Events & Activities - Central Alberta

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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaks April 21 & 22

It’s that time of the year again! Lighting up the sky in April is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, but this year, the shower view will be… Read more »

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2024 Spring Carnivals and Summer Fairs in Alberta For Thrilling Midway Rides & Fun Family Day Out

Let’s get spinning and have a blast at the carnival! Alberta is getting into the carnival spirit with the arrival of various midway companies that will take… Read more »

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30+ Alberta Summer Music Festivals to Look Forward to – 2024

Alberta music festivals span from early June to Labour Day weekend and cover a huge variety of musical genres. What is the most exciting part about summers… Read more »

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Royal Canadian International Circus Tours 10 Locations With An All New Lineup This Year

Experience the enchanting world of the circus in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario this spring and summer with the Royal Canadian International Circus. The Royal Canadian International… Read more »

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Cali To Canada Tour: Snoop Dog Performing at 11 Canadian Cities This June

Snoop Dogg, a name synonymous with the rise of West Coast rap, has announced his “Cali To Canada Tour” set for spring 2024. The tour, presented by… Read more »

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Alberta Air Shows to See Awesome Military Aerobatic Displays This Summer – 2024

Military aerobatics teams of the Royal Canadian Air Force, the U.S. military teams and civilian teams will be in Alberta this summer to take part in some… Read more »

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Celebrate Spring Migration at Snow Goose Festival Near Edmonton; Tickets Now on Sale

The Alberta skies are about to be filled with the sights and sounds of thousands of migrating birds. The birds are returning from their winter vacations in… Read more »

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Museum of Fear and Wonder: Booking Now Open For Summer Visits to “Creepiest” Museum Near Calgary

Did you know that in a rural community near Calgary, there exists a unique museum focusing on creepy objects that evoke apprehension and wonder in visitors? Aptly… Read more »

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Jurassic Jamboree: Drumheller’s Dinosaur Costume Party Guinness World Record Attempt

Downtown Drumheller is gearing up for a historic moment as it prepares to host the Jurassic Jamboree on April 27, 2024. Aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs,” the event, orchestrated by Travel Drumheller, promises a weekend brimming with prehistoric excitement and entertainment.

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20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta

As the temperatures warm up over March and April in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons… Read more »

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Drumheller to Attempt Guinness World Record For Largest Dinosaur Inflatable Gathering This April

The Dinosaur Capital of the World will be attempting to shatter the Guinness World Record for the most people dressed in inflatable dinosaur costumes. The town of… Read more »

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20 Things to Do in Alberta This March

The weather may (or may not) be getting warmer over the month of March in Alberta, and this makes room for enjoying the great outdoors without freezing…. Read more »

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Big Hill Chill: Cochrane Hosting An Evening of Rhythm, and Brews This Saturday

Experience a unique evening this Saturday in Cochrane, a night filled with warmth, music, and stargazing, set against the backdrop of a crisp February atmosphere. The gathering,… Read more »

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Lightfest: Spectacular Fireworks to Illuminate Badlands Near Calgary This Saturday

The Badlands Amphitheatre, nestled in the heart of the Alberta Badlands and known for its unique natural acoustics and breathtaking scenery, is once again hosting the much-anticipated… Read more »

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2024 Family Day Long Weekend in Alberta: Events, Festivals & Activities

From signature festivals to racing on ice, vibrant celebrations of francophone culture and free admission to Alberta Museums on family day, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this family day weekend across Alberta.

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Free Admission to Alberta’s Provincial Historic Sites and Museums on Family Day

Enjoy free admission at select Alberta’s museums and historic sites on Monday, February 19, 2024. The Family Day weekend also marks the first of two annual Family… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2024: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted six more weeks of winter this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and… Read more »

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Bow Valley Boot Stomp: Cochrane Getting a New Country Music festival This Summer

Dive into the heart of country music at the Bow Valley Boot Stomp, set to bring Cochrane alive this summer. This inaugural festival invites country music aficionados… Read more »

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Will Balzac Billy See His Shadow on Feb 2nd?

Update: Prediction – Six more weeks of winter. Did you know that Alberta has a weather-predicting “squirrel”? Alberta’s Groundhog Day weather predictor, Balzac Billy, resides in Balzac,… Read more »

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Jasper in January 2024 Edition Features Ice Climbing, Stargazing, Fireworks and Poutine Fest

Jasper in January promises a vibrant winter festival from January 12th to 28th, showcasing the lighter, brighter side of the season in Jasper, Alberta. This annual celebration… Read more »

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Best of 2024 Winter Festivals in Alberta

A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.

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Polar Bear Dips in Alberta

Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of seven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.

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Music Festivals in Alberta

From mud festivals to cowboy gatherings, here is a list of music festivals to rock out to during the year of 2022.

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Immersive Disney Exhibition Coming to Edmonton in February 2024

After enchanting Disney fans in Toronto, the producers of immersive exhibitions and one-of-a-kind experiences, Lighthouse Immersive, are bringing Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Edmonton. Disney Animation: Immersive… Read more »