04-07-2025
What's happening July 5 and July 6 in Waterloo Region
An undated stock image of cherries in a paper plate (Pixabay/Pexels).
Here's what's going on in Waterloo Region this weekend:
Hespeler Village Music Festival
July 5
This free event in Forbes Park has music, a kids zone, food and entertainment ready for the whole family.
Local Author Storytime
July 5
Kids and families can enjoy story-time with a local artist at the Guelph Public Library.
Watch a play in Stratford
July 5 and July 6
Sit back and relax at the Stratford Festival! Highlights include Sense and Sensibility, Annie and Macbeth.
Release your inner Swiftie
July 5
TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift will brings the pop star's biggest hits and iconic costumes to Centre in the Square.
Catch a baseball game — or two
July 5 and July 6
On Saturday, the Guelph Royals take on the Hamilton Cardinals at David E. Hastings Stadium at Exhibition Park , while the Kitchener Panthers will face the Toronto Maple Leafs at Jack Couch Park on Sunday.
Check out the St. Jacobs Farmers Market
July 5
The region's biggest farmers market has everything from food to fashion. It's open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this summer.
Make a big splash at Bingemans
July 5
Check out the Big Splash water park at Bingemans. Take a dip in the heated wave pool, or slip and slide on the Cyclone, Torpedo Bay, Boomerango and Full Throttle attractions. The pool is also open for a night swim .
Cherry Festival
July 5
The Cherry Park neighbourhood is celebrating everything cherry! There will be a variety of tasty treats, as well as a carousel, inflatable attractions for the kids and more than 70 vendors.
Stretch to some beats
July 5
Check out AM Shift: Morning Yoga and DJ Set to start your Saturday with music, relaxation and community.
