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February 2025Celebrating Families: Winter Day Camp!
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Enroll here and RDNFS will be in touch with you for the intake process.
Winter day camp format: We will cover different topics related with healthy living, plus time for arts & crafts and traditional games in the course of one week, from 9:30am. to 4:30pm (Saturday until 3pm.)If you have children age below 4, please also mention them, as childminding services will be provided.
The dates and place for the Winter Camp are:
- Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ Red Deer Public Library's Downtown
A gift will be given to families that attend the whole week.
Goal of Celebrating Families!: To help children and families to be healthy, responsible, and addiction free.
Objectives: 1. To break the cycle of addiction in families. 2. To decrease participants' use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and use of healthy living skills. 3. To increase the rate of family reunification.
Please direct questions regarding your intake to Melissa at melissa@rdnfs.com or 403-340-0020
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February 2025School's Out Family Game Day!
Enjoy family fun over the school break!
Challenge your family and friends to a round of Library Mini-Golf or GIANT versions of your favourite board games! Register at rdpl.org/events or phone 403-346-4576.
Program is fun for all ages. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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February 2025Celebrating Families: Winter Day Camp!
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Enroll here and RDNFS will be in touch with you for the intake process.
Winter day camp format: We will cover different topics related with healthy living, plus time for arts & crafts and traditional games in the course of one week, from 9:30am. to 4:30pm (Saturday until 3pm.)If you have children age below 4, please also mention them, as childminding services will be provided.
The dates and place for the Winter Camp are:
- Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ Red Deer Public Library's Downtown
A gift will be given to families that attend the whole week.
Goal of Celebrating Families!: To help children and families to be healthy, responsible, and addiction free.
Objectives: 1. To break the cycle of addiction in families. 2. To decrease participants' use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and use of healthy living skills. 3. To increase the rate of family reunification.
Please direct questions regarding your intake to Melissa at melissa@rdnfs.com or 403-340-0020
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February 2025Celebrating Families: Winter Day Camp!
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Enroll here and RDNFS will be in touch with you for the intake process.
Winter day camp format: We will cover different topics related with healthy living, plus time for arts & crafts and traditional games in the course of one week, from 9:30am. to 4:30pm (Saturday until 3pm.)If you have children age below 4, please also mention them, as childminding services will be provided.
The dates and place for the Winter Camp are:
- Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ Red Deer Public Library's Downtown
A gift will be given to families that attend the whole week.
Goal of Celebrating Families!: To help children and families to be healthy, responsible, and addiction free.
Objectives: 1. To break the cycle of addiction in families. 2. To decrease participants' use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and use of healthy living skills. 3. To increase the rate of family reunification.
Please direct questions regarding your intake to Melissa at melissa@rdnfs.com or 403-340-0020
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February 2025Celebrating Families: Winter Day Camp!
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Enroll here and RDNFS will be in touch with you for the intake process.
Winter day camp format: We will cover different topics related with healthy living, plus time for arts & crafts and traditional games in the course of one week, from 9:30am. to 4:30pm (Saturday until 3pm.)If you have children age below 4, please also mention them, as childminding services will be provided.
The dates and place for the Winter Camp are:
- Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ Red Deer Public Library's Downtown
A gift will be given to families that attend the whole week.
Goal of Celebrating Families!: To help children and families to be healthy, responsible, and addiction free.
Objectives: 1. To break the cycle of addiction in families. 2. To decrease participants' use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and use of healthy living skills. 3. To increase the rate of family reunification.
Please direct questions regarding your intake to Melissa at melissa@rdnfs.com or 403-340-0020
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February 2025Celebrating Families: Winter Day Camp!
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Enroll here and RDNFS will be in touch with you for the intake process.
Winter day camp format: We will cover different topics related with healthy living, plus time for arts & crafts and traditional games in the course of one week, from 9:30am. to 4:30pm (Saturday until 3pm.)If you have children age below 4, please also mention them, as childminding services will be provided.
The dates and place for the Winter Camp are:
- Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ Red Deer Public Library's Downtown
A gift will be given to families that attend the whole week.
Goal of Celebrating Families!: To help children and families to be healthy, responsible, and addiction free.
Objectives: 1. To break the cycle of addiction in families. 2. To decrease participants' use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and use of healthy living skills. 3. To increase the rate of family reunification.
Please direct questions regarding your intake to Melissa at melissa@rdnfs.com or 403-340-0020
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February 2025Celebrating Families: Winter Day Camp!
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Enroll here and RDNFS will be in touch with you for the intake process.
Winter day camp format: We will cover different topics related with healthy living, plus time for arts & crafts and traditional games in the course of one week, from 9:30am. to 4:30pm (Saturday until 3pm.)If you have children age below 4, please also mention them, as childminding services will be provided.
The dates and place for the Winter Camp are:
- Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ Red Deer Public Library's Downtown
A gift will be given to families that attend the whole week.
Goal of Celebrating Families!: To help children and families to be healthy, responsible, and addiction free.
Objectives: 1. To break the cycle of addiction in families. 2. To decrease participants' use of alcohol and other drugs by increasing their knowledge and use of healthy living skills. 3. To increase the rate of family reunification.
Please direct questions regarding your intake to Melissa at melissa@rdnfs.com or 403-340-0020
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February 2025Pokémon Day!
Celebrate Pokémon all day long!
Pokémon fans, get ready for battling, activities, and prize draws!
- Play Pokémon Go with RDP Librarian and catch the Pokémon lured to the Pokéstops and gyms you can visit near the library. Gotta Catch 'em all!
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Play Pokémon Safari!
- Find the hidden Pokéball!
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Enter a prize draw!
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Live Stream Pokémon Presents!
- All ages welcome! (ages 8 and under with an adult please)
Registration for this part of Pokémon Day is not needed. Drop-in and have some fun!
Want to battle? Register for Battle Station! https://tinyurl.com/4sk9cbae
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Opal’s Million Dollar Duck
In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.
Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.
Farce
Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!
The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).
“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items
Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.
In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.
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March 2025Tolkien Reading Day
Please register ONE TIME for your entire team!
Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite or you will fall.
Assemble your team of Tolkien fans to solve riddles, defeat challenges, and save Middle-Earth!
The program is geared to adults but teams can include children ages 12+ as long as there are adults as part of the team.
Start times will be staggered, and teams can begin the quest any time after 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
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June 2025Central Alberta Children's Festival
Date: June 6 & 7
Time: 9:00 - 4:30 each day
Location: Recreation Centre Park, Downtown Red Deer
Get ready to celebrate the 19th year of the Central Alberta Children's Festival! This vibrant two-day event brings the community together to inspire and educate through creativity, play, and hands-on fun.
What to Expect:
- Live Performances: Enjoy local and national talent showcasing singing, dancing, magic, and more!
- Over 40 Activity Stations: Explore Science World, Pioneer Village, interactive exhibits, physical activities, and other family-friendly experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
- Fun for All Ages: Whether you're part of a school group or attending with your family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
This festival is one of Central Alberta's favorite traditions, providing entertainment and education at an affordable cost.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, play, and HAVE FUN in Downtown Red Deer this June!
Admission: $10/person/day. Family Pass $35/family of 4. CASH ONLY at the gates
For more information: Home - Central Alberta Children's Festival
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June 2025Central Alberta Children's Festival
Date: June 6 & 7
Time: 9:00 - 4:30 each day
Location: Recreation Centre Park, Downtown Red Deer
Get ready to celebrate the 19th year of the Central Alberta Children's Festival! This vibrant two-day event brings the community together to inspire and educate through creativity, play, and hands-on fun.
What to Expect:
- Live Performances: Enjoy local and national talent showcasing singing, dancing, magic, and more!
- Over 40 Activity Stations: Explore Science World, Pioneer Village, interactive exhibits, physical activities, and other family-friendly experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
- Fun for All Ages: Whether you're part of a school group or attending with your family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
This festival is one of Central Alberta's favorite traditions, providing entertainment and education at an affordable cost.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, play, and HAVE FUN in Downtown Red Deer this June!
Admission: $10/person/day. Family Pass $35/family of 4. CASH ONLY at the gates
For more information: Home - Central Alberta Children's Festival