Things to do this weekend | January 27-29, 2023

Things to do this weekend | January 27-29, 2023

Check out our list of fun things to do this weekend around Red Deer and Central Alberta!

1. ICE SCULPTURES ON ROSS STREET PATIO

Check out the new ice sculptures on Ross Street Patio that were unveiled on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Website: www.downtownreddeer.com
Where: Ross Street Patio, located on Ross Street between 49 Ave and 50 Ave
Cost: Free

2. COLD FRONT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Bo’s Bar and Stage, the Velvet Olive, and the Vat present the first annual Cold Front Music Festival. This music festival runs all weekend at all three locations. Friday's line-up for Bo’s is Wolf Renegade, Humble Cartel, Scenic Route to Alaska, and Red Hot Hayseeds. Saturday's line-up for Bo’s is Taylor Baumbach, Ten 02, Hannah Georgas, and The Mandrake Mafia! For the other venues line up and tickets, click here.

Website: www.bosbar.com
When: Friday, January 27, and Saturday, January 28.
Where: 2310 50 Ave # 6 Red Deer, Alberta
Cost: Festival tickets start at $55 plus surcharges

3. GASOLINE ALLEY FARMERS MARKET BIRTHDAY PARTY

Celebrate Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market being open for two years. Join them on Saturday, January 28 for a day of fun activities. Face painting from 12:00 – 3:00 pm, live music, and balloon animals from 1:00-3:00 pm.  

Website: www.gasolinealleymarket.ca
When: Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Where: 558 Laura Avenue, Red Deer County, Alberta
Cost: FREE

4. RED DEER REBELS GAME

Cheer on the Red Deer Rebels either Friday, January 27 as they take on the Saskatoon Blades, or Saturday, January 28 as they take on the Winnipeg Ice. Both games start at 7:00 pm at the Peavey Mart Centrium.

Website: www.reddeerrebels.com
When: Friday, January 27, and Saturday, January 28, 2023  
Where: Peavey Mart Centrium, Westerner Park
Cost: $17-$27 per person

5. COMEDY NIGHT AT THE TRACK ON 2  

Join them for a night of laughs with this stellar line-up of comedians featuring headliner Ryan Short with opener Elisia Snyder, host Ken Hicks and special guest Alia Laura. This is an 18+ show.

Website: www.thetrackon2.com
When: Saturday, January 28, at 5:30 pm
Where: 40309Range Road 272, Lacombe, AB, Canada, Alberta
Cost: Show tickets are $59 +GST/FEES including a scrumptious buffet dinner or $29 +GST/FEES for the show only.

6. BULLSKIT COMEDY PRESENTS MAESTRO

Bull Skit Comedy is bringing Maestro Impro™, a format that has been played in over 20 countries worldwide. Maestro was created by impro legend Keith Johnstone and it allows improvisers of various backgrounds and experiences to challenge and play with one another while entertaining the audience in a competition-style show. 

Website: www.bullskitcomedy.com
When: Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 8:00 pm
Where: Scott Block Theatre, 4816 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB
Cost: $20 per ticket

7. PARKLAND GARDEN CENTRE WINTER MARKET

Parkland Garden Centre is hosting a Winter Mini Market every Saturday in January and February from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

When: Saturday, January 28, at 10:00 am
Where: Parkland Garden Centre is located 3 minutes East of 30th Avenue, Red Deer on Highway 11East.
Cost: Free

8. SHERLOCK HOOVES WINTER TRACKING AT KERRY WOOD NATURE CENTRE

Every day the residents of the Sanctuary leave a story in the snow. Join an Interpreter for a walk along the 1 km trail to learn more about the comings and goings of local animals.

Website: www.waskasoopark.ca
When: Saturday, January 28, from 2:30-4:00 pm
Where: Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Cost: $10 per family. Pre-registration is required.

9. RV SHOW & SALE AT WESTERNER PARK

Woody's RV World and Southside Dodge will be bringing their best deals down to the grounds from January 27 - 29, 2023.

When: Friday, January 27, 2023 – Sunday, January 29, 2023
Where: Westerner Park
Cost: FREE

10. BOWER PONDS SKATING

There are plenty of outdoor skating opportunities in Red Deer, but Bower Ponds has long been one of the most popular and scenic skating locations in the area and they also have skate rentals.

Website: www.bowerponds.ca
Where: 4715 Fountain Drive Red Deer, AB T4N 6W4
Cost: Free to skate, rentals are an additional fee

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