Downtown Red Deer Business Association

Downtown Car Boot Sale
2025-10-01 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | 5023 50th street (Old Buffalo Hotel Site)
We’re wrapping up the Downtown Market season with something exciting — a Car Boot Sale! Think of it as a community garage sale on wheels!
This year, the Car Boot Sale will take place right on the Downtown Market site alongside our regular vendors. Expect unique finds, secondhand treasures, and one-of-a-kind deals as sellers clear out their trunks and tables.
But the fun doesn’t stop there — we’re launching a Downtown Shopping Passport for the same dates! Explore participating downtown businesses offering special sidewalk sales, discounts, and surprises. Collect stamps as you shop, and enter to win prizes when you fill your passport. Pick up yours at the Downtown Business Associations tent.
What to Expect:• Car Boot Sale bargains on the market site• Local vendors & handmade goods• Downtown sidewalk sales & promotions• A chance to win prizes with the Shopping Passport• Three great dates to celebrate the season finale!
Sign up to be a Car Boot vendor here: https://downtownreddeer.com/carboot/

Music on the Ross Street Patio
2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Ross Street Patio, 4930 50 St, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1X7, Canada
A partnership between The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), the Patio features free, live music for the Summer and early Fall seasons. We proudly feature talented local musicians and bands that contribute to the amazing atmosphere you’ll find on the beloved Patio. Events are free and open to the public.

Ross Street Magic Festival
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | P4 Parking Lot across from City Hall Park, 4900 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB, Canada
Join the Magic Saturday, October 4, 11am – 5pm
The Ross Street Magic Festival in downtown Red Deer is a celebration of all things magical! Thanks to the support of local businesses, this community-driven festival features roaming adventurers, folk music, mystifying magicians, medieval sword fighting, crafts for the kids, a scavenger hunt and costume contest, and a vibrant artisan market. It’s entirely volunteer-run and free to attend!
Be part of the magic; Volunteer opportunities! https://linktr.ee/rsmagicfestival
We are looking for volunteers (ages 16 and up) to help us curate a magical experience for the flocks of folk attending the event. From helping out with setting up and taking down, to manning the costume contest sign-up, we’re going to need a lot of help from our amazing community to make this day happen! Visit our link tree to find the volunteer form.

Vin L Den presents: Cougar Annie Tales
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Vin L Den, 4919 49th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Vin L Den presents: Cougar Annie Tales, A Musical Tribute to a Legendary Pioneer Woman
Created & performed by Katrina Kadoski
“It’s hard to say which is the best part of Katrina Kadoski’s Cougar Annie Tales – her heartfelt song cycle about this fabled West Coast matriarch, or simply hearing Kadoski is back in town.”

Friday, October 17th, 2025
VIN L DEN – 4919 49th Street
Ticket Suggestion $25 (or pay what you can) – Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm
Tickets & Info: 250 885 7100 or 825 706 3345
www.katrinakadoski.com

Brainy Bees Montessori Grand Opening Family Fun Day
2025-10-18 12:00 - 15:00 | MILLENNIUM CENTRE, 4909 49 STREET, Red Deer, AB, Canada

Bull Skit - Night of the Living Sketch
2025-10-24 20:00 - 2025-10-25 22:00 | Scott Block Theatre, 4816 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4A3, Canada
Bull Skit: Night of the Living Sketch
A Halloween Sketch Comedy Show
This October, the dead will rise… and they brought jokes.
Get ready for a scream of a time with Bull Skit Comedy’s twisted Halloween special “Night of the Living Sketch!” A haunted mashup of your favourite monsters, slashers, and cult icons, all jammed into one terrifyingly hilarious sketch comedy show.
Featuring sketches inspired by legendary horror and pop culture characters like Barb from Stranger Things, Michael, Mike Myers, Jason, the Alien from Alien, Frankenstein, and so many more!
Starring a killer cast Lee Weselak, Matthew Taylor, Emily Cupples, Jenna Goldade, and Gillian Corsiatto.
Whether you’re a horror fan or just here for the candy, this sketch show is packed with tricks, treats, and blood-curdling belly laughs.
Costumes encouraged. Laughter guaranteed.
Doors at 7:00PM
Show starts at 8:00PM

Gelli-Plate Printing with Wendy Meeres
2025-11-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Curiosity Art and Framing, 5002 48 Street, Red Deer, Red Deer
Welcome to Gelli-Plate Printing with Wendy Meere’s event! Join us at Curiosity Art & Framing on November 1st, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) for a fun and creative session. Get ready to unleash your artistic side and create beautiful prints with Wendy’s guidance. No prior experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore a new art form and meet fellow art enthusiasts. Also get an exclusive stencil designed by Wendy Meeres herself!Gelli-plates will be for purchase after class so if you want to take a plate home with you, you can for an additional cost.

Nature's Bounty Art Reception
2025-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Curiosity Art and Framing, 5002 48 Street, Red Deer, Red Deer
Join us for our latest exhibit reception, Nature’s Bounty! Come and meet some of the artists featured in this exhibit and the gallery.

How to Protect Your Art Online
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Curiosity Art and Framing, 5002 48 Street, Red Deer, Red Deer
Welcome to How to Protect your Art Online event! Join us on November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) to learn valuable tips on safeguarding your artwork in the digital world. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to protect their creations online. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain insights on securing your art. See you there!

Maple Tree - Madisyn Lovelace
2025-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Vin L Den, 4919 49th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

The Christmas Pickle
2025-11-15 - 2025-12-23 | downtown red deer, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4B2, Canada
A pickle used as a Christmas decoration may seem odd at first, but it’s an old tradition. When decorating the tree, the pickle is hung last, hidden among the branches. The first person on Christmas morning to find the Christmas Pickle receives a special blessing for the year and an extra gift!
As part of North Pole Stroll, many Downtown Red Deer businesses place pickles in their stores. Customers lucky enough to spot them are eligible to win a prize from that business, such as a discount or raffle entries

Decoupage Ornaments
2025-11-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Curiosity Art and Framing, 5002 48 Street, Red Deer, Red Deer
Come join us at Curiosity Art & Framing on November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM for a fun-filled crafting session. Let your creativity flow as you learn the art of decoupage and create unique ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree this year.
No experience is necessary – our instructor will guide you every step of the way. All materials will be provided, just bring your enthusiasm and artistic spirit!
Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your inner artist and connect with fellow crafters. See you there!

Frost Street Patio Party
2025-11-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Ross Street Patio, Located on Ross Street between 49 Ave and 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB
Santa Claus is coming to town – downtown! Grab a free hot chocolate and see Santa in person at the Ross Street Patio. Play candy cane games with Santa’s helpers from SNAP Kids Program. Pick up a children’s craft bag from the friendly Family Services of Central Alberta team and check out the lights at City Hall Park. We look forward to seeing you at this free family event!

Rare & Remarkable! Artisan Market
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, 4525 47a Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6Z6, Canada
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) extends an invitation to all in Red Deer and the surrounding area – to join us for our annual Rare & Remarkable! Artisan Market, November 21st and 22nd.
The Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market features a curated selection of local artisans and makers, offering a unique shopping experience just in time for holiday gift giving. Taking place in the permanent exhibit ‘Remarkable Red Deer: Stories from the Heart of the Parkland’, the Market is presented in a one-of-a-kind setting that encourages learning more about our community, buying local, and the chance to take in the incredible artwork in Galleries One & Two.
FRIDAY November 21, 2025, is open to members of the Red Deer & District Museum Society only. Members are invited to be the first to experience the Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market, gather with one another to catch up, and enjoy a beverage or two – plus some delicious nibbles provided by Sprouts Catering. A small way for the MAG to say thank you to our members for another great year.
SATURDAY November 22, 2025, is open to the general public. Admission is free with donations made to the MAG always appreciated. We’re bringing Rotary Recreation Park to life with our friends at the Golden Circle Seniors Resource Centre, Norwegian Laft Hus, and Red Deer Pottery Club (inside the Rec Centre Lobby) who will also be hosting their markets on this day. Plan to wander the park to find a few treats and treasures.

Mini Masters Winter Gift Market
2025-11-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Red Deer Arts Council, 4919 49 St #6,, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1V1, Canada

Hydro-Dripping Christmas Ornaments
2025-11-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Curiosity Art and Framing, 5002 48 Street, Red Deer, Red Deer
Welcome to Hydro-Dipping Ornaments at Curiosity Art & Framing! Get ready to unleash your creativity on November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Join us for a fun-filled session where you’ll learn the art of hydro-dipping ornaments. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm! Let’s dive into vibrant colors and unique designs together. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create one-of-a-kind ornaments. See you there!

SHOP Downtown Contest
2025-11-24 - 2025-12-05
Tune into Play 101.3 for your chance to win 1 of 5 $300 Downtown Red Deer Gift Cards! Redeemable at 30+ local spots: dining, shopping, health & beauty, and more. Trust us, they’ll love it —because this card has shoptions!

The Downtown Red Deer Gift Card is issued by Peoples Trust Company. Card funds are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Funds do not expire, non-reloadable and no cash access.

Bull Skit - Get White Trashed
2025-11-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Scott Block Theatre, 4816 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4A3, Canada
A drinking game. A dumpster fire. A damn good time.
Ever wonder what happens when everyday problems meet over-the-top redneck logic? Welcome to Get White Trashed, an improvised show where things spiral out of control faster than a lawnmower race in a Walmart parking lot.
Each night, our crew of beer-fueled improvisers take a run-of-the-mill situation and turn it into a full-blown trailer park catastrophe. As the chaos unfolds onstage, the audience drinks along with their own set of rules, making Get White Trashed not just a show, but a full-throttle party.
So grab a case of PBR, comb that mullet, tuck your tank top into your finest sweatpants, and prepare to get loud, rowdy, and hilariously white trashed.
This is Get White Trashed—where the only thing more unpredictable than the comedy… is the hangover.

Christmas Concert
2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 50 St, Red Deer, T4N 1X2
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas Carols!

Date: November 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Gaetz United Church, 4758 – 50 Street, Red Deer, AB
Admission: Cash Donations gratefully accepted in support of local charities.

This lively family Christmas gathering offers the audience the chance to sing along together to some favourite Christmas carols.

Twinkle Tour: A Christmas Epic Quest
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-22 00:00 | downtown red deer, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4B2, Canada
December 5th @ 4:00 pm – December 22nd @ 12:00 am

Join the Downtown Twinkle Tour! Explore beautifully decorated storefronts and unique retail locations to collect QR codes in this holiday Epic Quest with a grand prize valued at $100. On the launch night, many Downtown businesses will remain open late to assist Red Deerians with their holiday shopping and to help you on your quest! Check out the City Hall Park Lights and Catch the Santa Bus rolling through downtown at the Art Councils Watch Party as you race to be the first to complete the quest and find the White Knight – a special clue that can be scanned only once for an epic prize for the first quest seeker to find it!
Registration coming soon…
The Downtown Red Deer’s Christmas Epic Quest will officially launch at 4:00 PM on December 5, 2025 and participants (Quest Seekers) will have until 12:00AM on December 22, 2025 to discover and scan all QR codes. Scan them all and you will be entered to WIN amazing prizes, including the main prize (valued at $100).

Bull Skit Open Jam - Dec 6
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Scott Block Theatre, 4816 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4A3, Canada
Bull Skit Comedy’s Open Jam – a welcoming, low-pressure space to explore the joy of improv in all its spontaneous glory! Whether you’re brand new to the stage or a seasoned performer looking to shake off the rust, this jam is all about play, connection, and building the basics.
We’ll warm up with simple exercises rooted in the foundations of improv: listening, agreement (“Yes, and!”), character creation, and collaborative storytelling. From there, we’ll open up the floor to try out scenes, games, and maybe even a few wild experiments. No scripts. No pressure. Just laughter, learning, and letting go.

Gelli-Printing Cards with Wendy Meeres
2025-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Curiosity Art and Framing, 5002 48 Street, Red Deer, Red Deer
Gelli-Printing Christmas Cards With Wendy Meeres
Come join us at Curiosity Art & Framing on December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM for a fun-filled afternoon of creating unique Christmas cards with the talented artist Wendy Meeres!
No experience necessary – just bring your creativity and holiday spirit! Wendy will guide you through the process of gelli-printing to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards to share with your loved ones.
Don’t miss out on this festive event – mark your calendars and get ready to get crafty!
Event Date: December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time

Season of Sparkle Party
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Red Deer Arts Council, 4919 49 St #6,, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1V1, Canada
It’s a TLC Party – Toques, Lanterns, Cookies!
Wear a Toque
Decorate a Lantern
Enjoy Hot Chocolate & Cookies
Parade to City Hall Park at Dusk!
Free Red Deer Lights the Nights Event!

Bull Skit Comedy - Maestro
2025-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Scott Block Theatre, 4816 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4A3, Canada
Only one performer will survive the show to be crowned MAESTRO and receive the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill.
Bull Skit Comedy is bringing Maestro Impro, a format that has been played in over 20 countries worldwide. Maestro, created by impro legend Keith Johnstone, allows improvisors of various backgrounds and experience to challenge and play with one another while entertaining the audience in a competition-style show.
