Connections 50+

Mon, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Mon, Sep 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Mon, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Sense-ational - All Ages

Mon, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Explore a different sense each week.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Basic Photography

Mon, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Queen's Square - Children's Program Room

Learn the basics of photography.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Tue, Sep 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Explore fun, active, and hands-on activities with your little one. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Clemens Mill

Let's Play!

Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Let's Play!

Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Post Office

Calling all heroes!

Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Queen's Square

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.

Tue, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clemens Mill

Fall teen drop-in chess club.

Focus on Leadership - Presented by Focus for Ethnic Women

Tue, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

We are happy to host Families Under the Rainbow In collaboration with SPECTRUM, Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.

Tue, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Become a leader in your community and share your unique perspective.

Tue, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Sep 26, 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Tue, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Department

Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening's storytime for families.

Wed, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Explore the messy side of STEAM.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hespeler

Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Wed, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Clemens Mill

Imagine, explore, and discover. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Clemens Mill

Gotta catch 'em all!

Wed, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Queen's Square

An afternoon full of silly science experiments.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 27, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Sep 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Calling all knit, crochet, embroidery, macrame, sewing, and other fibre arts enthusiasts for a weekly social meet-up.

Thu, Sep 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:15am - 11:15am

Preston

Let's Play!

Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Old Post Office

Get ready for some circle time fun! Please register with child's name.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:45am

Clemens Mill

Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 6:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Thu, Sep 28, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Snacks with arts and games! Join William weekly for creativity and fun.

Thu, Sep 28, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom 3

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Learn to Solder - Ages 12+

Thu, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clemens Mill

Take your maker skills to the next level.

AI with Amanda Tkaczyk

Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Queen's Square - Magazine Lounge

Explore what artificial intelligence is and how it is used.

Mud and Microbes

Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Studio

Create your own microbial sculpture with bio artist Nicole Clouston.

Thu, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Learn the basics of soldering.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Queen's Square

All Robert Munsch stories!

Thu, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Sep 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.

Fri, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square - Lobby,Studio

Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Fri, Sep 29, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Queen's Square

Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Sat, Sep 30, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Art Cart: Truth and Reconciliation

Sat, Sep 30, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Add to a growing collage of orange ribbons to show solidarity with Indigenous peoples and communities.

Introduction to Laser Cutting

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Old Post Office

Interested in using Laser Cutter at the Old Post Office but have no idea where to start?

This event is full

Opening Reception + Meet The Artist

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Queen's Square and Preston - Gallery

Join us for the opening receptions of Meera Sethi’s multi-site exhibitions

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sun, Oct 01, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Sun, Oct 01, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Mon, Oct 02, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Mon, Oct 02, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Sense-ational - All Ages

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Explore a different sense each week.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

DJ David ML Workshop

Mon, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Clemens Mill - Learning Commons

Start from scratch and learn the basics of DJing in this hands-on workshop.

Basic Photography

Mon, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Queen's Square - Children's Program Room

Learn the basics of photography.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 03, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Tue, Oct 03, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Tue, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Tue, Oct 03, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Explore fun, active, and hands-on activities with your little one. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Clemens Mill

Let's Play!

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Let's Play!

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Post Office

Calling all heroes!

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Queen's Square

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.

Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clemens Mill

Fall teen drop-in chess club.

Focus on Leadership - Presented by Focus for Ethnic Women

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

We are happy to host Families Under the Rainbow In collaboration with SPECTRUM, Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.

Tue, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Become a leader in your community and share your unique perspective.

Tue, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Oct 03, 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Tue, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Department

Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening's storytime for families.

Wed, Oct 04, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Wed, Oct 04, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Explore the messy side of STEAM.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hespeler

Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Clemens Mill

Imagine, explore, and discover. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Clemens Mill

Gotta catch 'em all!

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Queen's Square

An afternoon full of silly science experiments.

This event is full

Board Game Café - Ages 16+

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler

From cards to Catan, this is a warm and friendly atmosphere for fans of low-tech table games.

Wed, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Calling all knit, crochet, embroidery, macrame, sewing, and other fibre arts enthusiasts for a weekly social meet-up.

Thu, Oct 05, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Thu, Oct 05, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Thu, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 11:15am

Preston

Let's Play!

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Old Post Office

Get ready for some circle time fun! Please register with child's name.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

Clemens Mill

Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 6:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Snacks with arts and games! Join William weekly for creativity and fun.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom 3

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clemens Mill

Take your maker skills to the next level.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Fabric Collage

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Studio

Use various fabrics to create a landscape collage

Digitize your Family Memories - Ages 18+

Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Old Post Office

Creative Studios has numerous devices to help you digitize your analog memories.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Queen's Square

All Robert Munsch stories!

Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Oct 06, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Fri, Oct 06, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Fri, Oct 06, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

PD Day Stay and Play - All Ages

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

All Locations

Come and stay and play!

Art Cart: Drawing on Fabric

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Queen's Square - Studio

Drop in to create a drawing on fabric using ribbon and fabric markers.

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square - Lobby

Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Fri, Oct 06, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Tween Nerf Night - Ages 10 - 13

Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Fri, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler

Make your PD Day epic with Nerf blasters and friends.

This event is full

Sat, Oct 07, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Sat, Oct 07, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Thanksgiving Closure

Sun, Oct 08, All day

All Locations

All Idea Exchange locations will be closed October 8th and 9th for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Closure

Mon, Oct 09, All day

All Locations

All Idea Exchange locations will be closed October 8th and 9th for Thanksgiving.

Tue, Oct 10, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Tue, Oct 10, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Explore fun, active, and hands-on activities with your little one. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Clemens Mill

Let's Play!

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Let's Play!

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Post Office

Calling all heroes!

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Queen's Square

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clemens Mill

Fall teen drop-in chess club.

Focus on Leadership - Presented by Focus for Ethnic Women

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

We are happy to host Families Under the Rainbow In collaboration with SPECTRUM, Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Become a leader in your community and share your unique perspective.

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Oct 10, 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Department

Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening's storytime for families.

Wed, Oct 11, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Wed, Oct 11, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Explore the messy side of STEAM.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hespeler

Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Clemens Mill

Imagine, explore, and discover. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Clemens Mill

Gotta catch 'em all!

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Queen's Square

An afternoon full of silly science experiments.

The Old Post Office: A Historic Past, an Innovative Future

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

City of Cambridge Information and Archives Analyst Dan Schmalz shares stories of the Galt Post Office building

Colourblock Reverse Glass Painting

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Calling all knit, crochet, embroidery, macrame, sewing, and other fibre arts enthusiasts for a weekly social meet-up.

Wed, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Preston

Create an easy linework and colourblock art piece on a glass frame.

Thu, Oct 12, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Thu, Oct 12, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

CTAL: Tutankhamun – The Sensational Discovery (Part 2) - with Sherine El Sebaie

Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cedar Hill United Church

Join us in for an exciting lecture about Egyptomania!

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:15am - 11:15am

Preston

Let's Play!

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Old Post Office

Get ready for some circle time fun! Please register with child's name.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

Clemens Mill

Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 6:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Thu, Oct 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Snacks with arts and games! Join William weekly for creativity and fun.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom 3

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Next in Soldering - Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clemens Mill

Take your maker skills to the next level.

Bad Paint Night

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Studio

Create a beautifully bad artwork, all fun and no pressure!

This event is full

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Take on a bigger project while learning the basics of soldering.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Queen's Square

All Robert Munsch stories!

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Fri, Oct 13, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Fri, Oct 13, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Old Post Office Book Club - Ages 18+

Fri, Oct 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Old Post Office

Meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, share thoughts, and learn more about the books we love.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square - Studio

Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Take Charge: Chronic Disease

Fri, Oct 13, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

How-to workshop for living with chronic disease.

Bejeweled: A Crafty Dance Party - Ages 16+

Fri, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Hespeler

Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Fri, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Join us for an evening of creativity and celebration.

Sat, Oct 14, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Pet Rocks: Ghosts and Ghouls

Sat, Oct 14, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Create a spooky pet ghost or ghoul to haunt your house during Halloween!

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sun, Oct 15, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Sun, Oct 15, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Mon, Oct 16, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Mon, Oct 16, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Sense-ational - All Ages

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Explore a different sense each week.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Basic Photography

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Queen's Square - Children's Program Room

Learn the basics of photography.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 17, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Tue, Oct 17, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Tue, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Tue, Oct 17, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Explore fun, active, and hands-on activities with your little one. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Clemens Mill

Let's Play!

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Let's Play!

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Drop in to create a unique craft!

Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old Post Office

Calling all heroes!

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Queen's Square

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Clemens Mill

Fall teen drop-in chess club.

Focus on Leadership - Presented by Focus for Ethnic Women

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

We are happy to host Families Under the Rainbow In collaboration with SPECTRUM, Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space.

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Become a leader in your community and share your unique perspective.

Fibre Arts Lab - Amish Toothbrush Coaster

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office - Riverview Room

Learn how to make an Amish Toothbrush Rug while creating a lovely coaster.

Tue, Oct 17, 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Hespeler - Children's Department

Wear your pyjamas and bring a stuffie to this evening's storytime for families.

UnBook Club - Ages 19+

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Grain of Salt Indian Cuisine

With no set book to read, this club is about great conversation and good fun.

Wed, Oct 18, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Wed, Oct 18, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Wed, Oct 18, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Dance, sing, rhyme, and craft with your tot.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Department

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Explore the messy side of STEAM.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hespeler

Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square

Let's Play!

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Learn new songs and rhymes, share stories, and meet other parents and babies. Complete a registration for EACH CHILD attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Clemens Mill

Imagine, explore, and discover. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Get ready for Kindergarten! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Clemens Mill

Gotta catch 'em all!

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Queen's Square

An afternoon full of silly science experiments.

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Mud and Microbes

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square

Create your own microbial sculpture with bio artist Nicole Clouston.

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Calling all knit, crochet, embroidery, macrame, sewing, and other fibre arts enthusiasts for a weekly social meet-up.

Thu, Oct 19, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Thu, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Clemens Mill

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Stretch it out and get your body moving.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler

Sing, dance, and practice self-confidence.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:15am - 11:15am

Preston

Let's Play!

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Old Post Office

Get ready for some circle time fun! Please register with child's name.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Clemens Mill

Learn how to make different sensory doughs using everyday ingredients. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 6:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Thu, Oct 19, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Snacks with arts and games! Join William weekly for creativity and fun.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Virtual - Zoom 3

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

SPECTRUM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clemens Mill

Take your maker skills to the next level.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Retro Game Night

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Gaming fun with a retro twist!

Queer Craft Circle - Creative Mending

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals are invited to explore a different creative project each month in a fun and safe space.

Next in Soldering - Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Take on a bigger project while learning the basics of soldering.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Queen's Square

All Robert Munsch stories!

Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler

Enjoy singing and smiling while strumming your ukulele with this casual group.

Queer Reading Circle

Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Clemens Mill

An evening exploring 2SLGBTQ+ literature through the lens of our queerness.

Fri, Oct 20, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Fri, Oct 20, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Fri, Oct 20, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Fri, Oct 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Come shake, rattle, and read with us! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Queen's Square

Bring your tot for some late-morning fun.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Preston

Draw out your child's inner Picasso with amazing art projects. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Queen's Square - Studio,Lobby

Connect with other adults while enjoying concerts, crafting, chats, and more.

Take Charge: Chronic Disease

Fri, Oct 20, 11:15am - 11:45am

Queen's Square

Get ready for some circle time fun! Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

How-to workshop for living with chronic disease.

Fri, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Preston

Staff from John Howard Society's Cambridge Career Connections will be onsite to provide support and resources to job seekers.

Sat, Oct 21, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Sat, Oct 21, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Introduction to Large Format Printing

Sat, Oct 21, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Old Post Office

Calling all photographers and designers.

Carnegie Libraries in Ontario - Their Impact and Legacy

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hespeler

Discover the rich history of the Hespeler library and the renowned Carnegie Library initiative.

Sun, Oct 22, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Sun, Oct 22, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Sun, Oct 22, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Mon, Oct 23, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Mon, Oct 23, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Mon, Oct 23, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Re-Storying Our Lives With Ali Burke

Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Mon, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Studio

Guided by a registered therapist, learn to creatively express your thoughts and emotions through art journaling exercises.

Tue, Oct 24, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Tue, Oct 24, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Tue, Oct 24, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Tue, Oct 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Queen's Square

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Queen's Square - Lobby

Drop in to create a unique craft!

Paws for Reading - Ages 5 - 12

Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Meet Cambridge Career Connections online for workshops on topics related to job searching and career development.

Tue, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Old Post Office

Children read to a Lion's club service dogs and then have fun playing games with a reading pal. Complete a registration for EACH PERSON attending the event.

This event is full

Engineering Science Quest - Ages 8 - 12

Tue, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Old Post Office

Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) is returning to Idea Exchange - The Old Post Office this Fall and will bring fun, hands-on STEM activities for Youth.

This event is full

Focus on Leadership - Presented by Focus for Ethnic Women

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Queen's Square - Greg Hayton Meeting Room

Become a leader in your community and share your unique perspective.

Ukulele Fall Concert

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office - Riverview Room

Join us for a fall-inspired concert along the river.

Tue, Oct 24, 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Hespeler - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Book Sale

Wed, Oct 25, All day

Multiple Locations

The Book Sale at Idea Exchange is back at Queen's Square, Hespeler, Preston, and Clemens Mill locations!

Wed, Oct 25, All day

Queen's Square

September 30 to December 17, 2023

Wed, Oct 25, All day

Preston

September 30 to November 26, 2023

Wed, Oct 25, All day

Virtual

Decorate a pumpkin and submit your photo for a chance to win one of our great prizes.

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hespeler

Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Family Board Game Night - Ages 5 - 12

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Clemens Mill

As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Old Post Office

Bring your competitive edge!

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Clemens Mill - Children's Program Room

Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.