Chatham-Kent Welcome Week offers the opportunity to connect newcomers to services in Chatham-Kent, celebrate their contributions to the community, and promote diversity within our community. The week acts as a celebration, while efforts to support and welcome new residents to Chatham-Kent continue throughout the year.
Events and activities in CK Welcome Week 2025 will include:
Friday, September 12, 2025
- CK Welcome Week Flag Raising
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Civic Centre, 315 King Street, Chatham
Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Thamesville Crossroads Car Show
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Downtown Thamesville
Sunday, September 14, 2025- Chatham-Kent Crime Stopper's Children's Safety Expo
11:00 am - 3:00 pm - John D Bradley Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham
Monday, September 15, 2025
- Chatham-Kent Public Library's Author Talk with Gabriel Allahdua: Harvesting Freedom – The Life of a Migrant Worker in Canada
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William Street N, Chatham
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Anti-Racism & Anti- Oppression 101
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Virtual Workshop
- CK Jobs Open House
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Chatham-Kent Public Library, Chatham Branch, 120 Queen St, Chatham
- Free Community Movie presentation of “IF"
7:00 pm - Chatham Capitol Theatre, 238 King Street W, Chatham
Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Your Voice in Chatham: Get Involved in Municipal Government
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Civic Centre, 315 King Street, Chatham
Sunday September 21, 2025
- CK Welcomes: A Community Showcase
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Kingston Park, 91 Paxton Drive, Chatham
Check back for updates as events will be added in the coming weeks. To learn more about the initiatives and community reach of CK Welcome Week, check out the Welcome Week 2022 and
Welcome Week 2023 infographics.
