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What’s happening in Cambridge this weekend

The Gaslight District has a full schedule of holiday activities planned for Saturday
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Santa will be making stops in Galt this weekend.

Check out the full list of things to see and do from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

Friday, Nov. 29

Winter Ice and Lights

Central Park - 615 King St. E, 5 p.m.

View the many holiday-inspired light installations in the park until the end of December.

Cambridge Rivulettes Hockey

Galt Arena Gardens - 98 Shade St., 7:30 p.m.

The Rivs host the North York Storm. It's the annual teddy bear toss game where fans can throw stuffed animals onto the ice when Cambridge scores its first goal.

Cinderella The Pantomime

Cambridge Community Players - 47 Water St. S, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Check out the show running this weekend and next. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Show times are also running Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Fibreworks 20th Anniversary Collection Show

Cambridge Public Library Preston - 435 King St. E, all day

In honour of the 20th anniversary, a collection of past Fibreworks will be on display. Runs until Dec. 1.

Stock-in-Transit

Cambridge Public Library Queen's Square - 1 North Square, all day

An exhibition by José Luis Torres that inspires people to think about the critiques of consumerism. Runs until Jan. 17.

Stitching Science

Cambridge Idea Exchange Old Post Office - 12 Water St. S, all day until March 30

View the Cambridge Art Galleries' inaugural exhibition at the Iibrary. Embroidery work from Guelph-based artist Lauren Wright Vartanian will be on display.

A Curious Landscape

Cambridge Public Library Queen's Square - 1 North Square, all day until Jan. 5

View the parametric sculptural installation in the Cambridge Art Galleries' Artist Garden.

Setsubun - sacred offerings to the divine divide

Cambridge Public Library Queen's Square - 1 North Square, all day until Feb. 23

Curated by Karly Boileau and created by Hitoko Okada, this exhibition shows off ceramic and textile works with a focus on the Japanese heritage craft practice.

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.

Freedom Centre's Christmas Craft Market

361 King St. E, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The centre is putting on its first ever holiday market.

Introduction to Digital Embroidery

Cambridge Public Library Old Post Office - 12 Water St. S, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Learn the basics of the machine to upload designs, hoop your fabric and thread.

Jingle and Jive: A Generational Music Celebration

Dunbar Heights - 611 Dunbar, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Share a love of music through stories at Dunbar Heights Seniors Living.

Christmas in the District

Gaslight District - 64 Grand Ave S, 12 p.m.

Head to the city's largest public gathering spot for a full day of Christmas activities, movies on the big screen and a meeting with Santa.

Opening Reception + Meet The Artist

Cambridge Public Library Queen's Square - 1 North Square, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Attend a live reception of Hitoko Okada's solo exhibition.

DIY Tiny Book Ornaments

Cambridge Public Library Preston - 435 King St. E, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Get in the holiday spirit by creating a book themed ornament.

Comedy Night

Wave Maker Brewery - 639 Laurel St., 7 p.m.

Saied-Bari Mohammed, Danz Altvater, Amy Neufeld and headliner Heather Fudge will all entertain the crowd. Direct message back_ally_comedy for tickets or buy them in-person at the brewery.

Cambridge RedHawks Hockey

Galt Arena Gardens - 98 Shade St., 7 p.m.

The RedHawks welcome the Ayr Centennials for its annual teddy bear toss game.

Sunday, Dec. 1

Santa's Dance Party

Tapestry Hall - 74 Grand Ave S, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Santa is making an appearance with lots of activities. Letter writing, pictures, hot chocolate, a meet and greet with Spider-Man, activities and games are all part of the day. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.

Open Mic

Wave Maker Brewery - 639 Laurel St., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Get ready to put your musical talents on display. Sign up starts at 12:30 p.m.