Fun Things to Do
Family-friendly events for all ages around Lethbridge: crafts, skating, nature walks, story times and more. Ask a grown-up, pick one, and go have fun!
Fun things to do with kids around Lethbridge!
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Lunch & Listen: violin and piano duo
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Casa Community Room, Lethbridge
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Arts and music
Free noon-hour concert by the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music with Holly Bhattacharya (violin) and Dr. Deanna Oye (piano).
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Red Deer Rebels: Military Appreciation Night
7:00 pm
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid: Military personnel get discounted tickets with credentials at the Ticket Centre
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Sports
WHL home game. Lethbridge Herald Military Appreciation Night. Military personnel can get discounted tickets by showing their credentials in person at the Ticket Centre.
Lethbridge Symphony Chamber I: Cinema Paradiso
7:30 pm
Where: Southminster United Church, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Arts and music
MSQ string quartet plays film music by John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer and Howard Shore in new arrangements by cellist Mark Rogers.
Dean Brody & The Reklaws: Hometown Heroes Tour
All day
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Arts and music
Country co-headline concert on the Hometown Heroes national tour. Tickets through hometownheroes.ca.
Hurricanes Community Skate at Kainai
12:45 pm to 1:45 pm
Where: Blood Tribe Twin Rinks
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Kids and family
Free community skate following a Lethbridge Hurricanes practice (practice runs 11:45 am to 12:30 pm). Skaters need their own skates and helmets.
Chickadee Pop-Up Market (Friday)
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Galt Museum & Archives, Lethbridge
- Paid: Museum admission applies; free for members
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Markets and food
Artisan market in the Galt's Viewing Gallery with makers from Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge: pottery, jewellery, textiles, home goods, art and vintage. No registration needed.
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Red Deer Rebels
7:00 pm
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Sports
WHL regular-season home game.
Chickadee Pop-Up Market (Saturday)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Galt Museum & Archives, Lethbridge
- Paid: Museum admission applies; free for members
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Markets and food
Second day of the artisan market in the Galt's Viewing Gallery: pottery, jewellery, textiles, home goods, art and vintage. No registration needed.
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Calgary Hitmen: Sock Toss
6:00 pm
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid: Bring new socks to donate
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Sports
Second annual Sock Toss. Bring new socks and throw them on the ice after the Hurricanes' first goal. The socks are donated to local charities in Lethbridge and southern Alberta.
Toddler Time at the Galt
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Where: Galt Museum & Archives, Lethbridge
- Paid: Museum admission; free for members; registration required
- Little ones (0–4)
- Indoors
- Kids and family
Interactive morning for toddlers and their caregivers with toys, activities, a story and a private toddler visit to the current exhibition. Register in advance.
Nikka Yuko Winter Light Festival opens
All day
Where: Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge
- Paid: Tickets on sale early November
- Everyone
- Outdoors
- Holiday and seasonal
The 11th annual Winter Light Festival begins on select evenings at the Japanese garden. Nights, hours and 2026-27 prices had not been posted when checked; see the garden's site.
Brett Kissel: The Side You've Never Seen Tour, Holiday Edition
All day
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Alberta country singer Brett Kissel brings the holiday edition of his tour to Lethbridge.
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Prince George Cougars: Toy Mountain Night
7:00 pm
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid: Bring a new toy to donate
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
WHL home game. Fans are encouraged to bring a new toy for Centre Village Mall's Toy Mountain.
A Concise Christmas Carol
7:30 pm
Where: Empress Theatre, Fort Macleod
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
The Empress Theatre's holiday adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Runs Dec. 3 to 5 at 7:30 pm.
Lunch & Listen: Cozy Christmas
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Casa Community Room, Lethbridge
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Free noon-hour Christmas concert from the U of L Conservatory of Music with Jaimee Jarvie, Tanner LaPointe and others.
Centennial Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: North County Recreation Complex Arena, Picture Butte
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Community
Town of Picture Butte seals its 2026 centennial time capsule. Residents are welcome.
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Moose Jaw Warriors: Toque & Teddy Toss
6:00 pm
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
WHL home game and the Hurricanes' annual Toque & Teddy Toss, presented by Canadian Tire. Check the team's page closer to the date for what to bring and where items go.
Ventus Women's Choir Christmas concert
7:00 pm
Where: Southminster United Church, Lethbridge
- Paid: Ticket details to be announced
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Concert by the Ventus Women's Choir of the U of L Conservatory of Music.
Conservatory Choirs concert
2:00 pm
Where: McKillop United Church, Lethbridge
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Free concert by the U of L Conservatory of Music's choirs.
Homeschool Band with Junior String Orchestra
5:00 pm
Where: Casa Community Room, Lethbridge
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Kids and family
Free concert by young musicians in the Conservatory's Homeschool Band and Junior String Orchestra.
Youth Percussion Ensemble concert
7:00 pm
Where: Casa Community Room, Lethbridge
- FREE
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Kids and family
Free concert by the U of L Conservatory of Music's Youth Percussion Ensemble.
Lethbridge Symphony Series III: Choral Christmas Magic (matinee)
3:00 pm
Where: Southminster United Church, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Holiday choral and orchestral concert, afternoon performance. An evening performance follows on Monday, Dec. 14.
Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas with George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett
7:30 pm
Where: Empress Theatre, Fort Macleod
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Christmas concert of country hits and holiday classics with George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett.
Lethbridge Symphony Series III: Choral Christmas Magic (evening)
7:30 pm
Where: Southminster United Church, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
Holiday choral and orchestral concert, evening performance.
Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Kamloops Blazers: Santa & Mrs. Claus Night
7:00 pm
Where: VisitLethbridge.com Arena, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Holiday and seasonal
WHL home game. Fans can get a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, presented by Tim Hortons.
Lethbridge Symphony Series IV: Lionel Bart's Oliver! (opening night)
7:30 pm
Where: Southminster United Church, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Arts and music
Staged production of the musical Oliver! with Little Lethbridge Opera Theatre. Performances Jan. 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm, and Jan. 30 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
Lethbridge Symphony Series IV: Oliver! (Saturday matinee)
2:00 pm
Where: Southminster United Church, Lethbridge
- Paid
- Everyone
- Indoors
- Kids and family
Afternoon performance of the musical Oliver! with the Lethbridge Symphony and Little Lethbridge Opera Theatre.
Times are Alberta time. Plans can change, so check with the organizer before you head out. Grown-ups: see all events.
Before you go
- Check the forecast and dress for it, especially for outdoor events.
- Go with a grown-up you know, and agree on a meeting spot in case you get split up.
- More to explore: the Kids’ Science Corner.