Started around 1830, the Cambridge Farmers' Market is one of the oldest farmers' markets in Canada. Cambridge Farmers' Market vendors sell a variety of local products, including:
•Fresh meats and seafood
•Baked goods
•Cheeses
•Cold cuts and sausages
•European breads
•Maple syrup and honey
•Farm fresh eggs
•Ethnic foods
•Homemade crafts
Hours of Operation
Year-Round Indoor
Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Seasonal Outdoor Market Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 to October 3 2018
101 TALES OF FASHION AT THE FASHION HISTORY MUSEUM
May 13, 2018 12:00 PM
Dec 23, 2018 5:00 PM
101 TALES OF FASHION at the Fashion History Museum
Museums collect artifacts that tell stories. And during 2018, we are sharing 101 of our most interesting stories, tales, myths & gossip from four centuries of fashion with you.
Friday June 15th- October 6th at Design at Riverside.
Design at Riverside will showcase a selection of works from the Contemporary Fibre Collection to further the conversations of preservation and presentation of works held by Cambridge Art Galleries. Over 115 Canadian artists are represented in the permanent collection dedicated to fibre based works. In the late eighties, we decided to pursue a particular collection mandate focused on the fibre medium, partly because the region’s flourishing industrial base was originally established by the textile industry, and partly because such specialization would set us apart from other institutional collectors. The works in our permanent collection are decidedly contemporary, pushing the limits on all fronts. Take a close look at some of the installation works that live within our vault.
September 14 – October 28, 2018 at Idea Exchange Preston
In Shared Pocket, Shannon Garden-Smith and M.E. Smit-Dicks present new work, transforming Preston Gallery by physicalizing cavities, considering the gathered object, and exploring domestic materiality.
September 21 - November 4, 2018 at Idea Exchange Queen`s Square
Fibreworks, now in its 17th edition, is a biennial juried exhibition of contemporary Canadian fibre art. It is a showcase of the most current and versatile approaches to fibre as a medium. This exhibition is one of the largest group shows in Canada and serves as a survey of the artists currently working in the medium. This exhibitions offers the opportunity for us to evaluate the relevancy of our collection in relation to contemporary practices.
Fibreworks 2018 is juried by Melissa Bennett, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Hamilton (Hamilton, ON) and Meghan Price, Artist (Toronto, ON). This year, the jury received submissions from 102 artists from across Canada, after a thorough selection process 18 artists were selected for exhibition.
MAN OF LA MANCHA AT HAMILTON FAMILY THEATRE CAMBRIDGE
Oct 02, 2018 2:00 PM
Nov 04, 2018 7:30 PM
Man of La Mancha at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. With its timely message of courage and idealism in the face of despair, Man of La Mancha will inspire all of us to keep reaching for the stars with its unforgettable anthem, “The Impossible Dream.” This powerful and riveting theatrical experience will touch the heart, stir the soul, and unleash the imagination.
Oct 10 – Nov 4
Matinees at 2pm & evening performances at 7:30pm
visit website for performance dates & times & to purchase tickets
click on "more info" for a link
The local celebrations will kick-off with an opening ceremony with the Cambridge Mayor and City Council, with a free Oktoberfest lunch courtesy of M&M Meat Shops, on Wednesday, October 3rd at Cambridge City Hall.
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL at Central Park Preston
Join us as we celebrate community and diversity in families; music by The Hillbrook Connection and Erick Traplin; bouncy castle, face painting, carnival games. A fun filled free day!
THE SCOOP ON POOP- BECOMING A NATURE'S DETECTIVE AT SHADE'S MILL PARK
Oct 06, 2018 1:30 PM
Oct 06, 2018 3:00 PM
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Pre registration is not required.
Animals are elusive, camouflaged and seldom seen. Instead, they leave behind clues of their presence – tracks, food scraps, tufts of fur or feathers and yes, poop! Meet up with our Nature Guide, become a Nature Detective, read the clues and get the scoop on poop. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shade's Mills Nature Centre. Program Length: 90 minutes.
One of the greatest treasures in musical theatre, Man of La Mancha is a breathtaking tale of epic proportions.
In a bleak dungeon, the playwright Cervantes is awaiting trial by the Spanish Inquisition. But first he must face a court of fellow prisoners eager to relieve him of his precious unfinished manuscript. In order to save himself, Cervantes stages the saga of Don Quixote, casting himself as the deluded knight errant on a magical adventure to defend the noble principles of honour and truth.
With its timely message of courage and idealism in the face of despair, Man of La Mancha will inspire all of us to keep reaching for the stars with its unforgettable anthem, “The Impossible Dream.” This powerful and riveting theatrical experience will touch the heart, stir the soul, and unleash the imagination.
Jazz Pipes!?! at McDougall Cottage.Tyler is joined by guitarist Ian Bane to explore the relatively modern relationship between the bagpipe and the guitar. Jazz, Blues, and Country influences will mix with traditional pipe music to create something new and possibly unexpected.
It's book sale time Oct 12-18 at all Idea Exchange library locations: Hespeler, Clemens Mill, Preston, Queen's Square
Materials offered may include adult and children's books, magazines, CD and DVDs [at prices ranging from 50 cents to $2.00]. New selections are added throughout each day.
Evening Ghost Walk. Put on your comfy walking shoes and join McDougall staffer Joleen Taylor, as she takes us on a spooky nighttime adventure of history, hauntings and strange tales of Galt. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and to bring a flashlight. Please note the walking tour may include hills, stairs and uneven terrain. Suitable for ages 14 plus. Call to pre-register. Cost: $10 plus HST. Members 10 per cent discount. Space is limited.
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Preregistration is not required.
Shelter is a basic requirement of survival for wildlife. Here is our challenge: can you build a small shelter of natural materials that will keep a teddy bear, its' offspring (a small bottle of gelatin) and its' food warm and dry? Bring your own or borrow a teddy bear from the Nature Centre. This program is suitable for families. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shade's Mills Nature Centre. Program Length: 90 minutes.
Join us for one of McDougall’s ever popular Tartan Teas. Enjoy a traditional tea with sandwiches, sweets and more. Musician Brad McEwen provides the musical mood. Reservations are required. Call to register for $15 plus HST.
TALK:SCOTTISH TEA LEAF READING PRESENTED BY BETH MACINTOSH OF SQUIRREL DUCK TEA
Oct 18, 2018 7:00 PM
Oct 18, 2018 9:00 PM
Learn how to read tea leaves in the Scottish tradition! Beth MacIntosh of SquirrelDuck Tea presents an interactive tea leaf reading talk and demonstration of the long-practiced Scottish tradition of tea leaf reading or "tasseomancy".
You too, can learn to read your own tea leaves, or read them for friends and family. Join us this evening to find out how to get started. We’ll start with a discussion of the history and traditions, and then together, we'll sip some delicious tea and do a communal reading of the leaves. Fun and accessible for all ages - Join us! Call to pre-register. Cost: $10 plus HST. Members 10 per cent discount.
Evening Ghost Walk. Put on your comfy walking shoes and join McDougall staffer Joleen Taylor, as she takes us on a spooky nighttime adventure of history, hauntings and strange tales of Galt. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and to bring a flashlight. Please note the walking tour may include hills, stairs and uneven terrain.Suitable for ages 14 plus. Call to pre-register. Cost: $10 plus HST. Members 10 per cent discount. Space is limited.
The Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village’s is hosting its annual Halloween in the Village event again this year on Saturday October 20th between 10 a.m. and 12/noon. Children are welcome to wear a costume, trick-or-treat in the village, participate in safety training, games, crafts and more.
Tickets are $3.50 per person are must be purchased in advance, and can be purchased online at www.waterlooregioncsv.com. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
ORIENTEERING WITH A COMPASS AND MAP AT SHADE'S MILL PARK
Oct 20, 2018 1:30 PM
Oct 20, 2018 3:00 PM
There is a saying that if you have a compass you will never be lost - but you should know how to use it! From setting a compass bearing to reading a map, you will learn to navigate from one location to another around Shade’s Mills. This program is suitable for families and school-aged children from Grade 3 and up. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shade's Mills Nature Centre. Program Length: 90 minutes.
Let Steve Michaels and his ensemble of musicians and gospel vocalists take you on a magical, spiritual journey of one man's lifelong musical passion that comes straight from the heart.
Tickets available by calling
Aubrey 519-241-2413 Denise 519-658-5857 Grace 519-621-1739 Linda 519-742-4452
or 519 - 591- 0746
Reserved VIP seating @ $50 b& $40.00 General Admission
FALL TREE ID HIKE AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE
Oct 21, 2018 10:00 AM
Oct 21, 2018 11:30 AM
Meet at the George Street Parking Lot
Join rare's Terrestrial Monitoring Intern, Megan Rowcliffe on an educational trail hike. You will get outdoors to enjoy the fall weather and colours, while also learning tree ID skills! Gain experience looking at needles, bark and more. All skill levels are encouraged to join and all age groups are welcome.
Westfield Heritage Village; Sunday October 21st, 12:30-4pm
A fun event for the whole family, especially the little ones! Featuring pumpkin-themed games, demonstrations, crafts and activities. Bring your camera!
Idea Exchange
Design at Riverside
Exhibiting Graduate Students: Ala Abuhasan, Marco Chimienti, Paniz Moayeri, Victoria Ngai, Thomas Yuan, Victor Zagabe
As architecture students we are taught to draw, to distill information into lines concisely and abstractly. We diagram the relations between events and spaces over time. We zoom out. We make abstract to understand the scope of questions we seek to tackle. We find relationships. We highlight them. The aim is to zoom back in when we design, to touch the everyday. At times, however, the abstraction causes us to forget the human.
Photographs capture the quotidian. They are literal traces of light in a moment, proof for the details the abstracted maps and time-lines leave behind. They make the affects of larger spatial phenomena tangible. They capture the human. At first glance, all the photographs capture mundane movement through everyday life. Yet they have embedded within them great questions about the apartheid separation of the Holy Land, the affects of the Chinese Cultural Revolution on individuals, the pragmatic brutality of cremation, the heritage of placeless exile in Iran’s LGBTI+ community, the inflicted wounds of roads and towers on the Great Plains, and the legacy of the Belgian colonization of the Congo. The pictures on display aim to capture the truth of individuals, moments, and places ignored or misunderstood.
October 22, 2018 – January 13, 2019 at Design at Riverside
Master Works is an annual juried exhibition that provides an opportunity for recent graduates of the Master of Architecture program at the University of Waterloo to submit proposals for solo and/or group exhibitions based on their graduate theses. Master Works encourages applicants to expand their research into a new three dimensional form and to experience developing, designing and presenting an exhibition in a professional gallery.
October 22, 2018 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Design at Riverside
In the opening for this year’s Master Works Exhibition, the six architecture graduate students whose work is featured discuss the role photography played in their thesis research. After short presentations on their individual approaches to the medium, we will open the floor for a moderated discussion on photography as a research tool.
Evening Ghost Walk. Put on your comfy walking shoes and join McDougall staffer Joleen Taylor, as she takes us on a spooky nighttime adventure of history, hauntings and strange tales of Galt. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and to bring a flashlight. Please note the walking tour may include hills, stairs and uneven terrain.Suitable for ages 14 plus. Call to pre-register. Cost: $10 plus HST. Members 10 per cent discount. Space is limited.
GARLIC PLANTING PARTY AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE CLONE
Oct 25, 2018 5:30 PM
Oct 25, 2018 6:30 PM
Springbank Gardens
Did you know that we grow 54 varieties of garlic by hosting Seeds of Diversity's Canadian Garlic Collection on-site? October is the best time to plant garlic, and we will be replanting the collection on October 25. Join us to learn about the many different varieties of garlic and how to grow them — and take home some of our surplus cloves to eat or to plant yourself.
This will be a hands-on workshop with Bob Wildfong, Executive Director of Seeds of Diversity Canada.
This event is FREE!
Scary Art Activity at the Farmers' Market 8:00 am -1:00 pm
Cupcake Decorating at Wesley United Church 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Zombie Infestation at the Farmers' Market - Autumn Fernandes: One Movement Dance Centre Performances at 10:00 am and 11:00 am
Halloween Hunt (Pick up your map at Play with Clay) from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
END OF SEASON CELEBRATION+ NATIVE PLANTING AND SEED COLLECTION AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE
Oct 28, 2018 1:30 PM
Oct 28, 2018 4:30 PM
Join us at the Slit Barn in creating a long-lasting program designed to improve biodiversity at rare and throughout the community by tackling invasive species, educating and engaging the public and growing native plants! Opportunities throughout the year allow you to join activities such as invasive species removal as well as all aspects of native plant propagation – including seed collection, seed sowing, fostering seed trays and eventually planting the native plants! There is even an opportunity to keep some of the native plants for your own garden!
October 22, 2018 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Design at Riverside
Victor Zagabe and Thomas Yuan examine how oppression and control can manifest in varying spatial relations. On one hand, the building holds the potential to become a symbol of deceptive mass communication, shrouding ideological contradictions. Victor examines three buildings which encapsulate hidden and visible identities constructed through imperialism and Zairianization. This is viewed in a visual medium which sets the tone for the apocalyptic ends of these ideologies. As a counterpoint, Thomas looks at the excess of control extended by the visual and material culture of 1960s China. No longer at the forefront of public consciousness, architecture is overshadowed by the tyranny of mass media in the form of dazibao, big character posters. The result is a creation of a space of self-surveillance and violence.
ECOLOGY BASICS NATURE HIKE AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE
Nov 03, 2018 9:00 AM
Nov 03, 2018 11:30 AM
Enjoy a relaxed 4km hike through rare's grassland and forest habitats with Dr. Ellen Esch, an ecologist at the University of Guelph. Learn about the ecology and natural history of these ecosystems and gain a deeper appreciation for the region's unique biodiversity and natural processes.
For more information, contact:
Laura Klein, Gosling Engagement Coordinator
519-650-9336 x126 or laura.klein at raresites.org
TALK: IF OUR PAINTED WALLS COULD TALK PRESENTED BY RYCH MILLS
Nov 08, 2018 7:00 PM
Nov 08, 2018 9:00 PM
Local historian and art aficionado rych mills takes a closer look at Jack Baird, painter of the beautiful trompe l’oeil walls and ceilings at McDougall Cottage, Henry Scharstein of Castle Kilbride, and Carl Ahrens, 20 years resident of Galt. Florence Emily Carlyle and Homer Watson will also be discussed by guest speakers Roberta Grosland (Head of Collections at the Woodstock Art Gallery and Friends of Schneider Haus), and Nichole Martin (Research Assistant at Homer Watson House). Call to pre-register. Cost: $5 plus HST.
With each concert the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra has striven to make it better than the last. With each season we have striven to make it more memorable than the last. As we move forward into our second decade, we will strive to make it more outstanding than the last.
Our Explore the Score sessions will continue this year as will our chamber music concerts in the Cambridge area. Please check our website for details. Join us as we continue together in this beautiful journey. Catch the excitement! Catch the wonder! Catch the music!
Back by popular demand! Join Jason Bracey as he shares his knowledge of the species of owls found in Ontario and at rare. Learn many unique adaptations of owls and how to identify their various species. Jason will lead you on a “prowl” to see and hear these beautiful night birds. Registration for this event fills quickly and we ask that you pay in advance — sign up today!
MOCCCASIN WORKSHOP AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE
Nov 17, 2018 10:00 AM
Nov 17, 2018 2:00 PM
Aanii (Hello/ I see your light)!
Please join us and local Haudenosaunee Knowledge Guardian, Christine Lefebvre in a moccasin making workshop, where you will assemble a pre-made triple sole moose hide moccasin kit. You will leave the workshop with a versatile pair of ankle-height moccasins that fit your feet perfectly! The best part is, you don’t need any prior experience.
Should this interest you, please come to 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge BEFORE Friday, November 2 to have your feet traced.
Everyone is welcome, however, space is limited. In case of oversubscription, Indigenous Peoples (self-identified and status First Nations, Métis & Inuit) will be given priority placement in this workshop. We thank the Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Grant and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their funding towards supporting safe and healthy spaces for Indigenous learning in Waterloo Region.
As an organization committed to inclusivity and reciprocal practice, we recognize, support and encourage Indigenous ceremonies practised on site by Indigenous elders, volunteers, employees and students in classrooms, meeting rooms, gathering places, offices, cultural events and meetings.
Miigwech (thank you) for your interest!
This event is FREE!
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Pre registration is not required.
Not all bird seed mixtures are created equal. Birds do have their preferences for seeds and feeding locations. Join the Nature Guide to learn how to attract birds to your backyard. We will even try to hand-feed the chickadees. For the kids, we will make a bird feeder from recyclable materials. Each family will be able to take one home. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shade's Mills Nature Centre. Program Length: 90 minutes.
Cambridge Santa Claus Parade.
Held at night, the music and lights create a unique seasonal experience. The parade starts at Hespeler & Dunbar and moves along Hespeler Rd. to Langs.
Cookies and Kids Theater presents…
The “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre in: Peter Pan
DuffleBag actors begin the retelling of the original Peter Pan full of wit and humour. Just when the audience becomes enthralled - a twist is created! Before your very eyes, children (and maybe even a parent!) are asked to come on stage and join the fun. This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages and a truly unique interactive experience where the dream of living a fairy tale does come true!
Doors open at 1 pm, performances begin at 1:30 pm. Performance suitable for all ages.
Tickets $5 each - available online through CORAL (www.cambridge.ca), or at any City of Cambridge recreation centre. Barcode: 12003
"GPS navigation challenge" at Shade's Mills Park takes place Saturday, November 18th, 2017 from 1:30 - 3:00pm.
Our annual GPS challenge: how fast can you complete our 3 km course? Learn to use the route, trip computer and tracking functions – perhaps you will set a record! GPS units will be available with valid photo ID. This program is suitable for adults and school-aged children. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Shade's Mills Toyota Nature Centre.
Musical night in support of Central's Mission Projects. Freewill offering. Free refreshments Featuring musical talents from Central and our local community.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Old Post Office
Libs' quilts are randomly designed using a programming language called Processing. The project began in 2012 as a collaboration with artist and technologist, Joshua Davis (joshuadavis.com), who provided the original code framework. Using Processing allows Libs to quickly edit the code and generate random compositions from simple geometric and traditional quilt block shapes.
HOLIDAY INN - AT HAMILTON FAMILY THEATRE CAMBRIDGE
Nov 22, 2018 2:00 PM
Dec 30, 2018 7:30 PM
Holiday Inn at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge.The New Irving Berlin Musical.
Check in for a tap-happy musical about a crooner and a hoofer vying for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer in this new stage adaptation of the beloved 1942 Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire film. from Nov. 22 to Dec. 30, 2018 matinees at 2pm evening shows at 7:30pm...visit website for show dates & times & to purchase tickets. click on more info for a link
Pipe Music of the Great Wars at McDougall Cottage. Guitarist and piper Mark Fletcher and fiddler Dave Neigh join Tyler to play pipe music that was written during and about the First and Second World Wars. Admission is by donation unless otherwise noted and supports the Musician-in-Residence program.
BONNIE DEVINE: LA RÁBIDA, SOUL OF CONQUEST AN ANISHINAABE ENCOUNTER
Nov 23, 2018
- All Day
Feb 15, 2019 - All Day
November 23 – February 15, 2018 at Idea Exchange Queen's
La Rábida is a Franciscan monastery overlooking the mouth of the Rio Tinto near the small town of Palos de la Frontera on the Atlantic coast of Spain. Christopher Columbus set sail from this place in August 1492 confident he would find a new route to Asia. He landed instead on an island in the Caribbean Sea. The cultural confrontation that followed his landing is the inspiration and subject of this exhibition.
CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIDGE: MUSIC & LIGHTS IN THE VILLAGE
Nov 23, 2018 6:00 PM
Nov 23, 2018 9:00 PM
Music and Lights in the Village is an annual event in Hespeler Village in late November. Considered the kickoff to the popular Christmas in Cambridge Festival of events, Music and Lights in the Village features choirs, plays, and a Christmas tree lighting at Hespeler Town Hall. Music and Lights in the Village begins in the evening, and admission is free.
Owl Prowl at Shade's Mills Park takes place Saturday, November 25th, 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
How well can you hoot? Equipped with recordings of owl calls, we will try to attract in the local resident owls of Shade’s Mills Park and if you are brave enough, you can try to imitate owl calls. Dress warmly, we will be outside and moving slowly. This program is suitable for adults and school aged children. Children under 14 must accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Shade's Mills Toyota Nature Centre.
Central Park transforms into a place of candy and magic. The day is full with live entertainment, interactive games, a giant ice slide and enough photo opportunities to fill anyone's social media pages. Candyland is a great holiday activity for families with young children.
Enjoy the lights and décor of Candyland from December 2 to January 1, 2018. Take a walk through Central Park (615 King Street East), and enjoy the light displays and candy-themed decorations. Bring your skates any day or night to enjoy the ice skating rink. Admission is free!
Helmets are recommended. Children must be supervised by their parent(s) or guardian(s).
There are no lessons or skate rentals offered during this time.
Getting There - Multiple transit routes run through Preston. Start and end your Candyland day with transit. For routes and times, visit http://web.grt.ca/hastinfoweb/.
FLIGHT OF WHITE EXHIBIT AT CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Dec 01, 2018 10:00 AM
Jan 31, 2019 5:00 PM
Flight of White: Experience a Snowfall of Butterflies! Featuring thousands of free flying Rice Paper butterflies starting December 1, 2087 - January 31, 2019.
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Pre registration is not required.
Winter is coming – water freezes, food is scarce and temperatures plummet. How do plants and animals cope with our cold season and food shortages. From migration to hibernation, join our Nature Guide to discover the many strategies that plants and animals employ to survive “the frozen desert”. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shade's Mills Nature Centre. Program Length: 90 minutes.
CELEBRATE WILDLIFE: FESTIVE FEEDING FOR OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS AT SHADE'S MILLS PARK
Dec 02, 2018 1:30 PM
Dec 02, 2018 3:00 PM
"Celebrate Wildlife: Festive Feeding for our Animal Friends" at Shade's Mills Park takes place Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 from 1:30 - 3:00pm.
December is a time for sharing and giving. Escape the hustle and bustle of shopping and help us make unique gifts for animals. We will make pine cone goop-feeders, bread ornaments and fruity wreaths. Suitable for children who, of course, must be accompanied by an adult. Caution: Although nut products will not be used, we cannot guarantee that our bird seed mixture will be 100% nut free. Meet at the Shade's Mills Toyota Amphitheatre.
YOGA IN NORTH HOUSE AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE
Dec 05, 2018 7:00 PM
Dec 05, 2018 8:00 PM
Jo VanGroningen from Moksha Yoga Cambridge is partnering with rare to offer a 60 minute yoga practice. Come and spend time in North House, an innovative and sustainable solar-powered house, while practising yoga to tone the body and calm the mind.
CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIDGE: CAMBRIDGE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Dec 06, 2018
- All Day
Dec 09, 2018 - All Day
The Cambridge Christmas Market a one-stop shopping destination for unique gifts, seasonal food and a great shopping atmosphere.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday December 6, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (featuring the Cambridge Farmers' Market)
Sunday December 9, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIDGE: PHIL KLINE'S UNSILENT NIGHT
Dec 06, 2018 7:00 PM
Dec 06, 2018 9:00 PM
A modern twist on caroling, all ages can enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of participants. Download the caroling music and listen while you walk.
We're starting the walk at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street. View the proposed route map for 2018. Please note this map is subject to change.
Phil Kline's Unsilent Night is an event held in more than 30 cities around the world.
Getting There - Cambridge City Hall is a short 1 minute walk from the Ainslie Bus Terminal. Plan your route at http://web.grt.ca/hastinfoweb/
A modern twist on caroling, all ages can enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of participants. Download the caroling music and share it through your MP3 player or portable CD player!
We're starting the walk at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street.
INDIGENOUS FOODS GARDEN PRESENTATION AT RARE CHARITABLE RESEARCH RESERVE
Dec 07, 2018 6:30 PM
Dec 07, 2018 8:00 PM
Join Dr. Andrew Judge (Mkomosé - Bear Walker) on the evening of the December new moon to learn about the intricate and spiralling Indigenous Foods Garden recently built at rare — named Minjimendan (A State of Remembering).
Dr. Judge will share some of the cosmology that went in to growing and harvesting native foods, once essential to ancestral Indigenous communities in this region. Dr. Judge will talk about the design techniques he used, and the potential of this new space to recover and share Indigenous land-based practices. Come be inspired!
WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS GRACELAND EDITION AT DUNFIELD THEATRE CAMBRIDGE
Dec 11, 2018 2:00 PM
Dec 12, 2018 7:30 PM
Celebrate the holidays at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge with a yuletide spectacular that will have you dancing in your “Blue Suede Shoes”! Backed by a five-piece band, three-piece horn section, four singers and a church choir, international award-winning Elvis tribute artist Steve Michaels serenades with the King’s best holiday offerings including tunes like “Blue Christmas,” “Santa, Bring My Baby Back To Me” and more.
Monday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. & Tuesday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
NASHVILLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT DAVID DURWARD CENTRE
Dec 13, 2018 1:30 PM
Dec 13, 2018 2:30 PM
A Nashville Christmas
Hosted by Celebrity Productions
Spend a Nashville afternoon with us in Cambridge. Some of your favourite Country stars will be there, possibly Minnie Pearl, Loretta Lynn, Dolly & Kenny, George Straight, Patsy Cline, Johnny & June & more!
$10.00
FAREWELL CONCERT FOR MCDOUGALL'S 2018 MUSICIAN-IN-RESIDENCE TYLER BRIDGE
Dec 13, 2018 7:00 PM
Dec 13, 2018 9:00 PM
Farewell Concert for 2018 Musician-in-Residence, Tyler Bridge Our Musician-in-Residence Tyler Bridge hosts a farewell concert that takes place at McDougall Cottage Historic Site. Tickets are $15 in advance. Call 519-624-8250 to purchase tickets.
FESTIVE FEEDING- CELEBRATING WILDLIFE AT SHADE'S MILL PARK
Dec 15, 2018 1:30 PM
Dec 15, 2018 3:00 PM
Festive Feeding - Celebrating Wildlife at Shade's Mills Park
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Pre registration is not required
‘Tis the Festive Season – it is a time for sharing, a time for giving, a time for family. Let us not forget our furry and feathered friends. Venture out to Shade's’ Mills with the family and we will make scrumptious gifts for the animals – pine cone goop feeders, bread ornaments and fruity wreaths. Suitable for families with school-aged children. Caution: although nut products will not be used, we cannot guarantee that our bird seed mixture will be 100% nut free. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shade's Mills Nature Centre. Program Length: 90 minutes.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT THE CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Dec 27, 2018 10:00 AM
Jan 06, 2019 5:00 PM
HEY KIDS! Are you ready to meet the MegaBugs of the Conservatory?
Five of our fave bugs have transformed into MegaBugs with super powers! Your mission (if you choose to accept it) is to complete achallenge that each of them have for you. After you complete each one, receive a limited edition collector card for your favourite MegaBug!
This fun program is self-guided and is included with General Admission.
**PLEASE NOTE: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory will be closed Sunday, January 1st, 2019
Book a free Toyota Plant Tour today! Have a behind the scenes look, see award-winning production and quality control systems in action. Marvel at one of the largest stamping presses in the world.
Tour Schedule:
Mondays (Sep-Jun) 9:30am, 12:15pm
Tuesdays 9:30am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm
Wednesdays 9:30am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm
Thursdays 9:30am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm
This schedule may change from time to time.
To book your complimentary Toyota Tour: by phone 519-653-1111 x 2270, by e-mail tours@tmmc.ca, or book online www.tmmc.ca/en/plants/plant-tours
Join us to celebrate a new year with some skating! The City offers wrist bands for an hour of skate time . Only one skate time per family. Doors of the Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road, open at 4:45 p.m.
Activities to keep everyone entertained off the ice include:
Crafts
Games
Photo booth
Live performances
For more information visit website
Join us to celebrate a new year with some skating! The City offers wrist bands for an hour of skate time . Only one skate time per family. Doors of the Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road, open at 4:45 p.m.
Activities to keep everyone entertained off the ice include:crafts, games, photo booth, bouncy castle, live performances
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.