snow-covered landscapes, quiet reflection, and the promise of renewal.

We are honoured to welcome the world-class Penderecki String Quartet to the stage with us. Together, we will perform four powerful works written specifically for SATB choir and string quartet—pushing the boundaries of style, sound, and storytelling. Featuring songs by Ola Gjeilo, Dan Forrest, Gordon Lightfoot, Sara Bareilles, and more, this concert will also feature a small set of classical works performed by PSQ. 

There are TWO shows available, a 2pm matinee followed by a 7:30pm evening performance. Purchase your tickets here or click on the Learn More link below.

An introduction to getting started with punch needle! Taught by Merike Hess @hellothelittlesea

• Workshop is 2.5 – 3 hours in length.
• All materials provided

$50 CAD – Purchase your tickets here.

Calling all makeup artists, barbers, and stylists! This in-person meetup is your chance to connect, learn, and share tips with fellow beauty professionals in the Waterloo Region.

Whether you’re looking to exchange techniques, talk shop, or simply meet like-minded creatives, Beauty Pro Social offers a fun, relaxed space where inspiration flows and new connections are made.

• Raffle prizes available!
• One drink per ticket

Please support the host café by ordering something — doing so earns you an extra raffle ticket.

Come for the community, stay for the creativity.

Learn more and purchase your tickets here.