Education & Workshops in Lethbridge
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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.
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.
Time for Twos: Crossings Branch
Time for Twos is an early literacy program at the Lethbridge Public Library's Crossings Branch for toddlers aged 18–36 months and their caregivers. The drop-in session features rhymes, songs, and interactive play activities designed to support early childhood development. A welcoming opportunity to connect with other families in the community.
Story Weavers Tween Writing Club
Story Weavers is a 7-week writing club for grades 5–8 at Lethbridge Public Library's Main Branch. Participants develop creative writing skills, collaborate with peers, and create a short story published in a zine to take home. Meets Tuesday evenings from 4:30–6:00 p.m. starting May 26.
D&D for Teens
The Lethbridge Public Library hosts D&D for Teens at the Main Branch. Teens can join an epic adventure through Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. The program runs Tuesday evenings and offers a fun, engaging activity for teens interested in tabletop gaming and creative storytelling.
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.
Expressive Landscapes with Carla Beres
Join artist Carla Beres for an afternoon of creative expression at the Galt Museum & Archives. Participants are invited to draw, paint, or create in response to the landscape and the current exhibit 'Down in the Valley,' which explores connections to the Oldman River. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided; bring your own if preferred.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tier 2 System Navigator Training
Tier 2 System Navigator Training offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association in Lethbridge on June 19, 2026. This professional development course is for individuals supporting others through individualized services, referrals, and case management. Registration opens April 15, 2026. Organized by the Lethbridge Integrated Community Alliance.
Time For You: A Personal Growth Group
Time For You is a personal growth and self-care group for adults 18 and older, meeting at LFS Counselling Office. Participants learn and practice self-care skills in a supportive, fun environment at no cost. Registration required by May 27, 2026.
Introduction to Photography with Gabe Thaine
A half-day photography workshop led by Gabe Thaine at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Learn the fundamentals of exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and composition techniques including leading lines, negative space, and the rule of thirds. Ideal for beginners looking to understand how cameras work and improve their photographic skills.
Time For You - A Personal Growth Group
Time For You is a free personal growth group for adults 18 and older focused on self-care, learning, and skill-building in a supportive environment. Participants meet at LFS Counselling Office to learn and practice together. Registration required by May 27, 2026.
Explore the River Valley with Larkfir Conservation: Session 1 - Birds in the Afternoon
Join biologist and educator Brook Skagen for a two-hour exploration of birds in the Oldman River Valley. Starting with an introduction at the Galt Museum, participants will venture into the landscape for guided observation and nature-inspired art activities. Designed for curious kids, families, and lifelong learners of all ages. Registration required; $15 per person, free for members.