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What’s happening in Cambridge this weekend

It's the final weekend of summer and there's plenty of fun to be had in the city
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The Hespeler Village Market runs from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

The Terry Fox run, fitness classes and a family fun day are all part of the activities scheduled for Sept. 15 to 17.

Friday, Sept. 15

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.

Connections 50+

Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Make connections with other adults while taking part in concerts, crafting, chats and more.

Embroidered Botany with Amanda McCavour

Queen’s Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Take part in an embroidery workshop with the talented artist.

Hespeler Village Market

Hespeler Village, 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Shop for local produce and browse artisan markets.

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.

Karaoke at the Galt Legion

4 Veterans Way, 7 p.m.

Warm up the vocal cords and sing the night away.

Karaoke Friday 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.

Saturday, Sept. 16

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.

Community Clean Up

Around Cambridge, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Get out and clean up your neighbourhood with supplies provided at Idea Exchange locations.

Cambridge Newcomer Connections

Cambridge Centre for the Arts - 60 Dickson St, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Meet other newcomers to the community, form connections and build your network all while accessing critical services.

Harvest Day

Preston Idea Exchange - 435 King St E, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Get ready for fall with games, crafts, sensory activities and fall-themed fun in the garden.

Doors Open Waterloo Region

Old Post Office and Hespeler Idea Exchanges, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The two library locations will be part of the annual tour.

Come Try Ringette!

Hespeler Memorial Arena - 640 Ellis Rd, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bring the kids to try a new sport for free.

Family Fun Day

Main Street, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Live music, face painting, balloons, bubbles and giveaways are all part of the fun. Scott the Magical Guy will also be performing.

Hot Property at Westside Bar and Grill

304 St Andrews St, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Support the band made up of tri-city musicians during their first public gig.

Brass Transit: A Chicago Tribute Band

Hamilton Family Theatre - 46 Grand Ave S, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The eight member group will perform hits such as “Saturday In The Park”, “25 or 6 To 4”, “If You Leave Me Now”, “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”, and “You’re The Inspiration.” Purchase tickets here.

CrossFit Cambridge

Queen Street, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Participate in a crossfit class in the heart of Hespeler.

Cambridge RedHawks home opener

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

The RedHawks return home to face the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins.

Comedy in Motion

St. Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church - 73 Queen St E, 7 p.m.

Get ready to laugh with award winning clean comic Bob Cates.

Live Music with Mike Tremblett

Wavemaker Brewery - 639 Laurel St, 7 p.m.

Listen to the Toronto-based musician’s captivating tones, electric guitar solos and versatile lead vocals.

Electric Crush Balcony Performance

Queen St, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Head to Hespeler to enjoy a show from Electric Crush.

Sunday, Sept. 17

rare Trail Party

Riverbluffs Park - 211 George St N, 9 a.m.

Participate in a walk or fun-run to help protect and conserve land in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Register here.

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.

Terry Fox Run

Riverside Park - 49 King Street W, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join other members of the community in fundraising for cancer research. Registration can be done here.