Things to See and Do

All Year Round

• Visit the Fort Heritage Precinct to immerse yourself in the City’s history
• Watch a performance at the Shell Theatre
• Check out the Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery
• See what's happening at the Recreation Center and Harbour Pool
• Discover local community associations, organizations, clubs and groups
• Volunteer

During the Spring

• Check out the Trade Show & Sale
• Check out Harbour Pool's event calendar for sponsored events and community swims
• Take a walk around downtown or through the river valley and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells around you as nature springs back to life
• Visit the Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild for their annual May sale
• Join the Peoples of the North Saskatchewan Festival
• Enjoy our annual Seniors Tea
• Join us at the Legacy Park Family Festival
• Celebrate cultural diversity at Multiculturalism Day hosted by the Public Library and the Multicultural Association

During the Summer

• Visit our Sheep!
• Visit the Farmer's Market every Thursday evening or the Downtown Market on Saturdays
• Check out the 10 sensory pathways designed to help children develop fine motor skills including balance, hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
• Attend the City Wide Garage Sale in August
• Join us at West River's Edge for River's Day and Kids Can Catch
• Celebrate Canada Day with us!
• Bring your own lawn chair to Legacy Park for Co-Op's Movie Under the Stars
• Enjoy our many parks, playgrounds, trails and sports fields!
• Take a ride (or float) your boat, canoe or kayak on the North Saskatchewan River
• Cast your line along our riverbanks or in the Fort Lions Community Fish Pond
• Beat the heat at the Kin Family Spray Park or the Lion's Park Wading Pool
• Check out over 75 kms of trails throughout the city!

During the Fall

• Come say farewell to the sheep at the Sheep Leaving Parade
• Attend Registration Day for a one night, one stop registration and information showcase
• Have fun at the DBC's Downtown Fall Festival
• For anyone 50+, make sure to check out the Active Living Expo
• Take some family photos to capture the beautiful fall colours throughout the River Valley

During the Winter

• Vote for your favourite Christmas tree after visiting the Enchanted Forest
• Shop for Christmas gifts at the Christmas Marketplace
• Join the Holiday Lights Up Celebration at City Hall
• Kick-off the holiday season with the Santa Clause Parade
• Enjoy milk n' cookies with Santa at the Fort Heritage Precinct. Presented by the Historical Society
• Check out the neighbourhoods to see who has the best Christmas display
• Visit the Pottery Guild for their winter sale
• Join the Winterfest and Vintage Snowmobile Show, presented by the Historical Society
• Enjoy free public skating at one of our arenas or outdoor rinks
• Cross-country ski the trails
• Toboggan the slopes