1913 Days

Travel back in time to celebrate Sylvan Lake spirit!

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THURSDAY JUNE 9

Mystery Towns Scavenger Hunt

50% off all day when registering with code XYZ

Use the Mystery Towns app as your guide in this downtown scavenger hunt | Play anytime | 1.5 hr duration

Register online

Sidewalk Sale

Details coming soon!

Food Truck Thursdays

11am-7pm | 50A Avenue and Lakeshore Drive

FRIDAY JUNE 10

Sidewalk Sale

Details coming soon!

Ultimate 90's Yard Party

3:30pm - 6:30pm | Lakeshore Dr and 51 St at Lakefront Park

Sylvan Lake Farmer's Market

4pm - 7:30pm | Lakeshore Drive and 51 Street in the Lakefront Park Parking Lot

Senior's Varsity Hall Dance

5:30pm - 8pm | 4823 49 Avenue at the Senior's Center in the NexSource Recreation Center

Tickets available at the NexSource Center or register online

Movie in the Park: Back to the Future

FREE | Bouncy castles and yard games from 7pm - 9pm

Movie from 9:30pm - 12am | Lakeshore Drive and 40 Street in Centennial Park

SATURDAY JUNE 11

Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast

By cash donation | 7am-11am | 2 Beacon Hill Drive at the Fire Hall

Sidewalk Sale

DETAILS

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

TIME | 4715 50 Ave at the Sylvan Lake Library

Soap Box Derby
FREE | 10am - 12:30pm | 50 Street and 47A Avenue
Register a soapbox | Derby Regulations | Car Building Manual

Lions Club BBQ

DETAILS

Sidewalk Sale

Details coming soon!
Lions Club Barbecue
Cash only | 10am-4pm | Lions Park at 50 St. and 48 Ave
Meet the Makers Outdoor Market
9am - 1pm | White Frog Cafe at 5025 46 Street

1913 Days Parade

1pm - 2:30pm | Parade starts at 43 street, travels west down 47 Avenue, turns north on 50 Street, and heads east at Lakeshore Drive, ending at 44 Street

Register a parade float

Charity Pie and Cake Auction

DETAILS

Charity Pie and Cake Auction
2pm - 5pm | Community Partners Association at 4936 50 Avenue

Vintage Market and Auction

2pm - 6pm | 4823 49 Ave at the NexSource Center. Entry by donation
Register to vend (sell) | Register for appraisal

Blast to the Past Roller Disco

6pm - 9pm | 4823 49 Ave at the NexSource Center

Tickets available at the NexSource Center or online

Outdoor Movie: Back to the Future Pt. 2

FREE | 9:30pm - 12am | 62 Thevenaz Industrial Trail in the Canadian Tire parking lot

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SUNDAY JUNE 12

Sidewalk Sale

DETAILS

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale

TIME | 4715 50 Ave at the Sylvan Lake Library

Sidewalk Sale

Details coming soon!

Eco Print Workshop

11am - 3pm | White Frog Cafe at 5025 46 Street
Pre-registration required at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com
Antique Car Show
FREE | 10am - 4pm | NexSource Centre Parking Lot at 49 Avenue and 48 Street
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
FREE | 11am - 4pm | NexSource Centre parking lot at 49 Avenue and 48 Street

...and more 1913 Days fun coming soon!

get decked out for your favorite decade!

Post your costume and tag @visitsylvanlake  

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK

show off your Sylvan Lake spirit

Ultimate 90's Yard Party

Break it down at the ultimate 90’s themed yard party in Lakefront Park with throwback crafts and giant yard games. Wear your fanciest tie-dye, handmade friendship bracelets, tattoo chokers and join the fun! During the event, the community-made tile mosaic art piece will be unveiled - see if you can spot your hand-painted tiles made earlier in the year!

Blast to the Past Roller Disco

Roller Disco

Lace up your skates or bring your scooters for a night out on the town! Snap a pic at the photo booth, play throwback arcade games, and groove to the music. Ticket includes a hot dog or burger with fries and an ice cream float. Be sure to wear your most neon 80's wear or grooviest 70's flares!
TICKETS
Eco Print Workshop

Work with nature and learn a new form of art - eco printing! This fun and versatile fiber art uses the plant's natural tannins to create unique prints on fabric or paper.

Join Dawn from The Boho Apothecary at White Frog Café to forage for plant matter and you work your creative magic making your own prints. Includes a light lunch and your choice of beverage courtesy of White Frog Café. You will leave with your own collection of natural prints! Outdoor event, limited spots, ages 9+. Pre-registration required by emailing Kelly at whitefrogcafe@gmail.com

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MYSTERY TOWNS SCAVENGER HUNT

Use your super sleuth skills and head out to explore downtown on a clue solving adventure to decipher the mystery of "The Lost Regatta." 

Using the Mystery Towns app as your guide, solve each riddle to find the next clue. It's a super fun way to engage with the town, its history, culture, and some secret spots you might have missed before. 

Take breaks during the game to enjoy the food, shopping, views, and festivities along the way. Great for ages 10+ and adult groups. For extra fun, challenge a second group to a race against the clock!
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Best for Families

Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast

Start the day off right with a pancake breakfast served up by your local Sylvan Lake Fire Department! Volunteer fire fighters will be serving up a delicious breakfast from 7am - 11am. Stop by and say hi to Sparky, and fill up on a delicious meal that is sure to give you energy for a full weekend of 1913 Days fun! Breakfast provided by cash donation to the Sylvan Lake Fire Department
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRE DEPT.

Soap Box Derby

It's all engines go at the Soap Box Derby! Bring your homemade soap box car and most aerodynamic helmet as you face off the headwind alongside fellow racers down the track. Spectators can watch junior drivers put their creative, gravity-powered cars to the test!

Download derby regulations and car building manual
REGISTER
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1913 Days Parade
Everyone loves a parade! Gather along the parade route to watch floats decked out from every decade. The parade begins at 43 Street, heading west down 47 Avenue, turning north on 50 Street, and east onto Lakeshore Drive ending at 44 Street. Bring your candy bag to collect goodies!
REGISTER A PARADE FLOAT
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Take the whole family around town on a horse-drawn wagon ride! Kids are sure to love this blast from the past and nod to settler heritage. Be sure to wave hello to your Sylvan Lake Rotary Club volunteers! First come first served
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OUTDOOR MOVIES

JUNE 10 | MOVIE IN THE PARK

Back to the Future

FREE | Centennial Park at Lakeshore Drive and 40 Street | 9:30pm - 12am

Arrive early for yard games and bouncy castles before the show starting at 7pm! Popcorn truck on-site during the movie

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JUNE 11 | DRIVE-IN MOVIE

Back to the Future Part II

FREE | Canadian Tire Parking Lot at 62 Thevenaz Industrial Trail | 9:30pm - 12am

Popcorn truck on site during the movie!

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Sidewalk Sale

The heart of Sylvan Lake lives on the town's Main Street (now called Centennial or 50 Street). Where community and visitors gathered, did their daily chores, and socialized with neighbours is now home to unique boutiques! Stroll the sidewalk sale and find balloons for the taking, heritage cut-outs to take photos with, live music, and caricature artist in historic downtown!
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Coming Together for Community

Lions Club Barbecue
Join the Lions Club in Lions Park on Saturday for an outdoor BBQ! Grab a smokie, hot dog, hamburger, and drink for a picnic in the park
Community Partners' Charity Pie and Cake Auction

Outbid your neighbour at the Pie & Cake Auction. Take home an amazing dessert and support your charity of choice! Live Auctioneer on site. Donate a pie or cake at 403 887 9989.

Learn more about Community Partners Association
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Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library BIG Book Sale
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Senior's Varsity Hall Dinner and Dance
Dinner and Dance
Sylvan Lake's Varsity Hall dance palace was an icon of the beachfront for 50 years! Flocking to the summer resort town, Hallers danced the night away in the magical venue.  Throw it back to the 50's and 60's Varsity Hall era at the Senior's Varsity Hall Dinner and Dance! Ticket includes a live music performance and light meal served with meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and Ambrosia for dessert. Experience live music from popular band Silence In B'tween! Tickets are available at the NexSource Center or online
TICKETS

Vintage Market and Auction

Calling all antiques treasure hunters! Head on down to the Vintage Market and Auction for a good ol' fashioned swap meet and artisan-made market. Celebrity auctioneer, Sheldon Smithers of Canadian Pickers will be on-site making appraisals and auctioning off items! Entry by donation to the food bank. Pre-registration is required to swap or vend.
REGISTER TO VEND
REGISTER FOR AN APPRAISAL
Antique Car Show
Featuring vehicles from the 30's through to the 90's, this show n' shine is every car lover's dream! Stroll the line up and share in the joy and pride of other car enthusiasts. Presented by Sylvan Lake Cruise Nights.
Meet the Makers Outdoor Market
Stop by for the Meet the Makers Outdoor Market in the yard at White Frog Cafe! Come and meet some of the talented makers who supply the White Frog Cafe gift shop in the historic Stone House with beautiful handmade local products. Vendors will have tables and tents set up where you can meet and speak with the makers. It's a wonderful place to pick up those one-of-a-kind items! The Cafe will be open as well with locally roasted coffee and specialty drinks.

Thank you to our event sponsors, partners and volunteers!

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