Kate's 5 fun things to do: 1st weekend of summer edition
Come see CBC K-W at the Multicultural Festival in Kitchener's Victoria Park on Saturday
It's officially summer and the warm weather is here all weekend, so grab some shades, a reusable water bottle and head on out there.
There's a Sunshine and Stars Market at Rockmosa Park in Rockwood on Saturday afternoon starting at 4 p.m., which features holistic, metaphysical and "witchy finds," the Facebook event page says.
Sunday, take in a ball game as the Kitchener Panthers play host to local rivals the Guelph Royals. First pitch is scheduled for 5:15 p.m.
The Guelph Royals are also hosting the London Majors Saturday night at Hastings Stadium.
If you need to drive, here are some of the local gas prices:
K-W Multicultural Festival
Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Victoria Park, Kitchener
This two-day festival is full of colour, sounds, food and good times. Enjoy various musicians and dancers, buy a few things at the marketplace, take part in activities for young and old and eat your way through food booths showcasing dishes from around the world.
Be sure to stop by the CBC Kitchener-Waterloo booth on Saturday to talk to the people behind The Morning Edition, including host Craig Norris, and our local producers and reporters.
Art on the Street
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quebec Street, Guelph
Enjoy this outdoor art market and show in downtown Guelph with artisans selling their pieces. Expect everything from pottery to knitted items, woodworking to comics, paintings, photography and sculptures.
While at Art on the Street, slip around the corner to the Children's Art Factory on Yarmouth Street for the Mini Makers Market — an all-kids market with more fantastic art pieces for sale.
Tri-City Roller Derby Pride Night
Saturday, 4:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Pride night brings a double bout for roller derby fans.
Game 1 will see the Tri-City Junior Roller Derby take on the Rochester Junior squad. Then Game 2 pits Tri-City Roller Thunder B against the Team Ontario Trilliums. Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time or with cash at the door.
Another Pride event this weekend:
The Robin's Nest Revisited is a talk with filmmaker Chris Vautour about the documentary film based on the former lesbian club in Cambridge.
There's an after party, too, at the Old Galt Bottle Company. (You can also learn more about the film by reading this CBC K-W article.)
Hespeler Carnegie Library celebrates 100 years
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Idea Exchange, 5 Tannery St. E., Cambridge
This year marks 100 years since the Carnegie Library opened in Hespeler. The Idea Exchange is celebrating with entertainment and activities for all ages.
Performances include: The Relative Minors, Galt Kiltie Band and the Hespeler Ukulele Group. There will be celebration remarks at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy heritage-themed activities or take a self-guided tour of the building.
Ayr Porchfest
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Various porches in Ayr
Lots of local musicians will be in Ayr on Saturday to perform on porches throughout the town.
There are also events in Hilltop Corner Park, including food trucks and activities, and other activities will be taking place between porches including "touch-a-truck" with the North Dumfries Fire Department and "touch-a-cruiser" with Waterloo Regional Police Service, face painting, games and activities with EarlyON and a dance demonstration.
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