Join us for our second annual event on Sunday, September 13th, at Gaukel Block in Downtown Kitchener! Stay tuned for timing!
What is Climate Fest?
Climate Fest is a free vibrant, community-led festival celebrating local climate action through skill-building workshops, live music, art, and meaningful partnerships advancing sustainability in Waterloo Region!
In 2025, we hosted the inaugural Climate Fest, welcoming 500+ attendees and collaborating with 30+ organizations.
YOU can get involved!
- Host a booth, run a workshop, and more – Vendor application closes June 30th!
- Sponsor Climate Fest and help make it happen – email Kyra at connect@climateactionwr.ca
- Follow us on socials for event updates! Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin
Led by:
- Get our Monthly Community Action Report
Stay up to date on progress towards our goal
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Meet the Climate Fest Community
- Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives
- Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative
- Waterloo Climate Institute
- GreenWR
- Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR)
- Reep Green Solutions
- Enviro-Stewards Inc.
- Ecolosynergy
- Water Watchers
- Worm Wrangler
- Waterloo Region Community Garden Network
- Bird Friendly Cities Kitchener-Waterloo
- TWEEC
- Tri-Cities Transport Action Group
- CycleWR
- VisionWR
- Enova Power Corp.
- Region of Waterloo Waste Management
- VCT Group
- Most Wanted Cars
- Social Development Centre Waterloo Region
- Inter Arts Matrix
- Lucy Pearlle Studio
- Trois Lys Herbal Clinic
- Libro Credit Union
- Waterloo Region Green Party
- Kitchener South–Hespeler Green Party Association
- Kitchener Centre NDP
Visit their booths throughout Climate Fest to learn more, ask questions, and discover local ways to get involved.
Make it, FIx It, Try It!
Workshop hosts include:
- Nith Valley EcoBoosters
- Climate Initiative
- Worm Wrangler
- Julia Hebredeva (Herbal Aid Workshop)
- Social Development Centre Waterloo Region
Explore Activities
- Scavenger Hunt
- DJ Bike Ride
- Climate Walk
- Climate Dance
- Photo Booth
- Kids’ Games
More details and activity times will be shared soon.
meet the food vendors
We have delicious food at Climate Fest! Check out below!
- Lord of the Tacos
- Inclusive baked goods
- Little Mushroom Catering
Active & sustainable: walk, bike or roll
COMMUTE TO WORK AND SCHOOL
Use the Iron Horse Trail or any of the multi-purpose trails in the Region to commute safely to work and school. Ask for accessible bike parking at schools and businesses to make it easy to secure your bike.
CONNECT TO TRANSIT HUBS
GRT makes it easy to bring your bike on the ION or busses.
PLAN YOUR BIKE TRIP
