Kate's 5 fun things to do this long weekend in and around Waterloo region: April 18 to 21
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It's the long weekend — perhaps a very long weekend for those who have both Friday and Monday off — and it's going to be a very spring-like weather rollercoaster with sun, rain and mild and cool temperatures.
The Kitchener Rangers have a do-or-die game Friday in Windsor. Down 3-1 in the playoff series, if Kitchener wins, they'll be back at The Aud in Kitchener on Sunday night.
If you're looking for something fun to listen to on Monday, CBC K-W's The Morning Edition with host Craig Norris is doing a special province-wide show that will focus on election issues from Ontario communities. Tune in and listen to the morning team between 6 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. Monday.
Also a reminder: Some offices or businesses will be closed Friday and Monday.
If you're driving this weekend, here are some gas prices:
Friday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Knollwood Park, Kitchener
Riverside Park, Guelph
It'll be cuteness overload in two local parks as dogs hunt for eggs with treats inside them. There is a cost to take part because it's a fundraiser for National Service Dogs. Register ahead of time or pay at the park.
Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Modern Paw, 720 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener
This is a free, pet-friendly event with an egg hunt and photos in front of an Easter-themed backdrop. This is a fundraiser for the Kitchener Waterloo Stratford Perth Humane Society.
Friday at 7 p.m.
TWB Co-operative Brewing, 300 Mill St., Kitchener
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