KIDtoberfest
Event Details
Perfect for families with kids aged 3-10 (or a kid at heart!), KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, Bavarian activities and performances by family favourites! Join us Friday, October 10th, Saturday,
Event Details
Perfect for families with kids aged 3-10 (or a kid at heart!), KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, Bavarian activities and performances by family favourites!
Join us Friday, October 10th, Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at KIDtoberfest in the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda in Downtown Kitchener!
Event Hours: 11am-5pm daily Friday to Sunday
Admission: FREE
Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda, 200 King Street West, Kitchener – Enter through the Willkommen Platz Biergarten (family-friendly!) or through the Young Street entrance.
KIDtoberfest Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 10th
| Time | KIDtoberfest Stage |
| 12:30 | Erick Traplin |
| 1:15 | Doonies Book Reading |
| 1:30 | Enchanted Entertainment (mingle) |
| 2:00 | Enchanted Entertainment |
| 2:45 | Silly People |
| 3:00 | Interactive Accordion |
| 3:30 | Dance Group |
| 4:00 | Drew Ripley |
Saturday, October 11th
| Time | KIDtoberfest Stage |
| 11:30 | Erick Traplin |
| 12:15 | Doonies Book Reading |
| 12:30 | Silly People |
| 1:00 | Enchanted Entertainment (mingle) |
| 1:30 | Enchanted Entertainment |
| 2:00 | WWFirst Robotics |
| 2:30 | Deb Jones |
| 3:30 | Drew Ripley |
| 4:00 | Mr. Ben’s Music |
| 4:30 | German Dance Group |
Sunday, October 12th
| Time | KIDtoberfest Stage |
| 11:30 | Silly People |
| 12:00 | Dance Group |
| 12:30 | WWFirst Robotics |
| 01:00 | Interactive Accordion |
| 1:30 | Enchanted Entertainment (mingle) |
| 2:00 | Enchanted Entertainment |
| 3:00 | Erick Traplin |
| 3:45 | Doonies Book Reading |
| 4:00 | Mr. Ben’s Music |
*Please note that the entertainment schedule is subject to change.
Parking: Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. Visit City of Kitchener parking for a full list of locations.
Time
October 10, 2025 11:00 am - October 12, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda
200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Check out these events within the Willkommen Platz!
Event Details
Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place” Dates: Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12, 2025Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener)
Event Details
Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”
Dates: Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall
All events in the Willkommen Platz have FREE entry! Event is outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
Join us Friday, October 10th, Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th as downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – outdoors along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall!
Raise your stein in the Biergarten, savour authentic German cuisine from one of our food vendors, shop our local vendor market, or sing along in front of the Circle K stage at one of our live performances – Oktoberfest is bringing the best of it to DTK!
Biergarten & Circle K Stage Hours:
Friday, October 10th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping 12pm to 1pm, pre-show ceremony at 11:30am!)
Saturday, October 11th – 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 12th – 11am – 10pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages! Biergarten is Family & Dog Friendly!
Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 10th – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 11th – 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 12th – 11am – 7pm
Mark your calendars and meet us at the Willkommen Platz in DTK where you can discover your inner Bavarian with amazing artists such as The Golden Keys, Weiss Blau, Rick Guzik and the one and only Polka King himself, Walter Ostanek. Stay tuned for more exciting details by following K-W Oktoberfest social channels and check back here regularly.
Circle K Stage in the Biergarten (Carl Zehr Square) *FREE access to the Biergarten & Entertainment!
Friday, October 11th
COMING SOON!
Sunday, October 13th
COMING SOON!
DTK Wunderbar Stage (King Street at Ontario Street)
Friday, October 10th
COMING SOON!
Saturday, October 11th
COMING SOON!
Sunday, October 12th
COMING SOON!
*Please note: entertainment schedules are subject to change.
Join us to Be Bavarian at the Willkommen Platz, the heart of K-W Oktoberfest, located in Downtown Kitchener. Be part of this year’s Festival by applying for vendor space today! Deadline is June 1st!
King Street Vendors
Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendors
Food Truck
Biergarten Vendors
Coming soon!
Don’t miss out on the specialty bars with cocktails and mocktails, German brews and non-alcoholic options, and a Jägermeister shooter bar for extra fun! Enjoy the “Jager-ski” and “schnapp-ski” at both bars for a fun group shot!
Willkommen Platz Feature Cocktails
Meet the Ludwig Caesar, the KING of Oktoberfest Caesars. A 2oz Caesar with sauerkraut ice cubes and rimmed with Oktoberfest Mustard and Snyder’s of Hanover pretzel dust. Piled high with a half an Oktoberfest Sausage, a King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Roll Schnitzel Slider, and a Grain Harvest Hot Pretzel! You’ll find this at the Upper Bar in the Willkommen Platz. Prost!
German Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
1. Lemon Spezi (Alkohol frei): A classic German drink recipe that pairs fresh lemonade with Cola
2. Colaweizen (Alkohol frei): A unique and delicious German drink made with half Cola and half Erdinger Alkoholfrei
3. Alpfelschorle (Alkohol frei): A refreshing German Apple Spritzer
KIDtoberfest
Friday, October 10th & Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda, Downtown Kitchener
Parking:
Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. CLICK HERE for a parking map. Click here for a full list of locations.
Time
October 10, 2025 - October 12, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
Location
Downtown Kitchener
200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Event Details
T Dates: Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11, 2025Location: Manulife Parking Lot (54 Water Street South, Downtown Kitchener) Grab your stick and gather your team — it’s time for Hockey with
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Dates: Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Manulife Parking Lot (54 Water Street South, Downtown Kitchener)
Grab your stick and gather your team — it’s time for Hockey with Hans! This youth ball hockey tournament brings the excitement of Oktoberfest to the streets of Downtown Kitchener with two full days of high-energy games, community spirit, and festival fun.
Open to youth teams from U7 to U19, this tournament offers divisions for both competitive and fun play, so whether you’re chasing the championship or just looking for a great time with friends, there’s a spot for you.
When you’re not hitting the pavement, visit the community rink sponsored by the Kitchener Rangers, snag a Bavarian pretzel, and soak up the Oktoberfest vibes steps away at Willkommen Platz — with food trucks, live music, vendor markets, and special appearances from Onkel Hans & the WunderWagen.
Tournament Highlights:
🏒 Youth Ball Hockey Tournament (U7–U19 Divisions)
🎉 Competitive & Fun team categories
🥨 Grainharvest Bavarian Pretzels for every player
🎶 Live entertainment & Oktoberfest festivities nearby
🎁 Team swag & prizes
🎈 Community rink & family-friendly festival atmosphere
Tournament Format:
- Friday, October 10: Round Robin Games
- Saturday, October 11: Playoffs
Team Registration: $550 + HST per team
Includes: tournament T-shirt, pretzel, access to festival fun, and surprises throughout the weekend!
Ready to play? Register your team here
Time
October 10, 2025 9:00 am - October 11, 2025 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
DTK
54 Water St S
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