Okotoks Museum & Archives

Walking Tours

Wednesday Walkabouts

Every Wednesday during July & August | 10 am

Join Kathy Coutts of the Okotoks Museum and Archives – and other guests – for guided tours of Okotoks. Themes will change weekly – watch social media for details. Tours will be approx. 1.5 hours. Meet at the museum.

Downtown Walking Tour

Saturday, July 8 | 2 pm

Join Karen Peters of the Okotoks and District Historical Society for a tour of downtown Okotoks, where she will share stories of some of the oldest buildings in our community and the people who lived and worked there. 1-2 hours. Meet at the museum.

Full Moon & Blue Moon Ghost Tours

Tuesday, August 1 | After Dark Wednesday, August 30 | After Dark

Tickets | $5 (+GST & ticketing fees)

There are two full moons in August! Discover what lurks downtown after dark during the annual Full Moon Ghost Walks, hosted by the Okotoks Museum and Archives and the Okotoks and District Historical Society. Three tour times are available each night. Tickets are required in advance and will go on sale July 3rd.

*Online ticket sales available at www.okotoksculture.ca

Cemetery Tour

Saturday, August 26 | 2 pm

Join Karen Peters of the Okotoks and District Historical Society for a tour of the older sections of the Okotoks Cemetery. Meet at the cemetery.

Additional tours may be offered. Watch for updates on the town’s website and social media.

Summer Events

Mark your calendar for these fun, family-friendly community events this summer!

Saturday, May 6 | Community Cleanup

Saturday, May 13 | Art on the Lawn

Wednesday, May 17 | Picnic at the Piano

Saturday, June 3 | Tipi Transfer

Wednesday, June 14 | Picnic at the Piano

Saturday, June 17 | Parade & Children’s Festival

Wednesday, June 21 | National Indigenous Peoples Day

Saturday, June 24 | BuskersFest & Artisan Market

Saturday, July 1 | Canada Day Celebrations

Thursday, July 6 | Thursday Nights @ the Plaza

Wednesday, July 19 | Picnic at the Piano

Thursday, July 20 | Thursday Nights @ the Plaza

July 20 to 23 | Alberta Summer Games

Saturday, July 22 | Taste of Okotoks & Artisan Market

Saturday, July 22 to Saturday, August 26 | Nooks and Crannies Festival of Recycled Art

Thursday, August 10 | Thursday Nights @ the Plaza

Wednesday, August 16 | Picnic at the Piano

Thursday, August 24 | Thursday Nights @ the Plaza

Saturday, August 26 | BBQ Showdown & Artisan Market

Saturday, September 16 | Art on the Lawn

Watch for updates and details on the town’s website and social media.