Things to do this weekend | January 6-8, 2023
Check out our list of fun things to do this weekend around Red Deer and Central Alberta!
BOWER PONDS SKATING
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, so why not pull out the skates and go down to Bower Ponds. 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.
PARKLAND GARDEN CENTRE WINTER MINI MARKET AND ICE SCULPTURE
The winter market will have fresh produce and bakery items. While you visit help yourself to a coffee and enjoy walking amongst our tropical plant area or view our Ice Sculptures outdoors.
When: Saturday, January 7 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Website: www.parklandgarden.ca
Where: Parkland is located 3 minutes East of 30th Avenue, Red Deer on Highway 11 East.
Cost: FREE
CANYON SKI HILL
The Snow Tube Park at Canyon Ski Resort is so much fun, book your time on New Year’s Eve then it’s back home for dinner and a movie, the perfect evening. The park is located at the top of the hill complete with 6 groomed lanes. The New Year’s Eve hours are 12:45 pm and 3:00 pm and you can book your tickets online.
Website: www.canyonski.ca
Where: 38433, Range Rd 264A, Red Deer County, AB T4E 0Z1
Cost: $25 for 2 hours
OPENING RECEPTION AT THE RED DEER MUSEUM + ART GALLERY
The MAG has dug further into its collections to bring out artwork and artifacts that exemplify key moments in the growth of Red Deer and the MAG. The collection holds significant Fine Art, Fashion, Activism, Material Culture and stories from the community that you may find surprising. The new exhibit opened on December 17, 2022 and goes until March 11, 2023.
When: The opening reception is Friday, January 6, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
Website: www.reddeermuseum.com
Where: 4525-47A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z6
Cost: FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated
LIGHT THE NIGHT ATTRACTION AT DISCOVERY WILDLIFE PARK
Light the Night at Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail has more than 25km of light displays! The display is estimated to be a 20-25 min drive. At the end of the display, you can stop in at the gift shop for a hot beverage.
When: Every night until January 15, 2023
Website: www.discoverywildlife.com
Where: 5400 42 Ave. Innisfail, AB T4G 1P9
Cost: $30 plus GST per vehicle
Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market is a vibrant indoor market open year-round in Red Deer County that celebrates local producers, artisans, and farmers from Alberta. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we welcome you to meet your local bakers, makers, growers, brewers, and crafters.
When: Fri, Jan. 6 and Sat, Jan. 7 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) and Sun, Jan. 8 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Website: www.gasolinealleymarket.ca
Where: 558 Laura Avenue, Red Deer County, Alberta
Cost: FREE
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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Here in Red Deer, we are fortunate to have several spacious areas perfect for your skiing experience. River Bend Golf and Recreation Area has 19 km of groomed cross-country ski trails surrounded by the beautiful Red Deer River Valley with 4 km of lighted trails for evening runs. They also have cross-country ski rentals for the whole family if you want to try it out.
Website: www.rbgra.ca
Where: 3800 River Bend Drive
Red Deer County, AB T4P 0Y4
Cost: FREE, rentals are an additional fee
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