Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

This year, help make sure everyone has a warm winter!

We’re on a mission to collect new and gently used winter clothing for those in need, and we would love for you to join us. Here’s how you can help:

1. DONATE: Bring NEW or GENTLY USED winter clothes to Trinity Church at any of the drop-off times listed below by Wednesday, December 6.

2. SPREAD THE WORD: Help us get the message out! Would you be willing to tell your neighbours, workplace, families and friends about this initiative?

DROP OFF LOCATION: Trinity Church, Red Deer (5301 Gaetz Ave.)

• Mondays, 2-6pm
• Tuesdays, 2-6pm
• Wednesdays, 5-9pm
• Sundays, 8am - 1pm

Alternatively, you can drop clothing during the days to GB Music and Sound (on the upper floor of the Trinity Church building) or email info@trinityreddeer.ca to organise another drop-off time.

WINTER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY - SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 (3pm-9pm)

Grab a hot chocolate and some extra layers
for the winter while stocks last.

Tell your friends: it’s all free!

Santa is back on the bus, merrily cruising down the streets of Red Deer! Check out the route maps below and give Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the dancing elves a wave - they light up this bus just for you!

The first stop is at 5:30 p.m. and the tour continues until approximately 8 p.m. on the following evenings. Follow along on the MyBus website or app to see when Santa will arrive in your neighbourhood.

• Friday, December 8 – Route 1 (Red Line): North Red Deer (Pines, 67 Street, Johnstone Park, Kentwood, Glendale, Normandeau, Oriole Park, Riverside Meadows, Highland Green)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 1 (pdf)
• Saturday, December 9 – Route 2 (Green Line): South Red Deer, Downtown (Bower, West Park, Downtown, Normandeau)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 2 (pdf)
• Friday, December 15 – Route 3 (Blue Line): South Red Deer (Sunnybrook, Inglewood, Anders, Morrisroe, Eastview, Clearview Meadows, 55 Street, Downtown, Gaetz Avenue North)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 3 (pdf)
• Saturday, December 16 – Route 4 (Yellow Line): East Red Deer (Vanier, Lancaster, Deer Park, Rosedale, Timberlands, Clearview Ridge)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 4 (pdf)

We’ve done our best to help Santa visit each neighbourhood in the city, but due to his busy schedule he cannot visit every street. Please choose the route closest to your home to catch a glimpse of the jolly man and his crew. For safety reasons, please remain on the sidewalk or in your yard and stay off the street during the bus tours.

This event is part of Red Deer Lights the Nights, which offers festive fun all season long. Learn more at www.reddeer.ca/rdlights!

Wander with us through a musical wonderland as the RDSO and Red Deer Royals join forces to present new arrangements of timeless classics and band standards. Put down the gift wrap, shake off the snow, and join us for a celebration of the holiday season that is sure to get audiences dancing in the aisles.

Get your tickets today at www.rdso.ca!

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

Festive Treasures Market by Crimson Star Events
Live Music, Festive Carnival, Vendors & More!

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

We are holding an ultrasound training session on December 11 & 12, 2023 at the Red Deer hospital to train our resident physicians and are looking for volunteers to be models for 2-3 hours.

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

We are holding an ultrasound training session on December 11 & 12, 2023 at the Red Deer hospital to train our resident physicians and are looking for volunteers to be models for 2-3 hours.

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

Join us for a conversation with someone remarkable who will share their experiences living life in crescendo. Register at rdpl.org/events or by phone at 403-346-4576.

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

Santa is back on the bus, merrily cruising down the streets of Red Deer! Check out the route maps below and give Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the dancing elves a wave - they light up this bus just for you!

The first stop is at 5:30 p.m. and the tour continues until approximately 8 p.m. on the following evenings. Follow along on the MyBus website or app to see when Santa will arrive in your neighbourhood.

• Friday, December 8 – Route 1 (Red Line): North Red Deer (Pines, 67 Street, Johnstone Park, Kentwood, Glendale, Normandeau, Oriole Park, Riverside Meadows, Highland Green)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 1 (pdf)
• Saturday, December 9 – Route 2 (Green Line): South Red Deer, Downtown (Bower, West Park, Downtown, Normandeau)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 2 (pdf)
• Friday, December 15 – Route 3 (Blue Line): South Red Deer (Sunnybrook, Inglewood, Anders, Morrisroe, Eastview, Clearview Meadows, 55 Street, Downtown, Gaetz Avenue North)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 3 (pdf)
• Saturday, December 16 – Route 4 (Yellow Line): East Red Deer (Vanier, Lancaster, Deer Park, Rosedale, Timberlands, Clearview Ridge)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 4 (pdf)

We’ve done our best to help Santa visit each neighbourhood in the city, but due to his busy schedule he cannot visit every street. Please choose the route closest to your home to catch a glimpse of the jolly man and his crew. For safety reasons, please remain on the sidewalk or in your yard and stay off the street during the bus tours.

This event is part of Red Deer Lights the Nights, which offers festive fun all season long. Learn more at www.reddeer.ca/rdlights!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

Join us for a delightful evening of music and holiday cheer at the A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert! Get ready to be transported back to your childhood as our talented musicians bring to life the timeless melodies from the beloved Peanuts cartoon.

Date: Fri Dec 15 2023

Time: 7:00 PM MST

Location: 40 Holmes Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6L6

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as the iconic tunes of Vince Guaraldi fill the air. From the jazzy "Linus and Lucy" to the heartwarming "Christmas Time Is Here," this concert promises to be a nostalgic journey that will leave you with a warm holiday glow.

Don't miss out on this special event! Grab your friends and family and come celebrate the season with us at the A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert. It's the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

Join us for a delightful evening of music and holiday cheer at the A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert! Get ready to be transported back to your childhood as our talented musicians bring to life the timeless melodies from the beloved Peanuts cartoon.

Date: Fri Dec 15 2023

Time: 7:00 PM MST

Location: 40 Holmes Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6L6

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as the iconic tunes of Vince Guaraldi fill the air. From the jazzy "Linus and Lucy" to the heartwarming "Christmas Time Is Here," this concert promises to be a nostalgic journey that will leave you with a warm holiday glow.

Don't miss out on this special event! Grab your friends and family and come celebrate the season with us at the A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert. It's the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities!

Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season.

Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:

• North Pole Patio Party – November 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Ross Street Patio
• Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
•  Winter Market – November 24 and 25 at Millennium Centre
• Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 25 at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• Capstone Winter Nights Festival – December 1, 2 and 3 at Canada 150 Square
• Downtown Twinkle Tour – December 15 throughout downtown
• Santa’s Bus Tour – December 8, 9, 15 and 16 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Visit City Hall Park any time after November 16 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.

For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLIGHTS and follow The City and DBA on social media.

Santa is back on the bus, merrily cruising down the streets of Red Deer! Check out the route maps below and give Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the dancing elves a wave - they light up this bus just for you!

The first stop is at 5:30 p.m. and the tour continues until approximately 8 p.m. on the following evenings. Follow along on the MyBus website or app to see when Santa will arrive in your neighbourhood.

• Friday, December 8 – Route 1 (Red Line): North Red Deer (Pines, 67 Street, Johnstone Park, Kentwood, Glendale, Normandeau, Oriole Park, Riverside Meadows, Highland Green)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 1 (pdf)
• Saturday, December 9 – Route 2 (Green Line): South Red Deer, Downtown (Bower, West Park, Downtown, Normandeau)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 2 (pdf)
• Friday, December 15 – Route 3 (Blue Line): South Red Deer (Sunnybrook, Inglewood, Anders, Morrisroe, Eastview, Clearview Meadows, 55 Street, Downtown, Gaetz Avenue North)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 3 (pdf)
• Saturday, December 16 – Route 4 (Yellow Line): East Red Deer (Vanier, Lancaster, Deer Park, Rosedale, Timberlands, Clearview Ridge)
  Santa's Bus Tour Map - Route 4 (pdf)

We’ve done our best to help Santa visit each neighbourhood in the city, but due to his busy schedule he cannot visit every street. Please choose the route closest to your home to catch a glimpse of the jolly man and his crew. For safety reasons, please remain on the sidewalk or in your yard and stay off the street during the bus tours.

This event is part of Red Deer Lights the Nights, which offers festive fun all season long. Learn more at www.reddeer.ca/rdlights!

Perspectives: Canada in the World is a series of public lectures featuring internationally recognized speakers talking about issues that are important to our community and beyond. Our fascinating guests are sure to spark your intellectual curiosity. 

Our next guest will be Chris Hadfield, who will speak on “Preparing for the Unexpected: How to Manage Through Complexity and Change”. 
Astronaut | Author | Musician | First Canadian Commander of the International Space Station

Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 7:00 pm 
Red Deer Polytechnic 
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre 

The World's #1 Fun Run! #GetFilthyClean

The 5K Foam Fest is a one of kind Obstacle Course based Fun Run. Join us for over 22 obstacles including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 MILLION cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to 12,000 watts of awesome (family friendly) music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 7 and under, taste delicious food, shop from local vendors and celebrate your success in our well-stocked beer garden. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the 5K Foam Fest run is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike.. Walk it, run it, charge it, fun it; this course should be enjoyed at your own pace and all obstacles are optional!