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.
Paint the Grand Exhibit and Silent Auction
On exhibit now to December 9, 2018
View our Online Bidding Page to see all of this year's entries.
The 2018 Paint the Grand Exhibit and Silent Auction is on now. The Silent Auction continues to Saturday, December 9, 2018 at 5 p.m.
All participating artists donated their work to the Paint the Grand Silent Auction fundraiser in support of the McDougall Cottage annual Musician-in-Residence program.
These works of art were created at the 2018 Paint the Grand event on Sunday, June 10, 2018
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.
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
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.
BONNIE DEVINE: LA RÁBIDA, SOUL OF CONQUEST: AN ANISHINAABE ENCOUNTER
Nov 23, 2018
- All Day
Feb 17, 2019 - All Day
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 at Idea Exchange Queens Square
The development of La Rábida, Soul of Conquest: an Anishinaabe encounter began in 2015 and 2016, when artist Bonnie Devine visited Spain intending to examine the legacy of Columbus from an Indigenous perspective. Her research evolved into a broader investigation of the religious justification for the seizure of land and the subjugation of Indigenous populations in the Americas when she happened on the monastery at La Rábida.
This exhibition is Organized and Circulated by the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
Wild Wee Ones is a nature play program for children ages 3 - 5 and their parent or guardians.
The program is offered every Friday from 9:30 -11:00 am from November 23 to December 21.
We provide a nurturing and learning environment for you and your young explorers to connect with nature and each other. We will help parents and guardians build confidence in allowing outdoor nature play. Our guide will help you enjoy the outdoors in any weather and to find ways to engage your little one in age appropriate nature adventure. This program takes place entirely outdoors exploring the fields and forests of Shades' Mills.
Our play space is the earth, the trees, the rivers and the fields. We lead by the explorer’s natural curiosity and expand on the interest. We meet outside and stay outside, rain or shine, hot or cold, becoming aware of what we need to wear for our experiences.
Each day is greeted with a welcome of each other and gratitude for the day. Through playing games and discovering together, explorers are challenged to go beyond the familiar. That through questioning the unfamiliar, explorers will learn to focus their attention, to ask why, to collaborate with peers, developing inquisitive confidence they will learn to answer themselves. It is through this journey together, in nature, that each explorer will challenge, investigate and answer developing fundamental skills and confidence, which will last a lifetime.
In addition, the day is filled with art, song, dance, reading, storytelling, and much more. Through this program you will learn the importance or restoring nature play for your wee wild one.
The registration fee covers a parent with one child between the ages of 3 to 5 years. You may register additional siblings for $25 per session. GRCA park members pay $55. Non-members pay $80 which includes park entrance fees on program days. Online registration closes on November 21. For registration options after that date please email ShadesMillsNC@grandriver.ca.
"Absolutely...Fred" at Cambridge Community Players Theatre
Written and directed by Buddy Brennan
Evenings: November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 7, and 8 , 2018
Matinee: December 2, 2018
Evening Curtain: 8 PM, Matinee Curtain: 2 PM
Fred is deciding which of his girlfriends he is going to ask to get married. As he lists the qualities he wants and gets to loyal and faithful they both deflect and do not answer. He enlists his best friend Henry to help decide but he is a germa-phobe who rants so he is little help. Henry asks Fred to show his sister around town and suddenly Fred knows who the perfect woman for him is
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.
December 2, Seating's at 1 and 3 p.m.
McDougall’s final Tartan Tea of 2018. As always, there’ll be plenty of delicious sweets and savouries, so grab an old friend or two and come join us. A tea treat like this makes a wonderful gift! Peter and Potter (Gwen Potter (fiddle) and Peter Light (guitar)) will be on hand to create a soothing musical mood. Call to pre- register. Cost: $15 plus HST. Members 10 per cent discount
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/
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!
Etsy is coming to Cambridge Saturday December 8th, 2018 9:30am-4pm at Idea Exchange Queen's Square.
We'll be popping up and taking over Idea Exchange with 40+ Etsy vendors just in time for Holiday shopping!
Visit us for the best Etsy shopping in the region while we treat you with warm beverages, sweets, live music, swag bags and a gift basket is up for grabs!
We're excited to give Cambridge a chance to shop the local Etsy sellers! This is a free event with plenty of parking and is open to the public!
Visit the 3rd floor for children’s Christmas activities- crafts - games and more!
Holiday Open House and Kids in Kilts
December 9, Drop-in 1 to 4 p.m.
It’s our chance to thank you for another unforgettable year and wish you all the best for the holiday season. We’d love for you to stop in and join us for a cup of cheer, a few tasty treats and plenty of Scottish hospitality.
One special day every month we invite children (ages three and up) to create a fun seasonal or Scottish inspired craft.
Drop in any time between 1 and 4 p.m. $3 per child., Adults free.
Sunday December 9 Holiday Ornaments
These pub sessions are informal gatherings for musicians who enjoy playing traditional jigs, hornpipes, etc! The repertoire is primarily English music, although some tunes are shared with the Irish, Scottish, Canadian, and American traditions.
Musicians and non-musicians who enjoy this music are welcome to join us.
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.
FESTIVE FEEDING- CELEBRATING WILDLIFE AT SHADE'S MILLS PARK
Dec 15, 2018 1:30 PM
Dec 15, 2018 3:00 PM
Shade’s Mills Nature Centre
This event is free for Grand River Parks Members and those who have paid the park admission fee. Preregistration 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 Shades’ 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
Tim Hortons "Free Skates" takes place at Hespeler Arena on Tuesday, January 1st to Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 from 12:00 - 2:00pm, and Sunday, January 6th from 2:00 - 4:00pm.
CLEMENS MILL BOOK CLUB SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
Jan 14, 2019 6:30 PM
Jun 10, 2019 8:00 PM
Clemens Mill Book Club to your list of events in Cambridge.
This book club is held on the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise stated), from 6:30-8 PM, at Clemens Mill Branch of Idea Exchange at 50 Saginaw Parkway (located at St. Benedict High School).
The dates and reading schedule for 2019 are as follows:
January 14th The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
February 11th The Lonely Hearts Hotel by Heather O'Neill
March 18th The Storied Life of A.J. Filkry by Gabrielle Zevin
April 8 Lion /A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley
May 13 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
June 10 Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
The 28th Annual Dream Garden Conference, presented by the Galt Horticultural Society. Hespeler Memorial Arena - Beehive Hall from 10am to 3:30pm on January 20. For details visit website or click on more information for link.
COOKIES & KIDS THEATRE: BRENT & SARAH'S COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
Jan 20, 2019 1:30 PM
Jan 20, 2019 3:30 PM
The Cambridge Centre for the Arts is pleased to offer the Cookies and Kids Family Theatre. Made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Cambridge Arts Guild, this fun-filled performing arts series is great for ages four and up.
Tickets for Cookies and Kids Family Theatre performances are $5 each. Kids also get a free juice drink and cookie after the show!
There are four ways to purchase tickets:
At the Cambridge Centre for the Arts
At the Customer Service department (CSD) counter at City Hall
Buy tickets online
At any City of Cambridge Recreation Centre
Quote the performance barcode when purchasing your ticket(s). Your receipt is your ticket.
Doors open at 1 p.m. The show starts at 1:30 p.m.
"Remember Me?" At Cambridge Community Players Theatre
by Sam Bobrick Directed by John Edwards
Evenings: January 25, 26, February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2019
Matinee: February 3, 2019
Evening Curtain: 8 PM, Matinee Curtain: 2 PM
On the surface it seems that Mary and Brian Hanson, have what appears to be a very comfortable marriage. But though content, the marriage has grown tired. And then one morning, their lives are turned upside down when Mary’s lost love, Peter, shows up... or does he? Although Peter professes his undying love and devotion, he turns out to simply be Mary’s fantasy. But fantasy or not, that doesn’t keep Brian from going into a jealous rage. Brian tries everything to shake Mary back to her senses, even going as far as hiring Tori, in hopes of making Mary jealous. Things get even more complicated when the real Peter actually shows up.
VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER AND STROLL AT CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Feb 14, 2019 5:30 PM
Feb 14, 2019 9:30 PM
Treat your Valentine to a truly special evening in Paradise February 14th 5:30pm & 7:30pm! Take a romantic stroll through the tropical gardens & savour a gourmet five course dinner.
DRAYTON ENTERTAINMENT & CAMBRIDGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: I LOVE A PIANO
Feb 14, 2019 7:30 PM
Feb 15, 2019 10:00 PM
Drayton Entertainment & Cambridge Symphony Orchestra present "I Love A Piano" on Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th, 2019 at the Hamilton Theatre.
Come Hug-a-bug at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory during Family Day weekend February 16-18 2019
Regular Admission applies
Plus - take part in the Hug-a-Bug INSECT PETTING ZOO! You'll discover cool critters such as:
Giant Millipedes
Malaysian Jungle Nymphs
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
Thorny Devil stick bugs
Tailed Whip Scorpions
Spiny Stick Bugs
Hornworm caterpillars
Crawlyback beetle grubs
...and more!
The Cambridge Centre for the Arts is pleased to offer the Cookies and Kids Family Theatre. Made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Cambridge Arts Guild, this fun-filled performing arts series is great for ages four and up.
Tickets for Cookies and Kids Family Theatre performances are $5 each. Kids also get a free juice drink and cookie after the show!
There are four ways to purchase tickets:
At the Cambridge Centre for the Arts
At the Customer Service department (CSD) counter at City Hall
Buy tickets online
At any City of Cambridge Recreation Centre
Quote the performance barcode when purchasing your ticket(s). Your receipt is your ticket.
Doors open at 1 p.m. The show starts at 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Family Day in Cambridge for a day od FREE family-friendly activities including swimming, workouts,art activities and more! Join the City of Cambridge for Family Day 2019! Stay tuned for information about activities and events.Visit website for more information
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.