Cambridge is home to many cultural events and activities, including the Mill Race Festival and Rock the Mill music festivals in downtown Galt. There's also the Wings of Paradise butterfly conservatory, the annual dragon boat festival, the Cambridge fall fair which has been entertaining locals and visitors alike for over 100 years, and the Southworks Outlets district.

Cambridge also has the Cambridge Highland Games in Churchill Park in July. The Cambridge Highland Games is a celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture. It starts with a Ceilidh followed by many events such as Putting the Stone, Sheaf Toss, Hammer Throw, Caber Toss, Tug O War, Pipe Bands, an 8 km race as well as a traditional Scottish dance competition.