Hohner Ave Porch Party

08/15/2026

Just popped by our neighbourhood’s newest street fest and it’s going to be gooooood.
Live in Lydia will be on until dark, with a full line up of performers on the main stage, and ongoing activities like a clothing swap, art vendors and curiosities.
Thanks to the Happy House for inviting us all to join.

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

What an incredible day. Thank you Central Fred, Hohner neighbours and to everyone who comes out to celebrate as a community.
We’re working on getting the album put together… but first, lots of coffee!

05/30/2026

The Hohner Ave Porch Party is officially a teenager!
What began in 2013 as a simple idea, to bring neighbours together, has grown into a beloved tradition in Central Frederick.
While faces on the Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association executive may have changed over the years, the spirit remains the same: connection, community, and celebration.
We’re proud to see the Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association right here in the heart of it all this year. Thank you for 13 years of support, energy, and community spirit.
Most of all, thank you for being part of what makes this neighbourhood so special.
See you on the street.

05/30/2026

It's happening!
Let's go walk down the Avenue!

May 30
3–8 PM
Hohner Ave
Every year in the Central Frederick neighbourhood of Kitchener

Join us for a free celebration filled with live music, good vibes, and friendly faces. While it’s rooted in our neighbourhood, everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes.

Here’s the 2026 lineup:

3:00 PM
Sarah McLeod
JP SUNGA
Katy Topham

4:00 PM
Echo Theory
Ella Ruth
Devil Spork

5:00 PM
The Travelling Sales Queens
Caleb Khuu & Johanna Daze
Joe McLellan
Better Than Nothing

6:00 PM
The Flying Jags
Alan Charlebois
Something’s Always Flying

7:00 PM
An absolutely banger neighbourhood band, bringing everyone together for our singalong finale. We're so happy to welcome our finale band:

The Knockoffs

Expect tunes, laughs, and that perfect early-summer energy.

05/30/2026

The street is closed and the HAPP crew is working hard to get set up!

See you soon!!

05/30/2026

TODAY!

Level Up Youth Empowerment Association: button making and talking about social justice
Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association: building up this amazing neighbourhood and selling Central Fred maps
Drew Ripley Entertainment: bringing the mobile river!
Four All Icecream: slurp slurp yum
Fo' Cheezy Food truck: Oozy delish
Siggi's Food Truck: French fries and schnitzel
St John's Ambulance: consider them your family meeting place and of course, check in if you need them.

and of course so much chalk, hula hoops, and nonsense.

05/29/2026

Why would you even ask?
Of course we're bringing you the best Ice Cream in town.


May 30
3–8 PM
Hohner Ave
Every year in the Central Frederick neighbourhood of Kitchener

Join us for a free celebration filled with live music, good vibes, and friendly faces. While it’s rooted in our neighbourhood, everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes.

Here’s the 2026 lineup:

3:00 PM
Sarah McLeod
JP SUNGA
Katy Topham

4:00 PM
Echo Theory
Ella Ruth
Devil Spork

5:00 PM
The Travelling Sales Queens
Caleb Khuu & Johanna Daze
Joe McLellan
Better Than Nothing

6:00 PM
The Flying Jags
Alan Charlebois
Something’s Always Flying

7:00 PM
An absolutely banger neighbourhood band, bringing everyone together for our singalong finale. We're so happy to welcome our finale band:

The Knockoffs

Expect tunes, laughs, and that perfect early-summer energy.

05/29/2026

One of our favourite female vocalists, we love Katy for her talent and because we just like her so darn much. We think you will too.

May 30
3–8 PM
Hohner Ave
Every year in the Central Frederick neighbourhood of Kitchener

Join us for a free celebration filled with live music, good vibes, and friendly faces. While it’s rooted in our neighbourhood, everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes.

Here’s the 2026 lineup:

3:00 PM
Sarah McLeod
JP SUNGA
Katy Topham

4:00 PM
Echo Theory
Ella Ruth
Devil Spork

5:00 PM
The Travelling Sales Queens
Caleb Khuu & Johanna Daze
Joe McLellan
Better Than Nothing

6:00 PM
The Flying Jags
Alan Charlebois
Something’s Always Flying

7:00 PM
An absolutely banger neighbourhood band, bringing everyone together for our singalong finale. We're so happy to welcome our finale band:

The Knockoffs

Expect tunes, laughs, and that perfect early-summer energy.

05/28/2026

As we get ready for this year’s event, we’re feeling the absence of a dear friend and community builder who volunteered with HAPP every single year since we started in 2013.
Nadia was integral when .fred built our community message boards and started Communikicks, as well as a dozen other adventures.
Nadia's kindness, energy, and technical know how was always here to support.
We’ll miss her, but her spirit will always be part of this community.

Thinking of her family and everyone who loved her this weekend. ❤️

Laura, Jessie and Amanda