Spring has sprung in Central Alberta! Sort of? It is time to start thinking of things to do – as a family and for date night! Or even just something for a little me time – like shopping local!
Here are some events to take you through the spring and get you out and about!
APRIL
April 20th is the Our Best to You Red Deer event.
Take a peak at what’s coming up at the Styling Sylvan Spring Fashion Show in Sylvan Lake on April 24.
We happened upon what looks like an interesting event for parents of picky eaters. On April 24 – Picky Eating and Everything Toddler Nutrition in Red Deer.
Bull Skit Comedy in Red Deer brings you Get Ship Faced on April 27th, which, with a name like that just sounded too interesting to leave out of the list.
On April 27, Experience the Magic of Local Business at the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce 2018 Trade Show.
April 28th is the Red Deer Women’s Show & also the Innisfail Flying Club is hosting COPA for KIDS, where kids ages of 8 to 17 get an introduction to aviation that includes a free flight!
The Picket Fence Spring Market takes place April 29th in Olds.
MAY
May 5th is the Red Deer Mini Maker Faire 2018
The 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Tea Party is being held in Red Deer on May 5th. Details and tickets on Eventbrite.
The All Things Pretty Market runs May 5 & 6th in Red Deer.
The Kinette Club of Ponoka their first Glitter and Smash Annual Princess and Superhero Party on May 6th.
May 6 is the Spring Mom to Mom Event in Lacombe.
If you’re looking for a date night idea, Crystal by Cirque du Soleil comes to Westerner Park May 9-13th.
On May 11 Westerner Park hosts the Alberta Bike Swap. An opportunity to buy, sell, trade, swap and even learn more about safe cycling practices.
The Town of Blackfalds is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea Party on May 12.
The Sylvan Lake Farmers Market runs every Friday, May 18 through September 28th.
May 19 is the Spring 2018 event hosted by The Monkey’s Uncle – A Used Kid’s Clothing and Toy Sale in Innisfail & it’s also opening day at The Market at Red Deer
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has 3 “No School? No Problem! Drop in Fridays!” coming up in May & June.
JUNE
The Central Alberta Children’s Festival is coming up June 1 & 2nd, 2018!
Also on June 1, 2 & 3rd is the Central AB Humane Society Garage Sale.
The Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede hosts 3 action packed days of events Jun 7 – Jun 9.
The CLC Fitness Centre in Olds hosts a beginner hike; great for kids – the Family Hike on June 8.
In Red Deer on June 21 is the National Aboriginal Day Event .
The 5K Foam Fest is in Red Deer on Juner 23rd.
Ongoing
Red Deer Museum, Red Deer Public Library , Kerry Wood Nature Centre & your local library all have ongoing events and programs to check out too!
Another great resource for fun happening all over Alberta is the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies website.