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02.7 CKMS-FM brings the true meaning of community to the local and community-oriented festival of Summer Lights in downtown Kitchener!

Acapella Stage with Special Guests. The finest Acapella made right here in our region!

Come meet the Accommod8u team and learn about the Accomm8u family.

Come join one of our Presenting Partners Accommod8u who will have a stilt walker that can do an and a caricaturist available. 

Free

ACE was formed in Winter 2010 with 16 members and has grown significantly to become the largest a cappella group on campus, averaging at 60 members in recent terms.

Street Photographer Al Doerksen will be snapping away during the festival.

Dan and Rosa have been playing music together for nearly 10 years. They combine fun song choices with beautiful harmonies and a bit of silliness.

Balute brings to the Summer Lights Festival the world's first electronic ukulele born right here in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Bingo! Join us for FREE bingo with prizes. I for Incredible! Catch a game every 15 minutes! Did we say prizes?

Right in front of Matter of Taste

Bingo keeps your heart healthy!

Pull up a chair and join us for some B I N G O.

Bingo+prizes+Surprise Guest=Bingo-tastic 

Games every 15 minutes-ish!

Hosted outside of Matter of Taste

Free

Come build something! Make a fort? A tower? Using boxes for your creation! 

Answer a Question in chalk. Share your thoughts. 

"What I Love about Summer Lights is....." 

We made some Hop Skip Jump games for you in chalk. Add some of your favourite chalk games or jump in!

Let's play! Walk right up and play on of our many games of Xs and Os chalked along King Street just for you!

I will take your Queen!

Enjoy playing chess with new friends and old friends. The pieces are Super Size, but the game is the same.

Move a piece, or two, stay as long as you want.

Stop in and  Chit Chat with Todd. 

Listen on his chats with artists or stop by and share what you think of Summer Lights Festival.

Hand made super size Connect 4!  A great game for everyone to play and the real fund is in the dump.

 

Handmade/painted wooden signs, pillows, purses, wallets, card holders, jewelry, tumblers, growth charts, welcome porch signs, mugs, tote bags, key holders, lanyards, candles, wax melts - all handmade

Get to know the vendor:

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Creator of creatures, master of making, Drew is a happy inventor often up late at night, just to make a performance prop that will make the world a little happier.

Authentic Mexican food

Authentic Mexican

Shake it like a Polaroid!

Exclusive Vibez will be mixing up, live music, dance class, live artists for everyone to soak in.

Bath bombs and other bath goodies for all ages and skin types. Something for everyone!

Get to know the vendor:

Lisa is a mother of three beautiful children who started her small business when she decided she wanted to be home more with my children.

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The aim of this game is to use the control knobs to move the ball into the opponent’s goal. Fooseball is known to bring out the competitive tiger, and fun times.

Support SLF|buy something yummeh

Freezies (jumbo)+Rubber Bands+Popcorn+limited Edition Tshirts=Great way to support the Summer Lights Festival.

 

Small batch ice cream, vegan ice cream and sorbets. 

Cold freezes for sale!

P.S. All monies made from the sale of freezes-help make Summer Lights Festival happen!

Surf on in!

The Grand Surf Lounge is a new tiki bar in Kitchener that aims to offer an escape.

Check out The Grand Surf Lounge while attending Summer Lights.

On Ontario St-Ontario and King-can't miss it

Downtown Kitchener

Great Soul Food and Cocktails

We don't take reservations in the evening, we are first come first serve. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a lunch reservation request, an inquiry about larger groups, private booking, or catering.

Downtown Kitchener
Line up your hearts-under the stars!

Step right up and make a line with hearts and stars. We turned this well loved game of Xs and Os into a supersize version with large tiles.

Hula hooping is not only a great workout for your abs, but it's a great way to have fun and impress your friends.

Grab one, two or three and Hula.

STOP| Take a 1 minute pause and Sing Imagine| 11pm|We are better together

Let's try this! We invite you to....

1. Pause for 1 minute (Let's slow it down for 1 minute and quietly pause)

2. Sing the song Imagine 

STOP| Take a 1 minute pause and Sing Imagine| 11pm|We are better together

Let's try this! We invite you to....

1. Pause for 1 minute (Let's slow it down for 1 minute and quietly pause)

2. Sing the song Imagine 

STOP| Take a 1 minute pause and Sing Imagine| 11pm|We are better together

Let's try this! We invite you to....

1. Pause for 1 minute (Let's slow it down for 1 minute and quietly pause)

2. Sing the song Imagine 

STOP| Take a 1 minute pause and Sing Imagine| 11pm|We are better together

Let's try this! We invite you to....

1. Pause for 1 minute (Let's slow it down for 1 minute and quietly pause)

2. Sing the song Imagine 

STOP| Take a 1 minute pause and Sing Imagine| 11pm|We are better together

Let's try this! We invite you to....

1. Pause for 1 minute (Let's slow it down for 1 minute and quietly pause)

2. Sing the song Imagine 

Beers, Burgers, and a great patio! 

Downtown Kitchener
Authentic taste of India

Enjoy the best of Street Food of India.

P.S. Come visit our restaurant after The Summer LKights Festival:

Jenga is a popular board game. The series “The Big Bang Theory” is known to almost all of us. D

When he was seven his uncle showed him a crazy, simple card trick and it blew his mind. he asked my uncle to show him how it was done until he crumbled and showed him the trick.

When he was seven his uncle showed him a crazy, simple card trick and it blew his mind. he asked my uncle to show him how it was done until he crumbled and showed him the trick.

When he was seven his uncle showed him a crazy, simple card trick and it blew his mind. he asked my uncle to show him how it was done until he crumbled and showed him the trick.

Less Dough-More Ingredients-Healthier 

Pizza Kones

Less Dough More Ingredients Healthier 

Come share the love of words, books,  and stories.

Book-mo-bike will be bringing their fantastic volunteer team, the Book-mo-Bike and about six cases of books to give away.

None of us know how to play this! Seriously!

Ok, seriously we have no idea how to explain how to play this, so we googled it. Play away and good luck.

BIG LONG INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

Swing it, swirl it, spin it, twirl it.  It's the lemon twister! Come interact with lemon twister, an activity with a long history and one that has many names. 

Swing it, swirl it, spin it, twirl it.  It's the lemon twister! Come interact with lemon twister, an activity with a long history and one that has many names. 

Lighting past and present are about to collide! Schneider Haus staff will show you how to light up the night - 1850s style! From tin punched lanterns and candles to glow in the dark spinning toys.

With the music of Exclusive Vivez, Limbo is sure to be fun!

Hand made natural body products free of chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Made with good quality ingredients.

Get to know the vendor:

Danielle enjoys a natural and clean lifestyle.  She likes spending time in nature and tree planting in her neighbourhood.

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Make a boat using origami techniques, make a wish and set sail.

Wait till you see how transformed a water fountain can be at night.

Coffee+Gelato+Yummy snacks+Bingo=Explosion of Awesomeness

AWESOME CENTRAL

Come in for a coffee, gelato, freshly baked goods and Bingo.

Open till 1am.

Bingo happens outside next to our patio.

Make a match-under the stars.

Step right up and make a match. We turned this card game into a supersize game with large tiles.

Everyone can play!

Did you know?

They are focussed on handmade products that help you feel at home in your own skin. From PRIDE themed crowns and hair pins to archetype bracelets and crystal necklaces, hairpins and earrings you can find everything you need to embrace your identity.

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Mike Whaling with backing house band John Lee & The Hookers will be performing together on Saturday June 8.
Come listen to everyone sing some songs.

Free Admission

Once a novice…Now a queen

Join Miss Drew & Crew on the red carpet ~Celbrity Look-a-likes for an hour of Super-delicious performances.

12:00am-1:00am

Surprise                             8pm-9pm

How long can you keep it going?

Everyone loves to doodle or draw. It's relaxing and brings us back to when we are kids. 

All ages welcome!

We are all creative!

Everyone loves to doodle or draw. It's relaxing and brings us back to when we are kids. 

All ages welcome!

We are all creative!

Everyone loves to doodle or draw. It's relaxing and brings us back to when we are kids. 

Did we say we set out a big roll of paper to draw on!

All ages welcome!

Everyone loves to doodle or draw. It's relaxing and brings us back to when we are kids. 

Did we say we set out a big roll of paper to draw on!

All ages welcome!

Urban planters, Succulents, Fresh-cut flowers, Cryo-preserved roses

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Ping Pong, grab a paddle and ping pong! 

Did you know?

Popcorn for everyone! 

P.S. All monies made from the sale of popcorn-help make Summer Lights Festival happen!

Pull up a chair and relax. Watch people as they walk by, take in the sounds, or take a moment to slow down.  

Beer Made for Makers. 

Come enjoy Red Circle Brewing in an area with art, vendors, music, food trucks and special installations.

Sociable Atmosphere, food and Beverage.

Sociable Atmosphere, food and Beverage.

Downtown Kitchener

The Student Art Innovation Lab is a new community outreach program run by UWaterloo fine and performing arts students.

Sammy Duke is unmistakable the moment he starts performing onstage.

Not YET an Olympic Sport!

Scoops & Balls-just like in Grade 8! Ah, memories!

Some say if you do well in Scoops & Balls, you should move on to play Lacrosse.

Pick up a scoop and throw that ball!

Grab a tile and make a word. Any language, go ahead and add on.

 

 

Skip by yourself or perhaps double dutch. 

Did you know?

Roll the dice and try your luck! Ladders will take you up but Snakes will take you down! 

 

Pull up a chair, grab a paint brush and explore your creative side.

Pop in and enjoy a delicious snack and refreshing beverage.

Open from 8 pm to 1 am during the festival!

Downtown Kitchener

Make your own creation, build something big for everyone to help build upon your creation. Only rule is build whatever your heart desires!

Make your own creation, build something big for everyone to help build upon your creation. Only rule is build whatever your heart desires!

Exceptional tasting food offered by servants to the masses.

9pm-10pm| Backyard Stage

Tasha is a local singer-songwriter to the KW area.

Come listen to a group of smart, talented women and listen to their mah=gical voices.

The AcaBellas are the University of Waterloo's first all-female a cappella group.

Canadian Comfort Food

Canadian Comfort Food with a Twist and lots of Flare!  Happy, enjoyable people to interact with and create an experience.

 

We have vegan options!

Family Friendly menu serving fresh cut fries, poutine, chicken bites and vegan hot dogs.

 

Each year we get asked if the Acapella groups will be returning-Catch them you won't be disappointed!

A Warm Hug - interactive SPECTRUM installation.

A Warm Hug - interactive SPECTRUM installation. "Encouraging playful interactions that inspire connection and promote the universality of warmth and love,

Come join TWH on the patio, or around the DJ area where they firing up the barbecue. Or venture inside  for TWH's extended menu.

YOUR FRESH BURGER, FRIES AND ICE CREAM RESTAURANT

Open late for your convenience.

Great place to grab some grub and watch people go by.

Patio will be open!

Enjoy at the festival 8pm - 12 am

Downtown Kitchener
Sustainably sources, cruelty-free soaps.

Sustainably sourced, cruelty-free soaps, hair care and bath and body products with a commitment to low carbon footprint and zero-waste wherever possible.

Check out UnWahsed and meet Adri, a mom, business owner, dog lover and environmentalist.

 

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Washrooms are open in Kitchener City Hall. Look for the signs or ask the security desk-directly inside the doors.

*accessible washrooms available

Wine Rack is your neighbourhood vineyard. For people who want to enjoy wine as part of everyday life, not worship it, Wine Rack is the easy place to find an excellent selection of quality Ontario and International Canadian Blended wines for any occasion.

Downtown Kitchener