Visit downtown any evening to enjoy the beautiful light display Red Deerians have come to love. Lights are turned on from sunset to sunrise and remain in place through mid-January. 

Please note that dogs are not permitted in City Hall Park.

Saturday, December 4
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Family Services of Central Alberta parking lot (5409 50 Ave)

Pick up all the supplies for a festive craft to make at home, courtesy of Family Services of Central Alberta and The City of Red Deer (while supplies last).

Local students have helped us decorate some wood ornaments that will be placed on a few trees in Capstone. Starting December 8, we invite you to come down to Canada 150 Square to see the ornaments and, if you see one you like, feel free to take it home to hang on your tree!

Participating Downtown and Capstone businesses will remain open until 8 p.m. or later for holiday shopping.

DOWNTOWN

Most participants have special offers and many serve up hot drinks or holiday treats, so it’s a great time to enjoy some Christmas cheer.

CAPSTONE

Shoppers can visit Dose Coffee to receive a complimentary small hot chocolate or coffee (first 100 shoppers). Many retailers will be distributing coupons for a complimentary Troubled Monk craft soda. 

In Capstone, you can enter to win one of two prize baskets, featuring items from Capstone retailers (no purchase necessary).

Visit www.downtownreddeer.com and www.liveincapstone.ca for more information.

• Red Deer Lights the Night Trivia – Take your best shot at guessing some festive trivia questions for a chance to score a pair of tickets to a 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships game* in Red Deer.
• Red Deer Lights the Night Photo Challenge – Share your photos of the downtown lights and decorations on social media and tag The City with #rdlights for a chance to win a prize.
• Santa’s Bus Tour Photo Challenge – Snap a pic of Santa’s Bus Tour driving by and tag The City of Red Deer on social media with #rdlights for a chance to win a prize.
• Best in Snow at Capstone – November 20-27 - Dress your pet in their best Christmas or winter wear, and bring them to the Common Ground Garden Project site at 5581 45 Street in Capstone, where you can take a photo in our holiday-themed vignette! Tag @liveincapstone for your chance to win one of three prize baskets, featuring items from Capstone retailers and treats for your pet!
• SHOP Downtown contest – December 1 – 22 – Visit downtownreddeer.com for details on how you could win one of five prize packs valued at $400 from the Downtown Business Association and Kraze 101.3 FM.
• Downtown Scavenger Hunt – through January 8 – Visit downtownreddeer.com for details.
• Neighbourhood decorating contests - Many community associations are hosting holiday decorating contests in December. Check with your neighbourhood's association to learn more and get involved. And, be sure to explore your neighbourhood to discover the Christmas cheer nearby! Special thanks to Pearson's Berry Farm, Country Cupboard and Peavey Mart for help with the prizes.

*Note, according to Hockey Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, valid proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days in advance of attendance is required to gain access to games and related events at the Peavy Mart Centrium and Rogers Place. Rapid testing will not be accepted.

Santa Claus and his Number 1 Elf will cruise through town on a Red Deer Transit bus to bring Christmas cheer to Red Deer neighbourhoods.

We’ve done our best to help Santa visit each neighbourhood in the city, but due to his busy schedule he cannot visit every street. Please choose the route closest to your home to catch a glimpse of the jolly man and his crew.

Scroll down to find a map for each route.

• December 10 – Route 1 (red line): North Red Deer (Pines, 67 Street, Johnstone Park, Kentwood, Normandeau, Oriole Park, Riverside Meadows, Highland Green)
• December 11 – Route 2 (green line): South Red Deer, Downtown (Bower, West Park, Downtown, Gaetz Avenue North)
• December 17 – Route 3 (blue line): South Red Deer (Sunnybrook, Inglewood, Anders, Morrisroe, Eastview, Clearview Meadows, 55 Street, Downtown, Gaetz Avenue North)
• December 18 – Route 4 (yellow line): East Red Deer (Vanier, Lancaster, Deer Park, Rosedale, Timberlands, Clearview Ridge)

2021 Santa's Bus Tour Maps (pdf)

December 18
3 to 5 p.m.

There will be a learn to skate area, hot chocolate and other fun surprises. Proudly supported by Hockey Canada, Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE), Red Deer RCMP, The City of Red Deer, and Red Deer Emergency Services.

Stay tuned for more details.

Businesses throughout downtown are decked out for the holidays. For a complete list of participants, visit www.downtownreddeer.com.