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Labour Day weekend is your last chance to take a summer trip, to watch the big game or to spend time with family and friends. Here are a few activities taking place in or near Red Deer on and around the Labour Day weekend you may want to check out.

Swing ‘n’ Beans – September 1
Learn to strut your stuff with members of Red Aces Swing Dance Club, or just watch as people dance on the patio at Cool Beans.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/redacesdanceclub/events/

MAGnificent Saturdays: Wired Portraits – September 2
Have you ever wanted to get wrapped up in your art? Try your hand at creating a fun and colourful dimensional portrait.

http://www.reddeermuseum.com/programs/mag-saturdays/

Roller Derby – September 4 & 5
We’ll lend you the derby gear so you can learn the ropes and decide if this is your sport. Trainers will be there assist you.

http://www.nuclearfreerollerderby.ca/

Live Music – September 1
All members of the family can groove to the beat of free live music on Alexander Way (48 Street).

http://www.downtownreddeer.com/about/alexander-way-parklet/

Discovery Canyon – Until September 4

Splash out on a wet ‘n wild ride where admission is free. Just bring a tube or rent one for $5. Make the most of the fun before our season ends!

https://www.discoverycanyonpark.ca/

Westerner Park – September 1 to 3
Enjoy events during the Labour Day weekend at Westerner Park.

• Alberta Paint Horse Show
  http://westernerpark.ca/home
• Red Deer Rebels Mini Tournament: Edmonton vs Prince George
  http://westernerpark.ca/events/347-rebels-
  
• Red Deer Rebels Mini Tournament: Red Deer Rebels vs Edmonton
  http://westernerpark.ca/events/348-red-deer-mini-tournament-rebels-vs-edmonton

Sylvan Lake – September 1 to 4
There’s always something for everyone at the farmers market!

https://calendar.sylvanlake.ca/Default/Detail/2017-09-01-Sylvan-Lake-Farmers-Market

The midway makes a welcome return to Sylvan Lake providing fun for all. https://calendar.sylvanlake.ca/Default/Detail/2017-09-01-Sylvan-Lake-Midway

Our first ever Pickleball Tourney needs your support. Come out and cheer!

https://calendar.sylvanlake.ca/Default/Detail/2017-09-02-Sylvan-Lake-Pickleball-Tournament-18

Royal Tyrrell Museum Drumheller – Grounds for Discovery
If you love dinosaurs and all things paleontology, visit the best examples in Canada and discover the past as it comes alive before your eyes!

http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com

These are a few of the choices you have to keep you entertained. Have a wonderful, safe and fun Labour Day weekend!