Kate's five fun things to do this weekend — April 20 to 22

The good news about this weekend is you'll want to leave your house and you won't be forced by bad weather to stay indoors. 

In fact, Environment Canada is calling for sunny skies both days at highs of — gasp! — 11 C on Saturday and 12 C on Sunday. In fact, when you're heading out the door you may want to slap on the sunscreen and grab a hat because spring has finally sprung and the UV index for this week has already been in the "high" range.

To make your weekend even more enjoyable,  consider some of these fun things.

K-W Wine and Food Show

3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday, April 20

12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Ave., Kitchener

Try wine, craft beer, spirits and some non-alcoholic beverages and indulge in some tasty treats such as chocolate, cheese and healthy options at this food show. You can also observe cooking demonstrations, learn about local food tours, watch a fashion show and meet local chefs.

Doors Open Guelph

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21

Various venues, Guelph

If you've ever wanted to see inside the Church House in the Ward, the renovated Petrie Building, the shared space 10C on Carden Street or the Forsyth-Hepburn Home on Delhi Street, this is your chance with the annual Doors Open day in Guelph. If six hours isn't enough, there's also Doors Open After Dark at the Guelph City Museum from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., which will include various art exhibits, live music and the Nomad Chef Food Truck.

Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)

3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21

Emmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport Rd. W., Waterloo

Enjoy the Boishakhi fair where you can sample traditional foods, check out clothing, arts and crafts as well as photography, and enjoy performances from the vibrant local Bengali community. $5 per person or $10 for a family (no limit to the number of people).

Genealogy Fair

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 21

Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener

Attend workshops and lectures, browse exhibits and talk to vendors at this annual fair to help you connect to your past. The keynote speaker this year is professional genealogist Mags Gaulden (from the website Grandma's Genes). Learn about local burial traditions, how to navigate land registry records and how to get your children or grandchildren excited about your family's history.

Earth Day events

It's hard to just list one Earth Day event because there are many. From seed swaps to clean-ups to celebrations, there are many events all weekend long to celebrate the day.

Eco Market —On Saturday at the Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village, this free marketplace and conference includes vendors, food and expert speakers.

Common Ground — Visit the Regina Street Commons in uptown Waterloo on Saturday for a festival of activities, music, art and discussion. There's a free yoga class, drum circle, theatre workshop and fire bowl gathering. Busking for Change will also be there.

Open Family Creation Space Earth Day Edition — Design and build working toys using renewable energy at the Waterloo Public Library on Saturday.

Earth Day Extravaganza at Idea Exchange — Hosted at the Preston location in Cambridge on Sunday, enjoy a seed swap, a neighbourhood cleanup and crafts and activities in the children's department.

TheMuseum — On both Saturday and Sunday there are Earth Day events, including making crafts from recycled plastic, an all-day scavenger hunt and a seed-planting activity.

Nature in the City — Learn about raptors (not the basketball team) at this event at the University of Guelph Arboretum on Sunday.

Outdoor guided walks — Walk the grounds of the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory with a nature interpreter on Sunday.

Some spring cleanups this weekend include:

Greenway Chaplin Community Centre, Cambridge 

Silverheights Neighbourhood Association, Cambridge

Stanley Park Conservation Area, Kitchener

Bridgeport Community Centre, Kitchener

OHS Landscape Group, Cambridge

Knollwood Park, Kitchener

Note: Clean and Green in Guelph has been pushed to April 28 while K-W Earth Day events at Kiwanis Park will go ahead as originally scheduled April 28.