Fire Hall Open House

Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 1p.m
Join the Banff Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week for a pancake breakfast and vehicle extraction demonstrations. Please bring your own non-disposable cup, cutlery and plate. For more information, visit banff.ca/Fire.

Settlement Services programs

Settlement Services support Permanent Residents, Live-in Caregivers, Refugees and Temporary Foreign Workers transitioning to permanent status who are living in the Bow Valley, no matter the length of time living in Canada. Visit banff.ca/Settlement to view upcoming workshops about health care, housing, schooling, and more. 

Celebrate Halloween

Sunday, October 30, Banff Recreation Grounds
Two great activities are coming up to celebrate Halloween! Drop by Echoes of the Forest Halloween, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., to listen to spooky stories and fireside songs by local musicians. Play frightful games, create some spooky arts and crafts. For all ages. Learn more at banff.ca/Events. Register for Art in the Park with Mindy and enjoy an hour of guided outdoor painting to celebrate Halloween. For ages 6+. 1 – 2 p.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Learn more at banff.ca/Register.

Elk rut season underway

Rutting season is still underway in Banff National Park. Bull elk are defensive this time of the year, and can show aggressive behaviour towards people when in close proximity. Stay at least 30 metres away from elk at all times. Learn more at banff.ca/ElkRut.

Keep pumpkins indoors

Pumpkins left outdoors are a wildlife attractant. Keep your Halloween decorations inside to protect wildlife. Learn more at KeepWildlifeAlive.ca.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Recycling Round-Up

October 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Get rid of all your hazardous waste like paints, expired bear spray, propane canisters and more at the Annual Recycling Round-Up, at the Beaver Street parking lot next to the Fire Hall. See a list of the types of items that will be accepted at banff.ca/Roundup. This event is for Banff residents only.

BanffLIFE Basecamp

Tuesdays, October 18 and November 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
BanffLIFE Basecamp is a drop-in social program for young adults, ages 18 – 30. This is the best place in town to hangout with friends in a welcoming space that is inclusive to all. Meet and connect with new or longtime locals, play games such as table tennis, billiards, foosball, board games, Mario kart and more! Love Sushi? Chow down on some local sushi favourites. Sushi provided at no cost for Basecamp participants. Visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE for more information.

BanffLIFE Newcomer Walking Tour

Wednesday, November 2, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Banff Newcomer Walking Tour helps residents 18 – 30 years old learn everything they need to know about living in Banff. Learn about programs and services like how to register for a post office box, how to get parking permits and more. Visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE to learn more.

Arts & Culture with BanffLIFE

Various Sessions 
Get creative with BanffLIFE. Try creating pottery, take part in a paint night, or learn about sunset and night sky photography in three different courses. Open to all genders and abilities, ages 18 – 30. Find the dates, and learn more at banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Community Discussion on Policing and Safety

Thursday, October 27, 5 p.m.
Join the Banff RCMP for a community discussion at Banff Elementary School. After recent tragic events, our community is concerned about public safety. This will be an opportunity to speak with leadership of the RCMP in southern Alberta as well as local detachment personnel about priorities and strategies to manage issues that affect you. Learn more 
at banff.ca/Events.

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

October 29 – November 6
Take part in nine days of epic films, community events, and outdoor activities during
the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Find events and screenings at BanffCentre.ca/BanffMountainFestival.

Meetings

View the live meeting at banff.ca/Live. 
Visit banff.ca/AgendaCentre or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/Notify.