North Pole Plaza Party

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Red Deer at the free, family-friendly North Pole Plaza Party on Friday, November 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza. Enjoy a visit with Santa, free hot chocolate and candy canes, a gift bag from Family Services of Central Alberta, a bird seed craft with Kerry Wood Nature Centre, festive games, Christmas music from On The Mark Productions and cozy fire tables, with propane generously provided by Blindman Valley Propane. Then stroll through City Hall Park as the holiday lights shine for the first night of the season and continue the fun at Merry & Bright: A Library Delight at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch, also from 5 to 7 p.m. Parking is free on-street and in City-owned lots after 4:30 p.m. Learn more at www.reddeer.ca/rdlights.