kRaftwerX: a craft rave
Queer Night Out Guelph
Guelph’s first ever Craft Rave! Sick beats from DJ Slamboxxx; yummy eats from The Cornerstone; and impressive feats when you pick up a new crafting skill. Join us Friday, March 20th at 7pm for an event you’ve definitely never experienced before.
International Women’s Day Celebration
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
Join us for an International Women’s Day community celebration, Sunday March 8, 2026 from 11am-1pm at the Guelph Farmer’s Market (2 Gordon St.).
We’ll be featuring a drag show, performers, community art collaborations and workshops, as well as holding Guelph’s annual Women on the Bridge rally.
Snacks and beverages provided..
Free to attend. All are welcome!
High Performance Design Meets Boots on the Ground GUELPH
Evolve Builders Group
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the University of Guelph Arboretum
Boots on the Ground, co-presented by Evolve Builders Group and Passive Buildings Canada, brings together leaders from the design and construction fields (and beyond) to share ideas, network and learn about great products that get the job done to produce high performance buildings. Each three(+) hour event features two hours of networking amongst the integrated mini-trade show with food and drink. Find tickets at the link below!
Marvels and Misfits
The Hive & One Arm Bob
We are hosting a market and circus like event at 2 Gordon St (Guelph Farmers Market) March 7th 3-11pm. Tickets for the show can be found at the link below.
Free 16mm Direct Animation Workshop
Join community members and artist Mia Buono for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll animate by hand on 16mm film to create your own short stop-motion piece. Participants will be taught an array of direct animation techniques to scratch, paint, draw, and colour on their film strip, and receive pieces of black, clear, and scrap film to create their own 15 second mini animation. You’ll walk away with new artmaking skills, and after the film has been scanned, a digital copy of your finished piece to share with family and friends!
Fun online study looking for families with children 9-12 years.
University of Guelph
Supper Heroes is an online family study where families with children 9-12 years can learn fun, kid-friendly ways to reduce food waste and try more plant-based foods. Parents can earn up to $210 cash and children can get up to $30 in gift cards.
Email [email protected] to inquire.
Book Club: Spring Market
Cool Aunt Creatives
Get ready to blend the nostalgia of a Scholastic Book Fair with the bright aesthetic of the Spring Season. Come meet your new, favourite local authors, shop handmade bookish treasures, and much more!
Pollinators & Plant Power
Ontario Society for Environmental Education
Find out what the BUZZ is all about! This workshop highlights teaching activities, hands-on lessons that can help students learn about pollinators. Also find out about important plants to use when creating a pollinator patch/path to use as a living laboratory or outdoor classroom.
Participants will leave with the resources and the confidence to bring back pollinators to your home or schoolyard!
Upcoming Concerts in May!
Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo-Wellington
May 2 – Join us at the River Run Centre with Guelph Symphony Orchestra, “Music of the Silver Screen”
May 9 – Join us at Harcourt Commons for our spring concert, “How The Light Gets In”
Be a Presenter at the Artisan Expo 2026
Cool Aunt Creatives
This is a two-day, in-person business intensive designed specifically for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs many of whom are running their businesses as side hustles and looking for practical, foundational business education to increase sales and grow sustainably.
Event Details:
May 30–31, 2026 – 10C Shared Space
30–75 attendees with 45-minute presentations + 15-minute Q&A/transition
Compensation ranges depending on experience and travel. We’re curating sessions around themes such as:
Brand clarity & positioning
In-person merchandising & sales
Sustainable growth as an entrepreneur
Successful sales & communication
E-commerce fundamentals
iPhone photography & content creation
Business & numbers (profit, pricing, taxes basics)
Social media strategy
The learning outcomes listed on the applications are suggestions; however presenters are encouraged to shape their session around their expertise while focusing on 2–3 clear, actionable takeaways tailored to creative-minded entrepreneurs.
Guelph Community Land Trust General Meeting
A group of Guelph residents has begun exploring the creation of a Community Land Trust to secure permanently affordable housing and steward land for long-term community and ecological benefit. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the Community Land Trust model, hear about early discussions, and help shape what this could look like in Guelph. Please RSVP to [email protected] or online at the link below if possible but drop-ins are also welcome.
A Tribute To Jane Goodall
Guelph Seminar
On March 21, 1-4 pm at the Arboretum Centre, remember scientist and Earth advocate Jane Goodall and be reinspired by the work that she embodied. Presenters include Keriann McGoogan, primatologist and author of “Sisters of the Jungle”, Kerry Bowman, U of T professor and environmentalist, Shannon Kingsbury, harpist. Plus food, music and hands-on activities centered on themes of eco-hope, positive environmental impact and community. Free event!
Unplug to Reconnect: A Digital Detox Weekend Retreat
Greg Kennedy & Katherine Boudreau
In this retreat at beautiful Crieff Hills in Puslinch, we invite you to unplug from technology and deepen your presence and connection. Through yoga, outdoor walks, shared meals, and heart-opening discussions, you’ll rediscover the joy of being fully here, with fewer distractions.
Community Garden Plots: A place to grow food, skills, and community.
Ignatius Farm
Registration for community garden plots is open. Sizes range from 100 to 1000 sq ft.
