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They’re back! City of Cambridge providing full event calendar in 2022

They're back! City of Cambridge providing full event calendar in 2022
The Scottish Festival will be returning to Cambridge this year after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted in the province, Cambridge is booking a full slate of events through the spring to fall.

The events will follow provincial and regional public health restrictions, according to the City of Cambridge, and event organizers will be provided with a copy of the city’s COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor special events.

The city has also cautioned regulations can change at any time and organizers may be required to modify event plans based on provincial or public health guidelines.

Events on the docket for 2022 include:

KIN CARNIVAL — May 26, 5 to 11 p.m.; May 27, 5:30 to 11:59 p.m.; May 29, noon to 11:59 p.m.; May 29, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Riverside Park.

GRAND RIVER MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK — May 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Preston Memorial Auditorium.

GO BIKE DAY — June 3 and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 4 to 6 p.m.; Cambridge Bike Park, Riverside Park.

CAMBRIDGE TOUR DE GRAND — June 12, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Churchill Park.

CAMBRIDGE CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS — June 17, 4 to 11 p.m.; Civic Square, Dickson Street, Market Square.

GALT 100 OPEN HOUSE — June 18, 1 to 11 p.m.; Galt Arena Gardens.

GO SKATE DAY — June 21, 4 to 10 p.m.; Forbes Park.

HOT SPRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL — June 25, 1 to 11 p.m., and June 26, noon to 4 p.m.; Central Park.

CAMBRIDGE CELEBRATES CANADA DAY — July 1, 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.; Riverside Park. Midway on July 1, noon to 3 p.m., July 2, noon to 6 p.m., July 3, noon to 6 p.m.; Riverside Park.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE PERFORMANCES — July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Mill Race Park Amphitheatre.

HESPELER VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL — July 9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Forbes Park.

CAMBRIDGE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL — July 15 and 16, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Churchill Park.

CAMBRIDGE BIKE PARK AND RIVERSIDE RAIL SKATEBOARD COMPETITION — Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4 to 6 p.m.; Riverside Rails Skateboard Park, Riverside Park.

CAMBRIDGE ROTARY RIBFEST — Aug. 6, 8 a.m.to 8 p.m.; Hespeler Arena.

FORBES PARK MOVIE NIGHT — Aug. 18, 5 to 11 p.m.; Forbes Park.

CAMBRIDGE FALL FAIR — Sept. 8, 4 to 11 p.m., Sept. 9, 4 to 11:59 p.m., Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dickson Park.

FREEDOM VENDOR FESTIVAL — Sept. 16, 4 to 8 p.m., Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 18, noon to 6 p.m.; Riverside Park.

TERRY FOX RUN — Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Riverside Park.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES — Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; downtown Galt.

CCS CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE — Oct. 2, 6 a.m. to noon; Riverside Park.

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10 events to mark your calendars for in Waterloo Region this weekend

10 events to mark your calendars for in Waterloo Region this weekend

Dinosaur Drive-Thru

Dinosaur Drive-Thru

Lifelike dinosaurs, some as big as 30 ft high, are back at Bingemans. Bring the whole family on this COVID-safe prehistoric journey from the comfort of your own vehicle. Mar 11 – apr 3, 2022.

Location and Venue: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X7 (Bingemans) Event date and time: Friday, March 11, 2022 12:00AM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Tickets start at $25/vehicle +HST, prebook times online

Glencairn Pickleball – Fridays All Level

Adult drop-in Pickleball for all level.. Three courts allows for minimum wait time between play. See All Level play also on Mondays and BeginnersPlus on Wednesdays. Contact Harry Chin for newsletter and cancellations

Location and Venue: 725 Erinbrook Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2E 3E3 (Glencairn Mennonite Brethren Church) Event date and time: Friday, March 11, 2022 9:00AM – 12:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

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UpTown Gallery

UpTown Gallery presents its first art exhibition of the year, “Seasons” featuring new works of Sophie Drouin, Gordy Ess, and Shaun McFee. This show runs from Jan. 18 to Mar. 20, 2022. Waterloo Town Square, 75 King St. S. Waterloo

Location and Venue: 75 King St. S., Waterloo, ON, (Uptown Gallery) Event date and time: Friday, March 11, 2022 11:00AM – 6:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Derek Hines Sextet

Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.Doors open at 6:30 p.M. Advance tickets required.Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase advance tickets for this event.

Location and Venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel) Event date and time: Friday, March 11, 2022 6:30PM – 10:30PM Audience: Adults Price: $20.00 / Person

Steel Magnolias Auditions – Ayr Community Theatre

Ayr Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias at Ayr Community Centre – May 26-29.We’re looking for 6 Southern Magnolias (ages 18-70) and 1 male voiceover (any age to be pre-recorded). Schedule your online audition at www.ayrcommunitytheatre.com.

Location and Venue: 7 Church Street, Ayr, ON, North Dumfries, ON, N0B 1E0 (Ayr Community Centre) Event date and time: Friday, March 11, 2022 7:00PM – 9:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

Cambridge Farmers’ Market

Visit the Cambridge Farmers’ Market online map to see which vendors will be open and where they are located in order to quickly navigate the market. As well, shoppers are encouraged to contact vendors directly to see if pre-ordering is available.

Location and Venue: 40 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON, (Cambridge Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Saturday, March 12, 2022 7:00AM – 1:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

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St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. Open Year-Round. Thursdays and Saturdays
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Follow COVID-19 protocols.

Location and Venue: 1386 King St. N., Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Saturday, March 12, 2022 7:00AM – 3:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

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IRL Festival presents – Celtic Fiddle Class with Karen Reed – online

This class will be geared toward both the beginner and intermediate level player. Karen will be teaching a tune or two and then providing the tools necessary to get those fiddles to sing with an Irish lilt. Join in the fun!

Location and Venue: 60 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1K8 (IRL Festival) Event date and time: Saturday, March 12, 2022 10:00AM – 11:30AM Audience: All Ages Price: $10 Register By: Friday, March 11, 2022

Galt Legion Saturday Night Dance

Dance at the Galt Legion every Saturday night. (except when hosting live bands) Come enjoy yourself dancing on Galt’s only dance floor with some amazing people. Call to confirm.

Location and Venue: 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K7 (Galt Legion Br.121) Event date and time: Saturday, March 12, 2022 6:00PM – 9:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

Roberto Occhipinti Quartet

Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.Doors open at 6:30 p.M. Advance tickets required.Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase advance tickets for this event.

Location and Venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel) Event date and time: Saturday, March 12, 2022 6:30PM – 10:30PM Audience: Adults Price: $20.00 / Person

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Although we endeavour to provide the most accurate description of events listing and venues, we are not responsible or liable for errors and omissions in the event description, location or intended audience. If necessary, please contact the event organizer for additional information.