Upcoming events.

This is the first calendar of events you should be checking!

There’s so much happening in High River on a weekly basis, all year round.

To see the full event details, click on the item listed or scroll down the page.

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Bike Rodeo
Jun.
8

Bike Rodeo

  • EAST Parking lot of the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Town of High River for a fun filled day with your bike!

Find us in the East parking lot at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex where we will challenge you to learn new skills through stations.

Find out information about the Bike Index from our Protective Services team, and sign-up for a High River Library card from the library's Book Bike!

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Father's Day Art in the Park
Jun.
15

Father's Day Art in the Park

  • Behind the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a Saturday afternoon of art and crafts with dad for Father’s Day.

Enjoy time to bond in an outdoor environment while meeting new friends and creating your own personal crafty creations on canvas with music and a snack.

All supplies will be provided.

Register by calling or visiting the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex Customer Service.

$11.25/child.

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Friday Night Campfire Stories
Jul.
12

Friday Night Campfire Stories

Do you love campfire stories?

Join the Town of High River at Little Bow Campground behind the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex for a campfire, stories and smores hosted by Parks & Recreation.

Bring a lawn chair, and a blanket to cozy by the fire and enjoy an evening to connect with the community.

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George Lane Movie Night
Aug.
16

George Lane Movie Night

Join the Town of High River to watch the movie "Big Hero 6" on their 20 ft inflatable screen in George Lane Park at the stage.

Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and anything to make this night a cozy one to remember.

All ages welcome.

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The Heart of High River - Volunteer Fair
May
15

The Heart of High River - Volunteer Fair

Are you looking to volunteer?

Your community needs your help and what better way to find out more than by coming to our Heart of High River event on May 15th! We will have over 20 different different service clubs and non-profit groups with us excited to tell you about what they do.

We hope to see you there! All ages are welcome and entry is free!

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Mother's Day Art in the Park
May
11

Mother's Day Art in the Park

  • Behind the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a Saturday afternoon of art and crafts with mom for Mother’s Day.

Enjoy time to bond in an outdoor environment while meeting new friends and creating your own personal crafty creations on canvas with music and a snack.

All supplies will be provided.

Meet us behind the recreation complex in the green space near the Happy Trails and Little Bow bridge.

Register by calling or visiting customer service at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex. $11.25/child.

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Youth BYO Roller Skate/Blade Party
May
3

Youth BYO Roller Skate/Blade Party

The Town of High River is holding a free roller skate/blade party in our arena to give you a night of skating, dancing, and singing while enjoying a night with friends and community!

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please provide your own roller skates or blades. Helmets are mandatory for all ages.

Ages 8-12 are welcome to skate from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Ages 13-17 are welcome to skate from 8:00pm - 10:00pm.

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Magic Moments on the History & Operations of the Wales Theatre
Apr.
6

Magic Moments on the History & Operations of the Wales Theatre

“Magic Moments on the History & operations of the Wales Theatre” for public showing April 6, 2024

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has completed a documentary highlighting the history of High River’s beloved Wales Theatre.

The show is open to the public for free admission on April 6, 2024 at 2:00 Wales Theatre in Down Town High River.

The show starts at 2:00 PM and is 60 minutes long.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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2nd Annual Showcase High River
Mar.
2

2nd Annual Showcase High River

Showcase High River is Back

On March 2nd, we will host the 2nd annual Showcase High River event at the Highwood Centre. Everyone is welcome, especially local businesses! This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to connect with customers and meet potential clients.

  • 10' Booth: $200 Chamber Member / $250 non-member

  • 8' Booth: $175 Chamber Member / $225 non-member

  • 6' Booth: $100 Chamber Member / $150 non-member

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Feb.
22

Artist Talk by J Scope

Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) presents an exclusive Artist Talk featuring the immensely talented J Scope! Hailing from Edmonton,

J Scope is a dynamic Hip-Hop artist and singer with Nigerian roots, known for his unique music style, stage presence, and extensive experience. This virtual event, part of ICAI's Alberta-wide programming, promises to be an insightful and inspiring journey into the creative mind of this rising star.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

  • Time: 4pm - 5pm MST

  • Platform: Zoom

We invite everyone to join this free event.

To know more , visit https://www.icaionline.org/news/icai-artist-talk-by-j-scope

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/icai-artist-talk-by-j-scope-tickets-774189580877?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Feb.
9

Sweetheart Soirée

Sweetheart Soire

LADIES this one is for YOU! February 9th join us from 5:00pm - 9:30pm for our Sweetheart Soiree!

It's the perfect ladies night out with an interactive market and specialty cocktails. This isn't your regular market either - it's interactive which means tons of fun activities as well as shopping. There will be seating areas where you can sit and chat with your girls, a fun photo booth and truly a night just for the ladies.

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Candy Cane Kids - A Holiday Theatrical Musical
Dec.
17

Candy Cane Kids - A Holiday Theatrical Musical

Cookie, Stripe and Pep are the Quality Control Inspectors for McJingles Incorporated.

Their job?

To monitor, measure and analyze the Christmas Spirit worldwide.

This year however, the cheery trio discover that the Canadian Christmas Spirit is dangerously low and they pull out all the stops to raise it. Using their social media platform "Jinglegram", they decide to broadcast live and cheer on Canada in this 45 minute extravaganza!

This fun holiday musical is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. Cookie, Stripe and Pep could really use all of your good Christmas vibes to help them with their quest!

After the show, you can meet the cast and a very special guest Santa Claus!

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37th Annual High River Santa Claus Parade Night
Dec.
1

37th Annual High River Santa Claus Parade Night

Start your holiday season with a parade CELEBRATING MOMS

** Free to attend • no tickets required **

The 37th Annual High River Santa Claus Parade will be taking to the streets of downtown as part of a fun-filled evening and a family tradition for many. Finish up your evening with shopping the Winter Market along with other downtown stores and touring our Light Up High River Christmas decorating participants.

Visit https://highriverchristmas.ca for the latest details and parade route map.

Evening Schedule

  • 5:00 PM Entertainment on Stampede Stage begins

  • 5:30 PM Lions' hot dogs and hot chocolate

  • 6:00pm Official Light Up George Lane Park

  • 6:30pm Santa Claus Parade begins

After the parade:

  • Visit with Santa at the Museum of the Highwood after the Parade

  • Winter Market & Gift of Hope Market

  • Bell Choir

  • Late night shopping downtown

  • Nativity Exhibition at the LDS church

  • Light Up George Lane Park

  • Light Up High River

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ASAA High School Boys Provincial Volleyball Championships
Nov.
23
to Nov. 25

ASAA High School Boys Provincial Volleyball Championships

Name of the event: ASAA High School Boys Provincial Volleyball Championships

Date: November 23, 2023

Start Time: 12:30 PM

End Time: 8:00 PM

Details about the event: Alberta High School Provincial Championships Thursday Nov. 23rd - Saturday Nov. 25th Notre Dame Collegiate

Website: http://www.asaa.ca/championships/list/volleyball

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ICAI Artist Talk by Saeid Asgarian
Oct.
27

ICAI Artist Talk by Saeid Asgarian

Everyone is invited to this free online event.

Join us on Zoom to hear Saeid Asgarian's journey as an immigrant theatre professional in Canada!

Opening Event: Friday, October 27th. 2023 @ 6:00pm
Venue: Zoom ICAI
Artist: Saeid Asgarian ​

About the Artist:
Saeid Asgarian is a professional Iranian director with his first master’s degree in theatre directing from the University of Tehran. In his current Theatre Studies graduate work at the University of Calgary, he is analyzing the role of theatre as a social tool for integration.

Saeid has directed, written, dramaturged, acted, and stage-designed dozens of professional productions, including Room No. 3 (2022), Life (2021), 60 Minutes Minus One (2019), A Memory of Two Mondays by Arthur Miller (2019), Winter by Jon Fosse (2018), etc.

His current artistic approach includes participatory and laboratory theatre to create his shows and understand better what theatre can do for society and humans.

For more information, contact programs@icaionline.org

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