It’s hard to believe we’re about to turn the page on another month, and the Toronto Blue Jays are still playing baseball.
The World Series has everyone hooked, and there are several local watch parties lined up for Game 6 on Friday night (and possibly Game 7 on Saturday night if it comes to that).
Of course, Friday night is Halloween, so get ready for kids in costumes excitedly going door-to-door for candy.
The YMCA of Three Rivers along with Early Years Child Care Navigators of Waterloo Region are hosting a free child health fair Saturday afternoon at the Williamsburg Community Centre in Kitchener. You’ll find local health services there plus free developmental screenings for children under six. Drop-ins are welcome, but you can also register online.
This Sunday from 12:30 p. m. to 4 p. m., join the Huron Cultural Diwali event at the Breslau Community Centre.
A soup and stroll event will be happening Saturday at Mc Dougall Cottage in Cambridge, featuring a tour of Galt’s architecture along with homemade Scotch Broth soup. Registration is required.
Another soup-related event is Sensational Elora’s Soup Off and Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Centre Wellington Food Bank taking place Sunday afternoon where you’ll have a chance to sample various soups from local chefs. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
The Kitchener Rangers will play at home on Friday night against the Sudbury Wolves before heading out on Saturday to face off against the Brampton Steelheads.
The Guelph Storm will host one game this weekend as they take on the Sarnia Sting Sunday at 2 p. m.
And don’t forget, it’s time to “fall back” an hour this weekend as clocks change early Sunday morning.
The annual Pumpkin Walk happens at Fiddlesticks Community Centre in Cambridge on Saturday too, accepting pumpkin drops between 8 a. m. and 5:30 p. m. at their location of 71 Cowan Blvd., inviting folks back later that evening around 6:30 p. m. for a stroll while enjoying hot chocolate or apple cider.
The Art Gallery of Guelph welcomes carved pumpkin donations for a group display; drop-off time is noon until seven o’clock in their sculpture park located at358 Gordon St., where battery-operated tealights will be provided-lighting up those pumpkins around eight o’clock.
Lastly, join us for Pumpkin Promenade in Guelph’s Ward neighbourhood this Saturday morning; drop-off takes place at Tytler School located at121 Ontario St., which will feature your contributions as part of Haunted Halls of Tytler event including live music, kids’ area, and other fun activities. The entry fee for Haunted Hallways is $2.![]()
Downtown Kitchener businesses like Matter of Taste plan special offers on Saturdayfor Día de los Muertos or Day ofthe Dead. A gatheringis scheduled right outside city hall.(Kate Bueckert/CBC)
Post-Halloween Pumpkin Activities
There are some fun events giving jack-o-lanterns one last moment in the spotlight. The Rockway Gardens Pumpkin Parade is set for Saturday evening where you can drop off pumpkins starting at 6 p. m., then enjoy their glow from 6 p. m. until 8 p. m. Afterward, pumpkins will be donated to local farms for feeding plants and animals. The Downtown Cambridge Pumpkin Walk takes place Saturday night from 6 p. m. to 9 p. m., with carved pumpkins being accepted between 10 a. m. and 5:30 p. m. next to Barnacle Bill’s located at 47 Grand Ave S., followed by an evening display of those pumpkins.The annual Pumpkin Walk happens at Fiddlesticks Community Centre in Cambridge on Saturday too, accepting pumpkin drops between 8 a. m. and 5:30 p. m. at their location of 71 Cowan Blvd., inviting folks back later that evening around 6:30 p. m. for a stroll while enjoying hot chocolate or apple cider.
The Art Gallery of Guelph welcomes carved pumpkin donations for a group display; drop-off time is noon until seven o’clock in their sculpture park located at358 Gordon St., where battery-operated tealights will be provided-lighting up those pumpkins around eight o’clock.
Lastly, join us for Pumpkin Promenade in Guelph’s Ward neighbourhood this Saturday morning; drop-off takes place at Tytler School located at121 Ontario St., which will feature your contributions as part of Haunted Halls of Tytler event including live music, kids’ area, and other fun activities. The entry fee for Haunted Hallways is $2.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
This celebration runs Saturday from11 a. m. to8 p. m. Downtown Kitchener Join us in honoring Día de los Muertos with lively music, delicious food, art displays, and entertainment! The day kicks off with festivities at Kitchener Market followed by a march down King Street leading up to city hall where there’ll be music, vendors, and various cultural activities like offerings (ofrendas)and performances. You’ll find several local businesses downtown also hosting special events throughout the day!A Spooktacular Family Dance Party
This party runs Saturday from2 p. mtill5 p. mt! @Maxwell’sin Waterloo Bust out your best dance moves during an upbeat family-friendly dance party featuring hits spun by DJ Rob Da Selekta! It’s an all-ages licensed event complete with candyand snacks available. Ticketsare up online now!Nith Valley Ecoboosters Repair Café
This repair café runs Saturdayfrom10a. mtill1pm! Zion United Churchat215Peel St. in New Hamburg Volunteers await here willingto assistyouwith fixing broken items suchas appliances , woodworking projects , clothes needing mending orbook repairs. Thisfreeeventcomes alongside refreshments provided; registration requested.A Very Merry Market
Your holiday spirit awaits Saturdayfrom10amto3pm! @RIM Parkin WaterlooMakers’ marketsarehereagain! Explorethis festive market loadedwith giftideasand options sureto kickstart your holiday season. Admissioncostsatdooris$5.
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