Family fun for everyone!

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2025 Event Schedule

 

Waskesiu Open Tennis Tournament – June 13-15

This is a Tennis Saskatchewan-sanctioned event featuring men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. For more information please visit http://www.tennissask.com

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Canada Day Parade Bike Decorating - June 30

Bike decorating on the WRA grounds from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

 

Canada Day - July 1

Celebrate Canada's 158th birthday in Waskesiu! There will be a pancake breakfast, an Elder blessing ceremony, the “famous” Waskesiu Canada Day parade, flag raising ceremony, free Canada Day cupcakes, and an afternoon Original 16 beer gardens with free live music and Indigenous performances.
Volunteers are needed! Duties include helping with the pancake breakfast (cooking, selling tickets, cleaning, set up), parade supervision & station monitoring, beer gardens
set up & clean up plus more! Contact Us to help out.

- Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the Waskesiu Community Hall (adults $10; children 10 & under $6)

-Bike Decorating by the Beaver Glen campground from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

-Canada Day Parade starts at 12:00 noon at the Beaver Glen entrance (be there by 11:30 am if participating). Kids, families, individuals and businesses are invited to participate. Floats, bikes and pets are welcome! Fill out a Parade Registration Form and the Waiver & Release Form by June 29 and drop it off at our office or email wramanager21@gmail.com

-Flag Raising Ceremony & Free Cupcakes 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm behind the Visitor Centre

-Original 16 Beer Gardens with free live music, food trucks & vendors Details TBA

Face Painting Details TBA​
 

​Waskesiu Children's Festival - July 12
The Waskesiu Children’s Festival is fun for the whole family. The day features face painting, a Parks Canada booth, and games. This is a wonderful, family-friendly, Waskesiu tradition where participants have fun and connect with nature, Park history, and friends throughout a wonderful day of outdoor activities on our grounds at 1500 Montreal Drive from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (weather permitting)​
 

Beach Bum's Bash Cabaret -  August 2

The party of the summer for ages 19+. Tickets are available in advance at the WRA office or at the door. ​

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Grey Owl Howl - August 3
This annual dance held at the Community Hall is for the entire family. All ages are welcome! Enjoy music, raffles, light snacks and drinks and a family dance party.

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Frank Dunn Triathlon – August 10

The Frank Dunn Triathlon is one of the most anticipated triathlons in Saskatchewan.It is also the oldest triathlon in Western Canada, having started back in 1982! Come outto swim, bike, and run in, and around, the Waskesiu townsite.For more information CLICK HERE.

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Waskesiu Foundation Annual Fundraiser - August 16th

Please join us for an unforgettable evening at the Waskesiu Recreation Centre to celebrate the completion of the WRA Phase 3 pickleball and office project!
For tickets and info, visit waskesiufoundation.ca. Patronage of WRA events are GREATLY appreciated. They are also a vital way to ensure our success - so we can continue to reinvest in Saskatchewan’s favourite playground!!

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Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival - August 22-24
Grab your dancing shoes, or just kick back and enjoy the wonderful musical performances at the 2025 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival. It's Waskesiu’s biggest
event of the year! The weekend is jam-packed with a variety of free family activities, including live on-stage musical entertainment on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, an Indigenous talent showcase, a children's play area including a free bouncy castle & face painting. You can also enjoy a variety of great food vendors, and the Lakeside Festival beer gardens. Or register your vehicle for the Sunday Car Show!​
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Reel Rave International Film Festival - September 5-7
Enjoy Waskesiu’s fantastic International Film Festival at Twin Pine Cinema, featuring
6 award-winning films. This year’s films will be selected in the middle of summer, and publicized as soon as the festival knows they are available. Ticket prices will be the same as last year - $15 per film per customer or three (3) films for $40. More information can be found on the Twin Pine Cinema website (twinpinecinema.ca) or on the Reel Rave website (reelravefilmfest.ca).  

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​Outter Limits Fun Run - September 20
Experience Saskatchewan's boreal forest and the amazing colors of fall in this 5km walk/run or 10 km run in the Waskesiu townsite. Donations this year will support Waskesiu Recreation, Renewal, Saskatchewan Trail Association, and Canadian Mental Health. Registration deadline September 3, 2025. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Remembrance Day- November 11

Meet at the Hawood Inn at 10:30 and then walk to the Nature Centre for a ceremony of remembrance. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony at the Hawood Inn.

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