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  • October 2024

  • Tue 1

    Let’s Talk Climate, Seniors!

    October 1, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Athabasca Seniors Centre 4810 48 Street, Athabsca, AB, Canada

    Let's Talk Climate, Seniors! October 1 is National Seniors Day, and Seniors for Climate are promoting Seniors taking action for Climate on October 1. If

  • Thu 3

    Scott Woods presents Yee Haw

    October 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Nancy Appleby Theatre 4720 48 Street, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Make it a date night and mosey on down to the Nancy Appleby Theatre for a night of music, dancing comedy and more! “Yee Haw”

    $45
  • Fri 4

    Sisters in Spirit Walk

    October 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Athabasca Native Friendship Centre 4919 53 Street, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Join the Athabasca Native Friendship Centre for the Sisters in Spirit Walk, a meaningful evening as we walk through downtown to the river, honouring the

  • Sat 5

    Athabasca Ag Society Fall Gymkhana Series

    October 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Athabasca Ag Society Fall Gymkhana Series
    Athabasca Agri-plex Highway 813 & RR224, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    This fun family event is hosted in the Indoor Riding Arena at the Athabasca Agri-plex: All ages and experience levels are welcome! Visit their website for

    $10 – $25
  • Sat 5

    Heartwood Live – Lynne Hanson

    October 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Nancy Appleby Theatre 4720 48 Street, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    The first show of the 2024 Fall Concert Series for Heartwood Live is happening on Saturday, October 5, 2024, featuring Lynne Hanson. This Canadian artist

    $30
  • Tue 8

    Power Up North 2024

    October 8, 2024 - October 10, 2024
    Portage College 9531 94 Ave, Lac La Biche, AB, Canada

    Join Community Futures Lac La Biche and Portage College to Power Up North 20204! Topics include Practical Marketing, Leadership Shift, Staffing Solutions and more! Visit

    $27.96 – $150
  • Thu 10

    Fall Celebration BBQ hosted by Athabasca Cares

    October 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Riverfront Park 50 Ave, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Honor World Homeless Day by celebrating with Athabasca Cares. Learn more about their past successes, future strategies and progressive initiatives for their clients and the

  • Thu 10

    Boyle Winter Farmers’ Market

    October 10, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Boyle Winter Farmers’ Market
    Boyle Community Centre 5002 3 St, Boyle, AB, Canada

    Visit the Boyle Farmers' Market to stock up on fresh baked goods, crafts and more! Watch for their Special Markets: Thanksgiving October 10, Halloween Spooktacular

  • Fri 11

    Book Discussion

    October 11, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Join our host for a rousing book discussion on 'In The Dark We Forget' by Sandra S.G. Wong. No registration is required.

    Free
  • Sat 12

    New Path MMA Fundraiser Tournament

    October 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    New Path MMA CJR9+V7J, Perryvale, AB, Canada

    Community event! Raising funds to cover the cost of sports for kids in need. REGISTRATION COSTS: JIU JITSU / KICKBOXING MATCHES KIDS 1 DIVISION: $30

    $10 – $60
  • Sat 12
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    Athabasca Indoor Farmers’ Market

    October 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Athabasca Indoor Farmers’ Markeet
    Athabasca Regional Muliplex #2 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Get all your local, seasonal Make It - Bake It - Grow It favourites at the Athabasca Indoor Farmers' Market. Enter the door prize draw

  • Thu 17

    The Wardens presented by The Heartwood Folk Club

    October 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Nancy Appleby Theatre 4720 48 Street, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Join the Heartwood Folk Club for the second show in their 2024 Fall Concert Series. They are bringing The Wardens to the Nancy Appleby Stage!

    $30 – $35
  • Sat 19

    Ribbon Skirt Workshop with Mary Gibot

    October 19, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Athabasca Native Friendship Centre 4919 53 Street, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    Ribbon Skirt Workshop with Mary Gibot is an intermediate sewing course. Bring your machine if possible. Maximum 12 participants. Priority registration for ANFCS members. Cost:

    $30
  • Sat 19

    Athabasca Ag Society Fall Gymkhana Series

    October 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Athabasca Ag Society Fall Gymkhana Series
    Athabasca Agri-plex Highway 813 & RR224, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    This fun family event is hosted in the Indoor Riding Arena at the Athabasca Agri-plex: All ages and experience levels are welcome! Visit their website for

    $10 – $25
  • Sat 19

    Jam Session at Perryvale Community Hall

    October 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jam Session at Perryvale Community Hall
    Perryvale Community Hall Perryvale, AB

    Perryvale Community Hall is having a Jam Session, featuring live music by local artists on the third Saturday of the month beginning October 19th at

    Free
  • Sat 19

    Athabasca Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala

    October 19, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
    Athabasca Regional Muliplex #2 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, Canada

    ENTERTAINMENT BY STONE CADDY FULL MEAL & MIDNIGHT LUNCH BY TIME OUT CONCESSION CATERING DOOR PRIZES AND CONVERSATION

    $100.00
  • Sat 19

    One Book, One Community Film Screening

    October 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives 4716 48 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    Join us for the 2024 One Book, One Community Film Screening of The Bourne Identity. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:00 p.m. Popcorn

    Free
  • Sun 20

    Creative Cats Art Studio Open House

    October 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Creative Cats Art Studio 4916A - 50 Street, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

    We offer painting, drawing, sculpture, and fashion design for kids ages 6-8, 9-13, and 14-18. We feature small class sizes and each student artist will

    Free
  • Thu 24

    Boyle Winter Farmers’ Market

    October 24, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Boyle Winter Farmers’ Market
    Boyle Community Centre 5002 3 St, Boyle, AB, Canada

    Visit the Boyle Farmers' Market to stock up on fresh baked goods, crafts and more! Watch for their Special Markets: Thanksgiving October 10, Halloween Spooktacular

  • Thu 24

    Zaft’s Haunted Maze

    October 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zaft’s Haunted Maze
    Haunted Maze 643001 RANGE ROAD 213, Athabasca County, AB, Canada

    Get ready for Halloween the spooky way by being terrified at the Zaft's Haunted Maze! October 24 is the family-friendly night good for the little

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