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The Hespeler Village Music Festival returns to Forbes Park on Saturday
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Musicians will take the stage in Forbes Park on Saturday for the annual Hespeler Village Music Festival.

Check out the full list of things to see and do from July 5 to 7.

Friday, July 5

Shallows

Queen's Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, all day

Check out the newest art exhibition from Judy Major-Girardin inspired by wetland habitats. Runs until Aug. 10.

Currents of Change: Inspiring Action Along the Grand River

McDougall Cottage - 89 Grand Ave S, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

View the exhibit that shows the connection between the Grand River and Cambridge.

NFB Movie Minutes

Clemens Mill Idea Exchange - 50 Saginaw Pwky, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

View free movies from the National Film Board.

Ultimate Gaming Showdown

Clemens Mill Idea Exchange - 50 Saginaw Pwky, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This drop-in activity offers tournament-style gaming.

Hespeler Village Market

Hespeler old city hall - 11 Tannery St. E, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The market runs every Friday until Sept. 27. 

Pizzeria Motola Patio Pop-Up

The French patio - 64 Grand Ave S, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Chef Giuliano is cooking up fresh pizzas all weekend.

Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute

Gaslight District - 64 Grand Ave S, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Catch a free concert by a Spice Girls tribute band.

Steel Magnolias

Hamilton Family Theatre - 46 Grand Ave S, 7:30 p.m.

A play that dives into the dynamics of life, love and laughter in small town Louisiana. Playing Saturday, as well. For tickets click here.

Saturday, July 6

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.

Hespeler Village Music Festival

Forbes Park - 3 Kribs St., 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

The annual festival returns with live entertainment, music and local vendors.

BBQ Fundraiser

Zehrs - 180 Holiday Inn Dr., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Help the Cambridge Food Drive Initiative reach their donation goals for the Cambridge Food Bank.

Hespeler Street Jam 

Hespeler Village - Queen St. E, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hespeler Needs a Skatepark is hosting an event during the #WalkQueen road closure featuring graffiti, music and skateboarding.

Community Quilt Workshop

Queen's Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Create a quilt that will become part of the larger Grand River Quilt.

Sunday, July 7

Gaslight District Summer Market

64 Grand Ave S, 12 p.m.

The summer market series kicks off at the district with local vendors, artisans and small shops.

Live Music in Hespeler Village

Queen St. E, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Zach Ulmer is performing during the road closure.