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    If you love the outdoors, the Athabasca Region has a wide range of activities to do outside, set in the lush Boreal Forest or one of our quaint towns!

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    Hanging out in our Region is literally a breath of fresh air! 

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  • October 2026

  • Mon 19

    Sip & Paint Nights

    October 19 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sip & Paint Nights

    Neighbors Pub is having paint night again! It's time to pump out the creativity and find that inner artist! Register today at the Neighbors Pub. For more information please contact

  • Tue 20

    Puzzle Pals

    October 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Puzzle Pals
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Every Tuesday The Alice. B Library has puzzle waiting for you! Grab your friends, challenge your family, and see who can piece it all together! Whether you're a puzzle pro

  • Tue 20

    Athabasca Family Travelling Centre

    October 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Athabasca Family Travelling Centre

    The Family Travelling Centre is back on the road headed near you! Keep an eye out for these fun days of learning, singing, dancing and so much more!

  • Tue 20

    Words Work Learning Open House

    October 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Welcome to our space, where passion and purpose meet. Join us for a tour of our space in the Town office building, meet our staff, check out our programs and

  • Wed 21

    150 Years Contest!

    October 21

    In celebration of this anniversary, Athabasca County is encouraging residents and visitors to explore the trail and take two photos of trail sites in Athabasca County for a chance to

  • Thu 22

    Games Night at The Athabasa Legion

    October 22 Games Night at The Athabasa Legion

    Doors open at 6:15pm on Thursdays for Games Night. Join us for a friendly game of Crib at 7pm. $4 per person, with half going into the prize pot. We

  • Fri 23

    Trivia Night at The Athabasca Legion

    October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Trivia Night at The Athabasca Legion

    Trivia Night returns to the Athabasca Legion for another fun filled season. The 'Quiz' starts at 7pm on Fridays. It's $5 per person to play and all ages and skill

    $5
  • Sat 24

    Ag Harvest Dinner

    October 24 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    The Athabasca District Ag Society is having their annual Harvest Dinner. Join in for a night of full bellies and dancing shoes! 5:30pm Doors Open (drinks and seating) 6:10 pm

  • Tue 27

    Puzzle Pals

    October 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Puzzle Pals
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Every Tuesday The Alice. B Library has puzzle waiting for you! Grab your friends, challenge your family, and see who can piece it all together!

  • Wed 28

    Crafts & Communications

    October 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Join in Oct 28th for a fun night of creativity! Register today.

  • Thu 29

    Games Night at The Athabasa Legion

    October 29 Games Night at The Athabasa Legion

    Doors open at 6:15pm on Thursdays for Games Night. Join us for a friendly game of Crib at 7pm. $4 per person, with half going into the prize pot. We

  • Thu 29

    Science Outreach: Magma in central Chile

    October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    This event will be held in Room 106, Athabasca University Governing Council Chambers at 7 PM. Free community event for anyone to attend! Refreshments and

  • Fri 30

    Trivia Night at The Athabasca Legion

    October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Trivia Night at The Athabasca Legion

    Trivia Night returns to the Athabasca Legion for another fun filled season. The 'Quiz' starts at 7pm on Fridays. It's $5 per person to play

    $5
  • Sat 31

    Athabasca Legion Halloween Dinner & Dance

    October 31

    Tickets are on sale now for the Athabasca Legion's Halloween Dinner & Dance taking place on October 31st after the Meat Draw, Beat The Deck and 50/50 draws. Send them

  • Sat 31

    Rochester Community Hall

    October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Get ready for a spooky night with ghouls and goblins! Start planning your costumes today and have the chance to win! Everyone is welcome and

  • November 2026

  • Sun 1

    Singles Crib Tournament at The Athabasca Legion

    November 1 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    The Athabasca Legion is holding their fall crib tournament on Sunday, November 1st. Doors and registration open at 9am. The first game will start at

    $40
  • Tue 3

    Puzzle Pals

    November 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Puzzle Pals
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Every Tuesday The Alice. B Library has puzzle waiting for you! Grab your friends, challenge your family, and see who can piece it all together!

  • Thu 5

    Games Night at The Athabasa Legion

    November 5 Games Night at The Athabasa Legion

    Doors open at 6:15pm on Thursdays for Games Night. Join us for a friendly game of Crib at 7pm. $4 per person, with half going into the prize pot. We

  • Fri 6

    Trivia Night at The Athabasca Legion

    November 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Trivia Night at The Athabasca Legion

    Trivia Night returns to the Athabasca Legion for another fun filled season. The 'Quiz' starts at 7pm on Fridays. It's $5 per person to play and all ages and skill

    $5
  • Sat 7

    Rochester Harvest Dinner!

    November 7 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Roast pig dinner and beef meatballs with the fixins! An awesome dance to follow to end the night! 50/50 & Silent Auction will also be happening. 

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The Athabasca Region spans parts of Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 lands, the traditional territories of the Cree, Beaver Cree, Salteaux and Métis peoples, the original stewards of these lands.

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