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MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL
PENNY & POUND THEATRE PRODUCTIONS — September 10-13, 2026
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Understudy Night
PENNY & POUND THEATRE PRODUCTIONS — Sept 13 at 7:30 = Understudy Night
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Thursday Paint Night
Forbes Hobbies — Thursday night paint night. … See more
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Thursday Commander
Forbes Hobbies — Thursday commander come out and get a couple games in
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Magic Gaming
Forbes Hobbies — Want to play magic? Are you new to the game and just starting out or are you a veteran and enjoying just playing.
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Cambridge Psychic & Crystal Fair
Cambridge Newfoundland Club — Cambridge Psychic & Crystal Fair - Aug 28-30 2026
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Cambridge Fall Fair 2026
Dickson Park — Get ready for the ultimate autumn celebration at Cambridge Fall Fair 2026 - a fun-filled event with rides, games, food, and more!
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Junior Firefighter Academy
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum — Fun activities at the Fire Hall Museum every Saturday this summer.
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Live Music Tonight
Live Music Tonight at The Rabbid Fox! … See more
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Line Dancing at EVO Kitchen and Bar Hosted by DJ Monarch
EVO Kitchen & Bar — Come dance and enjoy a Line Dancing at EVO Kitchen and Bar on Aug 18 2026 from 8:00 pm-11:00 pm! (Dance lessons included from 8:00-9:00pm)
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Afternoon Garden Concert featuring the Cambridge Scottish Session Fiddlers.
McDougall Cottage Historic Site — Join us at McDougall Cottage for an afternoon of lively traditional music and featuring the Cambridge Scottish Session Fiddlers
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Preston Centre.
Daily errands465 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core65 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space96 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
East Hespeler dispensary The local dispensary in East Hespeler is set to be sold for $9 million after years of operation.
Nearby in East HespelerWhitman Avenue Edison developer has revised the warehouse plan on Whitman Avenue.
Nearby in East HespelerCoral Gables Coral Gables is closing on June 30 after leaving a lasting legacy in East Lansing.
Nearby in East HespelerCambridge Cambridge has revised its proposed 30-minute drink rule after public feedback.
Nearby in CambridgeCambridge Cambridge has rescinded its proposed 30-minute drink rule after public feedback.
Nearby in CambridgeCambridge Cambridge has removed its proposed 30-minute drink rule after public feedback.
Nearby in CambridgeTower Square Park New musical instruments have been installed in Tower Square Park, offering visitors a chance to create music interactively.
Nearby in East HespelerEast Hespeler Fitness Center The East Hespeler Fitness Center has received a grant to enhance services for individuals with autism and disabilities.
Nearby in East HespelerGrand River South A local bakery in Grand River South shares 17 easy summer dessert recipes perfect for lazy afternoons.
Nearby in Grand River SouthRiverside Park The green space locals head to around here is Riverside Park.
Scout's noteMurphy's Cove Locals mention Murphy's Cove as a neighbourhood favourite for bar.
Scout's noteGalt Cenotaph Galt Cenotaph is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 6, 2026
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Weekend picks in Preston Centre
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Fri Aug 7
Art Classes for all ages 4+ with Olena Chorna
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Art Classes for all ages 4+ with Olena Chorna
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Fri Aug 7
GRBS Blues Camp Performance @ Europro BIA Stage
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GRBS Blues Camp Performance @ Europro BIA Stage
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Fri Aug 7
Kitchener / Waterloo Psychic & Crystal Fair
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Kitchener / Waterloo Psychic & Crystal Fair
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Fri Aug 7
Ryan Long Live in Kitchener
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Ryan Long Live in Kitchener
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Sat Aug 8
August 8: Comp 2s & 4s
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August 8: Comp 2s & 4s
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Sat Aug 8
Level Up: A Super Mario-Inspired Robotics Workshop
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Level Up: A Super Mario-Inspired Robotics Workshop
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Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
Healthy Planet
BioPed
Quiznos
PetSmart
Red eye cafe
The Groove Kitchen
Sleep Paradise
Fiddle and Firkin
Dakshin
Hespeler Family Restaurant
JP Clothier
Twisted Sisters
HomeSense
Halo Hair Studio
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The quick read
What is happening in Preston Centre this week?
Preston Centre has 27 current event listings. Current picks include Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Waterloo, Alchemy Hyrox Challenge, ANCASTER - GOLDEN HOUR HOLISTIC HEALING FAIR™.
What can families do in Preston Centre?
Family-coded listings near Preston Centre include Trades & Tech Summer Camp: Linamar (All-Girls Camp). Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
What is a good date-night idea in Preston Centre?
For a date night near Preston Centre, start with Alistair Ogden's Here For You | Live Stand Up Comedy in Waterloo, Around the World in 9 Holes - Briskit Golf Tournament, 90S DRAG SHOW AT COX CREEK CELLARS IN GUELPH!, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is Preston Centre good for day to day?
Preston Centre has 85 food and drink places in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in Preston Centre right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 41 home listings in or near Preston Centre, with a median asking price around $649,000.
Is Preston Centre a good place to live?
Preston Centre has 29 parks and green spaces, 129 places to eat, and 336 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 278 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Preston Centre?
There are 278 homes for sale in and around Preston Centre, priced from $299,999 to $4,000,000 (median about $649,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
What is Preston Centre known for?
Preston Centre is known locally for landmarks like Galt Cenotaph, its 129-strong food and drink scene.
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What is there to do in Preston Centre?
Preston Centre has 29 parks and green spaces, 129 places to eat, and landmarks like Galt Cenotaph. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Preston Centre?
Most of Preston Centre is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Preston Centre?
Preston Centre sits in Preston Centre, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Preston Centre?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Preston Centre, and can connect you with a local agent.