A tipi structure at Fort Whoop-Up in winter, 2017. Photo by Fort Whoop-Up
Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas craft, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, have a yummy Christmas treat, and meet Santa Claus himself!
10–4 pm | all ages | registration required | fort admission applies | free to annual pass holders
Welcome to Stitch the Rainbow!
We are fiber arts enthusiasts who hope to build strong connections and community one stitch at a time. Whether you're into knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, or any other fiber craft, this is your space to create, learn, and connect with fellow makers.
Join Amber Hunt, PLCGS, alumni of International Institute of Genealogical Studies who maintains Grounded Collections Family Research as she highlights what information about family history can be found in Masonic and affiliated organizations' records.
You will explore a variety of breathing, and a few other related, techniques in order to enhance relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, increase the immune system's efficacy, decrease pain and improve overall well-being.
Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time in the museum to explore the current exhibition
Bring the family down to Fort Whoop‑Up for a fun and festive Easter Egg Hunt! Explore the fort, search for hidden eggs, and enjoy a lively spring outing in the heart of the Oldman River Valley.
This program provides art activities with a connection to local history, museum exhibitions and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.
Celebrate spring with colour, creativity, and good company! This Paint & Sip includes all supplies, a glass of wine or a soda, and complimentary charcuterie from Gather & Graze. Sip, snack, and paint among spring florals—no experience needed, just come ready to have fun with our incredible instructor and artist Smelotie Mpofu.
“The 4th Annual Lethbridge International Film Festival runs April 17–20, 2026, featuring 70+ films from 18 countries, including local premieres. Enjoy galas, Q&As, live scores, sharing circles, and screenings at the Galt, The Movie Mill, and Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Tickets and full program launch March 27 at galtmuseum.com.”
Join curator Stephanie Laine Hamilton for a special guided tour celebrating Lethbridge’s rich brewing history through the story of Sick’s Breweries and the 100th anniversary of the iconic Old Style Pilsner brand. Through historic photographs, archival materials, research and personal stories - this tour offers an inside look at the people, places, and moments that made Lethbridge a brewing hub.
Discover the amazing events related to the prohibition of alcohol in Alberta at the beginning of the 20th Century. Follow the rise of a temperance movement in the province and the immense impact the Great War had on social behaviours and morals. Witness the period where liquor sales and consumption became illegal but also the ingenuity of local residents who rapidly found numerous ways to circumvent the law! In addition, watch how the American prohibition era deeply impacted Western Canada with contraband networks, gangster raids and even murders. A riveting and entertaining presentation, not to be missed." Dr. Stéphane Guevremont is a former aircraft mechanic. He holds a B.A. in History (McGill), a M.A. in War Studies (RMC) and a Ph.D. (UofC) on the Canadian aircraft industry. He teaches history and talks on CBC French Radio One (Alberta)
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