What’s happening July 5 and July 6 in Waterloo Region

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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.