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There may be some rain this weekend in the area but don’t let that put a damper on your plans because there are many events happening.
Things heat up Friday night at the Gaukel Block in downtown Kitchener for DTK Latin Heat and and Outdoor Bar. There will be free dance lessons at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing until about 11 p.m.
Music at the Square is a performance by the Waterloo Concert Band on Sunday at 7 p.m. in Waterloo Public Square. It’s free, just bring your own lawn chair or find a bench to enjoy the music.
In Kitchener’s Victoria Park, set up has been happening all week for the 5K Foam Fest run. Participants run the course, but along the way they get sprayed with water and bubbles, go down the massive inflatable slides and tackle a total of 25 obstacles.
A midway will be at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium all weekend with rides and carnival snacks. If you haven’t had enough cotton candy yet this summer, this is the place to get it.
The wiener dog races are back at Grand River Raceway Friday night with 30 dogs racing for glory. Admission is free and the doors open at 5:30 p.m. The tagline for the event is “there are no losers, just wieners.”
Saturday, find something new to you at the Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and because of construction, it will be held on Cork and Macdonell streets.
Friday night, the Kitchener Panthers are in Chatham and the Guelph Royals are in London. Saturday and Sunday are dedicated to the Canadian Baseball League’s all-star game, which is being hosted by the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers.
Kultrún World Music Festival
Friday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Waterloo Park
This is a free music festival featuring musical acts you may not otherwise get to see. There will be musicians from Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Peru as well as from across Canada and other countries.
There are also family-friendly workshops, a kids area, cultural market and food trucks.
The Kultrún World Music Festival returns this weekend in Waterloo Park with music from all over the world. Isabel Cisterna, founder and artistic director of Neruda Arts, talks about the kinds of music people will experience and how the festival continues to grow.
Waterloo Rib and Beer Festival
Friday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
RIM Park
There’s no spoilers here, the name gives it away. Enjoy ribs and beer plus more food and drink choices.
There’s also live music all weekend including Just Jovi, a tribute to Bon Jovi, Street Survivors who cover Lynyrd Skynyrd songs and The Tragically Trip which, you guessed it, cover The Tragically Hip.
Canada Celebrates, FIFA World Cup 2026 fan party
Saturday at 3 p.m.
Kitchener city hall
This is an official FIFA fan event and there will be soccer activities, skills challenges, music, food trucks and screens up for the games.
Norway takes on England at 5 p.m., then Argentina and Switzerland hit the pitch at 9 p.m.
Watch parties are also being held at the Kitchener Market and the Gaslight District in Cambridge.
Hespeler Reunion
Friday 11:30 a.m. to late, Saturday 10 a.m. to late, Sunday 9 a.m. to late
Forbes Park, Cambridge
This reunion invites current and past Hespeler residents (and people who just want to enjoy the vibe) to celebrate.
There are so many events as part of this reunion: a midway, art show, pickleball, vendor and art market, kids area, hockey games, softball games, soapbox derby, live music, a dance, family activities, swimming and open houses. It all ends with a drone show Sunday evening.
Bug Out
Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
K-W Optimist Club’s Camp Heidelberg, 2001 Kressler Road, Heidelberg
We’re not talking insects. This is a Volkswagen car show and it’s one of the largest in Ontario.
Will a Herbie look-alike be on hand?
Held by the K-W and Area Bug Club, cars will be on display and people can check out the vendors.
Admission can be paid at the door in cash and organizers stress this is a cash only event.
United in Voices Festival
Saturday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pavilion in Kitchener’s Victoria Park
The Grand River Friendship Society is hosting this festival that will include dialogue sessions led by local youth, art and storytelling activities, live music and other performances including a concert by the Duende Kings.
It’s all with the goal of promoting inclusion and giving people the chance to connect and learn from each other.
For those of you who got this far and are worried about my ability to count, don’t worry — I know there are more than five things listed. Have a great weekend!
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