The first week of school is done, and there's a beautiful mix of sun and cloud expected this weekend with moderate temperatures.

Fall is also a busy time in and around Waterloo region.

You can celebrate various vices this weekend: there's the Ontario Cannabis Festival at Bingemans, Welly Cask Fest at Wellington Brewery and the Waterloo Rib and Craft Beer Festival in Waterloo.

If you want to head further out of town, there's a fall market in Rockwood on Sunday, the Stratford Garlic Festival runs this weekend and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival is also on this weekend.

Cambridge Fall Fair

4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6

10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8

Dickson Park, 30 Parkhill Rd. W., Cambridge

Rides, monster trucks, a demolition derby, a 4H show and a concert by I Mother Earth — fall fairs are a great time to celebrate all things autumn. There's lots to do and plenty to eat.

The Aberfoyle Fall Fair is also on this weekend at the Puslinch Community Centre. There are lawn tractor pulls, inflatables for the children and 4H shows, too.

Dash and Splash

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8

Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Park Dr., Kitchener

This event is a fundraiser for the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society and combines the annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon with an afternoon splash in the Kiwanis pool.

There are lots of activities, vendors and food trucks for you and your dog.

Theatre of Whimsy

Shows at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7

Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess St. E., Waterloo

This is unlike other plays or performances you may have seen. On just one day, performers from Canada (including local balloon artist Drew Ripley), England and the U.S. will take part in a variety show and, as an interesting twist, each performer must use at least one balloon in the performance.

Curious what that will mean? There are three shows with tickets left (the 8 p.m. show is already sold out).

Art in the Park

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7

Gore Park Bandstand, 68 Arthur St. S., Elmira

Pottery, paintings and pastels in the park: This is the third year for this art event that is free and great for all ages.

The show includes lots of local artists using various mediums and covering a wide range of subjects.

Junction Streetfest

12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8

The Junction, 7 Edinburgh Rd. S., Guelph

This street festival will feature live music, food trucks, craft beer and family-friendly activities all in support of KidsAbility. Members of the Guelph Storm and Guelph Nighthawks will also be there.