This weekend starts with Friday the 13th but don't let that scare you and keep you indoors.

There will be a little rain but skies should clear up by Sunday and temperatures will be around the 20 C mark.

The federal election is underway and you may want to use the weekend to catch up, so check out our federal election coverage by clicking here.

Friday night at Counterpoint Brewing in Kitchener you can hear Australian cellist Rob Knaggs.

There are a number of community planting events in Waterloo this weekend and there's even a dog fashion show in Aberfoyle on Saturday.

Fresh Air Feast

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14

Waterloo Park

This Zero Waste party is a celebration by Reep Green Solutions. You do need to register ahead of time and buy a $5 ticket, but that gets you a vegetarian meal, eco swag and there will be live music, carnival games and raffles. You can bring your own picnic, too, but be sure to keep it low waste.

Cambridge Redhawks Season Home Opener

Puck drops at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14

Galt Arena Gardens, 98 Shade St., Cambridge

It's beginning to look a lot like hockey season. The Cambridge Redhawks will take on the Kitchener Dutchmen in the first home game of the season. Along with some great hockey, there will be a magic show, kids games and prizes.

New Hamburg Fall Fair

5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13

8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14

12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15

New Hamburg Fairgrounds

This fall fair has everything you need and want from a fall fair: home craft exhibits, 4-H shows, horse shows, a demolition derby, petting zoo, midway, tractor pull and lots of food options.

The Terry Fox Run on Sunday also starts and ends at the fairgrounds, so you can take part in that event and then enjoy the fair.

K-W Gluten-Free Fest

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15

Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Dr.

There will be more than 20 vendors at this festival celebrating foods free of gluten. This includes restaurants, bakeries and various retailers, and there will be a panel with local community members talking about their experience with celiac disease.

Head to Guelph

There is a lot happening in Guelph this weekend, and that makes it well worth the drive.

The Guelph Food Festival is Saturday and will include lots of tasty options for lunch or dinner, plus other vendors. It's at the York Road Park.

The Guelph Comics Jam is on this weekend at The Dragon, located in Old Quebec Street in downtown Guelph. Think of it like a mini-comic convention.

The Arboretum Expo runs Saturday during the day and includes tours and guided hikes, a plant sale and other activities.

The Guelph Jazz Festival is on all weekend with events at various venues throughout the city.