Visit Rita Leistner’s The Tree Planters exhibit, then join us for some tree stamping on Friday, June 26. Drop by at any time between 5-8pm to make a tree stamp to add to our community mural and stamp a forest with us! 🌳

Free to attend! All supplies are included.

Celebrate the start of summer with a full day of fun, exploration, and active play at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame! Designed for children ages 5–11, this exciting event offers a mix of indoor and outdoor activities that keep kids moving, learning, and engaged from morning to afternoon

ParticipACTION Pickleball Play Day

Join us for a fun-filled community event to wrap up the June ParticipACTION Challenge.  Whether you are brand new to pickleball or already love the game, this is a great opportunity to get active, connect with others, and give pickleball a try in a welcoming environment. Opento all ages and abilities!

🏓Event Features: Pickleball, Ping Pong, Fun activities everyone!

June 29, 2026 | 1:00-4:30 PM
Location: Pickleplex Social Club Red Deer

Register here: https://redcap.link/mayorwalkandpickleball

Listen for the music and follow it down the stairs to the Snell Auditorium. For ages 13 to 20. Come if you are graduating a grade, a school, or a new you. There's always a reason to celebrate! Totally free of charge by your good queer neighbours. Snacks, drinks, and photo booth provided. You can optionally use the photo booth, and we will not take photos of people or events without permission. A professional journalist will take the photo booth photos and email them to you in nice, large, printable sizes. :-)

Parents are welcome too!

You don't have to be on the 2SLGBTQIA+ rainbow to join us!

Alberta Bats Walk & Talk

Sunday, July 5

From 9:30 p.m to 11:00 p.m.

Discover Alberta's amazing bat species! Join local expert Cory Olson from Wildlife Conservation Society Canada's Alberta Community Bat Program to learn about these fascinating creatures, debunk some common myths, and enjoy a walk through the Fort grounds in the hopes of spotting wild bats.

This program takes place at Historic Fort Normandeau. Please note: there is another Alberta Bats Walk & Talk happening at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on August 1, 2026. Come to one or both!

All ages welcome.
$5/person. Ages 2 & under FREE.
All children and youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Pre-registration required by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
Limited spaces.
This event runs rain or shine; it can be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Alberta Bats Walk & Talk

Sunday, July 5

From 9:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Discover Alberta's amazing bat species! Join local expert Cory Olson from Wildlife Conservation Society Canada's Alberta Community Bat Program to learn about these fascinating creatures, debunk some common myths, and enjoy a walk through the Fort grounds in the hopes of spotting wild bats.

This program takes place at Historic Fort Normandeau. Please note: there is another Alberta Bats Walk & Talk happening at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on August 1, 2026. Come to one or both!

All ages welcome.
$5/person. Ages 2 & under FREE.
All children and youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Pre-registration required by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
Limited spaces.
This event runs rain or shine; it can be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.

FREE FUN for families with kids aged 4-12 although everyone is welcome and donations are encouraged!

When: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
Registration from 6:00 PM - 6:25 PM | Activities from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer

What: Join Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Nature Alberta to discover the secrets of the Sanctuary! Go on a guided nature walk around the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary with interpreters from the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and learn about the birds of central Alberta with the Red Deer River Naturalists and Ellis Nature Centre staff!

No pets, please.

Weather Details: Will run rain or shine - please dress for the weather. In the event of extreme weather, notice of cancellation will be posted on our Facebook page and in the Facebook Event Discussion.

Registration Details: Registration is completed on-site from 6:00 PM - 6:25 PM. We can only accommodate a limited number of families at these events. Be sure to arrive before registration ends to secure your family’s spot.

Share & Sign Up For Reminders: View and share this event on Facebook here. Mark yourself as 'interested' or 'attending' for event reminders and updates.

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for this event please sign up at: https://volunteersignup.org/4K7CR For more information, please visit naturealberta.ca/fnn-volunteer

The Red Deer Arts Council and our VA committee are excited to present our 3rd annual "Plein Air Paint Out" at the McKenzie Trails on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

This 1 day event will feature time to paint late into the evening with a wet canvas sale throughout the day! Everyone is welcome to bring their favourite painting medium, and come enjoy a day of painting alongisde other creative community members! Bring your own canvas and supplies for this plein air event, and dress for the weather. We will have some easels available to borrow during the event.

Register here or day of at https://www.reddeerartscouncil.ca/news/plein-air

All paintings that are not sold that day will be displayed at the Red Deer Arts Council Community Gallery during the month of July and August with the intention to sell at a commission of 30%.

Members $10.00

Non-Members $15.00

Kids Free with (registration with an adult)

Schedule of the Plein Air Event:

• Painting Time Check-in starts 9am on Saturday.
• Turn in paintings throughout the day to dry and is for sale for the public to purchase.
• Sign Out 6pm.
• Paintings will be moved to the Community Gallery or Scott Block Venue to be exhibited for the Month of July to be purchased.
• Art Show & Sale through out the day and will continue in the Community Gallery until July 24th, 2026
• 30% commission to the Red Deer Arts Council to continue programming for the Plein Air Event Artists take home unsold works to be picked up Friday August 31, 2026.

If you want to help out and volunteer email us at info@reddeerartscouncil.ca