Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Community showing of "Brainstorm" - a documentary that was produced locally about the history of the Canadian Centre for Behavioral Neuroscience in partnership with the UofL neuroscience department.

”The documentary was directed by Dr. Jenna Bailey, adjunct assistant professor with the ULethbridge Department of History and Religion, co-produced by Bailey and Dr. Edgar Bermudez Contreras, an adjunct professor at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience and edited by Bryn Hewko, assistant professor of new media.“ - Lethbridge News Now

6–8 pm | all ages | registration not required | free | 6pm doors, 6:30pm film screening followed by a Q&A with professors

Experience the excitement of Hand Games, a traditional cultural game played by First Nations peoples across North America. Two teams of five players face off, hiding and guessing the location of objects while traditional songs and drumming set the rhythm of the game. Teams compete to earn points with 11 painted sticks, and the first team to collect all 11 wins!

This program is open to the public for team registration or individual drop-ins, and spectators are warmly invited to enjoy the lively competition. No cost to participate, registration is encouraged. Lunch will be provided both days, prizes to everyone who participates! Funded by the Friends of the Galt.

Experience the excitement of Hand Games, a traditional cultural game played by First Nations peoples across North America. Two teams of five players face off, hiding and guessing the location of objects while traditional songs and drumming set the rhythm of the game. Teams compete to earn points with 11 painted sticks, and the first team to collect all 11 wins!

This program is open to the public for team registration or individual drop-ins, and spectators are warmly invited to enjoy the lively competition. No cost to participate, registration is encouraged. Lunch will be provided both days, prizes to everyone who participates! Funded by the Friends of the Galt.

An incredible night of drag bingo, performances, surprises and prizes! Hosted by Lethbridge’s own, Babes & Brews!

Check out @babesnbrewsyql on Instagram!

7:00–9:00 pm | adults and seniors | registration required | max 80 people | $10/ ticket

Creative Community provides arts activities with a connection to local history and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility on the second Tuesday of the month.

10:30–11:30 am | adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Participate in-person for a Blackfoot Language instruction session. Supper served at 6:30 pm. Spend the hour together practicing and conversing in Blackfoot.

all ages | registration required | no cost to attend | free to members and self-identified indigenous persons

Join us for the opening of our latest Archives Exhibit, Lena and Thomas Gushul: In Front and Behind the Camera. Guest Curator, Dr. Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, will discuss the exhibit and the Gushuls’ impact on the Crowsnest Pass during the early 20th century.

This travelling exhibit from the Kule Folklore Centre explores the life and work of Lena and Thomas Gushul, who immigrated to Canada at the beginning of the 20th century. They married in 1914 and opened their first photo studio in Coleman, AB, sometime in 1917 or 1918. These Ukrainian Canadian photographers left a wonderful legacy.

Dr. Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn serves as the Kule Chair of Ukrainian Ethnography at the Kule Folklore Centre. She received her BFA in Art & Design at the University of Alberta in 1981 and has become a well-known Ukrainian Canadian artist and illustrator.

The exhibit is available for public viewing on February 15th, and the official opening is on February 27th! Come experience a Southern Alberta-local piece of history, straight from the golden age of photography.

3:00–4:00 pm | adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Bring your toddlers and small children to an interactive morning of playtime at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun morning filled with toys, activities, book reading, and a private time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission applies | free to members with registration

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Saturday February 22 4:00-8:30 PM BIPOC Foundation Black History Month Showcase 

The BHM Showcase 2025 is a transformative celebration of Black excellence and innovation, hosted by the BIPOC Foundation as part of Black History Month. This unique event aims to spotlight and reward the brilliance, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of BIPOC individuals, with a particular focus on Black innovators. It’s more than an evening of entertainment—it’s a platform for recognizing achievements, nurturing talent, and fostering meaningful community connections.

The Showcase will bring together community members, business leaders, and creatives in a lively and empowering atmosphere, hosted at the Galt Museum, a cherished institution known for amplifying diverse voices.

This year’s event highlights include:

·       Pitch Competition: A high-stakes contest where 6–8 Black entrepreneurs will present their innovative business ideas or projects, competing for a $1,000 prize.

·       Talent Competition: Featuring 8–12 performers (musicians, spoken word artists, dancers, etc.) in two rounds of performances, culminating in a $1,000 prize for the winner.

·       Inspirational Speakers: Two distinguished guests will share powerful stories and insights, inspiring attendees with their journeys and achievements

·       Vendor Booths: A vibrant marketplace showcasing local artists, businesses, and community organizations, offering attendees the chance to engage with and support BIPOC entrepreneurs and creators

4:00–8:30 PM | Everyone welcome | No cost to attend | 

Join us in the Archives for a workshop on genealogy scanning. Learn how to digitize and preserve your family’s images and important papers.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Virtual instruction on Blackfoot Language with Julius Delaney, using the new Blackfoot Language Book and Flashcards! The class is one hour long, with 30 minutes at the end for questions.

all ages | registration required | no cost to attend | free to members and self-identified indigenous persons

Join experienced quizmasters Siobhan Rasmussen and Erynn Gordon for an afternoon of exciting trivia for kids, and fun for the whole family! Trivia for ages 10-17 years old. Bring your team of up to 8 people and test your brainpower on various categories such as local history, pop culture, music, science, and more. You do not have to have an entire team to play, register as a team or as just the amount of players attending.

1:00–3:00 PM | all ages welcome! trivia will be tailored to ages 6-13 | registration required | free to members | kids to be accompanied by caretakers

Virtual instruction on Blackfoot Language with Julius Delaney, using the new Blackfoot Language Book and Flashcards! The class is one hour long, with 30 minutes at the end for questions.

all ages | registration required | no cost to attend | free to members and self-identified indigenous persons

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Virtual instruction on Blackfoot Language with Julius Delaney, using the new Blackfoot Language Book and Flashcards!
The class is one hour long, with a 30 minute Q&A at the end.

all ages | registration required | no cost to attend | free to members and self-identified indigenous persons

Creative Community provides arts activities with a connection to local history and culture for adults and seniors, including those requiring accessibility on the second Tuesday of the month.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

CANCELLED
Join us for a Niitsitapi Landscapes program. Hands-On History is an interactive program for children of all ages with their caregivers on the first Saturday of the month.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission rates apply | free to members with registration

Woods Homes Youth Art Program 2025: Free drop-in art sessions for young people!
What’s provided: Supplies, snacks, and wellness activities
Drop-in dates include: January 28th, February 11th & 25th, March 11th & 25th, 3:30pm-5pm

Youth | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

The Galt Presents: Shane Dorchak, a resident of Lethbridge, and a descendant of coal miners, farmers, and carpenters. He is proud of Lethbridge and its people, and greatly interested in its history as well as its future.

Join Shane Dorchak, local historian to explore the interesting history of coal mining.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Building Brains Together (BBT) builds adult capabilities to improve brain development and executive functions across the lifespan through play supported by research and education. Learn more at: https://www.buildingbrains.ca/.

children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Lecturer Dr. Robin Gibb, Professor in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, highlights play's pivotal role in fostering healthy brain connections, relationships, and executive function skills across all ages. Her research explores how prenatal and preconception experiences shape brain development and strategies to enhance early literacy, executive function, self-regulation, and motor skills in preschoolers for improved kindergarten readiness. Dr. Gibb has authored 70+ peer-reviewed articles, 13 book chapters, and edited two books on brain development and language acquisition in children, emphasizing play as a cornerstone for building resilience and cognitive abilities from infancy through adulthood.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Join Archives Assistant, Bobbie Fox, Akaiksims’staki (Many Thoughts Woman) on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Galt's Archives. Discover the southern Alberta stories contained in the photographs, family records, diaries, letters, maps, and so much more that are part of Galt’s Archival collection.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Sit back and enjoy the Galt's very own, the talented Chris Roedler playing and singing classic, personal favorites and timeless Christmas holiday tunes.

adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members

Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time to explore the exhibition on Play.

toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission rates apply | free to members with registration

Experience eras past with the Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair at Fort Whoop-Up, where history comes alive. Create heartwarming memories and enjoy festive delights with activities like apple pie making, maple syrup on snow 'tire sur la neige', tree bough wreath crafting, and dried flower Christmas card making, Blacksmith forging, all day hot chocolate and cider by the fire. For an additional $5, experience the wonder of a horse-drawn carriage ride through a picturesque winter landscape. NO sleigh rides on Saturday

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | tickets available at the door | $5 per person (Ages 5 and under free) | Additional $5 horse rides, first come first serve

Experience eras past with the Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair at Fort Whoop-Up, where history comes alive. Create heartwarming memories and enjoy festive delights with activities like apple pie making, maple syrup on snow 'tire sur la neige', tree bough wreath crafting, and dried flower Christmas card making, Blacksmith forging, all day hot chocolate and cider by the fire.

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | tickets available at the door | $5 per person (Ages 5 and under free)

NO sleigh rides on Saturday