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In Search of Christmas Spirit

Spread throughout the Cascade of Time Garden, In Search of Christmas Spirit is an outdoor Christmas experience available on select nights of the holiday season. The experience follows an enchanted trail and is delivered by illuminated sculptures, an engaging story and ingenious sound effects. It tells the story of the wildlife of Banff National Park and their appreciation for the safe space that Banff National Park has gifted them.

Banff Craft Beer Festival

The Banff Craft Beer Festival returns to the Cave and Basin Nov. 24-26.

Banff Christmas Market

The Banff Christmas Market is held at the Warner Stables, 100 Sundance Road. Tickets can be purchased online.

Community Rummage Sale

The Community Rummage Sale is back! The sale is a great place to find some gently used items like sporting gear, small kitchen appliances, clothing, books, toys, handmade arts and crafts and more. Local sports organizations will also be in attendance to share information about their programs.

In Search of Christmas Spirit

Spread throughout the Cascade of Time Garden, In Search of Christmas Spirit is an outdoor Christmas experience available on select nights of the holiday season. The experience follows an enchanted trail and is delivered by illuminated sculptures, an engaging story and ingenious sound effects. It tells the story of the wildlife of Banff National Park and their appreciation for the safe space that Banff National Park has gifted them.

Council Meeting

Banff Town Council meeting

Drop-in Public Skating

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Motoring Munchkins

You and your child will join other Banff families for a fun morning of warm, indoor unstructured free play. With parent or guardian supervision, your little one will be able to play with others and use the Town’s play equipment including giant Lego blocks, ride-on cars, bouncy balls and more. Parent or guardian must be present during the whole session. For ages 1-5

Drop-in Soccer

Come out and join others to kick the ball around in a fun pickup game of soccer. Balls, pinnies and nets are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in Public Skating

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Drop-in Netball

Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Come out and join other locals while working up a sweat and learn a fun new game. For ages 16+

Drop-in Volleyball

Come out and join others in a fun game of pickup volleyball. You can work on your serves, volleys and setting in a great social setting. Volleyballs and nets provided. Open to all genders and abilities. Please wear clean indoor running shoes. For ages 16+

Drop-in 50+ Fitness

A fun fitness class that will have you focused on cardiovascular and muscular strengthening, core and balance and ends with a nice stretch. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 50+

Drop-in Public Skating

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Drop-in 16+ Shinny

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Drop-in Family Skate

Come out with the kids and enjoy an hour of skating during the week. Strollers are permitted and helmets and balance bars are available upon request. Open to all genders and abilities. Adult supervision and helmets required for children aged 11 and under. All ages

Drop-in Sticks and Pucks

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

Cookie Kitchen

Come bake, learn to bake or just eat! Our cookie expert will have a new recipe every week using everyday ingredients as well as some great ideas on how to use up supplies to reduce food waste. Everyone welcome – no registration required.

Drop-in Pickleball

A paddle sport that can be played as singles or doubles and combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong that will have you working hard while having fun! Come on your own or bring a friend. Paddles and balls provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in Basketball

Come alone or bring along some friends and join in a casual game of pickup basketball. Basketballs and pinnies provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in 50+ Yoga for the Wise

This class is for adults like you that want to explore movement in the body. Time has provided you with the knowledge of your physical, emotional and mental capacities. Your instructor will suggest poses and movements during each session but the focus will be to meet you where you are at each time you attend. For ages 50+

Drop-in Dance Conditioning

Dance conditioning is a fun workout for your body and brain that will uplift your spirits. Each session will have you moving through a warm-up for joint mobility and ease, get your heart rate up with some barre exercises and challenge your brain with some simple choreography. You will finish with some dance-based movements for strengthening and a stretch. Dance makes you agile, flexible and strong while the music makes you smile! Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in Public Skating

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Drop-in 16+ Shinny

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Drop-in 40+ Shinny

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 40+

Drop-in Sticks and Pucks

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

Drop-in Community Jam & Learn Nights

This beginner's class will help you discover chords and the joys of playing music. Guitar and other string instruments welcome (banjo, ukulele, mandolin, etc.). Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+. Please bring your own instrument.

Drop-in Badminton

In badminton you will use racquets to hit a shuttlecock (or birdie) across a net at your opponent. Badminton can be played one-on-one or as doubles, so come alone or bring a friend. Racquets and birdies are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in Community Jam Nights

Drop-in with your instrument of choice and jam out to some well known songs with other local music enthusiasts. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in Soccer

Come out and join others to kick the ball around in a fun pickup game of soccer. Balls, pinnies and nets are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Community Table

Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade soup, salad, tea/coffee Community resources, information on current programs, events and activities are always on hand. Let's eat together again. Connect with your community. Everyone is welcome

Drop-in Pilates

Pilates is that full body workout that has your instructor leading you through a warm-up with lots of stretching, followed by controlled movements that isolate specific muscle groups, especially your core, improving coordination and balance. Pilates is a low-impact workout, great for those recovering from an injury. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Drop-in Public Skating

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Drop-in 16+ Shinny

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Drop-in Family Skate

Come out with the kids and enjoy an hour of skating during the week. Strollers are permitted and helmets and balance bars are available upon request. Open to all genders and abilities. Adult supervision and helmets required for children aged 11 and under. All ages

Drop-in Sticks and Pucks

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

Drop-in Yoga Flow & Nidra

Break up your week with a yoga session that will lead you through mindful movements and breath work before moving into a restful practice of Yoga Nidra (known as the yogic sleep). The first portion of this practice will get the energy flowing and create warmth in the body and will then transition into slow movement that will have you feeling both awake and rested by the end. For ages 16+

Drop-in Netball

Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Come out and join other locals while working up a sweat and learn a fun new game. For ages 16+

Drop-in Volleyball

Come out and join others in a fun game of pickup volleyball. You can work on your serves, volleys and setting in a great social setting. Volleyballs and nets provided. Open to all genders and abilities. Please wear clean indoor running shoes. For ages 16+

MountainLIFE Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

The Avalanche Skills Level 1 course will provide you, a passionate skier or snowboarder who wants to start exploring backcountry terrain, with the entry-level skills and decision-making tools necessary to keep yourself and your group members safe. In the course you will learn how to read and understand avalanche bulletins and weather conditions, learn how to use avalanche recovery equipment and assess various terrain and slope types. This program is being generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation. For ages 30+

Red Cross Babysitting

The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. For ages 11-15

BanffLIFE Ice Climbing

In this one-day course you will learn the basics of ice climbing with the help of an ACMG certified guide in a small group setting. In the hands-on course you will learn how to use various ice climbing gear such as a harness, ice axes and crampons, ropes and belay systems. With the help of your guide you will try various beginner level top rope ice climbs at the day's destination. You will experience an amazing day full of learning, fun and adventure! Technical equipment and group transportation provided. This program is being generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation. For ages 18-30

Learn to Curl with the Banff Curling Club

Join the Banff Curling Club for an introduction to the sport of curling. Their instructors will provide a brief introduction to the basics of curling, and guide you into a short game. Registration is required. Curling equipment provided.

Bow Valley Let's Move It

Open to everyone! Join us to dance and connect! Free childcare and dance instruction at every event. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVLMI2022

Canmore Drop - In Settlement Support for Permanent Residents of Canada

Meet with a Settlement Support Worker without an appointment Mondays: 2 pm – 4 pm At Job Resource Centre • Ask questions • Get help with documents or applications • Learn more about your community *No registration required For more information, Email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call: 403-762-1144

Financial Education: Money 101

This is a 4 - session series on how to make your money go further, Each session will cover a different topic to help set you up for financial success. Nov 29: Prepare for Emergencies, Dec 6: Credit in Canada, Dec 13: Planning for Life Stages. Register email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca, Call: 403-762-1144

Drop - In Settlement Support

Meet with a Settlement Support Worker without an appointment Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 2 pm At Banff Town Hall • Ask questions • Get help with documents or applications • Learn more about your community *No registration required* Any inquiry Email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call: 403-762-1144

Do you want to start your own Business? Part 1: Business Planning for immigrant Entrepreneurs

Part1 (Nov 30): Business Planning for Immigrant Entrepreneurs. Part 2 (Dec 7): Starting a Business in Alberta for Immigrant Entrepreneurs. You can attend Part 1 or Part 2 or both Parts. Register online, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Startbusiness2022, email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca, Call: 403-762-1144

Governance and Finance Committee meeting

Governance and Finance Committee meeting

Governance and Finance Committee meeting - Service Review

Governance and Finance Committee meeting - Service Review

Banff Public Library Board