Kate's 5 fun things to do this weekend in Waterloo region and area: July 21 to 23
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It may be a mixed bag for weather this weekend, but it doesn't mean you should stay home because there are lots of events happening in and around Waterloo region.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is also hosting an Art in the Park event Saturday morning in Kitchener's Victoria Park.
The Fergus Medieval Faire is on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Templin Gardens, downtown Fergus. Visit Elvin Alley, watch a live falconer show and take in live knight battles. There's also live entertainment throughout the day.
There's a kick-off event for the K-W Hiking chapter of Black Canadian Hikers on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. where people of all skill levels will hit the Columbia Hills loop trail. Registration is required.
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Friday, 8:30 p.m. until late
Conestogo Lake Conservation Area
Keep your fingers crossed for no clouds so you have a clear view of the night sky (although note: the rain/cloud date is Saturday).
The Milky Way is the key feature of this summer star party.
Friday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
100 Regina St. S., Waterloo
It's a weekend of music in Waterloo with performances by Alex Cuba, Jesse Cook, the 3D Jazz Trio, Sammy Jackson, youth ensembles and Freshwater Funk, to name a few.
There's also a family area that will include chalk drawings, bucket drumming and bubbles.
Saturday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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