2025 EVENT

INFO

May 31
3-8pm

During the Porch Party, Hohner Ave will be closed to traffic and open for people
to gather, wander, and enjoy.
As always, the event is free and open to all—we’d love to see you there!


Every year, something special happens around here.

What started as a simple gathering has grown into a cherished tradition—a celebration of music, neighbourhood spirit, and creative community building in the heart of Central Frederick, Kitchener.

From school choirs and garage bands to seasoned professionals, HAPP brings together performers of all kinds—each one adding their voice to the rhythm of the street.

 It’s not about big stages or bright lights; it’s about authentic, homegrown talent shared from porch to porch.

Neighbours, friends, and visitors from all over gather to enjoy live music, good food, and even better company. And every year, we're reminded just how much can grow when people come together with a bit of heart and a whole lot of harmony.

HAPP has always aimed to stay little but think big—and year after year, it proves that beautiful things can thrive when we gather.

THE HOHNER AVE PORCH PARTY WAS STARTED BY A GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO WERE MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL FREDERICK NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION. 
WE ARE PROUDLY AN ONGONG SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CFNA.  
HAVE AN IDEA OF SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO DO FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD.  REACH OUT TO THEM, THEY'RE GREAT.
Special THANKS to the City of Kitchener for helping fund this awesome festival and for their ongoing support of neighbourhoods.

Inspired by the great Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association (CFNA) tradition of community events, the number of artists and performers in the neighbourhood, and the success of a Waterloo-based Porch Party, members of CFNA came together to plan the first Hohner Avenue Porch Party in 2013. This event was a great success, so we decided to keep going and see where it takes us!