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
• 11 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, Arty Party 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 LV's Vinyl Cafe and The Krossing.
• 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
• Check our Directory page for dance studios, martial arts clubs, yoga and fitness studios

Looking for Adventure?

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

For more of what Downtown Red Deer has to offer, our Directory page has a comprehensive list of all 450+ businesses located in the core of our city.