It's going to be a cloudy weekend but we could see a warmup on Sunday with the forecast calling for temperatures to hit 6 C on Sunday.

The holidays are in full swing in Waterloo region. There's a reading of A Christmas Carol featuring regional Chair Karen Redman and police Chief Bryan Larkin in Cambridge Friday night, Heather Rankin is bringing Christmas music to Fergus Friday, this weekend there's a Christmas Village Market at the Old Quebec Street Shoppes in Guelph and it's Christmas in Breslau on Saturday with wagon rides and Santa.

For those who maybe aren't feeling so jolly, there's a Blue Christmas church service Saturday evening in Kitchener.

Christkindl

10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6

9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7

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

Kitchener City Hall

It's the annual German Christmas market with stollen and sausages, ornaments and gift ideas for nearly everyone on your list.

The fun thing I learned this year is that people can send your letters from a special mailbox at the market and it will get a Christkindl postmark on it. My cards are already in the mail, but I'm definitely keeping this in mind for next year.

As well, Christmas Fantasy opens in Kitchener's Victoria Park Saturday evening.

Uptown Holiday Hop 'N' Shop

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6

8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7

9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8

Uptown Waterloo

Holiday shopping is in full swing in uptown Waterloo this weekend. Stores will have special deals, Santa will be making an appearance, there's the official Christmas tree lighting and you can visit Mistletoe Lane.

Candyland

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7

Central Park, 615 King St. E., Cambridge

This family friendly event transforms the park into a land of candy and fun times. There are trolley rides, face painting, a kids craft zone, food trucks, live entertainment and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

This year, the Cambridge Redhawks will also be there to sign autographs and take photos.

Now is also a good time to note next Thursday, Dec. 12 is Phil Kline's Unsilent Night, a unique community event with music and light installations.

As well, the Hespeler Santa Claus Parade is Saturday.

Live Christmas Pageant

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8

Elmira Pentecostal Assembly, Elmira

This is really quite the sight. The pageant is held outdoors (so dress warmly) and includes more than 100 people and animals in the retelling of the Christmas story about Mary, Joseph and Jesus.

It's free to go, although organizers warn seats are on a first come-first served basis and they ask you to bring a donation for the food bank. You can also enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies afterwards.

Holiday markets

There's again a whole slew of holiday markets this weekend beyond the ones mentioned above. Here is a list of some that are happening this weekend.

Saturday

The Holigay Market will be at Fresh Ground Cafe in Kitchener.

KW Habilitation will host a community Christmas bazaar at their Kitchener location.

Stitch 'n' Kitsch has a winter handmade market at the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo.

Innocente Brewing in Waterloo is hosting a handmade holiday market.

Blitzen's Bazaar will be held by Buzzy Bee's Craft Corner in Cambridge.

Rockwood Christmas Market will be at the Rockmosa Community Centre.

Creative Spark is on at the Dublin Street United Church in Guelph.

Shop Your Bells Off is being hosted by Mom Market Guelph at Lean Strong Fitness in Guelph.

Fergus Holiday Handmade Market is at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex in Fergus.

There's also a Sugar and Ice Dessert Festival at the Paris Fairgrounds.

Sunday

A Very Merry Market will run at RIM Park in Waterloo.

A Yule Market is being hosted by K-W Artists Co-op at 142 Waterloo Street in Waterloo.

There's a Christmas Bazaar at Loloan Lobby Bar in Waterloo.

Crafts and Drafts is on at Waterloo Brewing in Kitchener.

The Elora Holiday Gift and Vendor Show will run at the Elora and District Community Centre.