As we approach a new month, the Toronto Blue Jays are still in action, competing in the World Series. Local watch parties are scheduled for Game 6 on Friday and potentially Game 7 on Saturday. Halloween falls on Friday, so expect to see costumed children trick-or-treating.
The YMCA of Three Rivers and the Early Years Child Care Navigators are holding a free child health fair on Saturday in Kitchener. The event offers local health services and free developmental screenings for children under six. Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome.
The Huron Cultural Diwali event will take place on Sunday at the Breslau Community Centre. Meanwhile, a soup and stroll event featuring a tour of Galt’s architecture and homemade Scotch Broth soup will be hosted on Saturday at McDougall Cottage in Cambridge.
For soup enthusiasts, the Sensational Elora’s Soup Off and Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Centre Wellington Food Bank will offer a variety of soups from local chefs on Sunday.
Local hockey teams will also be in action this weekend. The Kitchener Rangers have a home game on Friday against the Sudbury Wolves and will play the Brampton Steelheads on Saturday. The Guelph Storm will face the Sarnia Sting at home on Sunday afternoon.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour early Sunday morning due to the time change.
Post-Halloween events include various pumpkin parades and walks in different locations. Additionally, DÃa de los Muertos celebrations in Downtown Kitchener will feature music, food, art, and entertainment on Saturday.
Maxwell’s in Waterloo will host a Spooktacular Family Dance Party on Saturday afternoon, offering family-friendly dance hits and snacks. The Nith Valley Ecoboosters Repair Café will provide repair assistance for various items on Saturday morning in New Hamburg.
Lastly, RIM Park in Waterloo will host a Very Merry Market on Saturday, showcasing gift options to get you in the holiday spirit. Admission is $5 at the door.