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Threads That Connect Us-Alberta Culture Days 2026
Red Deer's Culture Days events engage visitors and residents alike with an eclectic mix of arts, culture, and creativity!
Culture Days 2026 is coming up fast! We are excited to share this years event line up!
Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Day, a one-day event to recognize the value of Alberta's arts and cultural communities. There were 100 events held in 30 communities across the province, and a flagship celebration at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary.
Since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, province-wide celebration that has helped inspire the creation of Culture Days - a pan-Canadian movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
All Month Long
Mosaic Cultural Market- Every Thursday- 3:30pm-7pm
Enjoy live music, art and cultural performances while visiting local vendors selling unique products on site
Take Home Kit for Kids - Launching September 1st RDPL Branches-Threads that Connect Us: Take-Home Kits for KIds to celebrate Ukrainian embroidering traditions through crafts, and activities. These kits will be available at all three RDPL branches while supplies last.
"Threads That Connect Us" Art Exhibition - Opening Reception: Friday, September 4th, 5pm-7pm Red Deer Arts Council Gallery, 6-4919 49 Street
An exciting exploration of themes relating to community, connection, heritage, and textile arts on display. Central Alberta Retired Teachers' Association and Red Deer Arts Council are pleased to present this curated group exhibition of original literary and visual artworks in the Community Gallery.
MiniMag- September 14th, 21st and 28th from 10-11:30am, Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery 3 hour drop in sessions for ages 3-5 and their parents to complete a different art project each week.
MAGnificent Saturdays- Every Saturday in September from 1-4, Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
3 hour drop in sessions for people young and old to engage in the creation of art, learning and exploring new materials; different projects featured each week.
September Week 1
Week 1
Art Walk- Saturday, August 29th, 10am-5pm
Buffalo Hotel Site - 50A Avenue between 50th and 49th Street
Art Walk is a visual artisan and crafter event to promote local artists and sell local art in downtown. Support your local artists and crafters
First Friday -Friday, September 4th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Art Galleries around town
Enjoy drinks, art and community as you explore the newest exhibits of Red Deer's Art Galleries
Festival Latino- Saturday, September 5th, 1pm-6pm
Capstone 150 Square
Festival Latino(Latin Festival) is a free, family-friendly Celebration that brings together the Latin American community and the wider Central Alberta community to experience live music, dance, authentic cuisine, artisan vendors, traditional games, and family activities.
Making Art History- September 2nd and 9th, Red Deer Museum and Gallery, 6pm-8pm A two part history lesson and art project on a brief history of collage
September Week 2
Week 2
Picnic on the Plaza - Wednesday, September 9th, 11am-1:30pm
Gary Harris Plaza 5205-48 Avenue
Take a lunch break and picnic on the plaza! Bring your own lunch or purchase food from one of the featured food trucks. There will be music, games and activities!
Open Studio Tours - September 12th and 13th,
Go on a creative journey through the studios of local Red Deer Artists, see their creative spaces up close and personal and ask as many questions as you can! With many different types of studios represented this is a great opportunity to explore many types of art!
September Week 3
Week 3
Artis Talk (Details to Come): Tuesday, September 15th, Viewpoint Gallery Detail to come
Deer Writers + Readers Fest- Saturday, September 19th, 10:30am- 2:30pm
Snell Auditorium, RDPL Downtown Branch
Deer Writers + Readers Fest celebrates Alberta's vibrant literary culture by bringing together readers, writers, editors and other creative professionals for a day of panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
September Week 4
Week 4
Reel Movie Monday- September 21st 6pm, Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Center First Film screening of the fall 2026 season, the film selection is juried in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival
Picnic on the Plaza- Wednesday, September 23rd-11am-1:30pm- Garry Harris Plaza 5205-48 Avenue Take a lunch break and picnic on the plaza! Bring your own lunch or purchase lunch from one of the features food trucks. There will be music, games, and art activities.
Art Speaks with Betty Oldham- September 23rd, 6:30pm-8pm, Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery Focusing on Hardanger Embroidery, this talk will explore both the history and modernity of this Norwegian embroidery technique. Featuring both displayed examples of the embroidery and a walk to the Norwegian Laft Hus.
Friday Family Fun Night- Friday September 25th, 5pm-8pm, Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery 3 hour drop in session for families of all ages to engage in interactive art making and activities together, all materials provided.
September Week 5
More Events to Come
If you have any questions about Culture Days or any of the events, please contact us at 403-348-2787 or
