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What’s Happening Downtown: Holiday Edition!

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Hey Red Deer!

Embrace the festive spirit downtown this holiday season! Immerse yourself in the dazzling brilliance of the city hall lights, delight in family-friendly events, and complete your holiday shopping at the heart of the city this December. Explore a myriad of activities and events designed to make your holidays truly magical. Read on for detailed information about the incredible lineup of festive events awaiting you this season!

Frost Street Patio Party

December 8th @ 4:00 pmĀ ā€“Ā 7:00 pm

Join the DBA andĀ SpandyĀ Andy on the Ross Street Patio for some frosty fun! Check out the childrenā€™s entertainer’sĀ activity booths and sip hot chocolateĀ under the festive downtown lights. Bring the whole family together for an unforgettable outdoor celebration. WhetherĀ youā€™reĀ grooving to the DJĀ or simply basking in the warm glow of the fire tables, the Ross Street Patio is the place to be for an evening of freeĀ family fun.Ā VisitĀ https://downtownreddeer.com/north-pole-stroll/Ā for more information.

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Santa Bus

Dec 8, 9, 15, 16Ā @ 5pm ā€“ 8pm

Santa is back on the bus! Merrily cruising down the streets of Red Deer, you can follow Santa Claus on the My Bus App for his arrival time in your neighbourhood.

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Christmas Pickle

November 15 ā€“Ā Ā December 15th

A pickle used as a Christmas decoration may seem odd at first, but itā€™s an old tradition. When decorating the tree, the pickle is hung last, hidden among the branches. The first person to find the Christmas Pickle on Christmas morning receives a special blessing for the year and an extra gift!Ā As part of North Pole Stroll, many Downtown Red Deer businesses place pickles in their stores. Customers lucky enough to spot them are eligible to win a prize from that business, such as a discount or raffle entries.Ā Please click here for more information.

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Mary Liv at the Velvet Olive Lounge

Dec. 20th | Doors 5pm | Show 7:30pm

Check out the talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Olivia Morelli, an emerging artist from Saskatoon, Sk.

TicketĀ price is $10 + 2.50 SC

The Velvet Olive Lounge hosts LIVE musicĀ 4 days a week. Check out the full December line upĀ here.

Afro-Caribbean Cultural Cafes

& Storytelling

December 13th, 2023 @ 6PM

Discover a celebration of diverse cultures with tantalizing ethnic cuisine and captivating storytelling at the Flex (4919 49 ST). Join us alongside your family, friends, and colleagues for an enriching experience.

Free and open to the public!

Contact: 403-550-4067

Click here for moreĀ informationĀ or register atĀ www.accoca.ca.

Supported by the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta and the City of Red Deer.

Window Scavenger Hunt

November 16th- December 16th

Many downtown Red Deer businesses decorate their windows for the holiday season. The Downtown Business Association has created a self-guided tour in the form of a scavenger hunt so you can see them all! Get a copy of the scavenger hunt atĀ downtownreddeer.comĀ for your chance to win a 300$ prize package. Email your completed copy toĀ [email protected]Ā with your name and contact info. The winner will be announced on December 16th.

Click here to learn more!

Winter Wonderland

November 3rd – January 24th

On display now!

VisitĀ Curiosity Art & FramingĀ for their Winter Wonderland temporary exhibit. Featuring art by Betty Schnell, Margaret Blank, Peter Caden and many, many more!

Visit their website www.curiosityartandframing.com for more information and examples of the artists work.

Twinkle Tour & Late Night Shopping

December 15th @ 4:00 pmĀ ā€“Ā 7:00 pm

For one night many Downtown businessesĀ remainĀ openĀ lateĀ to help RedĀ DeeriansĀ with their holiday shopping and to encourage the support of local businesses. From 4-7PM, downtown visitors are invited to grab a free hot chocolate and a copy of the holiday scavenger hunt on the Ross Street Patio. Check out the beautiful window displays and City Hall lights and pick up some Reindeer Food & Snowman Soup on your way to your favourite shops.

Visit https://downtownreddeer.com/north-pole-stroll/ for more information.

Writes of Winter Contest

Red Deer Arts Council and the City of Red Deer have partnered on a writing contest to keep our imaginations warm this winter.Ā We invite Red Deer youth, teens and adults to create a short poem or story (fiction or creative non-fiction) with a maximum length of 500 words about winter and/or the holiday season in Red Deer.Ā All submissions can be sent to the Red Deer Arts Council atā€Æsubmissions@reddeerartscouncil.caā€Æfor a chance to win exciting prizes.

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Sincerely,
Amanda Gould
Executive Director
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The Downtown Business Association is the champion for Red Deer's Downtown businesses. We serve approximately 500 businesses and property owners in Downtown Red Deer, Alberta.

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SPARC Caring Adult Nominations now open!

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Check out this powerful video, “Be a Mr. Jensen,” shared by Andy Jacks. It highlights the impact of seeing youth as solutions, not problems. Mr. Jensen’s patience and focus on strengths gave this child hope and success.

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