Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Nov. 29 to Dec. 1
Parades, tree lightings, a Paw-liday Festival and water polo all happening this weekend
Folks, we're about to cross into December and it's certainly going to feel like winter with temperatures at the freezing mark and some snow in the forecast.
You could always warm up by singing and dancing to The Arkells, who are performing at The Aud in Kitchener on Saturday evening.
It's Downtown Elmira Moonlight Madness on Friday. Enjoy the maple taffy station, ice carving, tree lighting ceremony and visit with Santa Claus. There is also Starlight Shopping in Elora Friday night.
The Kitchener Rangers are home on Friday night against the Owen Sound Attack and the Guelph Storm will host the Windsor Spitfires.
Then on Sunday afternoon, the Rangers head to Guelph on Sunday to take on the Storm.
The K-W Titans basketball team are on the road in Sudbury this weekend.
If you are driving, here are some local gas prices:
Wonders of Winter
Saturday, opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m.
Waterloo Park
Light displays will turn on this Saturday and go from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly until Jan.4. Park the car and walk through the displays, tour the log house and take some photos of this annual free event.
Tree of Light
Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown New Hamburg
The big tree beside the post office will light up and there will be a sing-a-long with the New Hamburg Concert Band as well as free hot dogs and apple cider.
Bonus: Santa Claus parades
There are parades this weekend in:
- Ayr on Saturday at 1 p.m.
- Elora on Saturday at 6:15 p.m.
- Stratford on Sunday at 5 p.m.
- New Hamburg on Sunday at 6 p.m.
Find out about all the local parades in this CBC K-W story.
Paw-liday Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gaukel Block, downtown Kitchener
Dog Friendly K-W is bringing back this festival holiday market for our four-legged friends. There will be photos with Santa, a silent auction, a good neighbour test, doggie holiday beverages and a holiday ornament crafting table.
There are also activities such as a pack walk, holiday musical sits, ugly sweater contest, canine enrichment workshop and more.
K-W Kraken Winter Classic
Saturday and part of Sunday
Waterloo Rec Centre
The K-W Kraken water polo club is hosting a provincial tournament and the public is welcome to come watch the action for free.
Games run all day Saturday and most of Sunday.
Markets
'Tis the season for maker and artisan markets.
Friday:
- Christmas Market from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
- Sip n' Shop from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Jacobs Farmers Market.
Saturday:
- Winter Artisan Market from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kitchener Market.
- Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 15 Michael St., Kitchener.
- Merry Makers Charity Christmas Market runs 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alpine Club of Kitchener.
- Christmas Market from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener.
- A Very Merry Market will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fireside Haven Studio in Cambridge.
- Christmas Creators Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sidewalk Community Centre in Waterloo.
- Guelph Outdoor Holiday Handmade Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Riverside Park.
- Christmas Market from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Sunday:
- Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bingemans in Kitchener.
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