Downtown Events & Activities

2019 Celebrate Downtown Event 

Thursday, April 11, 2019
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Multicultural Centre (421 6 Ave. South)

The 2019 event is made possible by a variety of community sponsors.

2019 Downtown Event Schedule

With festivals, live performances, art gallery exhibitions, seminars, community events, and business promotions and sales a daily occurance in the downtown. Be sure to check-out the downtown event calendars to see what's coming up!

The idea of starting First Friday was an initiative by the Heart of Our City Committee and the event is now organized by the Downtown BRZ.  

First Fridays

On the First Friday of every month, we invite you to visit your downtown and experience all the exciting things we have to offer. 

With more than 60 unique retail shops and 50 restaurants and pubs, offering food from around the world to satisfy every taste, you won't be disappointed. 

Stop by one of our art galleries to view work from both local and national artists, catch a movie at the theatre, explore our local shops or cool off in the Rotary Centennial Fountain in Galt Gardens. 

Downtown Lethbridge is your family room in the city – a place where everyone connects after a hard day's work in a friendly and safe environment. 

Every First Friday will feature a variety of community events so be sure to check back regularly to see what's coming up at https://www.downtownlethbridge.com/firstfriday/.

Heart of Our City Activity Grant

The Heart of Our City is committed to enhancing the vibrancy of Downtown Lethbridge. 

The Heart of Our City Activity Grant was created to provide City of Lethbridge funds, up to $10,000 annually, to assist Lethbridge organizations host events that attract audiences and bring excitement and vibrancy to the Downtown and Civic Common.