Okotoks Heritage & Culture

06/24/2026

☀️ Sunshine Play Days! 🌈💦

Join us this Friday at the Art Gallery for a fun-filled morning of outdoor play! Little ones can explore sensory stations, splash in water activities, and enjoy a variety of toys and hands-on experiences.

📍 Location: Art Gallery front lawn, 53 North Railway Street
⏰ 10am to noon
🎟️ Drop-in program
👧👦 Recommended for ages 2–5
💲 $5 per family
🌤️ Weather permitting

Come play, explore, and make new friends in the sunshine! We can't wait to see you there. ☀️✨

06/22/2026

🚨 Last week to see these exhibits! 🚨

🌿 Earthly Delights by Neil McClelland
🪳 Ruin & Reclamation: Re-iterated by Beany Dootjes

🎨 Catch them at the Okotoks Art Gallery before they close on June 26.

06/19/2026

💕☀️🎈

06/18/2026

This Saturday!!! 🎈

06/18/2026

📰 This week in history:
June 18, 1926
The local football team played the Drome in High River last Thursday in a very evenly contested match, the latter winning by one goal that being very kindly scored for them by one of our players. 🏈

06/17/2026

🤔 Can you guess what this object is from the Okotoks Museum & Archives' artifact collection? The answer will be posted next Wednesday.
Last week’s object was a men’s detachable collar (circa 1912). 👔

06/16/2026

Who's ready for the Parade and Children's Festival this year!!
Want to join the crew putting on the parade and help bring this event to life? Find out more at Okotoks.ca/Volunteer

Get ready to Move and Groove!
The Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival is happening THIS Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

Remember, we have a brand-new route this year! The parade is moving to Milligan Drive, so map out your viewing spot early.

-8 to 10 a.m. The Okotoks Lions Club will host its annual parade breakfast at Ball Diamond #10 at the Okotoks Recreation Centre.

-10 a.m. The Parade kicks off! Starting at Veterans Way and heading eastbound along Milligan Drive toward Crystal Ridge Drive.

-11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Children’s Festival is live! Head over to the fields right outside the Okotoks Recreation Centre for a fun-filled day of music, crafts, and live entertainment.

Grab your lawn chairs and sunscreen!
Get all the details and view the new route map here: Okotoks.ca/Parade

06/16/2026

🚨 Art countdown: 2 weeks to go! 🚨

🌿 Wander through Earthly Delights
🪳 Discover Ruin & Reclamation: Re-iterated
🎨 Leave inspired

These captivating exhibits are only at the Okotoks Art Gallery until June 26. Don't miss your chance to see them before they're gone!

✨ Which exhibit are you most excited to explore?

06/16/2026

Get ready to Move and Groove!
The Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival is happening THIS Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

Remember, we have a brand-new route this year! The parade is moving to Milligan Drive, so map out your viewing spot early.

-8 to 10 a.m. The Okotoks Lions Club will host its annual parade breakfast at Ball Diamond #10 at the Okotoks Recreation Centre.

-10 a.m. The Parade kicks off! Starting at Veterans Way and heading eastbound along Milligan Drive toward Crystal Ridge Drive.

-11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Children’s Festival is live! Head over to the fields right outside the Okotoks Recreation Centre for a fun-filled day of music, crafts, and live entertainment.

Grab your lawn chairs and sunscreen!
Get all the details and view the new route map here: Okotoks.ca/Parade

06/15/2026

Get ready to rock, dance, and sing in less than a month!

Starting in July, Thursday Nights at the Plaza is moving to a brand-new venue to accommodate our growing crowds!

📍 Where: Arts and Learning Campus (ALC) Plaza (right beside the Okotoks Public Library at 7 Riverside Drive)
📅 When: 7 pm to 9 pm every Thursday evening from July 9 to August 27!

We have a massive lineup of live music and entertainment scheduled all summer long. Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot! We highly recommend walking or using active transportation to get to the space.

This concert series is proudly brought to you by Canadiana Music. Find the full schedule and band details at Okotoks.ca/thursday-nights