All ages. Pay $7 at the counter and includes one free drink. The third Thursday of every month. Event often runs more than one hour. 

Join us on Monday, May 19th for our 2025 opening day!

We have an amazing lineup of events including slow birding activities, kids’ activities with Nature Alberta, a Great Horned Owl information table, and salad foraging. We’ll also be hosting two fundraisers on opening day, a chicken bingo raffle and popcorn sale. Don’t forget to pick up your passport when you arrive and complete all the activities for a special prize!

An exact schedule of events will be posted about 1 month before the event, so keep an eye on our website and social media for that!

Join Ellis Nature Centre on Saturday, May 24 from 8-10am for an introductory birding experience! We will have 3 leaders who will show small groups of 6 people to 3 unique birding areas on our site. You will learn basic birding skills and how to apply them in each area of our site. Whether you’re just starting your birding journey or a seasoned pro wanting to refresh their skills, we’d love to have you. All ages welcome, the ability to walk and stand for the two hours is a must.

Join Ellis Nature Centre staff on Sunday, May 25 from 11am-12pm to learn about how to create a wildlife friendly garden! This workshop will take you around the gardens at Ellis Nature Centre to learn about key features that support wildlife, selecting plants, and overall garden design. If you want to make sure that your garden helps animals, birds, insects, and pollinators, then this is the workshop for you. This event is free, but pre-registration is appreciated as there are only 25 spots available!

Dip your toes into the world of citizen science by joining Ellis Nature Centre’s BioBlitz on Saturday, May 31! We will be focusing on species found on our site in three broad categories: birds, insects, and plants. Participants will help our leaders discover the species on the Ellis Nature Centre site and help us collect valuable data which will help drive future research. This event is happening all day, with activities around the different species on a rotating schedule. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more details!

Join Ellis Nature Centre as we host Bird Dreams for a 3.5 hour gentle outdoor birding adventure on Sunday, June 1 from 9am-12:30pm! They provide you with a high quality pair of binoculars with a comfy neck strap, and a light snack. You will wind our way through the beautiful grounds and gardens of Ellis Nature Centre birding as you go. We will be on the lookout for avian insectivores including Tree Swallows, Purple Martins, and migratory Warblers! There have been 163 species of birds recorded at Ellis Nature Centre and we will look for as many as we can together in a small close up birding group. There have been 6 different kinds of Woodpeckers identified at Ellis Nature Centre, we will learn together how to look for signs of what kinds of Woodpeckers are around including size and shape of tree holes, behaviour and meaning of different calls and Woodpecker sounds.

We review the keys to ID including habitat, where to look for what kinds of birds, behaviour, colour patterns, shape, and range. We will also review the ethics of birding including how we bird, how we can positively affect birds through birding, and how humans are affected by birds and birding. We will introduce community science apps and demo them in the field together, including iNaturalist, eBird and Merlin . We will use iNaturalist to identify some beneficial native plants and insects for birds and discuss how learning more about native plants and insects benefits our local and migratory birds. We keep our tour groups very small for an up close personal birding experience. Come enjoy the sight and sounds of spring at Ellis Nature Centre and experience the joy of birding. We are proud to be members of Indigenous Tourism Alberta. The fee for this workshop is $65 per person and limited to only 8 people.

Date: June 6 & 7
Time: 9:00 - 4:30 each day
Location: Recreation Centre Park, Downtown Red Deer

Get ready to celebrate the 19th year of the Central Alberta Children's Festival! This vibrant two-day event brings the community together to inspire and educate through creativity, play, and hands-on fun.

What to Expect:

• Live Performances: Enjoy local and national talent showcasing singing, dancing, magic, and more!
• Over 40 Activity Stations: Explore Science World, Pioneer Village, interactive exhibits, physical activities, and other family-friendly experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
• Fun for All Ages: Whether you're part of a school group or attending with your family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

This festival is one of Central Alberta's favorite traditions, providing entertainment and education at an affordable cost.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, play, and HAVE FUN in Downtown Red Deer this June!

Admission: $10/person/day. Family Pass $35/family of 4.  CASH ONLY at the gates
For more information: Home - Central Alberta Children's Festival

Date: June 6 & 7
Time: 9:00 - 4:30 each day
Location: Recreation Centre Park, Downtown Red Deer

Get ready to celebrate the 19th year of the Central Alberta Children's Festival! This vibrant two-day event brings the community together to inspire and educate through creativity, play, and hands-on fun.

What to Expect:

• Live Performances: Enjoy local and national talent showcasing singing, dancing, magic, and more!
• Over 40 Activity Stations: Explore Science World, Pioneer Village, interactive exhibits, physical activities, and other family-friendly experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
• Fun for All Ages: Whether you're part of a school group or attending with your family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

This festival is one of Central Alberta's favorite traditions, providing entertainment and education at an affordable cost.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, play, and HAVE FUN in Downtown Red Deer this June!

Admission: $10/person/day. Family Pass $35/family of 4.  CASH ONLY at the gates
For more information: Home - Central Alberta Children's Festival

Join us for the Community Better Red Deer Walk-Run Kickoff on June 14th, 2025! Register for the event by clicking here: https://redcap.link/communitybetterwalkrun.

• FREE Registration for EVERYONE! Choose your distance: Walk or Run 1km, 3km, or 5km.
• Enjoy a BBQ with donations supporting the New Move Your Mood Studio at the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.
• Take part in Passport to Wellness, win Prizes, and more!

For more information about the event, visit: Events for February 2025 – Red Deer PCN.

All ages. Pay $7 at the counter and includes one free drink. The third Thursday of every month. Event often runs more than one hour. 

Join Mayor Ken Johnston, the Red Deer Public Downtown Library and Move Your Mood for a special lunch walk and talk, to wrap up the ParticipACTION Community Challenge June 1-30. You can help Red Deer win $100,000 and reclaim the title of the Most Active Community in Canada!

Visit Community Challenge - ParticipACTION sign up and help Red Deer win!

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.

This fun filled week of horse camp is packed with adventure. We pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening everyday for a week. You are paired with a horse that is yours for the whole camp. Learn to brush, saddle, bridle and general horse care while having fun. Our focus is safety first. Cool things we do are: barrel racing - trail rides - games on horses and gentle horsemanship. Learning to connect with our equine partners and create lasting friendships.

Off horse activities include float trips down the river, hikes, exploring nature, playing in the water falls and seeing wild horses.