Unwind from the first week of school with activities and events all weekend long.
Friday, Sept. 8
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.
Old Post Office Book Club
Old Post Office Idea Exchange - 12 Water St S, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This group meets monthly to discuss a set title. September’s book is Into the Magic Shop by James R. Doty.
Fill A Bag Of Clothing
1332 Hamilton Street, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Get a grocery bag and fill it with clothes for just $10. Kids clothes are free.
Hespeler Village Market
Hespeler Village, 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shop for local produce and browse artisan markets.
Cambridge Fall Fair
Dickson Park - 30 Park Hill Rd W, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
The annual fair features rides, music, monster truck races and a motocross show. Runs all weekend.
Kynamics Dancing on Queen
Queen Street, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kick off the weekend by busting a move with other residents.
Speed Dating & Social with Sylvia
Wavemaker Brewery - 639 Laurel St, 6 p.m.
A fun singles' mixer with speed dating and a social hour.
4 All Fridayz ft. DJ David ML
Main Street, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Dance the night away to music in Galt.
Karaoke at the Galt Legion
4 Veterans Way, 7 p.m.
Warm up the vocal cords and sing the night away.
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.
The Purpletones: Dancing in September @ EVO
EVO Kitchen and Bar - 31 Water St S, 8 p.m.
Dance to the music of Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, Lizzo, Prince, MJ, The Temptations, Whitney Houston, Kool & The Gang, Nelly, Justin Timberlake, Rick James, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and more.
Saturday, Sept. 9
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.
CrossFit Cambridge
Queen Street, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Participate in a crossfit class in the heart of Hespeler.
Monarch Tagging Weekend
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory - 2500 Kossuth Road, 10 a.m.
Learn more about species at risk and view a tagging demonstration and the release. Get your timed tickets here.
Paw-tember First Responders Dance Competition
Waterloo Regional Police Service headquarters - 200 Maple Grove Rd, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
First responders face each other in a dance-off with the help of dancers from the Reach for the Stars Dance Company.
Dawn Daze Grand Opening
69 Dickson St, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Check out the new selfie studio in Galt with food, drinks and music. Tickets can be purchased here.
Basement Kitchen
Wavemaker Brewery - 639 Laurel St, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Enjoy a wood fire pizza pop-up.
Live Music with Sarah McLeod
Wavemaker Brewery - 639 Laurel St, 6 p.m.
Sing along with local musician Sarah McLeod.
Latin Dancing on Queen
Queen Street, 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Show off your moves and learn about Latin dancing.
Sunday, Sept. 10
Vitality Village Yoga
Queen Street, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Start your Sunday with some yoga.
Kids Inflatables
Queen Street, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy a bouncy castle, backyard games and kids activities.
Mom & Tots Market
Main Street - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Browse products, gifts, and toys with your little one.
Nature, Music & Art at Mill Race Park
36 Water St N, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Pack a picnic and head to Galt for a waste conscious celebration. The day includes a community cleanup, wheelchair-accessible market and a connection to the Grand River.
