Taste of Okotoks 

The Taste of Okotoks is back on Saturday! Get ready for a culinary celebration with a twist! Are you ready to surprise your taste buds, support local businesses and explore Okotoks' diverse food scene?

Beat the rush on event day by pre-purchasing your food tickets! Tickets are on sale now at the Okotoks Recreation Centre front desk and the Okotoks Art Gallery. You can find more event details at the link below. 

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Nooks and Crannies Festival

The Nooks and Crannies Festival of Recycled Art kicks off on Saturday, July 22 and will run until August 26. Check out the 18 installations throughout downtown Okotoks, where artists have repurposed and animated small spaces with recycled materials. Grab your map and scavenger hunt clue sheet at the Okotoks Art Gallery starting on Saturday, July 22 to participate. More details can be found below. 
 

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Last Minute Ice

Looking for ice time? Rent a full sheet of ice to leisure skate or bring your stick and pucks to play for one hour. Off-season ice times are offered outside the regular hockey season until August 31. Pre-booking is required and you can find available times below. 
 

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Okotoks Art Gallery Members’ Show & Sale

Visit the Okotoks Art Gallery this Summer to find a wide selection of wall art, jewelry, ceramics, and more! The current exhibition features over sixty participating member artists from the Foothills and Calgary area from now through September 7th!
 

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Wednesday Walkabouts

Wednesdays from July 26 to Aug. 30, 10am

Join Kathy Coutts of the Okotoks Museum and Archives for free guided tours of Okotoks every Wednesday this summer. Tours start at 10 am and will be approximately 1.5 hours. Meet at the museum, 49 North Railway Street.

Tour themes are as follows:

• July 26 - Municipal Heritage Designated Sites
• Aug. 2 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles
• Aug. 9 - Significant August Events from WWII 
• Aug. 16 – Historic Elma Street
• Aug. 23 – Setting Up Shop – Early Businesses & Industries
• Aug. 30 – Downtown Public Art

For details, call the museum 403-938-8969.

Alberta Summer Games Facility Closures

The Alberta Summer Games are here (July 20 to July 23) and that means there will be changes to the schedule at the Okotoks Recreation Centre!

• Natural High Fitness Classes are canceled from Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, July 23 (Gym remains open)
• The pool will be closed Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23
• The gymnasium is closed Wednesday, July 19 starting at 1:00pm to Sunday, July 23.

Drop-in Schedule

Fall Program Registration

Registration for fall 2023 programs is coming up on Thursday, August 17 for residents of Okotoks and Foothills County and Thursday, August 24 for non-residents.

Courses will be available to view online at activeokotoks.ca on Monday, July 24 so you can start to plan your fall schedule!

Thursday Nights @ the Plaza

Join us for free family friendly live music you can sing and dance along with! 

August 10th - 80's Night with the band, The Billionaires.

August 24th - Family Night with Wagonstage Theatre & Magician, Christopher Cool!

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Chillifest & BBQ Showdown 

Mark your calendars! The Okotoks ChiliFest & BBQ Showdown is back for its 21st year on Saturday, August 26 and it will be better than ever! Hosted in partnership with local service clubs, this event is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Join us from 11 am to 4 pm to taste the chili and BBQ creations and vote for your favorite!

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