Events

Workshops, sales, seminars and more!

Sat, Feb 22, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Seedy Saturday 2025

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Every year Seedy Saturday brings together members of the Waterloo Region gardening community for an exciting day of learning.
Seedy Saturday 2025 written over photo of seedlings in containers

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Community Canopy Seminar: An Equitable Approach to Tree Planting

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Join Taylor Ross and Aaron Boonstra from REEP Green Solutions for this engaging seminar on the importance of equitable tree planting in creating healthier, more resilient communities! This talk is part of Seedy Saturday 2025, and anyone can attend! Join us in the Theatre of the KPL's Central Branch (85 Queen Street North).
Seminar: Community Canopy: An Equitable Approach to Tree Planting written over photo of people planting a tree

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: Grading Techniques in Landscaping

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Tanya Olsen of Royal City Nursery will be hosting this in-depth look at grading techniques in landscaping.
Seminar: Grading Techniques in Landscaping written over the shovel of a loader grading dirt

Sat, Feb 22, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: My Garden, Beautiful Changes

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Join Christine Gilhuly of Waterloo Region Master Gardeners as she shares her journey of transforming a garden over time.
Seminar: My Garden, Beautiful Changes, written over a garden of blooming black eyed susans and other polinator plants

Sat, Feb 22, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: Food Insecurities, Growing Local Food

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Doug Jones of Waterloo Region Community Gardens hosts this thought-provoking discussion on food insecurity and the role of local food production.
Seminar: Food Insecurities, Growing Local Food, written over tomato plant

Sat, Mar 8, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

From the Community

The Importance of Native Plants Presented by Garden Wilmot

New Dundee Community Centre, 1028 Queen Street, New Dundee

Our friends at Garden Wilmot (Wilmot Horticultural Society) are hosting this special Saturday event! Meet us at the New Dundee Community Centre to hear Rick Gray, author of the popular, "The Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region" share his knowledge and answer questions.
Flowering black eyed susans in a forest

Tue, Mar 11, 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Members Only

March Member Meeting + Speaker

Grand River Unitarian Congregation, 299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener (Whitton Hall)

Join us for an evening of connection, updates, and inspiration! Gather with fellow GardenKitchener members to socialize, hear the latest news from our volunteers, and enjoy a special guest speaker.
March Member Meeting + Speaker

Tue, Apr 8, 6:45 p.m.

Members Only

Spring Member Meeting + Speaker (Virtual)

Online

Join us online for an evening of learning! Receive an update from GardenKitchener volunteers, then hear from an (out of town) special guest speaker.
Spring Member Meeting + Speaker (Virtual)

Tue, May 13, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Design a Spring Planter Workshop

Location Coming Soon

Join us for a hands-on workshop led by horticulturalist and design expert, Spencer Hauck.
Workshop: Design a Spring Planter

Sat, May 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

2025 Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale

Rockway Gardens, 11 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Join us for the 2025 Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale, presented by GardenKitchener! GardenKitchener members will receive early-bird access to this unique sale, featuring the stunning bulbs from Rockway Garden's spring 2025 garden displays, as well as a variety of plants and perennials.
GardenKitchener Presents The 2025 Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale

Sun, Jun 8

Everyone Welcome!

Summer Concert Series: June Concert in the Gardens

Dorothy Elliott Gazebo at Rockway Gardens, 11 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Bring your friends, family, and a comfortable lawn chair, and enjoy some summer sounds in the beautiful surroundings of Rockway Gardens.
Summer Concert Series: June Concert in the Gardens

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Members Only

June 2025 Garden Tour

Location coming soon

This year, our June Garden Tour is on Tuesday, June 10th, at 6:30 p.
June Garden Tour

Tue, Jul 8, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Members Only

July 2025 Garden Tour

This year, our July Garden Tour is on Tuesday, July 8th, at 6:30 p.
July Garden Tour

Sun, Jul 13

Everyone Welcome!

Summer Concert Series: July Concert in the Gardens

Dorothy Elliott Gazebo at Rockway Gardens, 11 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Bring your friends, family, and a comfortable lawn chair, and enjoy some summer sounds in the beautiful surroundings of Rockway Gardens.
Summer Concert Series: July Concert in the Gardens

Sun, Aug 10

Everyone Welcome!

Summer Concert Series: August Concert in the Gardens

Dorothy Elliott Gazebo at Rockway Gardens, 7 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Bring your friends, family, and a comfortable lawn chair, and enjoy some summer sounds in the beautiful surroundings of Rockway Gardens.
Summer Concert Series: August Concert in the Gardens

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Members Only

August 2025 Garden Tour

This year, our August Garden Tour is on Tuesday, August 12th, at 6:30 p.
August Garden Tour

August, 2025

Members Only

Summer Member Meeting + Speaker

Rockway Gardens, 11 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Join us for an afternoon of connection, updates, and inspiration! Gather with fellow GardenKitchener members to socialize, hear the latest news from our volunteers, and enjoy a special guest speaker.
Summer Member Meeting + Speaker

Sun, Sep 7

Everyone Welcome!

Summer Concert Series: September Concert in the Gardens

Dorothy Elliott Gazebo at Rockway Gardens, 7 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Bring your friends, family, and a comfortable lawn chair, and enjoy some summer sounds in the beautiful surroundings of Rockway Gardens.
Summer Concert Series: September Concert in the Gardens

Sat, Sep 13, 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Members Only

The 2025 Plant Swap

The Garden House at Rockway Gardens, 7 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Our Plant Exchange is back! Join us at Rockway Gardens on Saturday, September 13th to exchange plants with other GardenKitchener members in this ‘bring a plant, take a plant’ style swap.
2025 GardenKitchener Plant Swap

Sat, Oct 25

Everyone Welcome!

Carve the Perfect Pumpkin Workshop

Get ready for a fun and festive workshop where you'll learn expert tips and techniques to carve the perfect pumpkin! Whether you're going for classic or creative, we’ll provide guidance and inspiration to help you craft a masterpiece.
Workshop: Carve the Perfect Pumpkin

Sat, Nov 1, 6:00–8:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

The Rockway Gardens Pumpkin Parade

Rockway Gardens, 7 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Keep the Halloween spirit glowing for one more night! Bring your carved pumpkins to Rockway Gardens on November 1st and line them up alongside others to create a magical, illuminated display.
GardenKitchener Presents the 2025 Rockway Gardens Pumpkin Parade

Tue, Nov 11, 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Members Only

Autumn Member Meeting + Speaker

Grand River Unitarian Congregation, 299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener (Whitton Hall)

Join us for an evening of connection, updates, and inspiration! Gather with fellow GardenKitchener members to socialize, hear the latest news from our volunteers, and enjoy a special guest speaker.
Autumn Member Meeting + Speaker

Tue, Nov 18 & Sat Nov 22

Everyone Welcome!

Design a Festive Urn Workshops

Our annual Festive Holiday Planter workshop sells out every year, so this year we're doubling up! Join us on November 18th or 22nd to learn how to build a stunning outdoor planter, perfect for the holiday season and beyond! Keep an eye on your inbox and social for complete details, coming soon!.
Workshop: Design a Festive Urn

November, 2025

Members Only

The 2025 Rockway Gardens Amaryllis Sale

Online

Each year in November, the Rockway Gardens team imports a limited selection of unique and stunning Amaryllis bulbs directly from Holland.
The 2025 Rockway Gardens Amaryllis Sale