This weekend, expect typical mid-October weather in the region, with the possibility of cloudy skies and some rain showers. The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest will wrap up this weekend, offering a final chance to partake in the festivities with lively polka music, savory sausages, and refreshing beer at various fest halls. Additionally, the Woodside National Historic Site in Kitchener will host an Oktoberfest celebration featuring Victorian-era games, beer, and delicious grilled food.
On Saturday, the Breslau craft show will be held at Breslau Public School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meanwhile, the Ghouly Girls Night Market is set to take place on Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 44 Gaukel in downtown Kitchener. For those interested in a Witchy Market experience, head to the Albert McCormick Arena in Waterloo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, Maxwell’s in Waterloo will host the Mom’s Gone Mild video dance party on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Music enthusiasts can catch Mozart’s Idomeneo presented by the Grand River Opera at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener this weekend. The Guelph Comedy Festival will also be running on Friday and Saturday at 10C, 42 Carden St. Sports fans can support their local teams as the Kitchener Rangers face the London Knights on Friday and the Guelph Storm takes on the Owen Sound Attack on Friday and Saturday.
A special Diwali celebration event will be held at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a marketplace, kids’ activities, music, treats, and a Bollywood dance party in the evening. Another Diwali event, Celebrate Deepavali, will take place on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the John M. Harper Branch of the Waterloo Public Library.
For sports enthusiasts, the Toronto Blue Jays will be playing against the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday at The Gaslight District in Cambridge. On Saturday, Waterloo Public Library’s Eastside Branch will host special stories read by author Carolyn Huizinga Mills from her book “I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House,” accompanied by illustrator Jan Dolby and themed activities.
Those intrigued by the paranormal can attend a Paranormal Investigation event at the Cambridge Public Library Old Post Office branch on Saturday, featuring discussions by the Ontario Paranormal Society and investigations into ghostly activities. Art lovers can enjoy the Frederick Art Walk in Kitchener on Saturday and Sunday, exploring local artists’ creative spaces. Additionally, the Guelph Studio Tour will offer a self-guided tour of artist workshops and businesses showcasing various art forms on Saturday and Sunday.
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