It's going to be a beautiful weekend with warm temperatures that will tempt you to get outside.

There's plenty to do, including the swan parade in Stratford on Sunday, the K-W Wine and Food Show is on at The Aud on Friday and Saturday and Romeo and Juliet is on at the Guelph Little Theatre.

You could also check out Pride and Prejudice by the Cambridge Community Players or hit up a clothing swap at Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. in Kitchener on Sunday.

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival

7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 6

Elmira

Ah, the sweetest festival of all is this Saturday in Elmira. The downtown core and arena areas will be taken over by this festival, which draws tens of thousands of people each year. The maple syrup festival includes sugar shack tours, old-fashioned toffee, live music, pony rides, train rides, a crafts and collectibles market, and, of course, pancakes!

Scores of maple syrup vendors will be there and you don't need to be a discerning connoisseur to notice they all have their own flavour.

Fight the Stigma Boxing Match

6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 6

University Stadium Gym, 81 Seagram Dr., Waterloo

The Laurier Boxing Club and Generation Magazine are hosting this showcase of 10 fighters from the university to raise money for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Nick MacLean Quartet

Doors open 8 p.m., Friday, April 5

The Boathouse, 57 Jubilee Dr., Kitchener

As part of the band's April tour, Nick MacLean will bring his piano talents to The Boathouse to offer up his take on modern jazz. The quartet includes Brownman Ali on trumpet, Jesse Dietschi on bass and Tyler Goertzen on drums.

Kids Easter Party

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 6

Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Rd. W., Cambridge

Food, entertainment and other fun activities are planned for this party for children up to 13 years of age. Admission is a monetary donation or an item of non-perishable food. The Hespeler Optimist Club will be collecting used electronics, pop cans, recyclable steel products and also beer, wine and liquor bottles.

Beethoven Mass in C Major

3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 7

Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph

The University of Guelph Choirs and Guelph Symphony Orchestra are performing in this incredible venue. The concert will feature organist Joe Carere and guest soprano Lida Szkwarek, mezzo-soprano Pascale Spinney, tenor Ryan Downey, and baritone Zachary Read.