Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 6 to 8
There's a Bike Day in DTK on Saturday afternoon on Water Street in downtown Kitchener. There will be learn to ride sessions, scavenger hunts, themed bike rides, tune-ups and bike safety education.
The Cambridge Sculpture Garden will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday with a free event, including a reception and there will be a temporary installation by Indigenous artist Morgan Possberg Denne to the garden for the month of June. The Cambridge Sculpture Garden is located on Grand Avenue S. across from the Gaslight District.
Cirque Italia is in Cambridge now until June 16 with the show this year highlighting an era of sock hops, poodle skirts and Elvia Presley.
Guelph band The Kramdens are having an album release party on Saturday. Their lead singer might look familiar to fans of CBC K-W's The Morning Edition.
The Kitchener Panthers travel to Guelph on Saturday for an afternoon game, then the Guelph Royals come to Kitchener on Sunday afternoon.
If you're driving, here are some local gas prices:
Summerfest
Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Victoria Park, Kitchener
Celebrate Pride with this event that includes loads of live music from musicians like: Peach Blossom, Kinx, Bolo Tie Line, Miss Conduct, Erick Jackson and Willow River band.
There's a kids area, beer garden, food trucks plus lots of vendors.
Tri-Pride event page
More Pride events
There are so many Pride events this weekend including an in-person workout with Grand River Pride, a multi-sport drop-in at the Downtown Kitchener Community Centre, a binder try-on event with the Gender Variant Working Group at the Kitchener Public Library, Queer Run Club, a Pride Dungeon and Drag Queers: The Pride Frontier.
Wicked Sing-along
Saturday 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Kitchener city hall
Warm up your vocal chords and get ready to belt out Defying Gravity and Popular as part of this community event. The night gets started with a performance by local country artists Amanda and James. There is also an open-air screening of the movie Wicked on our outdoor screen.
City of Kitchener website
Bonus: Erick Traplin Day
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kitchener city hall
Local children's entertainer Erick Traplin will be celebrated Sunday with a special event. There will be live entertainment, roaming performers, food trucks, games and activities like face painting, a balloon artist, sidewalk chalk and inflatable games.
City of Kitchener Erick Traplin Day event page
K-W Greek Fest
Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 527 Bridgeport Road E., Waterloo
Baklava, melomakarona, kataifi and more! There will be lots of authentic Green cuisine, live dance performances, traditional music and a kids area.
Waterloo Service Centre open house
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Waterloo Service Centre, 265 Lexington Court
This annual family event lets you learn about public works staff for the city and the work they do to fix roads, maintain parks and keep the city running.
Plus, kids get to ride on dump trucks, diggers and excavators. There is face painting, games and other activities and there will be a charity barbecue. Parking is limited.
Grand Porch Party
Sunday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Uptown West neighbourhood, Waterloo
It's porch party season, so grab your lawn chair or blanket, some snacks and the sunscreen and visit various front lawns and porches for local entertainment.
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