There’s so much to do in Downtown Red Deer, it’s difficult to list everything on one page. Here are a few of our suggestions on how to enjoy yourself, whether you’re looking for entertainment, family activities, special events, festivals, art galleries, fitness studios, spas or salons, a fabulous pair of shoes, a new restaurant, or a great cup of coffee.

• 75+ Retail businesses
• 30+ Restaurants
• 5 Fitness studios
• 15 Salons
• 8 Spas
• 7 Art galleries
• 15+ Murals
• 1 Spray park
• 1 Recreation Centre
• 2 Swimming Pools (1 outdoor, 1 indoor)
• 5 Tattoo Shops
• 8 Cafés
• 2 Major grocery stores
• 1500+ Public parking stalls
• 2 Parkades

Arts & Culture

• Downtown is home to Red Deer’s only museum, the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
• The heart of Red Deer is rich with public art, including the Ghost series and Art Alley
• Visual arts classes are offered at The Recreation Centre, Alberta Art & Drafting Supplies, and Artribute
• First Fridays at Red Deer’s art galleries happens on the first Friday of every month
• The Ross Street Patio and the Alexander Way parklet feature free live entertainment throughout the summer months, and is a great place to kick back and enjoy the sunshine
• Live music can be found year-round at various locations, including the International Beer Haus & Stage,
• Live comedy and theatrical productions can be discovered regularly at Scott Block Theatre

Events

• Downtown Red Deer events, including the ATB Financial Downtown Market
• Red Deer Community Events Calendar offers a collection of local events all in one location
• Scott Block Theatre, home of Bull Skit Comedy
• Welikoklad Event Centre is RDC’s Downtown entertainment hub
• Red Deer Public Library, home of the Snell Auditorium and Kiwanis Gallery

Sports and Recreation

• Red Deer has over 110 km of trails for walking and cycling throughout the city, including the Downtown
• The Recreation Centre features an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness room, classes and The Corridor Community Gallery
• Red Deer Tennis Club
• Speed skating oval
• Check our Directory page for dance studios, martial arts clubs, yoga and fitness studios

Looking for Adventure?

• Lockdown Escape Rooms
• Pursuit Travel & Adventure
• If you’re planning a vacation, several travel agencies are located Downtown that can meet all your travel needs (search “travel” in our Directory)

Downtown after Dark

If you’re looking for dancing & night life, check out the clubs in our entertainment district (search Arts & Entertainment in our Directory).

For more of what Downtown Red Deer has to offer, our Directory page has a comprehensive list of all 500 businesses located in the core of our city.