Events & Festivals
Holiday Events in Medicine Hat '25
Markets, concerts, movies, and more!
Markets, concerts, movies, and more!
Find local artists and creators this Holiday season, catch a film in Canada's oldest, surviving, purpose-built movie theatre, enjoy a Christmas concert, and take in the Holiday spirit in Medicine Hat with the events below.
Cloth, Colour & Clay Christmas Sale
November 14 from 3-7p.m.
Saturday, November 15 from 10a.m.-4p.m.
The Medicine Hat Potters' Association, Medicine Hat Art Club, and Medicine Hat Fibre Arts Club are hosting their annual Christmas Sale, featuring handmade crafts and gifts by local artists.
Cultural Centre (399 College Dr. SE)
November 15 from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Police Point Park is hosting their Holiday craft market with a focus on sustainability, and a small carbon footprint. Crafters are local and reuse, repurpose, upcycle or recycle materials to make their items.
Police Point Park Nature Centre, 1001 Police Point Dr NE
2025 Winter Market @ First Assembly
November 14 from 6-9p.m.
November 15 from 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
Shop 35 local vendors that span creative and culinary worlds in Medicine Hat.
395 9 St SE
November 14 to December 12
Starting November 14, visit Casa Amigos, Grit City Distillery, note, Travois, Hometown, Station Coffee, Kookie Bites & MT Nest to try their Eggnog creations, from beverages, to lattes, cookies, and more.
November 14-16, various times
Visit Historic Downtown Medicine Hat to catch a film in Canada’s oldest, purpose built cinema! Friday is playing Mighty Ducks, Saturday is playing How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Sunday is playing Disney’s Cool Runnings.
609 2 St SE
November 15, from 3-5p.m.
Santa Claus is coming to town to La Belle Photography, to raise money for the Santa Claus Fund. There is a minimum of a $20 donation, and registration is required.
664 Kingsway Ave SE
A Little Holiday Shopping at Elliot
November 16, from 1-4p.m.
Sip, snack, and find some small batch, thoughtfully-made gifts for your loved ones. Elliot's shelves are full of new goodies and they'll have some fun giveaways.
462 4 Street SE
Christmas On The Air - A Christmas Musical Theatre Experience
November 6-16,various times
This festive musical variety show blends beloved carols, heartwarming stories, and delightful vintage flair. With romance in the air, a snowstorm on the horizon, and sound effects happening in real time, this feel-good play is a joyful celebration of family, forgiveness, and the timeless spirit of the season.
November 21, from 4:30p.m.-12a.m.
Shop downtown and support local businesses this holiday season. The night also brings local markets, photos with Santa, live entertainment, giveaways, retail sales & specials, food and beverage offerings, a tree lighting and so much more.
Downtown Medicine Hat
The Beveridge Building, Midnight Madness
November 21, from 5p.m.-11a.m.
During Midnight Madness, visit the historic Beveridge Building on second street and find a market full of local businesses.
620 2 St SE
Something for Everyone Christmas Market
Saturday, November 22, from 10-4
Find crafters, artists, home businesses, and bakers attending the Something for Everyone Market at the Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition grounds.
2055 21 Ave SE
November 27
Find a market with over 60 Alberta vendors, from creative and culinary worlds. On November 27, the market will stay open later to serve hot drinks and delicious food, while guests are encouraged to shop locally this Christmas.
1750 Gershaw Dr SW
Heritage Christmas Market @ Medalta
Friday, November 28 from 4-8p.m.
Saturday, November 29 from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Visit Medalta in the Historic Clay District and find over 50 local artists and creators, kids creation stations, local food vendors, photos with Santa, and live music.
713 Medalta Ave SE
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with some favoured locally owned small businesses at Botanicals on one of Medicine Hat's most historic streets.
505A N Railway St SE
Good Lovelies at The Monarch Theatre
December 4 at 5:30p.m.
Enjoy a live Holiday concert by Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore (Juno Award-winning songwriters and multi-instrumentalists) with all the festive classics at this Municipal Historic Site. The much-loved Christmas tour is bringing holiday tunes with a sprinkle of their original songs.
609 2 St SE
Snowflakes & Socials Christmas Party
December 5 at 5:30p.m.
December 6 at 5:30p.m.
Celebrate the Christmas season this year with friends, family or coworkers with dinner and a duelling piano performance in a winter wonderland. 5:30pm Cocktail Reception | 7:00pm Dinner Begins | 8:30pm Dueling Pianos. Call 403-502-8193 or email admin@medhatlodge.com to book your reservation.
1051 Ross Glen Dr SE
Botanicals Christmas Extravaganza
Botanicals is hosting shopping, prizes, cookies, and a Mini Grinch Make + Take ($20pp). Every purchase made at the Christmas Extravaganza will get the chance to win discounts and prizes.
505A North Railway Street
Paint Night at d’Carlo Pasta House
December 9, at 5:00p.m.
Paint a winter gingerbread house and enjoy delicious pasta at d’Carlo Pasta House this December.
501A 4 Ave SE
Comedy Night with Scott Belford
December 12 at 8p.m.
Visit Elements Restaurant & Lounge for another night of laughs with their monthly Comedy show with Calgary-based comedian, Scott Belford! Reservations are highly recommended, call 403-502-8184.
1051 Ross Glen Dr SE
Three local bakers, The Sweetness Bake Shop, "Sour"dough Bread Co., and Cake Popped by Taylor will bring sweet and savoury treats for the first ever Bake Sale at Botanicals, with a special appearance by Pink Paper Boutique.
505A North Railway Street
December 27 from 7p.m.
Christmas break event for the family at Eagle Butte Observatory. Be sure to reserve your seat today!
December 22-23
Bring your pup for a festive photo with Swift Current Santa in our cozy Grinchmas setup, where snow will be falling. This event is in support of the Medicine Hat SPCA at ReBark by True North.
#4-1355 Brier Park Cres NW
December 15
Create a personalized coir doormat for the Christmas season. Choose from a variety of stencils to make a design, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while crafting at ReBark by True North.
#4-1355 Brier Park Cres NW
December 4
Find this year-round market with over 60 Alberta vendors, from creative and culinary worlds. On December 4, the market will stay open later to serve hot drinks and delicious food, while guests are encouraged to shop locally this Christmas.
1750 Gershaw Dr SW
December 9
Sip and start your Holiday shopping with this Festive Flavours Café & Market Tour. Try seasonal beverages at each stop, and then shop at the culinary and artisanal markets.
Meet at 330 Gehring Road SW
Holly Jolly Twinkle Trolley Tour
Various dates & times
Tour Medicine Hat’s brightest Christmas lights on the Sunshine Trolley this December, with time to hop off, capture photos, and take in all the beautiful bright lights.
Meet at 330 Gehring Road SW
Old Tyme Christmas Fair & Market
December 4, from 4-9p.m.
Medicine Hat’s favourite free festive gathering returns to Co-op Poneer Village, with free photos with Santa Claus, hot chocolate, s’mores, hot dogs, and wagon rides. The Christmas Market will be open from 4-9 next door in the Cypress Centre.
2055 21 Ave SE
December 21, from 3:15-3:45p.m.
Cozy up four days before Christmas on one of Medicine Hat’s oldest streets and take in the outdoor Holiday concert with family and friends. Performers Lanco and Tiera Kennedy will be playing Christmas tunes live for the community at Queen & North Railway St. East of the CPKC Station.
Find more events and add your event at TourismMedicineHat.com/events
Dine flavours of Southern Alberta in Medicine Hat.
Savour Alberta’s South: Farm to Fork is a regional Southern Alberta culinary festival celebrating the partnerships between local eateries and local farmers, ranchers, and producers. The Farm to Fork culinary festival is in Medicine Hat from November 1-21. Find your next farm to fork dish, prepared by the locals, using ingredients grown by the locals!
Ground Sirloin Taco Wrap, made with 4oz sirloin from Mike's Meats.
Smoked Pork Tenderloin Carbonara, made with smoky pork tenderloin from Reg's Homestyle Meats & Deli.
Fig & Olive Charcuterie & Grazing Co.
On Friday, Nov. 7, enter on Instagram for the chance to win a Farm to Fork Charcuterie board from Fig & Olive.
BRUNCH: Red Eye Burger, made with beef from Sunrise Ranching Co.
DINNER: Burger, made with beef from Sunrise Ranching Co.
DRINK: "Or, Whatever" made with Grit City Distillery Vodka and Lucky's Speed Sauce
Various dishes feature local producers like, beans from Viterra, beef from Benchmark Beef Angus Cattle, cured meats & bacon from Premuim Sausage, garlic from JB Farms, mustard from Luco Farms, vegetables & chilis from Local Greenhouses in Redcliff and Medicine Hat, ice cream from Camp Handcrafted Ice Cream, coffee from Poolhouse Café & Roastery.
Note: Burger, made with beef and pork mix patty from Deluxe Meat & Seafood and haskap sauce from Desert Springs Farm.
The Clubhouse at Paradise Valley
DINNER & LUNCH: AA Alberta Beef Steak Salad, made with vegetables from Big Marble Farms, microgreens from Microgrins, and beef from Prepak Meats.
DRINK: Grit City Eggnog Paralyzer, made with Grit City Vodka and Grit City Coffee Liquor.
1-inch-thick T-bone steak from Deluxe Meat and Seafood, sourced from local 4-H beef, pavé potatoes and balsamic-glazed carrots from Ruben’s Veggies, and cherry tomatoes on the vine from Westland Fresh Produce.
Various sushi dishes made with cucumbers from local greenhouses, and chicken from local Southern Alberta farms.
Roast Beef Caramelized Onions Havarti and Chicken & Roasted Red Pepper sandwiches served on house made fococcia bread.
Baking is made with local eggs from Baker's Farm.
Homestead Market features over 60 Alberta vendors from creative and culinary worlds. Find local ingredients at this market to bring home and make your very own Farm to Fork dish.
Sandwiches made with vegetables from Jamco Growers, and meat from Weiss Ranch Bulls.
Red Wine–Braised Alberta Beef Short Rib, made with tender Alberta short rib from Mike's Meats.
The full drink menu features the beans roasted in-house at Poolhouse Cafe & Roastery.
Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad, made with farm fresh chickpeas and greenhouse vegetables.
Zucchini Blossom Market & Cafe
Salads, sandwiches, and soups all features vegetables from various farms and greenhouses in Medicine Hat.
Made by Medicine Hat Brewing Company, and served inside the taproom. Order an Auggie on tap, or an Auggie Mojito for a mocktail.
Made by Big Marble Farms using fresh cucumbers from the greenhouse, and sold at Poolhouse Café & Roastery.
The full drink menu uses the liquor distilled at Grit City Distillery in Medicine Hat.
Serving Medicine Hat Brewing Company beer on tap.
Your Preference Kombucha distills kombucha, water kefir, and kombucha gummies in Medicine Hat. The drink can be purchased at Homestead Market.
Serving rotating local beer on tap from the Highway 3 Ale Trail.
Tru Me Whole Health is made and canned in Medicine Hat at Travois Ale Works.
DRINK: Hibiscus Ginger Mead" and Green Tea Mead made with Alberta honey.
DINNER: Steak Sandwich, 6oz sirloin made with French onion sourdough from Serotonin Sweets.
Medicine Hat branded chocolate bars, with handmade chocolate made by the owner Annegret herself, using her very own recipe.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry ice cream or milkshake, using locally grown strawberries from Desert Springs Farm. has been a hit since day one!
Haskap Berry Sundae, made with real Southern Alberta haskap berries from Desert Springs Farm.
Homesteader Restaurant & Lounge
Ralph's Texas Bar & Steakhouse
The Clubhouse at Connaught Golf Course
Find more details about the regional culinary festival here.
Find 20+ Halloween events in Medicine Hat this October 2025.
Fall has arrived in Medicine Hat, and Halloween is on its way. Family events, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and ghost tours are happening throughout the city this October 2025.
Miller’s Haunted Tours: Sensory Edition
October 15, 22 and 29, 2025 | Tickets Required
Experience the history and mystery of Medicine Hat’s haunted past, without the frights. This tour offers a calm, low stimulus atmosphere with no sudden scares, perfect for guests who prefer a gentler spooky season.
Miller’s Haunted Tour: Scream Edition, and St. Dymphna’s Haunted House
October 16-31, 2025 | Tickets Required
Miller’s Haunted Tours: Scream Edition is a night on the Sunshine Trolley, touring you to the darkest corners in Medicine Hat, with all new horror stories and surprises along the way. Tours are from Thursday to Saturdays, at 7:00p.m. and 8:30p.m.
Immersive Screening: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1
October 16, 2025 | Tickets Required
Step into the magic, where grown-up witches and wizards can let their mischief roam free. Join the Esplanade for a one-of-a-kind interactive movie experience where the wizarding world comes alive in the theatre.
Textile Haunted House at Ewart Duggan House
October 30, 2025 | Free Event
Halloween Movies at The Monarch Theatre
$5 at the door | concession is any two items for $5.
Head to Canada’s oldest, purpose-built cinema in downtown Medicine Hat to catch a Halloween film.
October 18, 2025
The doors will open at 1:30 for a 2:00 showtime of Hotel Transylvania, and then will open again at 6:30 for a 7:00 showtime of Addams Family.
October 24, 2025
The doors will open at 6:30 for a 7:00 showtime of Beetlejuice.
October 30, 2025
The doors will open at 6:30 for a 7:00 showtime of Halloween (2018).
Frightfully Fun Friday at YMCA
October 24, 2025 | Free Event
From 4-7p.m, find a haunted house, trick-or-treating, dance party, colouring contest, costume contest, and more at the Downtown YMCA.
The haunted house is open on multiple dates: October 24 from 4-7p.m. October 25 from 7-9p.m. October 26 from 11a.m.-2p.m. October 29 from 7-9p.m. and October 30 from 6-9p.m.
Forest of Fear: The Invasion at Police Point Park
October 25, 2025 | Tickets Required
Police Point Park is excited to invite the community to the second year of Forest of Fear from 7-10p.m. Stroll through the 300-year-old cottonwood tree forest at night, with scares and characters lingering in the bushes. Attendees must be 16+ with a guardian, ID’s will be checked at the door. All profits from the event help fund their programming throughout the year.
October 25, 2025 | Free Event
Enjoy live music, treats, hands-on activities, and smashing pumpkins from 1-3:30p.m. Costumes are encouraged. After heading up to the Esplanade Terrace where you can smash your pumpkin onto the drop zone below, find a puppet show, cooking decorating station, spin your own spider web, enjoy live music, order from the food truck, and find the face painting station. *the event is outside and weather dependent.
Halloween Photo Scavenger Hunt
October 25, 2025 | Free Event
Bring your cameras and your cell phone cameras and meet at the Cultural Centre at 7p.m. After receiving a list of pictures to capture, head to the city to find the halloween decorations around the city. Then, meet at the Scoreboard to visit and see who captured the most photos on the list.
October 28, 2025 | Registration Required
A game of horror, suspense, and shaky hands, use a Jenga tower to guide your fate in this one-shot RPG set deep in B.C.'s haunted pines, from 6-8p.m. Must be 18+.
Co-op Kid’s Club Halloween Party at the Co-op
October 29, 2025
Dress little ghosts and ghouls in their costumes and join 13th Ave South Country Co-op for their Kid’s Club Halloween Party. From 3-7p.m. find a mini haunted house, pumpkin carving, and caramel apple bar. Register online and use “HALLOWEEN” as the payment reason.
Casa Amigos Cantina Presents: Halloween Trivia
October 30, 2025 | Free Event
Test your knowledge about Halloween at Casa Amigos’ Halloween Trivia. Drink specials, delicious food, and a little competition this October.
October 30, 2025 | Tickets Required
Test your knowledge on all things creepy, crawly, and downright spooky while sipping on their signature cocktails. Grab your ghoul-friends, bring your boo, and compete for some frighteningly fabulous prizes.
October 31, 2025 | Free Event
Drop by during Medicine Hat Public Library’s opening hours for a monstrously fun time, where kids can create their very own Frankenstein-inspired masterpiece. This passive craft is perfect for young ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Casa Amigos Halloween Party with Snakes and the Riot
October 31, 2025 | $5 Cover Charge
Join Casa Amigos for their Halloween party, starting at 9:00p.m. Dress in your costumes, and party with Snakes and The Riot all night long, alongside tasty food and drink specials.
October 31, 2025 | Free Event
Join DayzOff Pub for their Halloween bash, with live music from Hyena — The Pack, drink specials and a costume contest with prizes. The party starts at 9:00p.m. Grab your costumes, bring your crew, and get ready to dance, drink, and party with the spookiest crowd in town.
St. Dyphna’s Reformatory Haunted House
Nightmare on Cartwright Haunt #1
Perfectly Splendid Haunted House
Hundreds of pumpkins, for baking and carving, and gourds for decor.
Johnson Fresh Farms (located near Taber, Alberta)
A day trip on Highway 3 brings you to Johnson Fresh Farms, where you can walk kilometres to find hundreds of pumpkins at the u-pick pumpkin patch. A hay bale maze and tractor ride are also featured for families to enjoy even more time on the pumpkin prairie land.
Once you are done finding your way through the maze, the farm has many other activities like picking your very own pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, magnetic fish pond, mini golf, train rides, and farm animals to pet.
Experience fall in a small city.
Downtown Historic Building Tour
Historic buildings line the streets and avenues in Medicine Hat's downtown. And inside, you'll find coffee shops, bakeries, and local boutiques. Some bricks you'll spot were manufactured locally in the early 1900s, during the city's booming clay and pottery industry.
A hot cup of coffee on a cooler day, while strolling a historic downtown and browsing local small shops is the perfect fall experience. Find a Poolhouse Roastery & Cafe, Station Coffee Company, and Nosh. downtown, and more coffee shops around the city. All within walking distance, all serving creative and cozy beverages. Plan your visit around a Festive Flavours Sunshine & Café Market Tour or a guided Indy Coffee Tour.
Find that feeling when you walk into a bakery and are amazed at all the beautiful and delicious options in downtown Medicine Hat. There are six bakeries in the heart of the city, and more throughout. Pair your tasty beverage with a freshly baked treat before hitting the streets to browse local boutiques.
Inside the historic buildings in downtown Medicine Hat, you'll find your coffee, decadent bakery treats, and a variety of retail options from clothing to records, brand new and thrifted. Meet the owners, meet the locals, and bring a piece of Medicine Hat home with you.
After your day in the heart of the city, drive two minutes to a nearby city park and stroll the trails. Order food from a local spot for a picnic, or dine in before surrounding yourself with beautiful fall foliage, cottonwood trees, and the beautiful southern Alberta coulee landscape. There are over 5 City Parks, and 190+ kilometres of paved trails with views of the South Saskatchewan River, and panoramic views of the city.
Local Tip: If you're downtown, hop on Devonian Trail on foot (located alongside the South Saskatchewan River and behind the Medicine Hat Public Library) and this will bring you into Strathcona Island Park in under 15 minutes. Find the full trail map here.
A Taste of d'Carlo & The Hunter's Supermoon
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Start with a 3-course dinner from d'Carlo Pasta House, with choices between Chicken and Proscuitto Cannelloni and Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni, and Espresso Tiramisu Cake, Affagato, and Cheesecake. Then, hop on the Sunshine Trolley towards Eagle Butte Observatory. Guests will board the Sunshine Trolley and head to the Eagle Butte Observatory to view the Hunter's Supermoon with amateur astronomer, Rod DeVries.
Thursday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 19
Your evening begins at Grit City Distillery - Master Distiller Jen will lead you on a distillery tour to learn how Grit City's signature spirits are created. Then, head to the tasting room for a cocktail flight and personal pizza. Hop on the Sunshine Trolley to the Eagle Butte Observatory, and be introduced to the stars with a night sky presentation led by owner and amateur astronomer Rod DeVries.
Can't make these dates? Come visit in November!
A Taste of Paradise and The Beaver Supermoon
Tuesday, November 4
The tour begins at The Clubhouse at Paradise Valley, where guests are welcomed with a mocktail, appetizer and the choice of main courses between Pesto Primavera Penne, Pork Carnitas Bowl, or Chicken & Chorizo Lasagne served with Garlic Toast and Garden Salad. Then, hop on the Sunshine Trolley to Eagle Butte Observatory to view the Beaver Supermoon. A Supermoon is when the moon is full and closer to the earth, appearing 30% larger.
Plan a longer trip and fit in more must-do Medicine Hat autumn activities here.
Explore the outdoors, find Indigenous-led experiences, choose a tasty spot for food, read more about the locals and plan your trip to Canada's Sunniest City, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
A three day foodie festival is coming to Downtown Medicine Hat this weekend. Along with live music, sidewalk sales, and special events and offerings from local businesses in the heart of the city.
Food & Beverage Expo. Purchase tickets at CORE Association from 12-8pm (412 3rd St SE) and sample 20 Downtown food & beverage businesses, each with something unique to offer! Tickets are 10 for $10
Thursday August 21
Friday August 22
Saturday August 23
Pop Rocks Candy & Vinyl
See In Store for Assortment of Chips, Candy & Drink Pairing
Tea's R Me
Iced Tea and Hot tea samples
Casa Amigos Cantina
Classic Margarita - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Poolhouse Cafe & Roastery
Cold Brew Icecream Float - 5 Tickets
Kookie Bites
Cookies - 2 Tickets
Kroffles - 3 Tickets
Beverage - 3 Tickets
Local Public Eatery
Fish Taco - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Twin City Lager Sleeve - 5 Tickets
The Yard Patio & Eatery
Smoaked Meat Slider - 4 Tickets
Mini Garden Nachos - 4 Tickets
Troubled Tea 5oz - 3 Tickets
Easy Vodka Lemonade 5oz - 3 Tickets
Travois Ale Works
Mini Totchos - 4 Tickets
Cinnamon Knot - 4 Tickets
Mac & Cheese with BBQ Pork - 6 Tickets
Any 5oz beer - 3 Tickets
King Bagel Bakery
Sample Bagels - 3 Tickets
Millers Emporium
Iced Tea or Hot Tea - 1 Ticket
Samples of Cheese, Sourkraut, Dips & Honey - 1 Ticket each
note comfort food+drink
Pasta - 6 Tickets
First Dates - 8 Tickets
Red/White Canadian Wine 3oz - 4 Tickets
Station Coffee Co.
Pina Co'latte - 5 Tickets
Big Marble Fresh Mojito - 5 Tickets
Soft Pretzel - 5 Tickets
Fruitful Specialty Shop
Chocolate Dipped Sours, Jujubes, Marshmallows - 2 Tickets
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry - 4 Tickets
Serotonin Sweets
Assortment of Samples - Brownies, Cookies, Scones, Muffins, Sourdough Loaves - 2-6 Tickets
Nosh
Sandwich Paninis - 4 Tickets
Pop Culture Soda
Craft Pop Sample - 3 Tickets
Assorted flavours
The Hat's Olive Tap
Smokin' Guns Chili - 4 Tickets
Groovy Guava Spritzer - 1 Ticket
Elliot Home+Lifestyle
Nonny Non-Alcoholic Beer - Vancouver
Try the Czech Pilsner, Pale Ale, West Coast IPA - 2 Tickets
Benjamin Bridge Non-Alcoholic Wine - Wolfvi, Nova Zero - 3 Tickets
Hometown Culinary
Devils Margarita - 5 Tickets
Mini Pulled Duck Poutine - 5 Tickets
Sivers Tattoo
Canned Drinks - 2 Tickets
Downtown Taster - grab a little something from 2-3 places - 20 tickets
Downtown Sampler - Get around to those places you've been meaning to try - 50 tickets
Downtown Traveler - Enough to try one thing from each business - 80 tickets
Downtown Conqueror - TRY EVERYTHING!! - 170 Tickets
Stay in a beautiful accommodation in Medicine Hat this summer.
Owners Darrell and Dawna Motz host Guesthouse 71 and GH71 STUDIO on their property just outside of Medicine Hat. The private bed and breakfast-style accommodations offer a cozy and carefully curated way to rest, relax, and enjoy Southern Alberta. Featuring beautiful views, thoughtful amenities, and locally-sourced food options, this is a peaceful prairie stay.
Beautiful dome lodging and cabins offer a perfect blend of adventure, solace, and rest, making them ideal for a rustic glamping getaway. Wellness retreats are hosted throughout the year as well, from yoga to equine therapy. Snowshoe around the property with flat and hilly terrain. A sanctuary where comfort meets the beauty of the great prairie outdoors.
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Medicine Hat is a hub for history, from old buildings, to century-old museums, and historic Indigenous spaces.
All play a role in the culture that is rooted in the Southern Alberta city, and there are stories behind the walls and trees that stand throughout Medicine Hat.
Join the guided tours to explore the oldest streets in Medicine Hat, First Street SE, First Street SW, and Historic Railroad District! Actors make an appearance for the First Street SE tour, and the Railroad District visits the restaurant Hometown at the end for guests to enjoy 25 cent coffee or tea, which was approximately the price for coffee when the location used to be Coffee Bar & Grill in 1947.
Medalta in the Historic Clay District is the largest historic site in Canada. And clay/pottery was a booming industry in the early 1900s in Medicine Hat. Tour the space to find a 2,000+ Medalta collection, view old machinery, step inside a beehive kiln (that used to fire pottery at volcanic temperatures) and more during this guided tour.
Join Pat and April for a guided tour through Saratoga Park, where there was a Métis settlement until the early 2010s. The two had family who lived in Saratoga Park, and often spent time in the area. They’ll share stories of community members and what life was like living in Saratoga Park.
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Medicine Hat Art Club invites professional artists, aspiring artists, and leisure artists.
They gather at the Cultural Centre to create, learn, and socialize with a group that has similar interests with one another.
The group hosts workshops, where professional artists show how to use a variety of materials, from acrylics, to oils, watercolour, and alcohol inks, as well as “skill share” gatherings. Members of the group show their specialty in art to those looking to learn a new expressive skill.
The space offers art enthusiasts a casual drop-in studio for when members need a space to work on their art. The club hosts events for members to meet new people, grow friendships, and help people find a “third place” in Medicine Hat.
“Third place” is a term from sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who defines a third place as somewhere that isn’t home or the workplace for people to connect.
All ages and levels are welcome, from people who have been doing art for years, to people who have never picked up a paint brush.
The perks of living in Medicine Hat, is there has always been a strong, rooted artist community in the city already. It dates back to when there was a clay district in the early 1900s. Artists still move to Medicine Hat to take the Artist in Residence program at Medalta in the Historic Clay District.
Clay was derived from the coulees in the city, and the various landscapes within and around Medicine Hat still gives artists ample inspiration when painting their homeland. From coulees, to prairie farmlands, canola fields, and the rolling hills in Cypress Hills, Hat Art Club members Angela, Loretta, and Theresa say the way the lights his Southern Alberta is always a breathtaking sight.
“The different hues in the sky, I’m always stopping to take photos of a sunset. The way the light hits the prairies, it gives a different view every time you look out the window. Now that I’ve started taking art classes, I see the world a little differently,” says Angela.
“The art club is an underlying thread for Medicine Hat’s artist community. It’s a way to meet other artists and make friends,” says Theresa. “For people who want to learn about art media, it’s a really welcoming and safe space and we’re always open to welcoming new members.”
“If someone is new to the city, it’s a great way to meet people. This is more of a social space. A cozier setting to grow friendships through something everyone’s interested in,” says Loretta.
The Hat Art Club has around 60 members, and also hosts shows throughout the year, including an art show at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre every second year.
