Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region and Guelph: Nov. 15 to 17
Santa Claus is coming to town and making several stops in the area
A mild fall weekend is ahead with lots of events happening around the region.
The Guelph.Beer bus, a free shuttle between breweries in the city, will make its last run of the year on Saturday. That's also Guelph Beer Day, where people who enjoy beer are encouraged to buy a local pint.
Danny Michel and Steve Poltz are playing a show in Guelph Saturday night at Royal City Mission.
I, The Mountain — who will be performing at CBC K-W's Make The Season Kind show on Dec. 6 — has a CD release party Friday night at TWB Brewing in Kitchener.
The Kitchener Rangers are home Friday night to play host to the Peterborough Petes, then hit the road for a Sunday game in Sarnia.
The Guelph Storm are home Friday and Saturday. Friday night they'll host Niagara IceDogs and on Saturday afternoon, the London Knights will be in town.
If you need to drive, here are some local gas prices:
Santa Claus parades
K-W: Saturday at 10 a.m.
Cambridge: Saturday at 6 p.m.
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry and if you're driving, you'd better be ready for detours. Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend for two parades.
The K-W parade begins at 10 a.m. in Kitchener and runs north on Weber Street to Waterloo.
Cambridge's evening parade will start at 6 p.m. and runs along Hespeler Road from Dunbar Road to Langs Drive.
St. Jacobs Sparkles
All weekend
Village of St. Jacobs
This is the first of two Sparkles weekends in the village. There will be special deals in local shops and restaurants.
There's also strolling carolers, local high school bands, live music in local venues, a hot chocolate bar, live music and horse-drawn carriage rides.
A Yule Market will be hosted by Neruda Arts and Santa will make a stop at the Home Furniture store Saturday afternoon.
Winter Ice and Lights
Kickoff is Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., then runs nightly to Jan. 1
Central Park, Cambridge
This light display in the park is the first event for Cambridge's annual Winterfest. There will be live entertainment and K-W Huron Beavertails will be on hand at the kick-off event. There are also special visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Quadball Canada Eastern Regionals
Saturday and Sunday
University of Waterloo
Hundreds of athletes will be in Waterloo this weekend for the Harry Potter-inspired sport, Quadball.
Basically quidditch for muggles, the co-ed, full-contact sport, will be played by teams hoping to win here to move on to compete at a national level.
People are allowed to watch the teams in action.
Markets
Holiday craft and artisan markets are in full swing and there are many happening around the community.
All weekend:
- Waterloo Potter's Fall Sale at RIM Park.
- Fair November at the University of Guelph.
- Kitchener-Waterloo Weavers' and Spinners' Guild sale is at RIM Park.
Friday:
- Grand River Artist Collective show and sale at 44 Gaukel in Kitchener.
- Queer Night Market at Farm League Brewing in Cambridge.
Saturday:
- K-W Woodworking and Craft Centre bowls and boards charity sale at RIM Park in Waterloo.
- Country Hills Holiday Crafters Market at Glencairn Church in Kitchener.
- Maker's Market at Temple Baptist Church on Holiday Inn Drive in Cambridge.
- Christmas Miracle Market at Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira.
- Winter craft show/market at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Guelph.
- Outdoor Holiday Night Market at Wave Maker Brewery in Cambridge starts at 5 p.m.
Sunday:
- Christmas Sip and Shop for the Arthur Animal Rescue at the Centre Wellington Sports Complex in Fergus.
- Giftables Market at the Red Chevron in Guelph.
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