Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 25 to 27
Go Wayback in Kitchener this weekend, eat buttertarts in Elmira and enjoy sports in Waterloo
It's going to be a hot and possibly wet weekend in Waterloo region and there are lots of events taking place throughout the community.
A car wash to benefit Wounded Warriors Canada will be held at The Boardwalk in Waterloo Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an event being put on by members of the pre-service firefighter program at Conestoga College.
Art Market will take place Friday night in Waterloo Town Square. This monthly market features local artisans and makers.
Touch-a-truck is at the Kitchener Aud on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first hour is a sensory friendly hour. After 10 a.m., there will be honking and maybe some louder noises as kids get to explore different trucks and equipment like diggers. There's also a big sand box for kids at this free event.
The Waterloo Region Plant Zone Facebook Group is hosting the K-W Houseplant Swap Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place in the pavilion at Cherry Park in Kitchener and people can bring houseplant cuttings, propagations and small plants to swap.
In Guelph for the Fourth Friday's concert at the Civic Museum, the Tuba Machine will be performing. It's not just tuba music - there will also be fiddle, trumpet, clarinet and banjo and songs range from jazz to blues to folk. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. Donations to the museum are accepted and there's also a cash bar.
Head to Fergus for the Fergus Medieval Faire Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Ladies, knights and squires will be walking around downtown Fergus as the area gets transformed into a medieval marketplace. There will be falconry demonstrations, a knights challenge, merchants with food, drink and handcrafts as well as wandering minstrels and people may even spot a dragon.
The Kitchener Panthers will be in London Friday night, then host the Guelph Royals on Sunday afternoon.
The Guelph Royals are in Toronto Friday night, then host the Hamilton Cardinals on Saturday evening.
If you need to drive, here are some local gas prices:
Wayback Festival
Friday 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener's city hall
This free music festival has a tribute to classic rock on Friday night with AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck and KISS tribute band Destroyer.
Saturday starts at 4 p.m. with Always on Friday, followed by Conor Gains at 6 p.m., Default at 7:30 .m. and Big Wreck at 9 p.m.
Will they play that song? You know, That Song? Probably.
Related bonus: Waycool Vintage Market
Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
44 Gaukel, downtown Kitchener
This vintage market pairs nicely with some classic rock. Vendors will have items including clothing, accessories, records, toys and more.
For the Love of ButterTarts Festival in Elmira
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Woolwich Memorial Centre
Get your fill of this sweet treat with lots of options, plus visit the artisan market and enjoy live music. If sweet isn't your thing, there's also hot sauce.
Long Dash Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
rare eco centre, Blair Road, Cambridge
The festival combines art and science and nature. It includes experiences like a sound walk, workshops into eco-printing and participatory mapping, art installations and music.
All activities are free but registration is required.
Emancipation Day with Rhythm and Blues Cambridge
Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Soper Park, Cambridge
There will be music, dancing, food and family friendly activities. There will also be a history corner and a vendors market.
Organizers say it's a day to mark freedom, joy and empowerment and everyone is welcome.
The event is free to attend.
South Asian Family Sports Day
Saturday and Sunday
Waterloo Park
This is an event put on by several local cultural groups. Local teams will be competing in a number of sports like cricket to soccer, volleyball and throwball and people are welcome to watch. There will also be free zumba classes and other family friendly activities on the grounds.
On Sunday, CBC Kitchener-Waterloo will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to talk to people and play a little soccer, too.
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