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SUMMARY:Harvest Hoedown
DESCRIPTION:Y’all are invited to the most thrilling and lively event of the season – the Harvest Hoedown! Get ready for a boot-stompin’\, toe-tappin’ good time as we bring the spirit of the countryside to life in a night filled with live country music\, line dancing\, and the ultimate challenge of the mechanical bull! The Harvest Hoedown is packed with entertainment\, all of which is included in your ticket price. Live Music:8 Second Ride is back again this year! Playing country hits all evening long. Line Dancing Lessons:Learn how to line dance from 5pm-9pm with KYnamics Studio. Then put your new moves into action! Mechanical Bull:Saddle up and test your skills on the mechanical bull all night long! Animal Selfies:Triple C Farms will be onsite with their alpacas and baby goats to snuggle and snap a selfie with! Find them from 5pm-8pm. Trivia:Pub trivia with a Harvest Hoedown twist presented by Host Wanted Productions. A new round will start every 30 minutes from 5:30pm-9pm. Play for a change to win some St. Jacobs Market District merchandise! Shopping:Shop through our artisan and retail vendors! There is something for everyone.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/harvest-hoedown/
LOCATION:St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market\, 878 Weber St N\, St. Jacobs\, ON\, N2J 4A9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The 29th Annual Royal Medieval Faire
DESCRIPTION:The epic fun filled-day for the whole family includes storytelling\, swordplay\, games\, vendors\, music\, dancing\, food & beverages\, costumes & decorations\, plus much more. Join us for an epic fun day for the whole family! Join us in Waterloo Park West for fun for the whole family and epic day filled with magic and imagination! General admission:$10.00 (ages 14 and up)Children: $5.00 (ages 13 and under)Family admission: $20 (up to 4 people\, maximum two general admission)Babes in arms are freePersonal Support Workers are free with a paid admissionNo advance tickets\, cash-only at the gates
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/the-29th-annual-royal-medieval-faire/
LOCATION:Waterloo Park\, 50 Young St. W\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Family Friendly,Festivals
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Multicultural Festival of Elmira
DESCRIPTION:HOPE’s Multicultural Festival of Elmira (MFE) was created to broaden our knowledge and awareness of the diverse cultures around us\, welcome newcomers to the Waterloo Region\, celebrate various ethnic groups\, raise awareness of diversity and inclusion through performances\, workshops\, services and vendors\, and establish a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. This year’s theme\, “Rooted Here. Growing Together\,” shows how shared presence and care create vibrant\, connected communities. No matter where we come from\, we all contribute to what’s growing here. We learn from each other\, celebrate diverse cultures\, and build a future based on respect\, inclusion\, and belonging on the land we share. The Lineup is Set! Get ready for an unforgettable journey of sound\, movement\, and tradition. We have travelled the globe to bring the absolute best world-class performers straight to our stage.
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/4th-annual-multicultural-festival-of-elmira/
LOCATION:Gibson Park\, 42 First Street West  #18\, Elmira\, ON\, N3B 1G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Friendly,Festivals,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Lumen Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience an exciting night where light\, art\, and tech transforms uptown Waterloo with interactive installations and performances by local and international artists. → Saturday\, September 19\, 2026→ 6 to 11 p.m.→ Uptown Waterloo→ free and family-friendly
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/lumen-festival/
LOCATION:Uptown Waterloo\, 75 King St South\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture, Heritage & Live Performance,Event,Festivals,Food & Drink,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival offers fun and entertainment for all ages.  The day starts at 7:00 am with the Pancake Breakfast. The craft and food market opens at 8:00 am and the festival runs all day until 4:00 pm. We offer free parking and admission and we have free tractor wagons running all day to transport people throughout the festival. For a full list of events and entertainment\, check out our website: https://www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca/events-activities/
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Family Treasure Hunt at Fairview Park Mall
DESCRIPTION:Experience live oktoberfest entertainment and special appearances by kid-friendly favourites like the Silly People! Join us for Oktoberfest crafts\, a family photo station\, lots of give-aways and a Root Bier Keg tapping for the kids! Don’t miss the Onkel Hans Treasure Hunt! Follow Onkel Hans’ treasure hunt map around the mall to find all the prizes and give-aways along the way. Enter your ballot for a chance to win a Grand PRIZE! Bring your donation to the Onkel Hans Food Drive. When: Saturday\, September 26th from 11AM to 2PMWhere: Fairview Park Mall\, Outside Urban PlanetAdmission: Free!!Entertainment Schedule:11:00am Roaming Accordionist11:30am Baby Dinosaur Show & Storytime with Emma Miller12:00pm Root Bier Keg Tapping with Onkel Hans12:30pm The Silly People1:00pm Chicken Dance with Onkel Hans & Friends – and Dance Group1:30pm The Silly PeoplePrizes:1st Prize: $250 Fairview Park Gift Card2nd Prize: $100 Fairview Park Gift Card & $25 New York Fries Gift Card3nd Prize: $50 Fairview Park Gift Card
URL:https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/oktoberfest-family-treasure-hunt-at-fairview-park-mall/
LOCATION:Fairview Park Mall\, 2960 Kingsway Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2C 1X1\, Canada
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