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Indigenous People's Day Celebration: Traditional Lands and Food
Jun.
21
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Indigenous People's Day Celebration: Traditional Lands and Food

Elder saying prayer during Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 at Fort Whoop-Up
Image courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up. Take a walk through the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Gallery, listen to Napi stories by Blanche Bruised Head, Crafts, immersive video experience, vendors, food trucks, and an Elder Blessing.

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | free to attend

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
17
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
16
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
10
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
9
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up
Oct.
28
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up

Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Beware! Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters have taken over the Fort. Come and visit Fort Whoop-Up in October to experience a spooky and scary haunted house through the Fort's barracks. Are you brave enough?

1:00–3:00 pm | children and caretakers | 6:00-9:00 pm 18+ | $5 per ticket | registration encouraged.

*Also, enjoy our spectacular wagon rides which are $10 per person, and free for ages 6 and under. The wagon rides will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

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Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up
Oct.
27
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up

Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Beware! Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters have taken over the Fort. Come and visit Fort Whoop-Up in October to experience a spooky and scary haunted house through the Fort's barracks. Are you brave enough?

1:00–3:00 pm | children and caretakers | 6:00-9:00 pm 18+ | $5 per ticket | registration encouraged.

*Also, enjoy our spectacular wagon rides which are $10 per person, and free for ages 6 and under. The wagon rides will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

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Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnic
Jun.
21
to Sep. 3
Fort Whoop-Up

Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnic

Photo courtesy of Homestyle Charcuterie

New to the Fort this season, personal charcuterie picnics. A unique combination of cured meats, artisan cheeses, fruits, crackers, olives, pickles, and nuts come together for an unforgettable dining experience in one of Lethbridge’s premier cultural attractions. Combined with a personal tour of Fort Whoop-Up and a wagon ride through the Belly River Valley, your picnic experience is sure to create unforgettable memories. Our partner, Homestyle Charcuterie is a small home-based Lethbridge business that strives to create authentic, high quality and mouth-watering culinary fare.

Picnic Box Contains the Following:

Cured meats
Artisanal cheeses
Fruit (fresh & dried)
Crackers
Nuts
Olives & pickles
Condiment
Sweet
Beverage

NOTE: Contents of the picnic box may change depending on availability.

Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnics are available from June 21 – September 3, 2023. Wednesday through Sunday only. Picnics are not available on Monday or Tuesday.

Cost: $25/picnic experience (includes single admission, tour, picnic, beverage, and wagon ride)

Booking is required 24 hours in advance.

 

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