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Building Healthy Relationships Group
The Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization offers an 8-week peer support group focused on building healthy relationships. Topics include communication, boundaries, grief, mental health, and elder abuse. Designed for seniors seeking connection and practical skills in a supportive environment. Register by calling 403-320-2222.
Palliative Care Learning Sessions
Palliative Care Learning Sessions offers community members education on supporting those who are sick, dying, grieving, or caregiving. Delivered by health professionals, this series of short courses is held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization. Registration required by calling 403-320-2222.
Traditional Dress Making
Blackfoot Resource Hub hosts a three-day traditional dress-making workshop in honor of Mother's Day. Participants will learn ceremony dress sewing while celebrating the role of mothers and women in the community. Registration required; call 587-787-4486 to sign up.
Sit 'n Stitch: Crossings Branch
Sit 'n Stitch is a community-led drop-in program at Lethbridge Public Library's Crossings Branch where adults gather to knit, crochet, and socialize. The program meets every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon, welcoming crafters of all skill levels to work on projects in a friendly, supportive environment.
Puzzle Race: Villager Puzzles Edition
The Lethbridge Public Library hosts a team-based puzzle race at the Main Branch. Compete to complete ten 1000-piece puzzles in two hours. This friendly community event welcomes puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels. Registration and details available on the library website.
Curator Tour with Camina Manychief & Tyler Stewart
Join curators Camina Manychief and Tyler Stewart for a guided tour of Down in the Valley and Discovery Hall at the Galt Museum & Archives. Explore the history and significance of the Oldman River (Napi-tahtaa) to the Nitsitapii and its role in the prairie landscape. Registration required; museum admission applies, free for members.
Blackfoot Language Classes
The Blackfoot Resource Hub offers a 7-week Blackfoot language program designed to strengthen connection to language, identity, and culture. Classes support mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being through instruction rooted in Blackfoot ways of knowing. Registration by phone at 587-787-4486.
Boundary Blueprints: A Personal Growth Group
Boundary Blueprints is a free personal growth group supporting adults in developing skills to set and maintain healthy boundaries. Facilitated by Lethbridge Family Services, the group meets at their counselling office and welcomes participants ages 18 and older. An intake call by April 24, 2026 is required to register.
Clients of the Archives: British Home Children
Artist and researcher Raeann Kit-Yee Cheung and Patricia Skidmore, a descendant of British Home Children, explore this historical topic through personal stories, art, and research. The presentation examines the experience of over 100,000 young immigrants from the UK who came to Canada between the 1860s and 1940s, many seeking better opportunities from difficult circumstances.
History on Tap: Liquor Labels as Discourse
Historian Stephanie Laine Hamilton explores the cultural and social meanings embedded in liquor labels over the past century at the Galt Museum & Archives. This interactive presentation examines how beer and liquor labels reflect advertising strategies, regional identity, and historical context. Registration required; $20 entry fee.
Community Connect Coffee Group
Community Connect Coffee Group meets monthly at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization to help seniors build meaningful connections and access community services and support. Drop-in style with no registration required. Held the first Tuesday of each month at LSCO in Room C/D.
Off The Record — Building Safer Communities
Off The Record is a summer sports initiative bringing together Lethbridge youth with local police, fire, and EMS personnel. Hosted at Wilson Middle School, the program features casual, non-competitive sports and activities designed to build positive relationships between first responders and the community. No experience necessary; all youth welcome.
Lethbridge Queer Historical Walking Tour, 2026
The Galt Museum & Archives presents a guided walking tour exploring queer history in downtown Lethbridge. Participants will learn stories of people, places, and experiences that shaped the community's queer heritage. The tour covers approximately 1 km at a slow pace and takes about 90 minutes. Registration encouraged; $10 per ticket, free for members.
Stewarding a Future for Napi's River and Forests with CPAWS
CPAWS Southern Alberta's Conservation Science & Program Manager Josh Killeen presents on threats facing the Napi (Old Man's River), including overuse, industrial extraction, and species decline. The educational talk covers native trout and river stewardship. Weather permitting, attendees will explore the river valley. All ages welcome; registration required.
Time For You - A Personal Growth Group
Time For You is a personal growth group for adults 18 and older, offering participants the opportunity to learn and practice self-care in a supportive environment. The program is free and begins June 5, 2026. Interested participants should call by May 27 to schedule an intake appointment.
Lethbridge Pride Fest
Lethbridge Pride Fest returns to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on Sunday, June 7, from 9 AM to 5 PM. This all-ages celebration features live music, drag performances, taiko dancing, face painting, portrait drawing, and interactive photo opportunities. Garden admission rates apply for ages 5+.
Priority Population Training – Youth
Priority Population Training for Youth is a mandatory professional development session for Tier 2 System Navigators working with youth aged 12–24. The training covers identification of barriers, connection to supports, homelessness prevention, advocacy, resource education, and inter-agency collaboration. Hosted at Woods Homes Opportunity Hub on June 10, 2026.
Lethbridge Queer Historical Walking Tour, June 10, 2026
Join a guided walking tour through historic downtown Lethbridge exploring queer history and community stories. The one-hour tour departs from the Galt Museum & Archives, covering approximately 1 km at a slow pace. Tickets are $10 ($0 for members). Water bottles and comfortable walking shoes recommended. Registration encouraged.
Time For You - A Personal Growth Group
Time For You is a free personal growth group for adults 18 and older. Participants learn, build, and practice self-care skills in a supportive environment designed to be both educational and enjoyable. The group meets at LFS Counselling Office. Registration required by May 27, 2026.
Lethbridge Pride Awards 2026
The Lethbridge Pride Awards celebrates community achievement and LGBTQ+ visibility in Lethbridge. Held at the Galt Museum & Archives, this evening event honors individuals and organizations making a positive impact. A community gathering organized by Arts Lethbridge.
Mezame (Awakening) Sessions – Qigong with Roxy Wright
Mezame Awakening Sessions presents a Qigong class led by certified instructor Roxy Wright at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. This meditative movement practice, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, guides participants through the Five Healing Elements Movements. The session includes tea and an optional garden walk, offering a calming wellness experience open to the community.
Trans March
The Trans March takes place in Galt Gardens, starting at the pergola at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 14, 2026. This community-organized march runs until 5:00 PM and celebrates and supports transgender and non-binary individuals in Lethbridge. More information is available through Arts Lethbridge.
Queer River Valley Picnic
Join a free, all-ages community picnic celebrating queer history in the Oldman River Valley. Bring a potluck dish, craft, or book to share. This relaxed gathering at Indian Battle Park offers food, conversation, and connection while exploring queer heritage in the region. Registration encouraged.
Oldman River and Rock Meditation Walk with Katira Crow Shoe
Join Katira Crow Shoe, Executive Director of the International Buffalo Relations Institute, for a guided meditation walk through Indian Battle Park's river bottom. This event weaves Blackfoot language, values, and traditions into a wellness experience focused on land connection and holistic well-being. All ages welcome. Registration required; $15 per person, free for members and self-identified Indigenous persons.