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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 6 to 8
It's the first weekend of June and there are lots of events happening. 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. There are 21 local musicians performing, plus there will be author readings, a slow bike race and food trucks.
CBC
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 6 to 8
It's the first weekend of June and there are lots of events happening. 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.
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton to celebrate all things cycling with Bike Month
Hamiltonians will celebrate all things cycling as June marks Bike Month for the city. The City of Hamilton said on its website that Bike Month aims to 'inspire' residents to 'choose cycling, promote safer streets, and support a healthier, greener Hamilton.' The annual month-long celebration kicks off on June 4 with Bike Day, where cyclists from across the city can take part in festivities at city hall before their work day starts. A family stops in the Hunter Street West bike lane in this March 2021 file photo. The 17th annual event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the forecourt, with refreshments, a Bike Month T-shirt giveaway (while supplies last) and a chance to connect with local organizations such as Cycle Hamilton, Hamilton Bike Share, HSR, Metrolinx and Bird Canada. There will also be complimentary bike tune-ups, courtesy of New Hope Community Bikes. To get to the event, Cycle Hamilton will host six guided group rides to city hall that leave from Dundas, McMaster University, Ancaster, Hamilton Mountain, Gage Park and Montgomery Park. For more details on the event and the departure times and locations for the rides, visit . Cyclists are encouraged to register for Bike Month by visiting . Beyond Bike Day, there are several other ways for Hamiltonians to take part in Bike Month festivities. The Spectator has broken down just some of the events that have been organized across the city. Riders take part in the annual Bike for Mike event in this May 2019 file photo. The 15th annual Bike for Mike event takes place on June 1, with ride routes ranging from five to 75 kilometres. All rides start and end at Collective Arts, located at 207 Burlington St. E. To register and view the routes, visit . Cycle Hamilton board member Mark Anderson will host a weekly Friday Slow Roll at Bayfront Park. Cyclists will meet at 200 Harbour Front Dr. and take off at 4 p.m. for an hour-long ride along the waterfront. Queer Biking Hamilton and Hamilton Bike Share will host their annual Pride Ride on June 8. The group ride will leave Corktown Park at 10:30 a.m. and end at the Bayfront Park adaptive bike hub. Riders will have time to decorate their bikes before they leave, and treats will be provided post-ride. The City of Hamilton, Forge FC, Cycle Hamilton and Hamilton Bike Share have teamed up to host a Bike to the Match on June 8. The group rides will leave from West Harbour GO and Montgomery Park at 2:15 p.m. Both are roughly four kilometres and will end at Hamilton Stadium. There will also be a free, secure bike valet outside the stadium on Cannon Street East from 2 to 6:30 p.m. A volunteer with Cycling Without Age takes a senior for a ride around Pier 8 in this October 2021 file photo. Everyone Rides, Hamilton Bike Share, and Hamilton Council on Aging will be hosting a Cycling for Older Adults Workshop on June 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bayfront Park adaptive bike hub. Participants will be able to try out adaptive bikes, including a recumbent trike and a handcycle trike. New Hope Bikes will host its biweekly Tour De Cafe ride for women cyclists. The rides, geared toward new riders, leave from 1249 Main St. E. around 8 a.m. and end at a local café in the city. Participants are asked to meet behind the bike shop. See . Riders get their bikes ready for a glow ride to celebrate SoBi Hamilton (now Hamilton Bike Share) in this March 2017 file photo. Hamilton Glowriders will host its monthly ride on June 28 at 8 p.m. The ride leaves from Corktown Park. Riders are encouraged to deck their bikes out with lights and glowsticks. The route will take riders around the city before ending at Corktown. For more events, visit .
