Red Deer Lights the Nights returns as a month-long celebration of the holiday season, starting this weekend, November 16 and 17.
Free, family-friendly activities are happening downtown and throughout the community, including:
- Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
- Writes of Winter writing contest – through January 15, hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
- Holiday Craft Fair – November 16 and 17 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- Lighting of City Hall Park and Frost Street Patio Party – November 22 at City Hall Park and the Ross Street Patio
- Family Snowshoeing on December 1 from 12 – 3 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- Felt Ornament Workshop on December 3 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- Downtown Twinkle Tour and Downtown Winter Market – December 6 throughout downtown
- Santa’s Bus Tour – December 6, 7, 13 and 14 starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Santa’s Bus Viewing Party on December 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Red Deer Arts Council
- Embrace the Dark on December 12 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- Kids’ Holiday Workshop on December 21 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Residents are invited to visit City Hall Park any time after November 22 to enjoy a beautiful display of colourful lights and festive decorations. Lights are turned on every day from sunset to sunrise until mid-January.
A video showcasing Red Deer’s holiday spirit will be shared on The City’s social media channels so Red Deerians can enjoy the view from the comfort of home.
For more information on Red Deer Lights the Nights activities, presented by The City of Red Deer and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), visit reddeer.ca/RDLTN and follow The City and DBA on social media.