Habitat GW Key Ceremony- You’re Invited!
Habitat for Humanity
Building Hope Together, the Habitat Key Ceremony, is a heartwarming community celebration where 22 families receive the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity homes. Guests can tour the houses, enjoy complimentary food and refreshments, and take part in special activities for all ages. The event also features a “Walk of Hope” and an exciting raffle draw for two WestJet flights. Most importantly, it’s a chance to witness life-changing moments as families step into safe, affordable housing and begin a new chapter of stability.
Take Back the Night 2025!
Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis
Take Back the Night is a global rally and march against sexual violence. This is the night we reclaim the streets, show survivors we believe them, and build solidarity against all forms of gender-based violence.
Join us Sept. 18 at 6pm at Marianne’s Park for musical performances by local singer-songwriter CJ Cooper and OPIRG’s Sound of the Drum, as well as wise words from our special guest speaker, Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie. All are welcome – hope to see you there!
Save the Date for our 2025 Festival
Guelph Film Festival
Our programming team curated an exiting program for our 2025 Festival. See you there!
Tiny Docs Submissions due October 15
Guelph Film Festival
With summer winding down and school soon to ramp up, there is still time to help your kids make a documentary!
Fall Registration is Open
Guelph Youth Theatre Academy
Theatre and Musical theatre classes for youth ages 5 & up are beginning September 8. Spots are still available. Register at guelphyouththeatreacademy.ca
Global Day of Action
Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice
Our future is on the line, and people everywhere are rising up to demand climate justice, peace, and real democracy. We’re drawing the line for a better world. For people, for peace, for the planet. Join us!
Roots and Renewal: Forest Week at Ignatius
Ignatius Jesuit Centre
IJC is home to 640 acres of farm and conservation land and National Forest Week is a perfect time to celebration so much of the work that happens here. As part of National Forest Week promoted by the Guelph Urban Forest Friends, we will be hosting workshops, speakers, live music, and many other events throughout the week with a special main day family-friendly celebration on Saturday September 27th.
IJC Community Gathering
Ignatius Jesuit Centre
We’re excited to host our first quarterly IJC Community Gathering! These gatherings are a new way for friends of IJC to come together, share food, and stay connected to the land and each other. Join us for a relaxed potluck evening with time to visit, celebrate recent milestones, and hear what’s coming up at IJC in the months ahead.
We’ll also share a few partner updates and take time to recognize the incredible volunteer efforts that keep this place thriving. Whether you’ve just joined us this season or have been showing up for years, you’re warmly invited to be part of this gathering.
No need to register, just bring your favourite potluck dish up to St. Brigid’s Villa and come enjoy good food and company together.
Your Home Can Change the World!
Evolve Builders Group
What does ‘climate conscious construction’ mean? How can your home change the world? TV production Co @pendulumentertainment has tried us on for size in a pitch to Netflix for a series on building better – Watch this trailer to find out more!
Uncovering the Story: An introduction to interviewing for podcast & documentary
Ed Video Media Arts Centre
For anyone working on or aspiring to create a podcast or documentary project, interviewing is an integral aspect of both these mediums. This workshop will serve as an introduction to the art of interviewing and will cover the following: Tips and techniques to find an interview source, How to prepare for an interview, Ethics and objectivity, Active listening and how to best guide the interview, and How to be a bridge in communication between the interviewee and the listener/viewer.
Please email [email protected] for any questions or accessibility concerns.
We are LilyPads: Rooted in Community, Built for Change
LilyPads- Housing Solutions
The story of housing in Canada needs a new chapter- too many families and workers, those who build serve and strengthen our communities are being left behind. Real change doesn’t come only through policy or programs; it comes when people come together to tell a more powerful story one that replaces myths of scarcity and exclusion with a vision of dignity and security.We are LilyPads and we’re inviting compassionate, engaged volunteers to join us in shaping this story- Volunteering with LilyPads isn’t just about filling a role it’s about experiencing the work firsthand gaining new perspective and being part of something meaningful.
Right now, we are looking for:
Nonprofit Admin Support Specialist- A detail-oriented person who can help manage daily operations, data, and communications to keep our mission moving forward.
Community Impact Ambassador– A connector who engages with residents, builds relationships with community partners.
If you’re ready to contribute your time and skills to work that matters not only for today but for the story of tomorrow we would love to welcome you- with your support LilyPads can continue to build not just homes, but hope and resilience.
Improv Theatre Classes!
The Friendly Heretic Theatre Company
The Friendly Heretics are offering weekly improv classes in Guelph through September. All experience levels are welcome! Whether you’re new to improv or an experienced improvateur you will find something new to discover. Classes are Pay What You Can, even if that’s zero! We believe in making this valuable art form accessible to everyone. For more details, check us out on our social media channels or send us an email – [email protected]. Have fun out there!
Improviser Pub Huddle!
The Friendly Heretic Theatre Company
The Friendly Heretic Theatre Company is organizing a social gathering for local improvisers and improv-interested! Come to meet improvisers to discusses the art form, shows in the area, and to meet potential collaboraters! We will gather at Wellington Brewery on Saturday September 13th, from 2pm until the natural conclusion. Check out our social media channels for more details, or send us an email at [email protected]. See you out there!
Register for Fall Programs at the Guelph Outdoor School!
The Guelph Outdoor School
At The Guelph Outdoor School, nature is the classroom. Our programs support healthy childhood development, strengthen mental health, and help kids build confidence and resilience through adventure and mentorship.
With weekly programs for ages 0–14, we offer flexible options for every family. From homeschoolers to kids in full-time school. Guided by experienced mentors, children gain lifelong skills through immersive outdoor learning.
Don’t miss out — spaces are filling quickly! Register through our website.
Queer Night Out Weekly Wine Nights
Queer Night Out
Every Tuesday, find queer community at Two Faces Wine Bar on Carden St in Downtown Guelph. From 7-11pm, grab a drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options availble), meet some new folks, and yap the night away at the coolest spot in town.
Every second Tuesday of the month is BIPOC night – we don’t police identity, but we encourage folks attending to reflect on their own privilege and the environment they’re entering.
Follow us on instgram to keep up with the weekly wine nights, as well as all of the other queer-centered events we run in Guelph and beyond!
Grow The SEED
The Seed
Join us in celebrating 10 years of bold, community-driven action for food justice in Guelph-Wellington. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Community Food Warehouse, 69 Huron Street, Guelph
Tickets: $50 per guest / pay-it-forward options available
Alcohol-Free Event
Celebrate and support food justice with an inspiring evening of:
– Delectable local cuisine & creative mocktails
– Live music from local artists
– Games, raffles & a silent auction
– Networking & community connection
