Relax this long weekend with a stroll through a farmers’ market or with live music performances at Forbes Park and Main Street.
Friday, Aug. 4
Wanderings and Traces (Preston)
Preston Idea Exchange - 435 King St E, all day
View the solo exhibition from Toronto-based artists Amanda McCavour.
Wandering and Traces (Hespeler)
Hespeler Idea Exchange - 5 Tannery St E, all day
View the solo exhibition from Toronto-based artists Amanda McCavour.
Wanderings and Traces (Galt)
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, all day
View the solo exhibition from Toronto-based artists Amanda McCavour.
Art Lab
Hespeler Idea Exchange - 5 Tanner St E, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dress to get messy during this art class.
Connections 50+
Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Make connections with other adults while taking part in concerts, crafting, chats and more.
NFB Film Fridays
Old Post Office Idea Exchange - 12 Water St S, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The National Film Board has put together a list of movies for the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club. Relax, bring a snack and enjoy a short film.
Hespeler Village Market
Hespeler Village, 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shop for local produce and browse artisan markets. Play outside, do some crafts and learn more about the Idea Exchange’s services from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Beers & Bands in the Gaslight District
64 Grand Ave S, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Kickoff the weekend with happy hour and live music.
Karaoke at the Galt Legion
4 Veterans Way, 7 p.m.
Warm up the vocal cords and sing the night away.
Roller Skating at Galt Arena Gardens
Galt Arena Gardens - 98 Shade St, 7 p.m.
Strap on the skates with Retro Rollers for a night of nostalgia.
Karaoke Fridays at Gator's Tail
970 Franklin Blvd, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Head out to the local Sports Shack and Grill to show off your singing skills.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Cambridge Farmers’ Market
40 Dickson St, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A central community food hub, the market features 26 year round vendors and 30 seasonal vendors. Kids Mother's Day crafts and a free treat for mom’s will be available.
Hespeler Street Jam
Queen Street - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join Hespeler Needs a Skate Park for a fun event with music and live art.
The Iris Connection
Clemens Mills Idea Exchange - 50 Saginaw Pwky, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Participate in meaningful conversations while enjoying treats, games, trivia with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Riverside Jamfest
Riverside Park - 49 King St W, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Check out two of the biggest sounds from Jamaica in Stone Love and Bass Odyssey playing on one stage. Tickets start at $80.
Galt Jazz
Main Street, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
It’s the first Sunday of the month and that means Galt Jazz is back downtown.
Concerts in the Park
Forbes Park - 16 Kribs St, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The first concert in the park features Ernie Kalway (Rock).