MORE THAN HAGGIS & KILTS: HOW THE SCOTS SHAPED CANADA
Mar 06, 2019 12:00 PM
Aug 11, 2019 5:00 PM
On exhibit at McDougall Cottage March 6 to August 11, 2019, 12noon to 5pm
Since 1621 when a Scottish colony was established in Nova Scotia, Scottish immigrants and their descendants have been involved in all aspects of the development of Canada. From politics and technology to education and place names, Scottish influence can be found throughout the country. Come discover the lasting impact Scots have had on Canadian life – it’s not just bagpipes and tartan!
AFRICAN LION SAFARI - CELEBRATING 50 WILD YEARS 2019 SEASON
May 04, 2019
- All Day
Sep 29, 2019 - All Day
African Lion Safari is open from May 4th - September 29, 2019 celebrating 50 WILD years!
Enjoy a fun filled day!
Admission to African Lion Safari Includes:
Driving through large Game Reserves in your own vehicle. (Alternate transportation, Safari Tour Bus, available for an additional charge)
Leisurely cruise aboard the "African Queen" Boat.
Journey on the "Nature Boy" scenic railway.
Exciting and Educational Bird and Animal Shows;
Learn about the flying styles of eagles, hawks, owls, vultures and falcons as they soar above your head at the "Birds of Prey" flying demonstration.
Match wits with beautiful parrots and other feathered friends
at "Parrot Paradise".
Watch as Asian elephants display their incredible strength, intelligence and agility at "Elephant Round-Up".
Elephant Swim - Watch as our herd of Asian elephants frolic and play in the refreshing water of Recreation Lake.
Pets’ Corner - Come FACE TO FACE with a variety of animals and birds. Children can enjoy petting baby goats.
Misumu Bay Wet Play - Misumu Bay Wet Interactive water adventure for children. Seasonal. weather permitting. Height Restrictions Apply.
Come out and try Yoga in the Park at Shades Mills (at the Trail Shelter)
Everyone is welcome from beginner to advanced.
Every Wednesdays from 7-8 pm weather permitting
Enjoy a morning of shopping then grab some lunch at one of our uptown eateries, and head to Central Park to cool off in the FREE summer spray pas under the shade of the trees. It's the perfect summer's day, right in your neighbourhood!
Join the Preston Towne Market Thursdays, June - October from 9am to 2pm for convenient access to fresh, Ontario-grown produce. We feature local farmers and food producers from around Waterloo Region. We also invite artists to create in the park during market day and feature local musicians. Our market is a fun social hub for Prestonites and Region residents alike, so come join us for the day.
SUMMER TOURS AND PROGRAMS AT CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Jul 01, 2019
- All Day
Aug 31, 2019 - All Day
SUMMER TOURS AND PROGRAMS
Our summer tours and programs are pleased to offer daily guided tours and children’s programming during July and August (including weekends!), FREE with regular admission! *Please call ahead to ensure availability as it may change depending on bookings or special events.*
DAILY SCHEDULE
11:00AM
Join us for children’s drop-in programming, with a different activity each day! No registration required. Programs include:
An outdoor bug hunt (weather pending)
A scavenger hunt in the Conservatory
1:00PM AND 3:00PM
Join a Nature Interpreter for a 20 – 30 minute guided tour to learn more about our butterflies, animals and gardens. Topics of our tours include:
The Inside Scoop of the Conservatory: Learn more about where our butterflies come from and how we manage the tropical Conservatory
Butterfly & Pollinator Gardening: Stroll through our outdoor butterfly garden to learn more about offering a pollinator-friendly habitat
Plants of Paradise: Be introduced to some of the 150 tropical plants in our Conservatory
Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot. Enjoy this half hour program of story, song, and movement. A great program for meeting other children and caregivers in your community.
BES BEN: THE MAD HATTER OF CHICAGO AT THE FASHION HISTORY MUSEUM
Jul 03, 2019 12:00 PM
Oct 27, 2019 5:00 PM
BES BEN: The Mad Hatter of Chicago
July 3 – October 27 2019 Gallery 3
Benjamin B. Green-Field (1898-1988) was the creative genius behind the Bes-Ben label. His flamboyant and humorous themed millinery creations were known for their use of unusual trimmings and everyday objects.
Make a splash and have fun this summer! Tim Hortons restaurant owners are proudly sponsoring free swim every Friday in July at John Dolson Centre all summer long.
July 5,2019 - August 2, 2019
2-4 pm
Grease The Broadway Musical Phenomenon
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Grease is the word as the hit Broadway phenomenon that inspired one of the most successful movie musicals of all time hits the stage. matinees at 2pm, evening performances at 7:30pm
July 10 to Aug 3
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Grease is the word as the hit Broadway phenomenon that inspired one of the most successful movie musicals of all time hits the stage.
Annual Fundraiser for the Arts Wednesday July 10, 2019 | Reception 6:30 PM, Performance 7:30 PM
This exhibition brings together six artists - Barry Ace, Erika DeFreitas, Lindsay Dobbin, Merritt Johnson, Anne Riley, and Ehren "Bear Witness" Thomas - whose work brings the human body into contact with water where they consider the many ways water shapes and is shaped by human life.
Join us every Saturday until August 31st from 10 am to 12 pm. Drop-in for a game of cards and socializing. Cards and score sheets provided.
Ages 16-plus, free
Join us every Saturday until August 31st from 10 am to 5 pm. Go on a virtual safari, try the job simulator, or slash along to the beats of your favourite song
All ages, free
Food trucks offer a variety of delectable meals on the grounds of Saint Luke's United Church
Every Tuesday until August 27th, rain or shine; in the event of rain, an indoor eating area is provided Food prices vary
Join us on Thursday July 18 and August 1 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Old Post Office.
Whether it’s just for fun, a family crest, or a business logo, everyone could benefit from making their own rubber stamp. Learn in an hour how to design and print your own in Idea Exchange's Makerspace.
Ages 16+. Please note an email address is required for online registration. Free.
The Cambridge Centre for the Arts (CCA) showcases many great art exhibits, featuring a variety of art forms. From the Ground Up Exhibit Paintings by Karen Malcolm
Hours of Operation
Regular hours (September to June)
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Summer hours (July and August)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Make a splash and have fun this summer! Tim Hortons restaurant owners are proudly sponsoring free swim in Cambridge every Thursday at the W. G. Johnson Centre.
August 1st- August 22,2019
2 - 4 pm
Come join us for the Board Game Café on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at Hespeler Public Library!
Friendly drop-in event for board game enthusiasts and rookies alike.
Celebrate summer with Edwardian carnival games, foods, amusements and music. Hand cranked real ice cream making demonstrations and samples throughout the day. Don’t miss this delicious and festive family outing!
Admission is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors (65+) and $6.50 for Youths ages 6-17. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Family Rate is $32.00 (two adults and two youth). HCA Members receive free admission for two adults and up to four youths. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online.
We invite you to join us for one of McDougall's ever-popular Tartan Teas. There will be cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and more. Advance registration required.
Twelve Angry Men A Riveting Courtroom Drama
By Reginald Rose
Adapted by Sherman Sergel
The life of a young man hangs in the balance as one of the most gripping stories of all time unfolds on stage.
On a hot and humid summer day, twelve men sequestered in a room must decide whether an inner-city teen is guilty of the murder of his father, thereby sentencing the young defendant to death.
It looks like an open-and-shut case, but as the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision, Juror #8 plants the seed of reasonable doubt, thereby preventing a quick verdict … much to the chagrin of his eleven colleagues. Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate judicial process as twelve angry men from all strata of society revisit the evidence, and confront each other's personal biases.
A testament to the complicated quest for justice, this profoundly relevant classic is at once clever, dramatic, and deeply compelling.
KIDS IN THE GARDEN WORKSHOP: SOIL, POLLINATORS AND THINGS THAT WIGGLE
Aug 08, 2019 10:00 AM
Aug 08, 2019 12:00 PM
Bring your family and join us to learn all about soil, permaculture and pollinators. A local bee keeper will share the fascinating importance of bees in the rare Cambridge Food Bank Gardens!
This workshop series is in collaboration with the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank.
Collect donations online 29-seater big bike: a heart-pumping, crazy big ride that helps raise awareness and funds in support of Heart and Stroke research; enter your team today; for information see online.
Rotary Clubs of Cambridge Sunrise & Cambridge North presents Cambridge Ribfest. The best 3-day food, fun & family event at Riverside Park. Great food options for meat lovers, vegans & vegetarians. FREE admission, parking, live Entertainment & KidZone.
August 9 – 11, 2019
Friday 11-10
Saturday 11-10
Sunday 11-7
Rain or shine
Sorry, no pets (by city ordinance)
We encourage those who enjoy the free admission, free parking, free kids play area and live entertainment at our family-friendly fundraising event, to contribute to the sustainability of the event through a donation. Watch for our contribution campaign at the entrances and in the park.
Our fully volunteer committee works all year to organize this popular event with the core goal to raise money for the many charities we support. Learn more about Rotary and the projects we support here in our community.
Every year, rare takes on new ecological restoration initiatives in order to enhance and rehabilitate the unique native habitats of this urban land trust. Together with volunteer and community support, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is happy to provide meaningful opportunities for environmental education and stewardship through volunteer restoration activities. Join us and help conserve biodiversity in various locations on the property by removing Common Reed (Phragmites australis) stands which are outcompeting native plants and spreading at a rapid rate.
Please note that Phragmites typically grows in wet areas!
Every year, rare takes on new ecological restoration initiatives in order to enhance and rehabilitate the unique native habitats of this urban land trust. Together with volunteer and community support, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is happy to provide meaningful opportunities for environmental education and stewardship through volunteer restoration activities. Join us and help conserve biodiversity in various locations on the property by removing Common Reed (Phragmites australis) stands which are outcompeting native plants and spreading at a rapid rate.
Please note that Phragmites typically grows in wet areas!
Few instruments have the ability to evoke emotions or memories as do the national instrument of Scotland, the bagpipes. Join us today as Pipers Jim MacPherson and Pete Galer show us how the haunting and beautiful music of this intriguing instrument can draw us in and mesmerize us like no other. By donation to the Pipers.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - MILL RACE PARK PRESENTS: HOWARD GAUL
Aug 11, 2019 7:00 PM
Aug 11, 2019 8:00 PM
The City of Cambridge in partnership with the Music Performance Fund provides free concerts Sunday nights at 7pm in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. Local performers provide a variety of musical styles from: concert bands, to swing, to jazz. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the concerts! For more information and to find out the different music genres visit website below.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - MILL RACE PARK PRESENTS: TIM LOUIS QUINTENT
Aug 12, 2019 7:00 PM
Aug 12, 2019 8:00 PM
The City of Cambridge in partnership with the Music Performance Fund provides free concerts Sunday nights at 7pm in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. Local performers provide a variety of musical styles from: concert bands, to swing, to jazz. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the concerts! For more information and to find out the different music genres visit website below.
Every year, rare takes on new ecological restoration initiatives in order to enhance and rehabilitate the unique native habitats of this urban land trust. Together with volunteer and community support, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is happy to provide meaningful opportunities for environmental education and stewardship through volunteer restoration activities. Join us and help conserve biodiversity in various locations on the property by removing Common Reed (Phragmites australis) stands which are outcompeting native plants and spreading at a rapid rate.
Please note that Phragmites typically grows in wet areas!
Looking for a little afternoon break? Then plan to join us for our new “Projects, Puzzles, and Pekoe” afternoons at McDougall Cottage on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Every year, rare takes on new ecological restoration initiatives in order to enhance and rehabilitate the unique native habitats of this urban land trust. Together with volunteer and community support, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is happy to provide meaningful opportunities for environmental education and stewardship through volunteer restoration activities. Join us and help conserve biodiversity in various locations on the property by removing Common Reed (Phragmites australis) stands which are outcompeting native plants and spreading at a rapid rate.
Please note that Phragmites typically grows in wet areas!
See the rare trails while enjoying a guided hike with staff and other volunteers. If found, seeds will be collected for use in the Native Plant Propagation Program. If plants from last year are ready, we may also plant back native plants in restoration areas as we go.
Species identification will be taught on site as well as instruction on proper collection techniques. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain in field experience with ecological restoration and become more familiar with flora of southern Ontario.
See the rare trails while enjoying a guided hike with staff and other volunteers. If found, seeds will be collected for use in the Native Plant Propagation Program. If plants from last year are ready, we may also plant back native plants in restoration areas as we go.
Species identification will be taught on site as well as instruction on proper collection techniques. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain in field experience with ecological restoration and become more familiar with flora of southern Ontario.
Join Dr. Justin Gaudon for a hike and lecture to showcase some of rare’s important insects.
We will explore how insects can benefit or damage the reserve. Justin has been studying forest insects for over 5 years to understand those that attack important pests — including the emerald ash borer. Long pants and shoes suitable for hiking are recommended. Please also bring a water bottle.
Grab your walking shoes and explore the airport on foot at this free family event. Learn how the aviation industry works, get up close to airport equipment, vintage aircraft and classic cars. Talk to the people behind the scenes and learn about career opportunities at your local airport.
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.
Please bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank and The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Join Idea Exchange on Saturday, August 17 to celebrate the 2019 Cambridge Comic Arts Festival – a full day of free activities and displays designed for comic lovers of all ages.
Emerging and established comic book artists and vendors are invited to showcase their artwork and sell their publications.
Fifty years ago, one of the most tumultuous decades in history was coming to a close. The decade began in crinolines and beehives but ended up in micro-minis and ironed hair.
Join author of 'Sixties Fashion' and FHM director/curator Jonathan Walford, as he discusses how the fashions of the decade radically changed to keep up with the radical times.
Free to members, $5.00 for non-members. Call to reserve a seat at 519 654-0009, or email the museum.
Few instruments have the ability to evoke emotions or memories as do the national instrument of Scotland, the bagpipes. Join us today as Piper in the Burg, Andrew Huxley Osborne show us how the haunting and beautiful music of this intriguing instrument can draw us in and mesmerize us like no other. By donation to the Pipers.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - CENTRAL PARK PRESENTS: SUE WINDOVER
Aug 18, 2019 7:00 PM
Aug 18, 2019 8:00 PM
The City of Cambridge in partnership with the Music Performance Fund provides free concerts Sunday nights at 7pm in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. Local performers provide a variety of musical styles from: concert bands, to swing, to jazz. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the concerts! For more information and to find out the different music genres visit website below.
PAINT THE GRAND EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION KICK-OFF
Aug 22, 2019 7:00 PM
Aug 22, 2019 9:00 PM
Talented artists set up their easels within walking distance of McDougall cottage to capture a scene along our beautiful heritage river, the Grand. This fall, their fine artistry will be featured in McDougall's 7th Annual "Paint the Grand" exhibit and silent auction.
Come out to the Cambridge City Hall for a free outdoor movie night at dusk (approximately 8:30-9pm) on August 22nd to watch Beauty and the Beast (G) 1991.
We invite you to join us for one of McDougall's ever-popular Tartan Teas. There will be cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and more. Advance registration required.
Few instruments have the ability to evoke emotions or memories as do the national instrument of Scotland, the bagpipes. Join us today as Piper in the Burg, Andrew Huxley Osborne show us how the haunting and beautiful music of this intriguing instrument can draw us in and mesmerize us like no other. By donation to the Pipers.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - FORBES PARK PRESENTS: CAMBRIDGE CONCERT BAND
Aug 25, 2019 7:00 PM
Aug 25, 2019 8:00 PM
The City of Cambridge in partnership with the Music Performance Fund provides free concerts Sunday nights at 7pm in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. Local performers provide a variety of musical styles from: concert bands, to swing, to jazz. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the concerts! For more information and to find out the different music genres visit website below.
The story takes place in present day Hollywood - a place where glamorous stars, commanding moguls, starving artists and vaulting pretenders all vie to get ahead. In the tradition of Baz Luhrmann's rapturous re-imagining of Romeo + Juliet, this modern vision breathes new life into a classic tale. Combined with a cast of established and emerging stars, as well as a pulsing original soundtrack, the film will appeal to ardent fans of the Bard as well as audiences discovering Shakespeare for the first time.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK - FORBES PARK PRESENTS: SUE WINDOVER
Aug 26, 2019 7:00 PM
Aug 26, 2019 8:00 PM
The City of Cambridge in partnership with the Music Performance Fund provides free concerts Sunday nights at 7pm in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. Local performers provide a variety of musical styles from: concert bands, to swing, to jazz. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the concerts! For more information and to find out the different music genres visit website below.
Come out to the Cambridge City Hall for a free outdoor movie night at dusk (approximately 8:30-9pm) on August 29th to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) 1981.
PHOTOGRAPHS - PETER ROSS AT CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Aug 30, 2019
- All Day
Oct 04, 2019 - All Day
The Cambridge Centre for the Arts (CCA) showcases many great art exhibits, featuring a variety of art forms.
Photographs - Peter Ross
August 30 - October 4
Come celebrate our 180th Year at Dickson Park, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada! We have 4 days of family fun, great food, exhilarating rides, and a unique assortment of art, crafts, and vendors to make your back-to-school weekend memorable!
MONARCH TAGGING WEEKEND AT THE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Sep 14, 2019 10:00 AM
Sep 15, 2019 5:00 PM
Join us for Monarch Tagging Weekend for educational activities, presentations & releases of hundreds of tagged monarch butterflies (see schedule below)!
Sponsor a migratory Monarch! Tagging demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day.
Regular admission applies.
TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 175TH ANNIVERSARY: DOORS OPEN
Sep 21, 2019
- All Day
Sep 21, 2019 - All Day
In 2019 we are celebrating our 175th anniversary. We are the oldest stone church in the Waterloo Region. Join us for the celebration of the history of our church and community!
Doors open Waterloo Region. Walk through our church with a guide to learn the history of the people and the building.Listen to the sounds of our newly refurbished organ. Stay for tea in our Parish Hall
Cambridge is bursting with many talented artists! Please join us for our annual free Studio Tour September 28 & 29, 2019.
Our interactive self-guided tour includes a number of studios throughout the community. You can choose where your tour goes and visit the studios in any order you'd like. The 2019 Tour map and brochure will be updated in the New Year with a listing of our talented Studio Tour artists.
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra opens its season with sumptuous classics from the big band era featuring KW Big Band Theory with Derek Hines.
Come and enjoy an evening of glorious music as big band and symphony orchestra come together to re-create unforgettable musical memories from days gone by!
ANNIE:THE BELOVED FAMILY MUSICAL-HAMILTON FAMILY THEATRE
Oct 02, 2019 2:00 PM
Oct 27, 2019 7:30 PM
Annie The Beloved Family Musical
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin
Based on "Little Orphan Annie"® by permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Leapin’ Lizards! It’s the world’s favourite family musical!
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young orphan Annie is forced to live in a miserable orphanage run by the wicked Miss Hannigan. Her hard knock life takes an unexpected turn when the plucky redhead is chosen to spend a fairy tale holiday with famous billionaire industrialist, Oliver Warbucks.
With its Tony Award®-winning book and score, including the memorable songs “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and the uplifting anthem “Tomorrow,” we bet your bottom dollar you'll love it!
WOOLLY BEAR WEEKENDS AT CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Oct 05, 2019 10:00 AM
Oct 27, 2019 5:00 PM
WOOLLY BEAR WEEKENDS
Saturdays & Sundays in October! (AND Thanksgiving Monday!)
They’re everywhere! Woolly bear caterpillars become more visible in late fall and this beloved creature is the focus of weekends in October. Come meet our woolly bears up close! We will reveal the truth about the woolly bear’s stripes and you’ll discover how they survive through the winter.
TAKE PART IN FUN WOOLLY BEAR THEMED ACTIVITIES!
ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES:
Caterpillar Crafts – self-serve in the classroom
Scavenger Hunt – in the Conservatory
Meet the Woolly Bears – in the Conservatory
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:
Storytime in the Galleries:
10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Outdoor Bear Hunts (Guided Walks):
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Regular Admission applies.
In 2019 we are celebrating our 175th anniversary. We are the oldest stone church in the Waterloo Region. Join us for the celebration of the history of our church and community!
The anniversary of our Consecration Day at Trinity. Dignitaries from our church and community have been invited
18TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Oct 18, 2019
- All Day
Nov 15, 2019 - All Day
Cambridge Centre for the Arts presents The 18th Annual Juried Exhibition. This annual show celebrates the artistic talents of Cambridge artists.
October 18-November 15
Mixed shots taken in the heart of Cambridge, Ont. Located by the Grand River, Cambridge offers a wonderful mix of nature and historic architecture.
Speed River Millpond & Dam
Speed River Mill Pond Dam: Early summer views of Jacob’s Landing, the Silknet Dam, Hesepler Mill Pond and the Speed River.
Riverside Park
Riverside Park: The largest park in Cambridge, Riverside Park in Preston encompasses 102 hectares (256 acres) and is situated beside an 1890 millpond on the Speed River
Mixed shots taken in the heart of Cambridge, Ont. Located by the Grand River, Cambridge offers a wonderful mix of nature and historic architecture. 
Riverside Park: The largest park in Cambridge, Riverside Park in Preston encompasses 102 hectares (256 acres) and is situated beside an 1890 millpond on the Speed River