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Each year, millions of Canadians celebrate their love of culture across Canada during Culture Days! On September 27, 28, and 29, Cambridge will be offering a variety of free activities during the Culture Days weekend.
Explore your interest in the arts, talents with pottery, music concerts, ballroom dance lessons, family theatre, art activities, or just take a moment away for yourself and pop into an art gallery. No experience needed to participate in Cambridge’s Culture Days, just enthusiasm to participate in something new.
Plan your weekend with the events below.
Friday, Sept. 27
Studio Tour Exhibition |
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Cambridge City Hall, Atrium, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 5W8 Art displayed by Participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists. Free admission |
Theatre Back-of-house Tour |
Time: 12-pm-5pm Cambridge Arts Theatre, 47 Water St S, Cambridge, ON N1R 6C9 Tour props and wardrobe, rehearsal hall, dressing rooms, backstage and ‘the Green Room’, stand on stage and try your hand at saying some lines - see if you can project your voice into the house. Free admission |
Great Canadian Artists Mural and Gathering Place |
Time: all hours Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 8N1 Outdoor view of Art Mural - To celebrate Canada’s 150 the Cambridge Centre for the Arts commissioned Cambridge artist Michele Jones to paint a vertical window mural with 12 portraits of great Canadian artists and performers. As visitors approach the entrance to the arts centre, they are able to experience a vibrant depiction of Canadians who through their talents have made a significant impact nationally and internationally. Free admission |
Open Rehearsal Cambridge Seniors' Choir |
Time: 9:15am-11:30am David Durward Centre, 62 Dickson St, Cambridge ON N1R 1T8 The Choir, over 60 voices strong, performs at concerts and at a number of seniors' homes and special events throughout the year, and rehearses Friday mornings. Please be respectful when entering the rehearsal space (cell phones turned off, no talking). Free admission |
Small Views Big Planet; Photographs by Peter Ross |
Time: 8:30am-4pm Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Art Gallery, floor 1A, 60 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 8N1 Free admission |
Hespeler Heritage Centre |
Time: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm 11 Tannery St. East Cambridge, Ontario N3C 2B4 Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of history and community in Hespeler; view the historical archives, photographs & artifacts collection. Drop in For more information: 519-651-0032 |
Grand Café celebrates Cambridge Studio Tour Exhibition |
Time: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Grand Café, 18 Queens Square, Cambridge, ON N1S 1H3 See the wonderful art on display by participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists. Established in 2003, the Grand Café is an independently owned coffee and treats shop located in a historically designated building within the heart of downtown Galt. Drop in. For more information: https://www.grandcafe.ca |
Digital Light Projection Show |
Time: 9:00pm (with sound), 9:30pm (with sound), 10:00pm (no sound), 10:30pm (no sound). On façade of the Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S. Cambridge, ON N1R 3C5 In 2018, the City of Cambridge installed a digital projection system to display light shows on the facade of the Old Post Office. Content changes seasonally and is appropriate for all ages. Note: Some shows may have strobe light type effects that may be disorienting to some. For more information: https://ideaexchange.org/programs/event/old-post-office-projection-light-show |
Murals in Galt |
Assorted locations downtown Galt, and behind 800 Franklin Ave, Cambridge. Most are walking distance from each other.
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Murals Preston |
Assorted locations in Preston Town Centre and Riverside Park, Preston; Most are walking distance from each other.
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Murals Hespeler |
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Sculptures and Art Installations |
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Saturday, Sept. 28
Studio Tour Exhibition |
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Cambridge City Hall, Atrium, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge, N1R 5W8 Art displayed by Participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists. Free admission |
Cambridge Studio Tour |
Time: 10am – 5pm Various locations in Cambridge Participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists open their doors for a behind the scenes view at their studio practices and insight into the creative and business sides of being an artist. Created 16 years ago by a group of local artists who wanted to make art more available to the community; this year’s event brings together 22 local artists from across the city in 14 studios. Tour goers can expect to see a variety of art, everything from paintings to jewelry to woodworking. Artwork may also be available for purchase; Self-guided tour. Tour Brochures available at Cambridge City Hall and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts Free admission |
Celebrate Culture Days at McDougall – A Taste of Scotland |
Time: 1pm - 4:00pm McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, On N1S 2L7 Event Details: Join us for a wee taste of Scotland! We’ll be offering free samples of some of Scotland’s favourite dishes like shortbread, cloutie dumpling, haggis (if you dare), and more. Take home some free recipes to try yourself. There’ll be fun crafts and activities for the kids too. Free admission |
Downtown Galt Potters’ Market |
Time: 8am – 4pm Cambridge City Hall, Civic Square, 50 Dickson St, Cambridge, N1R 5W8 The Downtown Cambridge BIA welcomes everyone to this open-air market! Featuring work by some of the best Potters in Southwestern Ontario, this event will also include live demonstrations, fun activities for children of all ages, and amazing prize giveaways! Free admission |
Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre |
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm Cambridge City Hall, Civic Square, 56 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON N1R 1T8 Explore the Cambridge Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre today and learn about the history of fire service in the City of Cambridge and its surrounding areas. Free admission |
Great Canadian Artists Mural and Gathering Place |
Time: all hours Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St Cambridge, N1R 8N1 Outdoor view of Art Mural - To celebrate Canada’s 150 the Cambridge Centre for the Arts commissioned Cambridge artist Michele Jones to paint a vertical window mural with 12 portraits of great Canadian artists and performers. As visitors approach the entrance to the arts centre, they are able to experience a vibrant depiction of Canadians who through their talents have made a significant impact nationally and internationally. Free admission |
Live @ the Market |
Time: TBD Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St, Cambridge, N1R 1T7 Free admission |
Small Views Big Planet; Photographs by Peter Ross |
Time: 9am-2:30pm Address: Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Art Gallery, floor 1A, 60 Dickson St Cambridge, N1R 8N1 Free admission |
Hespeler Heritage Centre |
Time: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm 11 Tannery St. E. Cambridge, ON N3C 2B4 Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of history and community in Hespeler; view the historical archives, photographs & artifacts collection. Drop in For more information: 519-651-0032 |
Kids Planting Craft |
Time: Through-out the morning starting at 8:00am until 12:00pm (or until supplies last) Drop in. Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1T7 For more information: https://www.cambridgefarmersmarket.ca |
Farm Photos – Take a picture on a tractor! |
Time: Through-out the morning starting at 8:00am until 12:00pm Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1T7 For more information: https://www.cambridgefarmersmarket.ca Drop in. |
Live Graffiti mural painting in Hespeler Village |
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 16 Queen St. W, Cambridge, ON N3C 1G1 Watch artists such as Graffiti Murallist Ean Kools turn plain outdoor building walls into colourful works of art. Drop in. For more information: http://www.ean.kools.org/ |
Hespeler Harvest Festival |
Time: 10:00-3:00pm Forbes Park, 16 Kribs St. Cambridge, Ontario N3C 2L3 Annual family community event with live music, games for the whole family, pie eating contest, rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, inflatable obstacle course, petting zoo, vendors, BBQ, and more! Drop in. For more information: http://hvna.ca/harvest-festival/ |
Celebrate the Music! With the Preston Scout House (PSH) Alumni Band, PSH Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps and the PSH Silver Leaves Brass |
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mill Race Amphitheatre, 36 Water St N, Cambridge, ON N1R 3B3 Outdoor music concert with the PSH Alumni Band, PSH Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps and the PSH Silver Leaves Brass; Drop in. For more information: 519-653-3376; prestonscouthouseband.adm@sympatico.ca |
Identify with Fashion at the Fashion History Museum |
Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fashion History Museum, 74 Queen St. E. Cambridge, ON N3C 2B1 Bring in a treasured fashion heirloom or a photograph of a long lost relative for the curator to identify the age of the garment of photograph. Maybe who you thought was grandma was great great grandma! This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission. Drop in. For more information: curator@fashionhistorymuseum.com |
Grand Café celebrates Cambridge Studio Tour Exhibition |
Time: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Grand Café, 18 Queens Square, Cambridge, ON N1S 1H3 See the wonderful art on display by participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists. Established in 2003, the Grand Café is an independently owned coffee and treats shop located in a historically designated building within the heart of downtown Galt. Drop in. For more information: https://www.grandcafe.ca |
Digital Light Projection Show |
Time: 9:00pm (with sound), 9:30pm (with sound), 10:00pm (no sound), 10:30pm (no sound). On façade of the Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S. Cambridge, ON N1R 3C5 In 2018, the City of Cambridge installed a digital projection system to display light shows on the facade of the Old Post Office. Content changes seasonally and is appropriate for all ages. Note: Some shows may have strobe light type effects that may be disorienting to some. For more information: https://ideaexchange.org/programs/event/old-post-office-projection-light-show |
Cambridge Sculpture Garden |
Sculptures are located around the garden, 53 Grand Ave South, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L7. Across from Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge For more information: http://www.cambridgesculpturegarden.ca/csg/Home.html |
Murals in Galt |
Assorted locations downtown Galt, and behind 800 Franklin Ave, Cambridge. Most are walking distance from each other.
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Murals Preston |
Assorted locations in Preston Town Centre and Riverside Park, Preston; Most are walking distance from each other.
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Murals Hespeler |
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Sculptures and Art Installations |
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Sunday, Sept. 29
Cambridge Studio Tour |
Time: 12pm – 5pm Various locations in Cambridge Participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists open their doors for a behind the scenes view at their studio practices and insight into the creative and business sides of being an artist. Created 16 years ago by a group of local artists who wanted to make art more available to the community; this year’s event brings together 22 local artists from across the city in 14 studios. Tour goers can expect to see a variety of art, everything from paintings to jewelry to woodworking. Artwork may also be available for purchase; Self-guided tour. Free admission. |
Experience Theatre Set strike |
Time: 10am-12pm Cambridge Arts Theatre, 47 Water St S, Cambridge, ON N1R 6C9 What happens when the show is over? Stage is cleared of props and set dressing/ scenery dismantled in anticipation for the next show. Be a part of the crew for a moment in time as you try your hand at stage strike. Recommended: wear closed toe shoes and work gloves. Free admission |
Identify with Fashion at the Fashion History Museum |
Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm 74 Queen St. E. Cambridge, ON N3C 2B1 Bring in a treasured fashion heirloom or a photograph of a long lost relative for the curator to identify the age of the garment of photograph. Maybe who you thought was grandma was great great grandma! This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission. Drop in. For more information: curator@fashionhistorymuseum.com |
Grand Café celebrates Cambridge Studio Tour Exhibition |
Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Grand Café, 18 Queens Square, Cambridge, ON N1S 1H3 See the wonderful art on display by participating Cambridge Studio Tour Artists. Established in 2003, the Grand Café is an independently owned coffee and treats shop located in a historically designated building within the heart of downtown Galt. Drop in. For more information: https://www.grandcafe.ca |
Digital Light Projection Show |
Time: 9:00pm (with sound), 9:30pm (with sound), 10:00pm (no sound), 10:30pm (no sound). On façade of the Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S. Cambridge, ON N1R 3C5 In 2018, the City of Cambridge installed a digital projection system to display light shows on the facade of the Old Post Office. Content changes seasonally and is appropriate for all ages. Note: Some shows may have strobe light type effects that may be disorienting to some. For more information: https://ideaexchange.org/programs/event/old-post-office-projection-light-show |
Cambridge Sculpture Garden |
Sculptures are located around the garden, 53 Grand Ave South, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L7. Across from Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge For more information: http://www.cambridgesculpturegarden.ca/csg/Home.html |
Murals in Galt |
Assorted locations downtown Galt, and behind 800 Franklin Ave, Cambridge. Most are walking distance from each other.
|
Murals Preston |
Assorted locations in Preston Town Centre and Riverside Park, Preston; Most are walking distance from each other.
|
Murals Hespeler |
|
Sculptures and Art Installations |
|
Great Canadian Artists Mural and Gathering Place |
Time: All hours Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St Cambridge, N1R 8N1 Outdoor view of Art Mural - To celebrate Canada’s 150 the Cambridge Centre for the Arts commissioned Cambridge artist Michele Jones to paint a vertical window mural with 12 portraits of great Canadian artists and performers. As visitors approach the entrance to the arts centre, they are able to experience a vibrant depiction of Canadians who through their talents have made a significant impact nationally and internationally. Free admission |
For additional Culture Days
events in Cambridge, visit https://ideaexchange.org/programs/idea/culture-days