This weekend there are so many incredible things happening in and around the region.

A quick drive past Guelph will take you to the Eden Mills Writers' Festival (say hi to our colleague Waubgeshig Rice, host of CBC's Up North, who is there with his book Moon of the Crusted Snow). There's the Hold the Line Festival that combines cycling and folk music. There's even a Polish harvest and food day near Maryhill.

It will be decidedly cooler this weekend — almost fall-esque — so you may want to hit up a fall fair or two (or more).

Waterloo Rib and Craft Beer Festival

4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7

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

11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9

Ribs. Beer. Music. Kids zone. Sounds like a delicious and fun way to spend a few hours. Find it at 100 Father David Bauer Dr.

Northern Heat Rib Series, Waterloo

Guelph Arboretum Expo

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8

University of Guelph Arboretum, 200 Arboretum Rd., Guelph

Part plant sale, part learn about the trees, this event will have lots to see and do for people who enjoy a slice of the great outdoors without having to go too far to experience it.

The arboretum is a gem in Guelph. This event will include events for children and plant lovers of all ages.

Facebook event page

Discover Pinehurst Lake

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9

468 Pinehurst Rd., Ayr

Enjoy the nature centre, learn to geocache, do some nature crafts and watch the birds of prey demos at this free discovery day.

There will also be a "salamander stroll," free canoe rentals, fishing and finish it in true campground style with s'mores over the campfire.

GRCA events page

K-W Knitters' Fair

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8

The Aud, 400 East Ave., Kitchener

If you love yarn, this is where you'll want to be on Saturday. There will be tools, spinning fibre and other accessories. There's even a guest speaker, pattern designer Laura Nelkin. It's a pretty kneat event.

Event page

Video Game Dress Up: Street Fighter at Apollo Cinema

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8

Apollo Cinema, 141 Queen St. N., Kitchener

Are you a Mario or a Luigi? Perhaps a Chun-Li? Here's your chance to show everyone which team you're on. Dress up as your favourite video game character and watch the 1994 movie Street Fighter.

Facebook event page

Bonus: Fall fairs

Here's a list of fall fairs you may enjoy that are in Waterloo region, or not too far away.

Cambridge: on now to Sunday.

Aberfoyle: Saturday and Sunday. Friday night there's a Neon Glow party.

Tavistock: on now to Sunday.

Arthur: on now to Sunday.

Six Nations: on now to Sunday.

Wellesley: on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kirkton: on now to Sunday.

Western Fair in London: on now to Sept. 16.

For a full list of fairs by date, check out Ontario Fairs.