Things are expected to cool down this weekend temperature-wise, but the number of things happening in the region is heating up.

Spring and summer are incredibly busy times in the region. This weekend, there is something for everyone, from the opening ceremonies for the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships in Fergus and Elora to the K-W Poetry Slam Finals featuring Lillian Allen to a bioblitz along the Hanlon Creek and in Preservation Park in Guelph.

Or, you might like to head out to one — or all — of these five suggestions:

Celebrate Cambridge Neighbourhoods

9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (times depend on neighbourhood event)

Various locations

Celebrate the great things in your neighbourhood, with events planned throughout the city. The event is planned by Cambridge Neighbourhood Organizations and this year's chairperson, Joe-Ann McComb, says the day is about "building a stronger community, bringing neighbours together and celebrating our vibrant and diverse city." Events include carnival games, yoga in the park, fire trucks, live music, a block party, bike rodeo and a dog agility show.

Maker Expo

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 2

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 3

The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener

If you love making things, this expo is for you. The family-friendly event will showcase makers of all kinds, artists and organizations — get tips from exhibitors, listen to experts during the speaker series and get your hands on some new projects to inspire you. There is also a STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts and math) show within the expo for youth.

CAFKA Kickoff

9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 2 (runs all month)

Kitchener Market, Kitchener City Hall

The festival that celebrates contemporary art in the public space is back with many events throughout the entire month. Start out with a family event of printmaking maps at the Kitchener Market Saturday morning at 9 a.m., the festival's opening tour starts at Kitchener City Hall at 2 p.m. Saturday with many artists on hand to answer questions followed by an opening reception at 7 p.m. also at city hall. Check out the website for events taking place during the week.

Open Ears Concert with Emerging Composer Katerina Gimon

11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 2

Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener

The Open Ears festival is also underway with many performances across the region. On Saturday morning, you can listen to the world premiere of a new piece by Katerina Gimon. She won the emerging composer competition — a new prize this year — and her multi-instrument piece will debut in the beautiful setting of Victoria Park. Other highlights for the weekend for this festival include a CD release by Jason Doell at The Registry Theatre on Saturday, Onion Honey at TWH Social on Saturday, Awaken where the Nü Ears Ensemble interprets the music of Odawa composer Barbara Croall at The Walper Hotel on Sunday and Ilimaq with Ben Reimer Sunday evening at Apollo Cinema.

Spring Awakening by K-W Musical Productions (Hilary Gauld Camilleri/K-W Musical Productions)

Spring Awakening

7:30 p.m., Friday, June 1

7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 2

Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King St. W., Kitchener

Spring Awakening is about teens in late 19th century Germany and the issues they face including their budding sexuality, death and suicide and morality. Can't go this weekend? The show runs until June 9 with performances Wednesday to Saturday.