Central Alberta Events for November 2015

While our northern neighbor of Edmonton is known as Canada’s Festival City and their southern counterpart in Calgary is a big draw for events too, there is nothing quite as charming as the affairs found in small town Central Alberta. This is especially true of the towns of Blackfalds, Penhold, and Sylvan Lake. As a community real estate team with an ever present ear to the ground we will be updating our blog with recommended monthly events. Today, we deliver our all-ages recommendations for the month of November.

Best Blackfalds, Penhold, and Sylvan Lake Events for November 2015

Blackfalds Events

The hippest (and only non-profit) coffee shop in town, After the Grind, is hosting renowned singer-songwriter Jacob Moon on November 5. This timeless and eclectic performer is compared to the likes of Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Peter Gabriel so expect to be wooed by his command of pop-folk vocals and instrumentals. The other big highlight of the month in town is found on November 25 when Light Up Blackfalds arrives to ring in the season ahead. Gather around with residents and visitors alike at Tayles Water Spray Park gazebo as the City of Blackfalds lights up the trees and streets with holiday flare. Goodies and hot chocolate will be served so bundle up and prepare to get festive!

Penhold Events

Small town markets grow more and more popular year by year in Central Alberta. One of the most quaint yet rewarding is found here in Penhold. Residents from Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, and the surrounding area make the trek to explore the crafts, goods, and wares on deck at the Penhold Seasonal Market. The market is held every Saturday in November at the Penhold Regional Multiplex with a special addition on November 27 as the Museum Society hosts the annual Community Christmas Market.     

Sylvan Lake Events

There are many early holiday season events and markets in area this month but the entire Central Alberta community awaits the arrival of the Spirit of Sylvan – Yuletide Festival & Market. This year the annual event lands on the weekend of November 27-28 and in its 5th year organizers expect it to be bigger than ever. The festival highlight is the Christmas market, where early seasonal shoppers can nab a one of a kind treasure (or more) from artisans in addition to the slew of delectable baked goodies on site. There is also an Entertainment Extravaganza which features choir performances and rock n roll caroling. This year adds an enhanced Servus Credit Union Kidz Zone, complete with bouncy castles and face painting, while the event concludes with raffles and a silent auction. Don’t forget to wear your best (ugliest?) Christmas sweater. Learn more about the Spirit of Sylvan festival here.

All Together Now!

All Central Alberta towns will be coming out in full-force to support the region’s junior representation in the Western Hockey League. It all begins on November 3rd when the Red Deer Rebels take on the Seattle Thunderbirds at ENMAX Centrium in Red Deer (7 PM). Return again on November 20 as we look to send the Saskatoon Blades packing back across the provincial border along with the Regina Pats on November 24 and 28. Teams from far and wide fear playing against their Red Deer counterparts because when the Rebels take the ice, they do so with the fans from every Central Alberta town cheering ferociously at their back.

We look forward to seeing you at one or more of the events above. Until then, should you have any questions about real estate in Blackfalds, Penhold, or Sylvan Lake, please do not hesitate to contact us here, anytime of the year.

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