Events in Alberta

September/October

See a list of Alberta Festivals in September

Royal Tyrrell Museum marks 25 years of discovery with birthday party, free admission on September 25
Throughout 2010, the Royal Tyrrell Museum has been a place of celebration.  The world-renowned palaeontology museum marked its 25th year by opening a new exhibit in the spring and welcomed its 10-millionth visitor in August. Now, this Alberta cultural and scientific jewel invites the public to its official birthday, Saturday, September 25. The day will include a formal anniversary ceremony, and special programming and activities to celebrate 25 years of success. For additional details on Royal Tyrrell Museum’s anniversary event please visit www.tyrrellmuseum.com/news/events. Admission to the Royal Tyrrell Museum is free for all visitors on Saturday, September 25. Fees will be charged for select programs. For more information, visit http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/ or call 403-823-7707 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access in Alberta).

Provincial Hunting Day, September 25
Albertans looking to connect with the outdoors can participate in Alberta’s annual Provincial Hunting Day on September 25. The single-day event enables youth to experience hunting for upland game birds without a Game Bird Licence. Provincial Hunting Day is an annual event occurring on the fourth Saturday of September and is primarily an educational day to foster understanding of Alberta’s hunting heritage. Aside from the opportunities for youth to hunt upland game birds, there are no additional opportunities being made available for hunters and hunting. Hunting groups will be hosting events throughout Alberta and will be providing mentoring opportunities for first-time hunters. For more information on Provincial Hunting Day and hunting in Alberta, visit http://www.mywildalberta.ca/.

National Child Abuse Awareness Month, October
October is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how we can all work together to help protect children and youth from being abused and neglected. Everyday, concerned citizens reach out and phone on behalf a child or youth whose family needed help to cope with challenges related to stress, parenting, addictions, domestic violence, criminal or mental health issues or poverty. There are a number of supports available through government and community programs to help families address situations that may lead to child abuse or neglect. For more information about preventing child abuse and providing nurturing, safe environments for children and youth, visit http://www.child.alberta.ca/.

Archives Week at historical Ukrainian church, October 4-9
October 4-9 is Archives Week 2010 across Alberta. The Provincial Archives of Alberta is hosting two events to recognize this annual special week. Admission to the events is free, but space is limited; patrons should RSVP to paaevents@gov.ab.ca or call 780-427-1750 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access within Alberta). More info.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, May 8 - January 9, 2011
Breathtaking animal photos from around the world will amaze and delight Albertans once again as the latest instalment of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition comes to the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton. Open to the public on May 8 and running through January 9, 2011, this exhibition showcases award-winning and commended photos from the 2009 edition of the world’s most prestigious photography competition, organized by the Natural History Museum in London, England, and BBC Wildlife Magazine, and sponsored by Veolia Environnement. More information.

The Spirit of the Machine: Staff Picks from the Museum’s Collections, Opens May 22, 2010
See more than 30 rare, unusual and one-of-a kind items that are personal favourites of Reynolds-Alberta Museum staff. Some items are uniquely quirky and fascinating, others seem eccentric now but were common in their day. The Spirit of the Machine: Staff Picks from the Museum’s Collections offers a wonderfully eclectic take on Alberta’s automotive history. For further information, visit http://www.reynoldsalbertamuseum.com/ or call (780) 361-1351, toll-free at 1-800-661-4726.

What's on at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton? Visit http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/ for more information.