There is plenty to do in Southern Alberta this weekend. Photo by Stephen Strand
People can expect a fun filled and warm weather in Southern Alberta this weekend.
Let’s take a look at what will be happening this weekend:
Friday, May 1:
As part of this week’s Nature Fridays event at the Environmental Education Centre in Okotoks, people will be learning about flowers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum of the Highwood in High River will be open all weekend, and their new exhibit, Inspired To Create: Art of the Highwood is on display, which showcases artwork inspired by the Highwood area.
The Okotoks Art Gallery has a pair of exhibits for people to check out.
One of the exhibits is Earthly Delights, by Neil McClelland, which reflects upon the human delight in gardens.
The other exhibit is Ruin & Reclamation: Re-iterated by Beany Dootjes, which repurposes men’s business attire and other textiles into oversized insects.
These exhibits will be on display until June 26.
From noon to 8 p.m. in Lethbridge, there is a Spring Pottery Sale. This event will help people celebrate Mother’s Day at the Oldman River Potters Guild Annual Spring Sale and buy handcrafted pottery. This pottery sale will also happen on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
As part of the U of L Conservatory of Music Lunch & Listen Concert Series, people will be able to take in a free concert from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Casa Community Room.
In various locations in Lethbridge, people will be able to participate in Jane’s Walk, starting at 1 p.m. As part of this walk, people will explore their community, share stories, and connect with neighbours. This will happen all weekend.
At Pulse Nightclub in Lethbridge, it’s Leth’s Vibe & Chill: Electro Edition. Starting at 7:30 p.m., people will be able to enjoy music, culture, and creativity.
Saturday, May 2:
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lethbridge, the Uplands & BlackWolf Community Garage Sales event will be taking place.
From 9:30 a.m. to noon in High River, the annual community clean-up, Green Sweep, is back. As part of this event, people will meet at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and then go clean up the town’s parks and green spaces.
At the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in High River, they are hosting their 6th Annual Mother’s Day Market and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this market, there will be numerous vendors selling their wares and presents for mom.
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, people are invited to head down to the Arts and Learning Campus in Okotoks for an Emergency Preparedness Week Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year they are focusing on making community connects, because when emergencies happen, we are “In It Together.”
It is Free Comic Book Day, and those in Okotoks will be able to participate. People are invited to head down to the Okotoks Public Library, where people can grab some comic books for free.
For those aged 10 to 16 are invited to attend Calm and Creative: A Mindfulness Art Workshop at the Okotoks Art Galley from 1 to 3 p.m. As part of this workshop, participants will use art materials to create an image of a garden that represents themselves.
At the Movie Mill in Lethbridge, they will be playing Jean Valjean, starting at 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 3:
The Hike for Hospice Hustle is returning for its tenth year. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., people will be able to take part in the accessible, family and pup-friendly 2k or 5k walk or hustle run along the Sheep River pathways in Okotoks. Through this event, money will be raised for hospice care in the Foothills.
From noon to 4 p.m. in Lethbridge, people will be able to participate in Jane’s Bus Tours. As part of this event, people will be able to participate in bus tours of public art.
As part of LUNA Art Walk – A Jane’s Walk Event, artists will be able to showcase their work from 1 to 4 p.m. for all to enjoy
At the Okotoks Public Library, there will be a Library Book Sale from 1 to 3 p.m. Through this book sale, people will be able to fill up their home library, and all proceeds help to support the Okotoks Public Library.
Starting at 6 p.m. in Lethbridge, people will be able to laugh for a good cause. As part of Comedy Night for a Cause, money will be raised to support the Coaldale Thunder FC U11 team.
There are drop-in activities for everyone to enjoy in Okotoks, which can be found here.
The Medicine Hat Tigers will be taking on the team from Prince Albert at the Co-op Place, with puck drop happening at 6 p.m.
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