Learn to Blacksmith mini workshop: hoof pick

Host: Lacombe Museum New in 2024 we are offering mini-workshops! The mini-workshops give students a taste of blacksmithing with a project that is designed to take less time than our large project workshops. Each mini will let students make a small item that allows them to dip their toes into the art of blacksmithing. In ...

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Lacombe Days

Lacombe Days: With a whole line up of festivities, you won't want to miss this event in the City of Lacombe. Highlights include seeing the parade, fireworks, attending the concert, visiting the show and shine, shop the market, creation stations, and much more!

County Waters Kayaking

Each week we hit up multiple lakes for you to discover. Call us to get in on one of our scheduled tours or to book you or a group for a private kayaking experience. Minimum 2 person private booking on weekdays. Minimum 4 person private booking weekends. Single bookings subject to scheduled space availability. Large group ...

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“AWE” Walk ~ Ellis Nature Centre

It looks like mother nature will be on our side this week, so join us for an AWE Walk this Wednesday, July 17! This walk will have you immersed in nature, focused only on the beauty of your surroundings. The walk is FREE & takes place from 11am-12pm.

Music in the Park

Enjoy Music in the Park, held at the Echo Stage of the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Visit Lacombe Performing Arts Centre for further inquiries!

Cirque LuzDalia ~ City of Lacombe

Welcome to the all new Cirque LuzDalia, a one of a kind cirque show like you have never seen before. Exciting acrobats, daredevils, aerialists, comedians and more! Join us for exciting 90 minute high-energy family cirque shows coming soon to the City of Lacombe!

Bat N’ Beers Night

Only 6 adult tickets remain for our Ellis Nature Centre bat & beers night, happening in just one week on Sat, July 20! Join us to learn all about Alberta bats through a presentation, the viewing a bat up close, & finally by using technology to view bats at dusk. The cafe will also be open late to serve drinks & snacks.

Music in the Park

Enjoy Music in the Park, held at the Echo Stage of the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Visit Lacombe Performing Arts Centre for further inquiries!

Ellis Nature Centre ~ Author Reading

Join us as local author Jess Pallister-Dew visits us for a reading of her book "The Outside Book" on July 26 from 11am-12pm. Jess will read her book which inspires people of all ages to head outside and explore all the wonder that nature has to offer.

Drum Making Workshop

Don't wait to register for our Ellis Nature Centre drum making workshop on Sat, July 27! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a 10" elk hand drum under the guidance of Indigenous knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly. Ages 12+ can make their own drum & younger kids can make one with an adult.

Lacombe Pro Bull Riding

Join us on Saturday, July 27th, at the Lacombe Ag Grounds for an electrifying evening of bull riding action and entertainment!

Music in the Park

Enjoy Music in the Park, held at the Echo Stage of the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Visit Lacombe Performing Arts Centre for further inquiries!

Rustic Prairie Vintage Market

Shop the Rustic Prairie Vintage Market to be held in the Town of Bentley at the Community Hall.

Bentley Town & County Fair and Ag Rodeo

Head to the Town of Bentley and celebrate! From August 8th to 11th you can enjoy pancakes breakfasts, the parade, tour the museum, enjoy a show n' shine, attend the rodeo, and much more! Be sure to bring the whole family along for the celebrations. Don't forget to wish a happy 75th Anniversary to the Bentley Municipal Library while you're in town!

“AWE” Walk ~ Ellis Nature Centre

Join us for an AWE Walk Wednesday, August 14th! This walk will have you immersed in nature, focused only on the beauty of your surroundings. The walk is FREE & takes place from 11am-12pm.

Fashion Frenzy Pop-Up Sale

The Pop-Up sale, August 15th - 18th at the Lacombe Best Western Inn & Suites,
will feature our new fall/winter and spring/summer clothing and purses at incredible sale prices!!! Don’t miss out on these spectacular deals. Great time to pick up a new wardrobe for yourself or some great Christmas gifts! Hope to see you there!

Open Farm Days at DNA Gardens

DNA Gardens 35344 Range Rd 230, Elnora, AB

 (Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm) Open farm days are happening at DNA Gardens in 2024, come and join a fun-packed day on the farm! No tickets needed. Farm tours via wagon rides with the owners Dave and Arden Delidais. We have lots of activities including local market vendors, a play zone for kids and ...

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Ellis Nature Centre

Author & biologist Lorne Fitch will be visiting Ellis Nature Centre on Sun, Aug 25 from 11am-12pm to discuss his best-selling book, Streams of Consequence! This book features a collection of essays about Lorne's time as an Alberta biologist & conservationist, with calls to action for how we can protect our wild spaces.

Soap Making Workshop ~ Ellis Nature Centre

We’re thrilled to be hosting Susan Nielsen of Eliza Jane Studios for another soap making workshop on Sunday, September 22! Many will recognize her lovely soaps from our gift shop, so this is the perfect opportunity to make your own, unique soap bars.

80$

Bentley Fall Fest

Save the Date! Head to the Town of Bentley October 5th to enjoy the first annual Bentley Fall Fest! Be sure to bring the whole family along, and enjoy live music, a line up of local vendors, old tyme games, and more.

2024 Pan Continental Curling Championships

We pleased to bring you the 2024 Pan Continental Curling Championships at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex. The Echo Energy Arena will hold the A-Division competitions, while the Lacombe Curling Club will host the B-Division events. We will be bringing 36 teams from around the world to town for 7 days of great competition!

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