We may be in for unsettled weather this weekend in and around Waterloo region, but the heat is set to return and as we're nearing the end of August, it's best to just get out and enjoy all the events summer brings to this area.

It's Riverfest Elora weekend, which means that village will be rocking starting Friday.

You could also check out live music in Guelph Friday with Jesse Parent and Greg Denton at The Cornerstone and JoJo Worthington, Samson Wrote, Rebekah Hawker and Missy Bauman at Silence.

Waterloo Gardeners are also holding a garden fair and flower and vegetable competition on Saturday.

Youth-led School Farm Farmers' Market

9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17

Seven Shores Community Cafe, 10 Regina St. N., Waterloo

We just had an interview on The Morning Edition about school gardens and how that program is expanding (read about it here).

Now, this is a fun opportunity to see just what students are up to by buying the vegetables of their labour. This is the first-ever youth-led farmers' market for the group Waterloo Region School Food Gardens and they'll be selling vegetables and "other goodies" like lemonade.

Cambridge Comic Arts Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17

Idea Exchange, Queen's Square, 1 North Square, Cambridge

This comic con-esque event will include lots of people in costumes of their favourite characters, a chance for people to be creative and activities for all ages.

There's workshops on how to make a zine or your own patches. There will be Harry Potter trivia, a superhero green screen and vendors.

Get dressed up yourself and enjoy the day.

There's even a CCAF after party with cosplay karaoke in Waterloo at The Round Table.

Open Streets Waterloo — Word Play Edition

12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17

Uptown Waterloo

Take part in a community art project, a scrabble tournament or do some magnetic poetry at this event, which will see Willis Way closed to cars — pedestrians only.

There's also a spoken word showcase from K-W Poetry Slam, there will be storytelling performances and a vendor marketplace.

Bee City Pollinator Festival

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17

Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Dr., Kitchener

The city is hosting this free festival that will include pollinator-themed games and crafts.

This is also a great chance to check out this park if you've never been and go on a hike to see if you can find some pollinators yourself!

Kidspark

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18

Victoria Park, Kitchener

This is a day full of activities for the young people in your life. There's local children's entertainer Erick Traplin, a drumming workshop, magic show and dance demonstrations.

There's also drumming, cosplay and lots of music, arts, crafts and interactive activities all with a STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts and math) focus. As well, try new sports in the try-athlete zone and take advantage of free bike storage.