Join us for Diwali at the Galt November 17 1:00pm-5:00pm. Highlights: Rangoli Art Activity, Bollywood Performances, Interactive Dance Lesson, Delicious Samosas, Chutneys, Laddoo, and Chai (while supplies last!), Stunning Cultural Displays & Festive Decor.

In partnership with the India Canada Cultural Association, this family-friendly event is open to all ages. No registration required, free to attend.

Bring your loved ones and immerse yourself in the joy and warmth of Diwali!

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | registration not required | free to attend

Visit the Chickadee artisan market featuring some of the best talent from Calgary and Lethbridge, at the Galt Viewing Gallery. Shop handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, home goods, art, and vintage products.

all ages | no cost to attend

Take part in a Métis Week Celebration activity at the Galt. Métis Week celebrates the heritage, history, and contributions of Métis people in Alberta and Canada. Events are organized across the province to commemorate the occasion.

all ages | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | no cost to attend |

Enjoy a lecture on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with Dr. Stéphane Guevremont who is a former aircraft mechanic. He holds a B.A. in History (McGill University), a M.A. in War Studies (Royal Military College of Canada) and a Ph.D. in the Canadian aircraft industry (University of Calgary). He teaches history, and speaks on CBC French Radio One Alberta.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Esports Day at the Museum hosted by Bridge Esports.

Join us for an exciting day dedicated to the world of Esports! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious about the Esports phenomenon, we have something for everyone.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Introduction to the World of Esports: Discover the history, growth, and impact of Esports in this informative session.

Watch the Show: Enjoy highlights from popular Esports tournaments and matches.

Play Vintage Games: Get hands-on with some classic video games from past decades.

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Super Smash Bros Tournament Tournament Play: Register to compete in our Super Smash Bros tournament. Test your skills and aim for the top spot.

Spectators Welcome: Even if you're not playing, come hang out, watch the tournament live, enjoy snacks, and cheer on the contestants.

all ages welcome | registration is required for tournament play | museum admission applies | free for members

Get creative and make paper planes with Creative Community. This program provides art activities with a connection to local history and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.

This event will celebrate the opening of two new temporary exhibitions (Game Play, on from October 19, 2024—March 2, 2025; and Building a Legacy: The Sportsplex at 50, on from October 26, 2024—April 6, 2025). Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the people and organizations profiled in the exhibition, while also taking part in a variety of fun drop-in activities and scheduled challenges/demonstrations.

Regular Admission Applies | Free for members

Launch Party Activities:

12:00 pm-Opening Remarks: Brief introduction to the exhibitions by Galt CEO and Curator, dignitaries

12:30pm – Chess Challenge: Do you have the moves? Marty Heavy Head Jr. will take on a ***special guest challenger TBD*** to a game of chess, using Marjie Crop Eared Wolf’s special Nitsitapii Chess Set. This chess set, conceived in 2017, was inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. Crop Eared Wolf has made several copies of this chess set to initiate discussions between Nitsitapii and settler people. Community members will also be able to take part in the challenge after the featured guest.

1:30pm – Roller Derby Demo: Members of the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild will strut their stuff, showing off some of the key gear involved in playing this exciting sport, and allow visitors to better understand the basics of how roller derby is played.

2:00-2:30 pm – Rollerskating/inline rail demo: Brief introduction about the park skating community. Skaters will demo various tricks on the rails.

2:30pm – Blackfoot Games with Mary Ellen Little Mustache: Join in the fun with a variety of different games, with space for everyone to get involved! Stories, songs, games, and tea.

All-day Drop-in Activities:

Sportsplex History: flip through the original construction drawings from Lethbridge’s sports arena built 50 years ago, and chat with VisitLethbridge.com Arena staff about some of the building’s “hidden histories” and upcoming events!

Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing: Strap on some gloves and release some energy beating up “Bob” the punching dummy. Learn more about this local group supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Paper Planes: how far you can make yours fly?

Big Time Games: try out mega-sized Jenga, and other large format games!

Transylvanians rejoice! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Galt in collaboration with Theatre Outré! Released on September 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show [100 min] is a comedy cult classic. The story tells the tale of newly engaged couple Brad Majors [Barry Bostwick] and Janet Weiss [Susan Sarandon] who find themselves lost with a flat tire on a cold and rainy November evening. Seeking a phone at a nearby castle, Brad and Janet discover a group of strange and outlandish people and are soon swept into the world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Hysterical, indispensable, and disturbing – the film has a great soundtrack and unforgettable audience participation. Doors open at 8:00 PM on October 31, screening starting at 9:00 PM.

18+ adults and seniors | registration required | $30 per ticket includes all props handed out at event | Maximum 85 tickets sold | Prizes for best dressed | Bar and popcorn available

Bring your toddlers and small children to an interactive morning of playtime at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun morning filled with toys, activities, book reading, and a private time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission applies | free to members with registration

Embark on a harrowing guided tour immersing you in the chaos and fear of Fort Whoop-Up's most terrifying untold story! Limited tickets available.

18+ only | $30 ticket | 15 tickets per tour | only 3 tours available

Join us for a kid-friendly Halloween event, featuring a puppet show, candy bags, Halloween pumpkins to carve and decorate, kids' craft activities, apple cider, and hot chocolate. Enjoy s'mores and hot dogs by the fire, and don't miss the Haunted Hayride with the Headless Horseman for an extra $5 first come first served.

all ages | no registration required | $5 per person | additional $5 per person horse rides

Participate in a lecture on "The Role of Rough-and-Tumble Play in the Development of Social Skills" with Sergio M. Pellis, Ph.D. Professor Department of Neuroscience.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Challenge Marty Heavy Head Jr. to an afternoon game of chess. This is an opportunity to test your chess skills through playing with one of the very best chess players in Lethbridge.

all ages | no cost to attend | first come first serve registration will be set up in the Viewing Gallery | coffee and light snacks provided

Join experienced quizmasters Siobhan Rasmussen and Erynn Gordon for an evening of exciting trivia! Bring your team of up to 8 people and test your brainpower on various categories such as local history, pop culture, music, science, and more. You do not have to have an entire team to play, register as a team or individually!

adults and seniors | admission fee applies | free to members | registration required

Creative Community provides art activities with a connection to local history and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Chess Fest is a family friendly celebration of local chess programs that includes a youth chess tournament, a simultaneous chess demonstration, as well as other family friendly events. A small lunch will be available for purchase, come join us for some fun chess activities.

Join Authors Rebecca Many Grey Horses and Lene Jorgensen as they discuss their new book that outlines the Kainai Addiction Framework for healing. The program includes a Book signing and a meet and greet. 2:00–4:00 PM

| adults and seniors | registration not required, limited to 75 people| admission rates apply | free to members

Join us for our Road to LA program. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month. Create Photo Collage Frames.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Beer tasting at the Galt is back and better than ever! Sample different beers by Alberta's craft beer vendors at the Bridge & Brews BeerFest fundraiser event presented by the Friends Society of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives.

adults and seniors | registration required | $30 per ticket

Tickets sold here Bridge and Brews BeerFest - CanadaHelps

Create your own faceless doll and learn about the annual October 4th Sisters in Spirit Vigil event in Lethbridge.

all ages | materials will be provided | registration not required | no cost to attend

Take part in a lecture on "The Settlement of Western Canada" with Dr. Stéphane Guevremont, a former aircraft mechanic. Guevremont holds a B.A. in History (McGill University), an M.A. in War Studies (Royal Military College of Canada) and a Ph.D. (University of Calgary) in the Canadian aircraft industry. Stéphane teaches history, and speaks on CBC French Radio One Alberta.

Adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | members free admission

Join us at the Galt to celebrate the vibrant culture of Black and Latin(x) ballroom communities on the prairies, honoring their resilience and creativity. This event acknowledges historical discrimination within queer spaces and celebrates the empowering evolution of ballroom culture. Funded by Celebrate Canada.

adults and seniors | registration not required | no cost to attend

The Nitsitapii Landscapes tour program by Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in collaboration with Siksikaitsitapi Elders, offers residential school survivors and their descendants opportunities to connect with sacred sites through traditional practices. Supported by the Mother Tongue Fund, this series of five workshops includes transportation, refreshments, and guidance from Male and Female Elders at various sites across southern Alberta, involving some walking across uneven terrain. We will visit Napiootsisti kowanhpi and play traditional hand games and share stories of the area.

These workshops are free, registration is required. We have a limit of 40 spaces open to Residential School Survivors and their descendants.

Experience the richness of Indigenous food and wellness at the Galt Museum's Indigenous Food & Wellness Expo on September 26. This free event is open to everyone and showcases an array of artisans, chefs, vendors, caterers, wellness organizations, and coaches. Discover the importance of Indigenous food sovereignty while enjoying a variety of foods for purchase, sampling, sharing, and learning.

The day is set to be a celebration of culture, taste, and knowledge, highlighting the importance of Indigenous culinary traditions and wellness practices. A special highlight of the expo is a lecture by Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen on Indigenous foods and foodways from 6:30–7:30 PM.

Join us for festivities dedicated to celebrating, eating, enjoying, and educating Sik Ooh Kotok on the vital role of Indigenous food and wellness. Funded by Celebrate Canada.

all ages | registration not required | no cost to attend

A special event day to celebrate Indigenous arts in our city!

• Metis Dot art with Melanie Morrow at 1:00 PM

• Fish Scales art with Maria Livingston at 3:00 PM

• Blackfoot Beading with Deserae Yellow Horn at 5:00 PM.

Funded by Celebrate Canada.

all ages | registration encouraged to secure your spot | no cost to participate

Join Archivist, Andrew Chernevych and Archives Assistant, Bobbie Fox, Akaiksims’staki (Many Thoughts Woman), as they share how AI is being used in the Galt Archives through a program called Archepanion which allows the public to have greater access to our photographic collection.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

The Nitsitapii Landscapes tour program by Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in collaboration with Siksikaitsitapi Elders, offers residential school survivors and their descendants opportunities to connect with sacred sites through traditional practices. Supported by the Mother Tongue Fund, this series of five workshops includes transportation, refreshments, and guidance from Male and Female Elders at various sites across southern Alberta, involving some onsite walking across uneven terrain.

These workshops are free, registration is required. We have a limit of 40 spaces open to Residential School Survivors and their descendants.