Family fun fuels sunny weekend in the southwest

Southwest Saskatchewan is in for an action-packed weekend of family activities and a plethora of events. 

From a local rodeo to a community-wide celebration and an annual car show, Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, are sure to boast something to pique everyone's interest.

Saturday will also include;

• The Celebrate Maple Creek event will take place with nearly half a dozen events all day long, including a light horse show, street dance, and art show.
• The Eliminators Car Club's 45th annual Riverside Run at Elmwood Park in Swift Current from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Southwest Open exhibition reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the West Wing Gallery in Swift Current.
• Herbert Ranch Rodeo kicks off at 2:00 p.m. at the Herbert Rodeo Grounds.
• Riverview Village Estates' Sizzling Summer BBQ is set to open the doors at 4:00 p.m. 
• The Zombies Ultimate Survival event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Haunted Town of Lil Sur Mer.
• Family Game Night featuring Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park.
• Family Game Night featuring Jeopardy at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, taking place at 7:30 p.m. 
• Night Caching with an evening espionage theme at 8:30 p.m. at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.
• Cosmic Discover presented by EYES at the Cypress Hills Observatory, kicking off at 9:00 p.m. with a presentation at 10:00 p.m.

Sunday's events will include;

• A hike to the Nicolle family homestead in Buffalo Pound, starting at the Park Office at 10:00 a.m.
• Craft club at the Saskatchewan Landing at 10:00 a.m. 
• Live music at the Amphitheatre in Cypress Hills beginning at 7:30 p.m.
• Cosmic Discovery presented by EYES at the Cypress Hills Observatory takes place at 9:00 p.m. with a presentation at 10:00 p.m.

Anyone looking for more information about Celebrate Maple Creek can head to the Town of Maple Creek's website or visit them on Instagram. For more information or a full list of events at Saskatchewan Parks, check out saskparks.tourismsaskatchewan.com.