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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 28 to March 2

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 28 to March 2

CBC28-02-2025

The calendar changes from one month to the next this weekend and cold temperatures are set to make their return along with a chance of flurries on Saturday and Sunday.
Although it's going to be cold, the sun may peak out, which makes it a good weekend for hiking at the Huron Natural Area in Kitchener, sledding on a nearby hill or visiting one of many outdoor rinks maintained by volunteers in local parks.
The Kitchener Rangers are home Friday night, hosting the Sarnia Sting. Then they hit the road to Owen Sound Saturday evening.
The Guelph Storm host the Flint Firebirds Friday night at the Sleeman Centre, then head to Sarnia for an afternoon game against the Sting on Sunday afternoon.
The K-W Titans basketball team are on the road Saturday in London, but home to the Windsor Express on Sunday with tipoff at 2 p.m. There are games for kids before the action begins and stick around after to get autographs from the players.
If you're driving this weekend, here are some gas prices:
Community Art
Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Waterloo Public Library, John M. Harper Branch
The Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association is hosting a drop-in workshop that will create a community art project inspired by flora and fauna in Waterloo.
Artist Megha Birmiwal will be on hand to help guide people. Materials and sample designs will be provided and there's also a chance to make a spring-themed bookmark.
Waterloo Public Library event page
Food Festival
Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Rd., Stratford
The Stratford Makers Market is holding a food festival with more than 65 vendors. There will be vendors inside and food trucks outside. Entry is by donation.
Visit Stratford event page
Sensory Saturday or Family Sunday
Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
This free, drop-in event is specifically designed for neurodiverse visitors, including those with ADHD, OCE and sensory processing disorder.
There will be a variety of sensory devices like liquid tiles, wiggle chairs, texture tiles, and weighted animals and blankets.
On Sunday, visit KWAG for a family friendly afternoon of creativity in the community access space. This is also a free, drop-in program.
Music in Guelph
All weekend
Various venues
There is a lot of music in Guelph this weekend, so best to list it all in one place:
Singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff is performing at The Albion: Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
Music Weekends in Downtown Guelph continues this weekend with a JamSchool Showcase for adults on Saturday and a JamSchool Showcase for youth on Sunday. Both showcases begin at 2 p.m. and will be at Royal Electric.
The free Fourth Friday concert at the Guelph Civic Museum is Verese Vassell-Bowen. This concert, which begins at 7 p.m., is being put on in partnership with the Guelph Black Heritage Society.
Family Candy Making
Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ken Seiling Region of Waterloo Museum, 10 Huron Rd., Kitchener
This paid workshop is for children eight years old and up and they need to have an adult with them.
Learn to make treats like marshmallows, stuffed dates, maple cream fudge and take part in a taffy candy pull. Each participants gets a box of goodies to take home. Registration required.

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