It might be a chilly weekend, but the forecast says sunshine, which makes it a great opportunity to head outdoors for some apple or pumpkin picking or enjoy a local park.
The Beginners Hiking Group in Cambridge is organizing a hike along the Grand River on Saturday morning, starting at Pioneer Tower in Kitchener.
Join the mid-autumn festival celebration at the John M. Harper branch of the Waterloo Public Library on Saturday afternoon. It will feature musicians, dancers, singers, poetry recitals, Tai Chi demonstrations, a children’s stage performance, martial arts showcases and other cultural activities.
Head over to Elora for the Ontario Cheese Festival. Here you can meet cheese makers, taste their creations and even participate in a guided tasting workshop.
Don’t miss the Stratford Music and Art Show happening on Saturday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., where there’ll be live performances and local artists displaying their work. The show takes place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Mornington Street, with entry by donation supporting the church’s food bank.
On Saturday at 1:30 p. m., come out for the HMCS CONESTOGA Commemoration Parade at Queen’s Square in Cambridge. This event honors women who trained at HMCA Conestoga during World War II.
Check out the More than Art charity art exhibition and auction taking place on Saturday in Guelph at Royal City Mission. Free events run from 2 p. m. until 6 p. m., allowing you to view artwork and enjoy activities in the kids’ art zone. A ticketed fundraiser will happen later that evening.
This Friday night, catch the Kitchener Rangers as they face off against the Niagara Ice Dogs at The Aud before heading to Oshawa to take on the Generals Sunday evening.
The hot-performing Guelph Storm (with seven wins straight!) will host Flint Firebirds Friday night and play against Sudbury Wolves Sunday afternoon.
Frederick Art Walk
Saturday and Sunday 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Near downtown Kitchener
This annual event shines a light on local artists living and working within an area bordered by Victoria Street to the north, East Avenue/Indiana Street to the east, Krug Street to the south, and Lancaster Street to the west.
You can explore studios and chat with artists about their works. The walk features painters, sculptors, linocut printmakers, textile artists, potters, woodturners, fiber artists, photographers and more.
Opening of 23rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Saturday 1 p. m. to 2:30 p. m.
Cambridge Centre for the Arts
This yearly exhibition showcases local artists with winners being announced during opening reception refreshments served as well!
If you can’t make it then don’t worry! You can see all of this year’s art until Nov.14 as it will remain displayed in gallery space after opening day.
Farewell Celebration for Main Branch
Saturday from 11:30 am -4:30 pm
This is taking place at Guelph Public Library main branch. With construction wrapping up on new main branch location- current one needs moving out! A farewell celebration is planned featuring performances by children’s entertainers known as “The Funky Mamas,” storytime sessions crafts including opening time capsule dating back into year ’65 sharing memories also invited!
Visitors are encouraged capture tales related towards main library branch- all stories collected inside future capsule!
Re: Purpose Fest
On Saturday between hours of elevent eleven noon till three pm!
This community recycling festival occurs Old Quebec Street Shoppes located within beautiful Guelph city.
Volunteers shall help collect unwanted items while offering services such as knife sharpening cleaning old laptops too.
Local organizations partake share information about themselves outreach efforts exhibited throughout fest too! Items accepted donations include art craft supplies bicycles cellphones computers e-waste fabric hiking backpacks socks suitcases much more!
K-W Oktoberfest
The fun continues all weekend long various locations around town city limits close here each participating venue throws open doors welcomes patrons alike last hurrah festivities season indeed fun times ahead!
An extra special event happens Woodside National Historic Site Kitchener running from eleven through four o’clock lawns filled Victorian games join food trucks offering delicious bites beverages throughout day free outside game participation however admission applies if one wants tour inside historic home formerly belonged ex-PM William Lyon Mackenzie King those wishing visit indoors regular prices apply just so everyone knows !
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