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Arboretum Wednesday Night Walk

Join us for our weekly summer walk in the Arboretum.  Cost is $2 per person with children under five free.  This week's topic is Animal Locomotion. Contact arbor@uoguelph.ca.

Historical Walking Tour I: Where Guelph Began

Leaves from Juice Inc, 25 Waterloo Ave, corner of Dublin Street This tour encircles the original Market Square area of almost twenty-four acres laid out by John Galt in 1827. Serving as the focal point for Guelph's early social and business life, the area also contains the sites of many of Guelph's first buildings. 

John Galt Day Kirking Celebration

IN CELEBRATION OF JOHN GALT DAY, the Old Stone Churches, and the Guelph Historical Society, are hosting the Tenth Annual John Galt Sunday Kirking. Civic leaders will be “kirked” to the front door of St. James. “Kirking” is a Scottish ceremonial parade of dignitaries led by a piper as a prelude to a civic church service. 

Piping Evenings with Guelph Pipe Band

Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day. Practice - Aug. 2nd FULL CONCERT: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 6:30 PM 

Oh Canada Concerts: Ian Bell + Fiddler

To celebrate Canada at 150 and Guelph at 190, Guelph Museums presents Fourth Friday: Oh Canada Concert Series. Kick off your weekend with a performance by Ian Bell + Fiddler! On the Fourth Friday of the month, Guelph Museums offers free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum after 5 PM, and performance at 7 and 8 PM. Upcoming Performances: August 25: Don Amero September 22: Annakin Slayd October 27: Andrew Craig November 24: The Cocksure Lads (Mike Ford and Murray Foster) December 22: D'eve Archer

RBC Noon Hour Concert Series

Free live performances Fridays in July July 28: Olivia & The Creepy Crawlies Email:events@downtownguelph.com

Movies in the Square - Inside Out

Enjoy the drive-in experience minus the car. Join us for free family-friendly movies shown on a giant screen in Market Square. Bring your own lawn chairs and some blankets too. Seating for Movies in the Square is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will move inside to the City Hall Galleria.

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