Celebrate Canada's birthday with a free visit to Woodside. The boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King brings the Victorian era of kerosene lamps, parlours, corsets, and woods stove to life. At 2:30 p.m. a formal Citizenship Ceremony welcomes new Canadians at the home of Canada's first citizen.

Artist: Laura De Decker Title: Interzone 002 This is an exhibition of sixteen framed digitally-produced large-format giclée prints created using computer programs written by the artist. The hybrid forms relate to both cubes and spheres and the spherical characteristics of the work resonates with the unique curved architecture of the Rotunda Gallery.

Its a celebration for both Canada and the Amercian on this long weekend. In order to recognize this the Chicopee Tube Park is offering a group "Fireworks" package. Book a group of twelve for Zip Lining and two individuals get free Zip line access. Must book in advance.

Free Swim at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira

Happy Canada Day! Join us for Music, Food & Drinks, Children's Activities, and a Birthday Cake for Canada

Celebrate Canada Day and the arrival of Joseph Schneider and his family with a slice of delicious cake at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE! Wagon rides with Roger Cober from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. $1/person.

36th Annual Canada Day celebration includes fishing derby, free childrens activities, Conklin midway rides, beer garden with entertainment. Canada's largest canada Day parade with 150 floats King Street in Preston ending at Riverside park. Topped off with a huge Fireworks display at Riverside park at Dusk. Free admission but donations welcome.

Waterloo Region celebrates Canada Day with FREE admission to the museum and Doon Heritage Village. See the museum and stroll the picturesque Village. Enjoy musical entertainment, croquet, horseshoes & more. BBQ lunch available for purchase or bring your own picnic.

The University of Waterloo hopes to see you this year for the celebration of Canada's 143rd Birthday! Admission: Free -Fun activities and games for children throughout the day -Arts & crafts and food vendors on the field -Local bands and musicians will be performing on the main stage all day Opening ceremonies begin at 5:45pm Fireworks start at 10:00pm

COME AND ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT!! The Concordia Club is showing World Cup Games!! This Saturday Germany vs. Argentina!! Come and cheer for Germany!!

Staff will be using traditional Mennonite recipes to prepare a variety of local tasty treats during Mennonite Foodways. Open Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.

The Toronto All Star Big Band is now a staple in The Walters Dinner Theatre's schedule. Year after year this 20 piece big band packs the house with a powerful performance. Joining the group is The Tabb 5, a talented 5 piece vocal group. The Big Band era is alive and kickin' and this is the place to experience it. You will fall in love with these talented young musicians.

Summer Art Program Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages 7 - 9 & 10 – 13 $185 / 1 week ($150 / 4-day week) $350 / 2 weeks ($325 / 4-day week) $40 / day Join in the excitement as we explore a variety of art mediums to create imaginative art projects each day. Sessions include in-gallery activities and outdoor team-building games. Sign up now for a full week. Single day registrations begin June 11. Explore it! July 5 - 9 | July 19 - 23 | Aug 3 - 6 (4 day week) Explore paint, drawing materials, and mixing media to create unique works of art. Mix it up! July 12 - 16 | July 26 - 30 | Aug 9 - 13 Try sculpture, unusual materials, and explore technology in your art making. Drop off between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Pick-up between 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Extended care available from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. for $10/per half hour/per day/per child

Rain or shine, a family event for everyone! Exciting childrens entertainers take the stage. Fun for all ages. Admission is free!

Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide and pair of binoculars. Learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley. Fee: $75.00. Registration and payment required by Wednesday, June 23. Maximum 16 adults.

Thursday Nights UpTown July through September 2010 (Dates and Times TBA) FREE! Thursday nights, music comes to the streets of UpTown Waterloo. Various locations.

Step into the past and experience afternoon tea in the serene Woodside gardens. Enjoy tea and elegant treats at this Victorian-inspired tea. Cost is $9.80/person by appointment only.

Meet the artist Laura De Decker at the opening for her exhibition, "Interzone 002"

A unique car show and exciting parade featuring more than 200 vintage and classic cars! Admission is FREE!

This exhibit highlights the utilitarian baskets of the First Nations, the Pennsylvania-Germans, the British and other cultures that made Ontario their home.

Explore all of the steps in wool processing! Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply. Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00

Join the Waterloo Historical Society for an afternoon of stories about local history or spend the day and enjoy a presentation in the morning on the history of gardens in Waterloo County, enjoy a box lunch and an afternoon with the Waterloo Historical Society. Admission is $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free. A Discount for Waterloo Historical Society Members applies. Separate fee for a full-day program with lunch.

Doon Heritage Village’s horticulturalist, Bob Wildfong, will give a presentation on the history and traditions of gardens and gardening in Waterloo County. Participants can come just for the morning presentation or stay for the day and enjoy a box lunch and an afternoon with the Waterloo Historical Society and History Under the Trees. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Cost for box lunch extra. Member’s discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.

Often called "the Greatest Tenor Voice in Country Music," Jimmy Fortune sang with the Statler Brothers for 21 years. He wrote the group's No. 1 hit "Elizabeth" and then followed that with two more number 1 hits. We are very excited to have this personal intimate solo show with Jimmy at the theatre. Jimmy is certainly a legend and a must-see performer.

Every Tuesday in July families enjoy free, quality entertainment on Civic Square. From performing arts to mini-concerts, Tooney Tuesdays has something to offer everyone!

To celebrate the 50th anniversary Bingemans is offering admission to Big Splash for ONLY $5.00 per person plus applicable taxes. Price valid from 10 am - 11 am only.

This workshop has been designed to educate you on butterflies and help you develop your identification skills. We will focus on butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. Be prepared for the weather of the day. Guest Entomologist: Jessica Grealey. Fee $75.00. Registration required by Wednesday, June 30. Maximum 16 adults. Pre-registration required.

Join us for a mid-week Tartan Tea at 2 p.m. $10/person. Reserve. Ye'll be carryin' on an age-od tradition if ye guess how many days the Cottage will get rain in the next 40 days (to August 23). 'Tis free and 'tis fun. Prizes award. Call the Cottage at 519-624-8250

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music every time on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride Admission is by donation.

Step into the past and experience afternoon tea in the serene Woodside gardens. Enjoy tea and elegant treats at this Victorian-inspired tea. Cost is $9.80/person by appointment only.

Hiking enthusiast Greg Vincent highlights the flora, fauna, history and geology of the Waterloo Moraine and Schneider's Woods. Transportation, tour and lunch included. $56.00/person 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the Museum at 519-742-7752 to register!

UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival July 16-18th, 2010. Rain or Shine (Jazz Fundraiser - April 17, 2009). FREE open air concerts! 14 to 16 exceptional jazz performances over the duration of the festival. Licensed venue. Located in the Waterloo City Centre parking lot.

Savour the flavour of barbequed chicken and ribs while tasting samples of great Ontario craft-brewed beer, listening to live entertainment and taking in the great atmosphere of Victoria Park. Admission free but donations to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will be accepted at the Gate. Food: $6-$20. Beer: Wristband $6 (includes souvenir sample glass), each 4oz sample $1. Friday, 5pm-10pm; Saturday, noon-10pm; Sunday, noon-6pm

Do you love fairytales? We do too! We are calling all Princes and Princesses for fun and frolic on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride. Come dressed as your favourite storybook character and meet some of ours! Cost is $7 per person or $25 per family.

Celidh Friday at the UK Club. Tickets $15

Massed Bands & Highland Dance Competition. Heavy Events & Tug of War. Children's Games, 8 km Race, Clan Avenue Scottish Ware & Food Beer Tent. Tickets $13 Adults, $10 Seniors, Children under 12 Free! Free Parking!

Do you and your family need some outdoor time? Come on Parks Day to Woodside for free guided walks with members of the K-W Field Naturalists. Pack a lunch and absorb the beatuy of this site in an urban setting.

Focus will be on the traditional Pennsylvania-German four-square garden and the Schneider's Schtick, where field crops are grown. Help us harvest and learn about local farming folklore. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply, Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00

Comedy Theatre Production When lovely, young Gideon Hollis (a.k.a. Giddy) spots an unconscious man in a tank-top and shorts laying in Copley Square just after all other Boston Marathon racers have crossed the finish line, she reasons that since nice guys finish last, this must be Mr. Right! When the comatose dreamboat revives and cannot remember who he is, Giddy tells him they are married and regrets her subterfuge when he tries to be a loving husband. Complications escalate at a furious pace in this outrageous concoction of wild, warm and lightning-paced hilarity that is perfect for the entire family.

Every Tuesday in July families enjoy free, quality entertainment on Civic Square. From performing arts to mini-concerts, Tooney Tuesdays has something to offer for everyone!

Yup, a workshop on one of the most difficult groups of birds to identify. Using plumage, shape, size, calls and behaviour, we will try to figure out all of those confusing sandpipers, plovers, phalaropes, turnstones, knots, godwits and whimbrels. If you are up for the challenge, this is the workshop for you! They really aren't that bad....Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley. Fee: $75.00. Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 7. Maximum 16 adults.

Step into the past and experience afternoon tea in the serene Woodside gardens. Enjoy tea and elegant treats at this Victorian-inspired tea. Cost is $9.80/person by appointment only.

The Afro Festival is an annual festival of dance, music, drama and African cuisine celebrating the rich cultural heritage of all 54 countries that make up the African continent. The festival has become a huge rallying point for all Africans living in this region. There are vendors who will have food, traditional dresses and crafts. There are kids activities and professional African cultural troupes from outside the KW area to perform various African dances.

An excellent opportunity to show off the Schneider's wood-fired bakeoven! Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply. Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00

There'll be plenty of treats at our ever-popular Tartan Tea. Harpist, Carleen Ellis enchants. $10/person. From 2 p.m. Please call the Cottage at 519-624-8250 to register.

Every Tuesday in July families enjoy free, quality entertainment on Civic Square. From performing arts to mini-concerts, Tooney Tuesdays has something to offer everyone!

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music every time on the front lawn of Castle Kilbride Admission is by donation.

Step into the past and experience afternoon tea in the serene Woodside gardens. Enjoy tea and elegant treats at this Victorian-inspired tea. Cost is $9.80/person by appointment only.

Don't miss our Pre-Mill Race Festival Concert with talented vocalist/guitarist, Richard Grainger, fresh from the U.K., and Cambridge's own Twegen. If the midges stay home we'll be in the garden. 7 p.m. We'll be passin' the bonnet for the musicians. Please call the Cottage at 519-624-8250 for more information.

This free festival, now in its eighteenth year, is patterned after European festivals whereby the day's events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festival's theme with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and surrounding area. Arts, crafts, and an excellent choice of food and refreshments are also available at the festival site and from the many fine eating establishments in downtown Cambridge.

Bring your family! You can try traditional crafts, tour the garden or perhaps just sit and enjoy a cup of mint tea on the front porch. Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00

What's in your Barn, What's on the Farm? Opening Reception: Friday June 4th, 6-9 p.m. Four visual artists reflect on rural life. Enjoy the work of Donelda Janzen, Hank Bos, Laura Perrin and Mary McClanaghan.

Comedy Theatre Production Join the King family as they celebrate the marriage of their eldest daughter, Rachel. From the courtship to the wedding of Rachel and Jacob, you'll learn what it is like to live in a real Amish family. This play is complete with Amish songs and prayers, humour and heartache. It's like peeking in the window of a real Amish family.

A survey of paintings from the last decade gleaned from public and private collections that generate dialogue on the space of abstract painting in contemporary art. Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5:00, Thurs 9:30 - 9:00, Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Sun 1:00 - 5:00. Free admission.

A video installation using information and images gathered on the artist's Grand River canoe trip this past summer as well as a 3D map of the watershed made from recycled packaging. MacGregor's installations and videos explore the passage of time and how it shapes small dramas, overlooked moments or familiar situations. Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5:00, Thurs 9:30 - 9:00, Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Sun 1:00 - 5:00. Free admission.

For this exhibition, artist Mary Catherine Newcomb sculpts plant material to make living works of art. Product of Eden combines Newcomb's love for the natural world and her desire to make things grow with her profound love for making art. Her art work is striking unusual and yet charmingly familiar and optimistic, reminding us that in the end, we are all part of nature. Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5:00, Thurs 9:30 - 9:00, Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Sun 1:00 - 5:00. Free admission.

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 17, 6:30pm The only Canadian venue for the three-stop North American premiere (Canada, United States, Mexico) of S N Ø H E T T A architecture - landscapes - interiors. An innovative inter-disciplinary, 20 year retrospective of the work of Norway's reknowned architecture phenom, commissioned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and curated by Eva Madshus, Senior Curator at the National Museum-Architecture, Oslo. Admission is free and all are welcome. Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 12 - 8 pm, Friday: 12 - 5 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday*: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (*Closed Sundays during the summer from Victoria Day weekend through Labour Day weekend)

Celebrating the arrival of the Schneiders in the Waterloo area on 30th June of 1807. Visitors can participate in many of the daily chores of the early settlers. On Thursday, July 1, Canada Day, admission is FREE and horse-drawn wagon rides with Roger Cober will be offered for $1 per person from 12:30 to 3:30p.m. Enjoy a slice of Canada Day cake at 2 p.m. Regular admission rates (except for Canada Day) Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5 Please call the Museum at 519-742-7752 for more information.

Go "On Safari" and get closer than you ever imagined to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that roam free in large Game Reserves. See a pride of majestic lions, rare cheetah, a herd of graceful giraffe, a troop of playful baboons and many more animals from around the world!

Waterloo Regin Museum opens doors as new gateway to Doon Heritage Village. The historic village is open for the season with more farm animals, new historic buildings and lots of fun for the entire family to enjoy! Waterloo Region Museum exhibits will open in Fall 2011.

Leaping from the pages of your favourite Canadian storybooks! View 35 pieces of original children's book illustrations on display in the Belvedere Gallery. In partnership with the Canadian Society of Children's Authors Illustrators and Performers.

Senior Men's Baseball Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m.

Come anytime from May 18 to December 23 between 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and enjoy an engaging tour with one of our knowledgeable interpreters in period costume. While you are here, why not consider purchasing a Parks Canada National Pass or ask us about our new Ambassador Pass.

What: Interpretive walks and activities will be held every Wednesday throughout the summer on a range of topics. Fun for ALL AGES, meet at the J.C. Taylor (Nature) Centre in the Guelph Arboretum each week. A range of topics will covered including observing wildlife, companion planting, invasive and endangered species, and painting with natural dyes. Where: Meet at the J.C. Taylor Centre in the Guelph Arboretum. When: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm. Walks run throughout the summer starting May 19 and ending August 25, 2010. Cost: ONLY $2 a person and children under 5 are FREE! To see the walk schedule and a short program description for each please following our link below. No registration required. I hope to see you all there! We also have a new website for the Gosling Wildlife Gardens that you may want to check out at: http://www.goslingwildlifegarden.org

Let your kids GET WET and GO WILD as Misumu Bay Wet Play opens for the season! This interactive water adventure features a tipping bucket, water sprays and a splash pool! Open daily, weather permitting, May 22 to September 6, 2010, height restrictions apply.

Bring your family and friends for a personal tour of the historic house highlighting the King family possessions and their stories. Enjoy a cream tea with your guests. $9.80 per person. Reservations required.

Wee Quilt Challenge 2010 Come marvel at these mini-masterpieces and dinna ferget t'cast a vote fer yer favourite! Open Wednesday to Sunday noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission by donation.

Seeds in Disguise: The Biology and Lore of Ornamental Seeds May 30 2010 - Nov 27 2010 This exhibition features ornamental seeds "disguised" as beads in jewellery, trinkets and ornaments. Seeds, like people, have many interesting facets to their complex biology. Travel, chemistry, medicine and industry are part of the stories of the ornamental seeds in this exhibition. This exhibition will delight all ages and levels of interest - from the curious child, to the backyard botanist, to the seasoned hiker, and everyone in between. Topics covered: Beans: Diversity in a Plant Family, Seed Signals, Seeds from Food Plants, Seeds with Commercial Use, Poisonous Seeds Among Us, On the High Seas

Teddy bears, trains and trucks- oh my! Feel like a kid again by visiting this exhibit that will feature treasured and timeless toys from the late 1870's to the 1970's.

McDougall Cottage's 8th annual Wee Quilt Challenge exhibit opens April 9 and continues to Labour Day. This year's theme is Celtic Connections. Don't miss these mini-masterpieces. Admission is by donation. Open Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays to 8 p.m.

This exhibit features the art of Wendy Durfey, Joseph Schneider Haus Folk Artist-in-Residence. Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Being Magnified focuses on works that depict the fully realized being; those who through exceptional ability in the physical, intellectual or spiritual realms, are considered heroic by the multitude. The works in this exhibition delineate a common thread of all myths, which Joseph Campbell called 'The Hero's Journey'. Free admission. Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5:00, Thurs 9:30 - 9:00, Sat 10:00 - 5:00, Sun 1:00 - 5:00

5 NEW temporary sculptures in the garden

An outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in Cambridge will feature the work of five artists across a two-year time span.  The first installation is artist, Ted Fullerton.  This work, Axis Mundi will remain in the garden till fall 2009. Gilgor Stefano will install his his sculpture this summer and three other artist will follow.