It's a mixed bag this weekend weather-wise, but there's so much going on that you won't want to stay home because of a little rain.

The Bridges of Hope event returns to Waterloo Park on Saturday afternoon. You may remember this project last year that was started by two high school students who wanted to put positive messages on bridges in Waterloo region. At the event on Saturday, they'll have speakers as well as a mental health market.

The Kitchener Market is turning 150, so expect some vendor specials, a ceremony for a new market structure, a corn roast as well as cake and entertainment on Saturday.

There's an Etsy Guelph-Wellington fall handmade market on Saturday with more than 35 vendors and a collectibles expo at Bingemans on Sunday.

Cast Iron Chef

12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5

Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener

One of my favourite reality TV shows is Top Chef and this is kind of like that: three teams, three historical cooking methods using 19th century ingredients.

Expect the chefs to be cooking over an open hearth or using a wood-fired oven. Spectators are welcome and the event is included in general admission.

Paragon: An Eco-Fashion Show

12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6

Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

This fashion show is a student-driven initiative that looks at fashion and sustainability.

The show has three segments: sustainable business, thrift and trashion. Organizers say the event shows that young people can be creative in lifestyle and fashion choices "with sustainability at the heart and mind."

Craftoberfest

5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6

TWB Brewing, 300 Mill St., Kitchener

Get into the Oktoberfest spirit a week early with this event focused on local craft beer.

There's different music depending on which session you attend. This year's event is moving to TWB and they'll have a tent in the parking lot of the brewery.

Sunday's event is a bierbrunch that has a pancake bar.

Artshine and CAFKA at Conestoga Mall

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6

Conestoga Mall, Waterloo

Stop by for free workshops for children with sand art, metallic markers and metal.

William's Walk (A Jane's Walk Remixed)

2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5

Meet at the Queen Street Station, Kitchener

This walk will take you through downtown Kitchener for a talk on places of worship. William Turman is leading the walk. He was a heritage planning summer student and as part of that job, complied an extensive list of information about the various places of worship.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a transit pass and plan to be on the walk for a couple of hours.