Riding Mountain National Park is the place to be this weekend, as the town of Wasagaming and Manitoba Homecoming 2010 present three days of family-oriented events.
The highlight of the weekend will be a free outdoor concert featuring Manitoba acts Doc Walker and Sierra Noble on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Leading up to what’s sure to be a stellar performance, organizers are planning a whole range of events to keep visitors occupied.
Check out what’s happening below:
Friday, August 20
10 a.m. — Grasshopper Valley Hike*
2 p.m. — Interpreter in Action Station: Escarpment Dept.
7 p.m. — Bear-in’ it All Campfire: Wasagaming Campground Campfire Circle
7 p.m. — The Merry Woodmen: Bandstand
Saturday, August 21
10 a.m. — George Creek Hike*
Boo in the Park — Halloween Activities for the whole family.
Activities include:
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Trick or Treating / Haunted House
1 p.m. and 5 p.m. — Kids Game Stations / Hay Rides / Blow Up Bouncer
2 p.m. — Interpreter in Action Station: Rolling River Fire Olympics
7 p.m. — Songs of Riding Mountain Campfire
7 p.m. — Doc Walker and Sierra Noble
Sunday, August 22
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Sandcastle Building Contest (Register with Friends of RMNP)
10 a.m. — Historical Sunday Stroll*
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Face Painting: Bandstand
2 p.m. — Great Grassland Adventure Puppet Show: Playground
7 p.m. — Call of the Wild Car Caravan*
9:30 p.m. — Dusk Discoveries: Black Bears: Wasagaming Campground
*Register at the Visitor Centre. Fees apply.
Environment Canada is calling for temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s this weekend in Clear Lake.
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