Kate’s 5 enjoyable issues to do that weekend in and round Waterloo area: Nov. 14 to 16

It’s mid-November and the chilly climate might have you ever wanting to remain inside.

If you need to soak up a play, the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing on the University of Guelph is staging The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen, a play of interconnected tales that share themes of affection, relationships and the methods artwork and on a regular basis life can blur collectively.

On Sunday, a documentary by University of Waterloo planning professor known as Thinking Beyond The Market: A Film About Genuinely Affordable Housing will screen at the Princess Twin Cinemas in Waterloo at 1 p.m. adopted by a panel dialogue.

At the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, a brand new Mexican axolotl exhibit will open this weekend, that includes two axolotls named Flutter and Freckles.

The Kitchener Rangers are dwelling on Friday night time, internet hosting the Soo Greyhounds. The Guelph Storm are at dwelling Friday night time to face the Windsor Spitfires.

Then, in thrilling native rivalry motion, the Rangers will likely be in Guelph Saturday night time to face the Storm on the Sleeman Centre. 

Also Saturday night time, Bright Nights will open in downtown Guelph, with greater than 5,000 lights being strung up alongside Quebec Street and in St. George’s Square.

Santa Claus parades

Okay-W: Saturday at 10 a.m.

Cambridge: Saturday at 6 p.m.

For the Okay-W Santa Claus Parade, the route will run alongside Weber Street from Frederick Street in Kitchener to Erb Street in Waterloo.

The Santa Run begins at 9:45 a.m. and can run the route earlier than the parade. 

People can even carry their letters to Santa to be picked up alongside the best way in addition to donations for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and toys for firefighters accumulating for the Knights of Columbus toy drive.

For the Cambridge Santa Claus Parade, the parade route will run alongside Hespeler Road from Dunbar Road to Langs Drive. 

Preston Memorial Auditorium grand opening

Friday, 4:30 p.m. ribbon slicing

1458 Hamilton St., Cambridge

The occasions kick off with a ribbon slicing ceremony at 4:30 p.m.. There will likely be a free public skate, household actions, inflatables, a Cambridge Rivulettes sport, and meals vans to buy a snack.

Picklefest

Friday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

TheMuseum, downtown Kitchener

This occasion is for pickle lovers. Organizers say individuals will take pleasure in “dill-icious” pickle-inspired dishes from native eating places and “cool as a cucumber” brews from native breweries.

Tickets embrace a tasting passport, one pattern ticket for every a foods and drinks vendor, actions, video games, exhibitions, and extra.

Sparkles

All weekend

Village of St. Jacobs

This annual vacation occasion consists of strolling carol singers and different musical performances, fancy sizzling chocolate, a go to by Santa, wagon rides, burn barrels and every of the shops will even supply particular offers in the course of the occasion.

If you may’t make it this weekend, the occasion additionally runs subsequent weekend.

Winter craft and maker markets

The craft and maker market season is in full swing. Here are some that will likely be going down over the weekend:

• Kitchener Waterloo Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild fall sale at RIM Park in Waterloo, Friday 12 p.m. tp 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to six p.m., Sunday 11:40 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Fair November on the University of Guelph, Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to five p.m.
• Snowflake Bazaar on the Breithaupt Centre in Kitchener, Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Rockway Community Centre Christmas Market in Kitchener on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Christmas in the Country on the St. Agatha Community Centre, Saturday 10 a.m. to three p.m.
• Mini Maker Market: Holiday Edition at TheMuseum in downtown Kitchener, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with paid admission.
• Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Sale at Doon Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Merry Markers Market and Mini Market at Resurrection Christian Academy, 400 Speedvale Ave. E. in Guelph, Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Elliott Community Holiday Market at The Elliott Community in Guelph, Saturday 10 a.m. to three p.m.
• Christmas Market at Parkwood Gardens Church in Guelph Saturday from 9 a.m. to five p.m.
• Holiday Market at Bingemans in Kitchener, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Mistletoe Market at Fireside Haven Studio in Cambridge, Sunday 11 a.m. to three p.m.

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