Events & Activities - Central Alberta

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The Art of the Brick: World’s Largest LEGO Art Exhibit Coming to Edmonton

The Art of the Brick, a captivating exhibition featuring larger-than-life works of art made from over one million LEGO bricks, is coming to Edmonton. The latest exhibition… Read more »

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2023 Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada Returns April 1

The Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada will be making its return in April 2023, celebrating the rich and varied cuisine of the Philippines, reflecting the country’s over… Read more »

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Final Shows Ever: KISS Coming to 9 Canadian Cities in November 2023; Presale March 6th

The iconic rock band KISS has just announced the “absolute final shows” of their final tour, THE END OF THE ROAD TOUR and they will be visiting… Read more »

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Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme Mudfest Returns to Cold Lake For 2023 Edition

If you want to race on monster cars or in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta, for the Extreme MudFest. Canada’s Largest Mud and Music… Read more »

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Calgary’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces 2023 Headliners; Tickets on Sale Feb 3rd

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival which debuted in Calgary last year is returning to the city for its second edition this summer. Taking place in August at… Read more »

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25 of the Best Things to Do in Alberta This February

February might be the coldest month of winter in Alberta. But it is also the liveliest winter month in Alberta. There will be winter festivals and celebrations… Read more »

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Nickelback Plots Get Rollin’ Tour Across 7 Canadian Cities This Summer; Tickets on Sale Jan 27th

The rock band named the “most successful rock band of the decade” by Billboard, will be touring North America this summer. “How You Remind Me” singers announced… Read more »

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Ice Dragon Boat Festival to Debut at Sylvan Lake This February

Dragon boat racing on the frozen lake is debuting next month at Sylvan Lake. While ice dragon boat races have been taking place in the country for… Read more »

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Driving to Alberta’s Iconic Moraine Lake Prohibited; Lake Road Closed to Private Vehicles in 2023

You will not be able to drive to Moraine Lake as Parks Canada will prohibit private vehicles from accessing Moraine Lake Road in the summer of 2023…. Read more »

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Veterans and Military Members Can Ski For Free at Banff’s Ski Resorts This Remembrance Day Weekend

Banff’s ski resorts are offering free skiing and snowboarding admission to military members and veterans this Remembrance Day. Free skiing will be offered at all three resorts… Read more »

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Cheetle: Alberta Gets a New 17ft Tall Roadside Attraction Commemorating Cheetos

You can find quirky roadside attractions across Canada and Alberta has a fair share of artworks that compete for the moniker, “World’s Biggest”. Now, PepsiCo Foods Canada… Read more »

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Free Admission to Popular Canadian Rockies Adventure Attractions on Truth & Reconciliation Day

Pursuit is offering free admission to its attractions for Indigenous community members on September 30th. Friday, September 30th marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,… Read more »

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1st Alberta Day Celebrations to Feature Fireworks, Free Brett Kissel Concerts in Edmonton & Calgary

Last month, the Alberta government declared September 1st as Alberta Day – a day to commemorate Alberta’s entry to the Confederation on Sept. 1, 1905 and to… Read more »

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2022 Edition of 10 Day Alberta Wide Restaurant Festival Returns This Weekend

Get ready to celebrate all things deliciously Albertan! Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day, province-wide restaurant festival. For the 4th edition of the annual food festival,… Read more »

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The Wiggles Coming to Calgary, Edmonton & Red Deer This Fall

The Wiggles are coming to Alberta this October for the first time in three years. Alberta toddlers will finally get to see Anthony (Blue Wiggle), Tsehay (Yellow… Read more »

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1913 Days: Head to Sylvan Lake This Weekend to Celebrate the Town’s Birthday

Visit Sylvan Lake this weekend to take part in 1913 Days.

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25 Summer Adventures, Activities and Festivals in and Around Red Deer

Make the most of your summer in Red Deer and Red Deer County or see what the area has to offer for a family trip! All summer,… Read more »

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50 Fairs, Festivals, and Rodeos to Attend This Summer in Alberta – 2022

Not only are there several summer festivals slated for 2022 in Alberta, but there are a ton of different festival styles. If you’re in search of thrill… Read more »

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25 Alberta Summer Music Festivals to Look Forward to in 2022

Many of Alberta’s music and arts festivals are excited to be returning for the summer of 2022. Some festivals had a long hiatus and are preparing to… Read more »

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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower

The Eta Aquariids are expected to peak during May 3-6, with maximum showers before dawn on May 5. The radiant rises around 1:40 a.m. local time and may not be very high in the sky for mid-northern latitudes.

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Calgary’s Chasing Summer Festival Announces 2022 Lineup, Tickets on Sale April 22nd, Presale April 20th

The premiere outdoor dance music festival in Western Canada returns to Calgary for its 2022 season with…a new chase, a new experience…bigger and better than ever. The… Read more »

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The Great Outdoors Comedy Fest Returns to Edmonton, Announces New Festival in Calgary For 2022

The people behind Edmonton’s Together Again Concert Series have announced that the popular comedy festival that debuted in Edmonton last year will be expanding to Calgary this… Read more »

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Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme MudFest Moving to Cold Lake This Year

If you are looking to race on monster cars or participate in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta for the Extreme MudFest. Canada’s Largest Mud… Read more »

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Going Camping in National Parks? Reservation Opening Dates For Parks Canada Campgrounds – 2022

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2022)? Reservations are now open (have been open for some time) for some of the most popular… Read more »