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Learn more about all the free, family-friendly events offered by the City. Get all the details below.
Find events hosted by community groups on the events calendar.
Summer Nights Live
Whimsical Wednesdays come together with Concerts in the Park to offer a full line-up of outdoor summer entertainment for all ages!
2024 Concerts in the Park
We can't wait to see you at our Concerts in the Park series next summer! Join us Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in July and August 2025, in our beautiful Cambridge parks as musicians perform a variety of musical styles. Several of these performances are sponsored through the Central Ontario Musician's Association. FREE!
Looking to hear more from one of your favorites? See below for this past summer’s lineup. The 2025 lineup will be posted in late May.
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June 30
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Central Park Gazebo |
Concert Band |
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July 7 |
Mill Race Amphitheatre |
Celtic |
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July 14
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Forbes Park Bandshell |
Alternative Rock/Post Britpop
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July 21
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Central Park Gazebo |
Jump Swing Band
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July 28
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Mill Race Amphitheatre |
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Concert Band
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August 4
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Mill Race Amphitheatre |
Emi-Lee Small at 6:30pm & Tea for Three at 7pm
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Pop, Folk Pop // Traditional Folk Music |
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August 11 |
Forbes Park Bandshell |
Country |
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August 18
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Central Park Gazebo |
Ernie Kalwa (Cancelled due to inclement weather) |
Jazz |
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August 25 |
Forbes Park Bandshell |
The Potluck Dixieland Band
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Dixieland |
Cancellations may occur due to inclement weather.
2024 Whimsical Wednesdays
A great free family event! Join us Wednesday evenings in July and August from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for some amazing entertainment, games, crafts & more!
No tickets are necessary–just bring your own cozy seat and pick a spot to sit and enjoy. Free parking is also available.
Check back for weather updates that may impact the event.
| Date | Event | Location |
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| July 3 |
Forbes Park, Hespeler |
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| July 24 |
Forbes Park, Hespeler |
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July 30 |
The Ultimutts Dog Show - Rescheduled from July 10 |
Central Park, Preston |
| July 31 | Isabella Hoops - North Fire Circus | Central Park, Preston |
| Aug 7 | Cambridge Symphony Orchestra | City Hall, Civic Square |
| Aug 14 |
Hula Hoops Show & Fire Performance |
Forbes Park, Hespeler |
| Aug 20 | City Hall, Civic Square | |
| Aug 21 | The Relative Minors & Balloon Art Entertainment | Central Park, Preston |
| Aug 28 | Kynamics Dance | City Hall, Civic Square |
In the event of inclement weather during outdoor events, check back here for cancellation updates.
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Accessibility
For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.
Soccer Complex Grand Opening
The City of Cambridge is proud to announce the official Grand Opening of the new sports park, the Soccer Complex at 880 Linden Drive (corner of Linden Dr. and Fountain St.).
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm for a family friendly event. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair as bleacher seating is limited.
Schedule of Events
10:00 AM – Ribbon cutting ceremony
10:30 AM – Entertainment by Shy Harry
11:00 AM – Conestoga Condor soccer exhibition game (see more information below)
11:30 AM – Soccer skills and drills
12:00 Noon – Mascot soccer skills and drills competition & entertainment by Shy Harry
12:30 PM – Rugby skills and drills
2:00 PM – Draw for Conestoga Soccer Jersey
*schedule is subject to change
Conestoga Condor Soccer Exhibition Game
The soccer exhibition will feature Conestoga Condor, current and former, men’s and women’s soccer athletes. The game will feature male athletes from Conestoga's men’s national silver medal team and several all star athletes from the women’s team.
Kids Area Activities
- Inflatable obstacle course
- Bullseye soccer inflatable target
- Face painting
- Mascot meet and greets
- Activities, games and crafts with Idea Exchange Queen's Square
Meet Local Sport Groups
Get the opportunity to stop at their tents to learn more about their sport and give it a try!
- Cambridge United Soccer
- Cambridge Lancers Cricket Club Association
- Cambridge Ringette
- Tennis Cambridge
- Cambridge Minor Lacrosse Association
- Conestoga College
- Preston Figure Skating Club
- Cambridge Minor Hockey Association
- Cambridge Basketball
- Cambridge RedHawks Jr. Hockey Club
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Getting Here
Parking at the event will be limited. Consider other transportation options like walking, biking or taking the bus.
Taking the bus? Use the Grand River Transit website to plan your trip.
Riding your bike? Bike racks are onsite. Don't forget your lock.
View the parking map to see all the parking options near the event.
Accessibility at the Grand Opening
The majority of the event will be taking place on grass. There are paved pathways leading to the grass, but assistance might be required.
Washrooms and a water bottle filling station located at the Toyota Fieldhouse are accessible. There is accessible parking spaces onsite.
For questions regarding accessibility, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.
Learn More!
If you are interested in learning more about the sponsorship opportunities and the Grand Opening please email sponsorship@cambridge.ca.
To learn more about the new outdoor soccer complex visit the the project webpage.
Volunteer opportunities are available for the Grand Opening. For more details or to apply visit www.cambridge.ca/volunteer.