We may see slightly warmer temperatures and some sunshine this weekend, making it a good weekend to get out of the house.

There are many events happening in and around Waterloo region. It includes a talk Friday night by author Emma Donoghue (Room, Akin) at the Idea Exchange's Old Post Office location (tickets are free but you need to get them ahead of time).

Enjoy some music, including Amanda Martinez at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener Friday night, Twas Now at Lana's Lounge in Waterloo Saturday evening or enjoy an East Coast Kitchen Party at the Malt and Barley Public House in Kitchener Sunday afternoon.

This is also the last weekend for Vivid Dreams, a pop-up Instagram experience at Chicopee Ski Hill. You can read CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's story about it here.

As well, the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (south of Guelph) is generally closed in the winter to visitors, but they do open for some special holiday hours.

Kitchener Collectibles Expo

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24

Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener

There will be close to 200 vendors with a number of items such as comic books, action figures, Lego, and vintage toys and board games.

Twas

7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22

2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23

2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24

Guelph Little Theatre, 176 Morris St., Guelph

This is the story of Old Saint Nick before he makes his move to the North Pole. Find out how Crimson Nick the cat burglar becomes the man in red and finds love. Twas is written by Eric Woolfe, an actor and playwright in Toronto.

Yoga in the Dark

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23

Queen Street Yoga, 44 Queen St. S., Kitchener

This fundraiser is for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and it will have participants experience what yoga is like for people who have vision loss by taking part in a guided, blindfolded class.

There will also be people on hand to talk about their experience with vision loss.

Christmas in the Village

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23

Belmont Village, Belmont Avenue W., Kitchener

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Belmont Village, and there's lots of family fun to be had.

There's horse-drawn wagon rides, a pet parade, kids activities and Santa will stop by, too. Grab a passport and get stamps from the local businesses to be entered into a draw for prizes.

Holiday arts and crafts markets

There continue to be many holiday craft markets where you can buy unique gifts, or just treat yourself.

Friday

Cranberry Market at Trillium Waldorf School in Guelph.

Saturday

Etsy Holiday Market at Rim Park in Waterloo.

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waterloo.

The Village at University Gates Christmas Market in Waterloo.

The Studio KW's Student Show and Sale in Kitchener.

Christmas Handmade Market at Lyle Hallman Pool in Kitchener.

Snowflake Bazaar at A.R. Goudie in Kitchener.

Christmas Bazaar at Trillium United Church in Cambridge.

Fergus Holiday Market at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex.

All Things Christmas Sale at Harcourt Memorial United Church in Guelph.

Annual Winter Bazaar at William C. Winegard Public School in Guelph.

The Village of Arbour Trails Christmas Market in Guelph.

Junior Crafters' Market at Guelph Public Library's Westminster Square Branch.

Sunday

Christmas Bazaar at the Preston Arena in Cambridge.

Vegan Christmas Market at Descendants Beer in Kitchener.

Annual outdoor Christmas Market in downtown Stratford.

Guelph Holiday Holistic Market and Craft Show in Guelph.