Things to do this weekend | September 15-17, 2023
Check out our list of fun things to do this weekend around Red Deer and Central Alberta!
1. PUMPKIN DAYS AT KRAAY FAMILY FARM
Take a trip to Kraay Family Farm and enjoy Pumpkin Days! Head into the pumpkin patch and purchase your own pumpkin or take the opportunity to pose for a picture with pumpkins. The patch is beautiful and has plenty of pumpkins for picking so don’t miss out!
Website: www.kraayfamilyfarm.com
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 (10 am)
Where: Kraay Family Farm (Site 6 Box 9 Range Road 1, Lacombe, AB)
If you have yet to experience the excitement of Capstone’s breathtaking Night Market, get out there this weekend and enjoy everything they have to offer at the last market this season! Browse over 50 one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, creators, and producers with food trucks and live entertainment, and be sure to admire the picturesque riverscape that serves as the perfect backdrop for this magical event.
Website: www.liveincapstone.ca
When: Friday, September 15, 2023 (5 pm – 9 pm)
Where: Canada 150 Square (210-5589 47 St, Red Deer, AB)
Join in on the fun with Mickey the Beaver and Francis the Pig, two cherished icons of Red Deer, and embark on an exciting adventure that’s suitable for everyone, as part of the Alberta Culture Days festivities! Throughout the entire month of September, engage in the Downtown Red Deer Scavenger Hunt at your own leisure, with some truly amazing prizes being given out. Scan all the QR codes concealed at important landmarks spread across Downtown Red Deer for your chance to win!
Website: www.reddeer.epicquest.ca
When: September 1-30, 2023
4. RUSSELL PETERS AT WESTERNER PARK
Russell Peters is bringing his Act Your Age Tour to Red Deer for an evening of gut-busting entertainment! Recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time, this global comedy-icon ensures a night full of laughter and amusement. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see a comedy legend take the stage at our very own Westerner Park!
Website: www.westernerpark.ca
When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 (7pm)
Where: Peavey Mart Centrium at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB)
This collaborative effort between the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and ReThink Red Deer offers Red Deer residents a valuable opportunity to discover ways to minimize food waste in their homes. This event offers a complimentary lunch, made by the amazing chefs from the Red Deer Food Bank, using food that would otherwise end up in landfills despite still being good to eat. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about sustainability and enjoy a free lunch!
Website: www.liveincapstone.ca
When: Friday, September 15, 2023 (11 am – 1 pm)
Where: Capstone Park Sales Office (5438 47 St, Red Deer, AB)
6. CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT WITH SPARK IT UP PRODUCTIONS
Enjoy an exciting day at Sawback Brewing Co. for this fun Corn Hole Tournament brought to you by Spark It Up Productions! For just $25.00, you can enter the tournament and enjoy a refreshing pint of your choice. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes, including a prize for the best-dressed sports outfit.
Website: www.visitreddeer.com
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 (1pm – 5 pm)
Where: Sawback Brewing Co. (7023 Johnstone Dr, Red Deer, AB)
7. GARLIC CITY MARKET
Mark your calendars for this year’s highly anticipated Garlic City Market! Coined as Red Deer’s Garlic Festival, the market will feature a showcase of local artists, a garlic bulb scavenger hunt, food trucks, rock painting at the Capstone Discovery Bus, hourly workshops about garlic, and a wide variety of garlic vendors and growers!
When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 (11 am – 5 pm)
Where: 5581 45 St, Red Deer, AB
8. BRYAN ADAMS AT WESTERNER PARK
Known for his electrifying performances, Bryan Adams prepares to grace the stage at Westerner Park this weekend! Gather your friends, secure your tickets, and get ready to witness one of the world’s best live musicians in action! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you simply can’t miss.
Website: www.westernerpark.ca
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 (8 pm)
Where: Peavey Mart Centrium at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB)
Come and support local artists while enjoying the peaceful and serene atmosphere at Parkland Garden Centre! Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy music by Scott Burnabe and Dean Ray, and purchase lunch from the Hungry Beast Food Truck. Admission for this event is by donation to the Red Deer Food Bank, and the event will proceed rain or shine with alternative staging options available if necessary.
Website: www.parklandgarden.ca
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 (12 pm – 4:30 pm)
Where: Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre (26554 Hwy 11, Red Deer County, AB)
Litco Law is hosting a community BBQ in Capstone for an exciting afternoon of entertainment suitable for everyone! Enjoy live music, giveaways, engaging activities for children, special guests, and complimentary food and beverages to enhance your experience!
Website: www.liveincapstone.ca
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 (12 pm – 3 pm)
Where: Canada 150 Square (210-5589 47 St, Red Deer, AB)
11. GREEN DEER RIVER VALLEY CLEANUP
This incredible fall initiative gathers volunteers from the city to clean and protect our waterways, focusing on the Red Deer River and the surrounding river valley! Participants will clean up litter along their designated route for a few hours and then return to Kerry Wood Nature Centre to get a raffle ticket and enjoy refreshments. Volunteers are advised to wear appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, a hat, bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and gloves.
Website: www.waskasoopark.ca
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 (12 pm – 3:30 pm)
Where: Kerry Wood Nature Centre (6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB)
12. HORSE RACES AT THE TRACK ON 2
Experience the thrill of Standardbred Horse Racing at The Track on 2, located just west of Lacombe, with free admission and parking, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Gates open one hour prior to post time, and the races typically span 3-4 hours. Satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst with available food and beverage options (outside food and beverage not permitted) and choose between indoor air-conditioned or outdoor seating for your comfort!
Website: www.trackon2.com
When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 (2:15 pm)
Where: Track On 2 (40309 Range Road 272, Lacombe County, AB)
