All Ages Activities
Medicine Hat Public Library More details re: summer programming coming soon! Open from 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday, Friday and Saturday and 10:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Sundays. There's an abundance of activities and events happening at the MHPL this summer, so many that listing them all on this page would be impossible! To explore the full range of exciting and enjoyable activities, please click here to access the summer program brochure. Additionally, you can visit the families booking page by clicking here , where you'll have the opportunity to book various spaces within the library for your enjoyment. Families with children age 6 - 12 who check out/borrow items will receive a free mental wellness package, in partnership with Community Coming Together (CCT), to enhance their mental health and have some fun over the summer.
Medicine Hat Swimming PoolsHill Pool and Strathcona Pool are all now open for outdoor swimming.
Prefer indoor pools? The Big Marble Go Centre & Crestwood Recreation Centres offer a variety of activities to keep everyone in the family busy & active this summer.
Visit the City of Medicine Hat's website for hours, admission fees, and information on swimming lessons. HooplasOpen 7 days a week 11am-9pm, including all stat holidays - no appointments necessary.
Standard entry is $11+GST per person, discounted to $9+GST Mon-Fri until 5pm. Family rate is $33+GST (up to 2 adults and 3 children). Follow their Facebook page or website for updates. Medicine Hat ParksA dedicated mother from the community took the initiative to compile a comprehensive directory of playgrounds in Medicine Hat. Although the city already had an impressive list of parks, it failed to include every single one and lacked important details about each park, such as the presence of special needs equipment or baby swings. To bridge this gap, the mom created a website that lists most parks in each neighborhood, along with specific information about their amenities. This helpful resource allows residents to easily find suitable parks that meet their specific needs.
Check out what our amazing city has to offer, get outside and explore your neighborhood! Pop Up ParksThe Southern Alberta Pop Up Parks Association is pleased to offer free, all ages activities around Medicine Hat.
Join us June 10th for Pop Up Pride, a free, community friendly Pride celebration at the Rotary Park in Medicine Hat. Offering live music, performing artists and dancers, kids activities, vendors and food trucks from noon until 6pm. Special guest, Ole Man Kidd- Denver Venoit will share his originals from 6 till 8pm to wrap up the day. The annual Tunnel Vision Renewal will be hosted the same day just up the street at the tunnel connecting North and South railway, offering a display of live art creation in various styles by more than a dozen of Southern Alberta artists. World's Largest Chess SetWhat a great way to spend a summer day, playing chess outdoors on the World's Largest Chess Set (officially named by Guiness World Records in 2009). Located beside the Medicine Hat Library, the chess set is free to use but can also be reserved for up to 2 hrs with a recommended donation of $10. Contact information can be found here.
Medicine Hat Skate ParksA great all age activity would be going to the skate parks. Not everyone knows that Medicine Hat now proudly has two skate parks! If your child likes to skateboard, roller skate, or even bike ride they can head down there for some fun, even if they just want to watch. It is a great way to practice physical activity, the two locations are open 24 hours and located at:
Inland Skate Park located at 175 Kipling Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 1Y3 Hillwood Skate Park located across the street from St. Francis School (202 8 Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5R6. John's Butterfly HouseHours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Everyday
The Windmill Garden Center houses John's Butterfly House, offering captivating tours to visitors. The admission rates for these tours are as follows: $8.50 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and youth, $5.00 for children (including GST). Children under four years of age can enjoy the tour for free. Additionally, family and group rates are available to cater to larger parties. Click here for their website. Be Fit For LifeBe Fit for Life prides themselves on being leaders in the field of exercise and active living for southeastern Alberta.
There are plenty of free downloadable resources that can be found here. Here is a highlight of a few of the activities: Move & Play Together - encouraging intergenerational play, great for children to play with grandparents or other older adults Cooperative Games - low to no equipment group games for children and youth Nature Family Scavenger Hunt - fun for the whole family Orange Marks the Spot - an orienteering game for the family Map & Explore Your 2.4 - encouraging mapping skills and learning about your neighborhood Charades Relay - a personal favourite! Fun for all ages! |
Police Point ParkThe Nature Centre is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday-Sunday (Closed Mondays and Some Holidays).
All bathrooms are open every day: 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, And will be cleaned twice daily at 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Check out their Facebook Page, website or call (403) 529 - 6225 for updates on events happening over the summer. They are offering different public programs through out the summer, which can be found on their website! GPS units are available for rent for $5 each in order to do some in-park geocaching. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. For a unique experience join them for, Goat Grazing Nature Walks Come see the goats hard at work Between June 29th and July 4th. You can call the nature line at 403-529-6225 to book your walk. Walk times are either 9:00am or 7:30pm. Did you know that Police Point Park also has bikes that are free to rent for use in the park? In partnership with Tourism Medicine Hat, there are 2 adult bikes for rent at the Nature Centre by filling out an online waiver on the Tourism website (see below). Helmets are required so please bring your own.
YMCAHave a blast at the Y all summer long with our FREE Drop-In Kinder, Youth, and Teen Programs! No membership or registration required! Click here for more details.
Tourism Medicine HatIt’s officially summer! It’s myMHsummer!
Even if you are unable to get away this summer, we have one of the most beautiful staycation areas right here in and around Medicine Hat. This summer, we want to encourage our community to celebrate our beautiful destinations, experiences, and local businesses. Follow Tourism Medicine Hat, City of Medicine Hat, and Invest Medicine Hat for local content all summer long. And we want to know how you are spending your MH Summer! Use the hashtag #myMHsummer in all your posts. Let’s share our local experiences so others can be inspired. Follow along for a fun-filled myMHsummer! Get the Experience Medicine Hat Guide here. The Sunshine TrolleyThe Sunshine Trolley is the best way to see Medicine Hat during the summer! Connect to Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown, visit the Esplanade, explore Medalta in the Historic Clay District and experience the vibrant, feel-good atmosphere of Canada’s sunniest city! Buy a pass, book your seat and don’t forget to bring your ticket. Your ticket is valid for a full day on the Sunshine Trolley. Allowing you to hop-on and off and on again as much as you like for the whole day!
Bring your headphones! The Sunshine Trolley Tour now features the TROLLEY STORIES audio tour. Find your seat, scan a QR code, and enjoy stories told by the locals! The Sunshine Trolley runs during the summer months. Consult the schedule for departure times. Schedule can change, so check back often. Contact: 403-527-6422 MedAlta MuseumMuseum is open everyday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ADMISSION, Self-guided tour (1 hour) Adult: $14 Senior (60+): $12 Youth (6-17): $12 Children (5 and under): FREE Family (2 adults & 2 children): $36 ADMISSION, Guided tour (1 hour) Adult: $17 Senior (60+): $14 Youth (6-17): $14 Children (5 and under): $2 Family (2 adults & 2 children): $46 They also have various camps running throughout the summer, The cost is approximately $215 per week. More information can be found here. EsplanadeView the School Art 2023 Virtual Exhibition online here to see local students art work displayed.
The art gallery cost is pay what you will. The objective of Pay What You Will is to increase everyone's access to our programs, and to encourage our patrons to take a chance on new and exciting exhibitions. As you leave, we ask that you pay whatever amount you wish (based on your own individual experience). You decide the price of your admission! Go online to view available exhibits. Can't make it in to visit the museum in person? How about a virtual museum tour ? Join them for their Summer Art camp. Camps run from July 4th to August 25th. For more information click here. Heritage Trail NetworkThis summer Tourism Medicine Hat is encouraging you to head out on our amazing Heritage Trail Network. They have created the list (above) of some awesome trails and want you to see how many trails you can check off the list.
Walk them, bike them, rollerblade, or anything else! Share your best trail photos with us by tagging us in your posts! Get the map here. Kids Bowl FreeBy registering your children, they can bowl 2 free games per day for the whole summer (shoe rentals may not be included). Our local bowling alley, Panorama Lanes, participates in this program but it may be available at other bowling centres across North America if you are travelling. Family passes are also available at a greatly reduced rate & covers 4 adults per family. You can find more information about this program here.
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