2017 WEE QUILT CHALLENGE EXHIBIT: "THE TARTAN TRAIL – WHAT THE SCOTS GAVE CANADA"
Apr 14, 2017 12:00 PM
Jul 02, 2017 5:00 PM
As we celebrate Canada's 150th, it seems fitting that we take a look at all the Scots have contributed to our beautiful country. This exhibit take place from Friday, April 14, 2017 to Sunday, July 2, 2017.
FIGHT DRUGS: FOUNDATION FOR A DRUG-FREE WORLD FESTIVAL
Jul 01, 2017 3:00 PM
Jul 01, 2017 6:00 PM
Come out to the Church of Scientology of Cambridge on July 1st 3-6pm for a festival hosted by the largest non-governmental anti-drug education movement. Activities for the whole family include face painting, refreshments, music, barbeque etc.
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Village in summertime. Why not bring a picnic and find a shady spot under a sprawling maple? Tour the historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters and enjoy the historical fashion show at the Bandstand at 2:00 pm.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - CAMBRIDGE CONCERT BAND AT MILL RACE PARK
Jul 02, 2017 7:00 PM
Jul 02, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
In the Preston Library's Children’s Garden kids will plant, harvest and learn about our environment and healthy eating. Occurs Tuesdays, July 4 - August 15, 2017, 10:30 - 11:00am
Start the summer music festival season off with an evening of music by local musician Jesse Parent outside Hespeler Library on Thursday July 6th, 6-7pm.
Queen’s Square is feeling the #galtlove on Friday, July 7 with our "10 to 10" day. That’s right – we’re gearing up to bring you a full day of exciting activities from 10:00am – 10:00pm!
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Come out to Forbes Park on July 8th from 10am-10:30pm to enjoy the annual free Forbes Park Music Festival featuring both amateur and professional artists, refreshments and children's programs.
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Village in summertime. Why not bring a picnic and find a shady spot under a sprawling maple? Tour the historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters and enjoy the historical fashion show at the Bandstand at 2:00 pm.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - GALT KILTIE BAND AT CENTRAL PARK
Jul 09, 2017 7:00 PM
Jul 09, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
Join rare’s planning ecologist Tom Woodcock and volunteer apiarist Erica Shelley for the 2nd annual Don’t Step on a Bee Day celebration, an educational event addressing the importance of pollinators and what we can do to support them. Come out on a walking tour of Springbank Community Gardens and the site of the new Savvas Chamberlain Family Pollinator Conservatory. Learn about the challenges and solutions facing our honey bees, pollinator biodiversity, the importance of pollinators to our food, and what each of us can do to support pollinators in our own homes and communities.
Meet and greet some beautiful parrots at Preston Library on Tuesday, July 11th at 2pm! Ethical Parrot Owners are here to introduce you to their parrots and answer your questions.
Come out to the Fashion History Museum July 12 - December 17 to see the exhibition featuring dresses and accessories from the period when Jane Austen was actively writing and reflect the world around her: A shifting class system, mad leaders, waves of refugees, unwinnable foreign wars, massive changes in technology, and the rise of informal attire -- sound familiar?
On Wednesday July12th from 6-8pm, come out to Cambridge City Hall for live entertainment featuring Tam Mr. Chris & The Grass Bubbles, and Sonshine and Broccoli!
Come out to the Preston Library Wednesdays from July 12 to August 16 6:30-8pm for Benjue Meditation: a type of mindful meditation using movement of the body to generate self-awareness.
CTAL: HUMOUR AS A TOOL FOR OPTIMIZING GOOD HEALTH WITH DR. KEN SHONK
Jul 13, 2017 10:00 AM
Jul 13, 2017 12:00 PM
Come to Trillium United Church on Thursday July 13 10am-12pm to take a look at the research that has been done in the last 15 years on the physiology, anatomy, biochemistry and classification of humour. Along with the uses of humour in communicating, stress management, ageing, parenting and dealing with illnesses.
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: THE JUNGLE BOOK
Jul 14, 2017 9:00 PM
Jul 14, 2017 11:00 PM
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Come to the Hespeler Library on Saturday July 15th from 1-4pm to immerse yourself in the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as you make potions, wands and spells to figure out what’s behind a fellow Hogwarts student’s mysterious disappearance! Finish the day by experiencing the Owlery!
BIRDS OF PREY WITH WILD ONTARIO AT SHADE'S MILL PARK
Jul 15, 2017 1:30 PM
Jul 15, 2017 2:30 PM
Come out to Shade's Mill Park on July 15t from 1:30-2:30pm for a special presentation from Wild Ontario and their live birds of prey. Learn interesting facts and stories about the species that call Ontario home. Be sure to bring your camera!
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Village in summertime. Why not bring a picnic and find a shady spot under a sprawling maple? Tour the historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters and enjoy the historical fashion show at the Bandstand at 2:00 pm.
GRAND RIVER ALL-BREED ANIMAL RESCUE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Jul 16, 2017 1:00 PM
Jul 16, 2017 11:59 PM
Come out to the Grand Valley Golf and Country Club Sunday July 16 for 18 holes of golf, power cart, prizes, dinner; all proceeds go to pay for the vetting and care of the animals;
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - BARBARA HANKINS CLASSICAL AT FORBES PARK
Jul 16, 2017 7:00 PM
Jul 16, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
Learn the basics of chalk blending with local artist Barb Young in an indoor presentation at the Clemens Mill Library Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:30 – 8:00pm, then demo your new skills outdoors by creating your own sidewalk masterpiece and watch street art come to life!
Journey through half a century of jewellery designs and styles, July 21 to 22 during the Giant Jewellery Indoor Yard Sale at Robert Hall Originals in St. George.
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Come out to the Cambridge City Hall Saturday, July 22, 2017, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Discover, play and learn with Ozobots, Snap Circuits and Makey Makey. Wire your own electronic greeting card with a battery and lightbulb to celebrate Canada 150!
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Village in summertime. Why not bring a picnic and find a shady spot under a sprawling maple? Tour the historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters and enjoy the historical fashion show at the Bandstand at 2:00 pm.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - PAUL MITCHELL GROUP JAZZ AT MILL RACE PARK
Jul 23, 2017 7:00 PM
Jul 23, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
What secrets and surprises are hiding in the branches of your family tree? Begin your investigation with Ancestry at Idea Exchange(Preston Branch) on Monday July 24th 7-8pm.
Come out to the Clemens Mill Library on Tuesday July 15th at 10:30am to enjoy a magical entertainment for the whole family with Bert as he amazes the crowd with his jokes and magic.
Come to Preston Library Tuesday, July 25th at 2pm to see this entertaining and educational puppet show designed to help children gain a deeper understanding of learning disabilities. It shares messages of understanding, compassion and hope.
Come to Queen's Square Library Tuesday, July 26th at 11am to see this entertaining and educational puppet show designed to help children gain a deeper understanding of learning disabilities. It shares messages of understanding, compassion and hope.
A seemingly endless string of mistaken identities, unrequited romances, and hilarious confusion cause this bubbly farce to boil over in a bevy of laughs
Come to the Hespeler Library on Thursday July 27 10:30am and enjoy magical entertainment for the whole family with Bert as he amazes the crowd with his jokes and magic.
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Meet and greet some beautiful parrots at Clemens Mill Library on Tuesday, August 1st at 10:30am! Ethical Parrot Owners are here to introduce you to their parrots and answer your questions.
A free art day for all ages on Friday, August 4th in the foyer of Queen's Square Library, the Gallery Art Studio, and in a mobile Airstream trailer provided by the University of Waterloo S.A.I.L. (Student Art Innovation Lab). Please join us from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
25TH ANNUAL MILL RACE FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC
Aug 04, 2017 7:00 PM
Aug 04, 2017 11:00 PM
The free Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music will be held in the historic downtown Galt portion of Cambridge from 7-11pm on Friday August 4, 2017.
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
25TH ANNUAL MILL RACE FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLONE
Aug 05, 2017 1:00 PM
Aug 05, 2017 11:00 PM
The free Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music will be held in the historic downtown Galt portion of Cambridge from 1-11pm on Saturday August 5, 2017.
An evening for grown ups! Experience a magical Edwardian carnival under the night sky. Bring your sweetheart or your friends and enjoy an evening featuring traditional foods, music, dancing and carnival games.
25TH ANNUAL MILL RACE FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLONE
Aug 06, 2017 1:00 PM
Aug 06, 2017 10:00 PM
The free Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music will be held in the historic downtown Galt portion of Cambridge from 1-10pm on Sunday August 6, 2017.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - EARNIE KALWA JAZZ QUARTET AT CENTRAL PARK
Aug 06, 2017 7:00 PM
Aug 06, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
Come and try lawn bowls on August 8th 6:45pm at Preston Lawn Bowls for free. Check official event #50 off your Participaction150 Playlist. Win some prizes. Tour the century old club.
CTAL: LIVING LIFE AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE: CHAPTER TWO WITH IAN EVANS
Aug 10, 2017 10:00 AM
Aug 10, 2017 12:00 PM
Come to Trillium United Church on Thursday August 10 10am-12pm to hear Chapter Two of Ian’s adventures including his recent second crossing of Australia, this time through the outback on bicycle.
This year’s event will be held at Riverside Park in Cambridge, Ontario, welcoming people from all over the world to sample some of the best ribs from some of North America’s top ribbers. Come hungry!
Check out the next in our Night Out series on Friday August 11 8-10:30pm at Queen's Square Library as instructors from Hepcat Swing provide an hour of beginner swing lessons followed by an hour and a half of social dancing. One free bar beverage is included in the cost of the evening, with cash bar also available.
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Aug 11, 2017 8:45 PM
Aug 11, 2017 10:45 PM
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Please come out and support the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank with your spare change. See how your small change can make a huge difference!
Cambridge Farmer's Market Saturday August 12, 2017 7:30 - 1:00
Please come out and support the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank with your spare change. See how your small change can make a huge difference!
All Cambridge LCBO stores Saturday August 12, 2017 11:00 - 5:00
Please come out and support the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank with your spare change. See how your small change can make a huge difference!
Cambridge Centre Saturday August 12, 2017 11:00 - 4:00
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Village in summertime. Why not bring a picnic and find a shady spot under a sprawling maple? Tour the historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters and enjoy the historical fashion show at the Bandstand at 2:00 pm.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK -SUE WINDOVER TRIO AT FORBES PARK
Aug 13, 2017 7:00 PM
Aug 13, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Aug 18, 2017 8:15 PM
Aug 18, 2017 10:15 PM
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Come out to Forbes Park on August 19th from 10am-6pm to enjoy a day of Aboriginal drumming and singing, Pow Wow dancers, traditional food vendors, craft/artisan vendors, and much more!
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - CAMBRIDGE CONCERT BAND AT MILL RACE PARK
Aug 20, 2017 7:00 PM
Aug 20, 2017 8:00 PM
Free concerts at 7pm on Sunday evenings in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. For a complete schedule visit www.cambridge.ca. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, sit back & enjoy the concerts
Come to Queen's Square Library Monday August 21st 11am to play some of your favourite games, get a photo with our sponsors' mascot and check out our new tech toys at our big summer wrap-up party!
Come to Preston Library Wednesday August 23rd 10:30am to play some of your favourite games, get a photo with our sponsors' mascot and check out our new tech toys at our big summer wrap-up party!
MY STORY: THE DOCUMENTS NEVER LIE WITH DIANNE BRYDON
Aug 23, 2017 2:00 PM
Aug 23, 2017 3:00 PM
This talk at Preston Library on Wednesday August 23rd 2-3pm will lay out the evidence compiled to appease the skeptics, and tell the story of the Brydons’ life in North Dumfries on lots s2w, Conc VII and s3w, Conc VIII.
Come to Hespeler Library Thursday August 234th 10:30am to play some of your favourite games, get a photo with our sponsors' mascot and check out our new tech toys at our big summer wrap-up party!
MCDOUGALL COTTAGE EVENING CONCERT: CELTIC TRADITIONAL SINGLE MALT!
Aug 24, 2017 7:00 PM
Aug 24, 2017 9:00 PM
Evening Concert: Celtic Traditional Single Malt with Beverlie Robertson, Brian Crozier and Bob MacLean on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Grab your walking shoes and explore the airport on foot at this free family event on Saturday August 26 10am-4pm. Learn how the aviation industry works, meet pilots, get up close to airport equipment, vintage aircraft and classic cars. Visit aviation-related displays in the Airport's Terminal Building, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Youth Development Centre, and see unique and vintage aircraft up close on Apron IV, an area usually restricted to the public.
Join Idea Exchange at Queen's Square Library on Saturday August 26th 10am-4pm to celebrate the 2017 Cambridge Comic Arts Festival – a full day of free activities and displays designed for comic lovers of all ages.
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Village in summertime. Why not bring a picnic and find a shady spot under a sprawling maple? Tour the historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters and enjoy the historical fashion show at the Bandstand at 2:00 pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: SMURFS- THE LOST VILLAGE
Sep 01, 2017 8:00 PM
Sep 01, 2017 10:00 PM
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 9 and continuing until early September in the outdoor Toyota Amphitheatre at Shade’s Mills Park on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
Come celebrate our 177th Year at Dickson Park, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada ON from September 7-10! We have 4 days of family fun, great food, exhilerating rides, and a unique assortment of art, crafts, and vendors to make your back-to-school weekend memorable!
Designated one of the province’s “Top 100” by Festivals and Events Ontario, this is a free event celebrating Canada’s leading children’s writers and illustrators.
The Walk & Run for Rare is a beautiful 5km route along the Grand River. You can choose to either walk or run, whatever you feel more comfortable with. There will be prizes, food, and entertainment to follow. Come out and enjoy the day with friends and family!
Connect with Wayne Grady, author of the 2017 One Book, One Community selection, Emancipation Day, at the OBOC Meet-the-Author event here in Cambridge.
Join us on Thursday, September 28 at Trillium United Church (450 King St E). Arrive at 6:00pm for refreshments and jazz music, and then stay to hear Wayne Grady’s author talk beginning at 7:00pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author will follow the presentation.
A mix of shots taken in the heart of Cambridge, Ontario. Located by the Grand River, the city has a wonderful mix of nature and architecture. 
Early summer views of Jacob's Landing, the Silknit dam, Hespeler millpond and Speed River, bookended with relevant water quotes. 
The largest park in Preston (Cambridge) at 102 hectares (256 acres), Riverside is situated beside an 1890 millpond on the Speed River.