Calendar

What's the big buzz about being a bee... come join us and see. We have a heritage garden loaded with bee friendly flowers and will be joined by bee expert Janne Hicklin who will have an observation hive, a bee suit, native bee hives to purchase, information on making a bee friendly garden... and so much more. There will be fun with origami and bees wax wraps (by donation), free flowery tea tasting and honey sampling. And $2 honey based mead tasting. This family and bee friendly event runs from noon - 4:00 p.m.

Join Fairmont Banff Springs as they celebrate the Canadian Par 3 Championships. Players will complete all 18 holes of the Stanley Thompson Golf Course, redesigned into Par 3's. Top 2 finishers will represent Canada at the 2020 Grey Goose World Par 3 Championship in Bermuda. Prizes available on all 18 holes. For details, please contact golf reservations, call 403.762.6801.

This is a free community event with music, drinks and snacks. Everyone welcome. Cancelled if raining or high winds.

Head to Central Park for a free movie under the stars. Bring your blankets and enjoy some popcorn! Moved to the Pioneer Room at 101 Bear if raining or high winds. Volunteers are needed! Please consider helping out to ensure we're able to hold this event.

The Banff Mountain Market will be in Central Park every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market features local and regional vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, artwork, jewelry, apparel, beauty products, coffee, artisan foods, pottery, photography and other handcrafted goods.

Banff International String Quartet Competition features the world's finest young string quartets as they descend up the Canadian Rockies as part of the 13th annual Competition. Share in a dramatic and rich journey as an audience member, that will set in motion a major performing career for the winning quartets. Over $300,000 in cash and prizes are awarded to winning quartets. Tickets available for audience members.

This is a free community event with music, drinks and snacks. Everyone welcome. Cancelled if raining or high winds.

Head to Central Park for a free movie under the stars. Bring your blankets and enjoy some popcorn! Moved to the Pioneer Room at 101 Bear if raining or high winds. Volunteers are needed! Please consider helping out to ensure we're able to hold this event.

Join the Bow Valley Parent Link at an open house celebrating their fall programs and new schedule for families with children 0-5 years old. Meet staff, other families and discover local resources. A light snack will be provided for both parents/caregivers and children. No registration required.

The Banff Mountain Market will be in Central Park every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market features local and regional vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, artwork, jewelry, apparel, beauty products, coffee, artisan foods, pottery, photography and other handcrafted goods.

This program is for beginners ages 18 – 30 who want to learn to skateboard with experienced instructors. You will start at the beginning - how to stand, push off, balance, including proper etiquette and behavior for safety in the park and on the roads. Participants will learn through fun games and lots of practice. Registration required! Book online at banff.ca/register, in person at Banff Town hall or over the phone 403.762.1251! Information & Requirements: Skateboards will be provided for participants who do not have one. Helmets are highly recommended. (Bike, ski or hockey helmets are all acceptable).

This program is for beginners ages 18 – 30 who want to learn to skateboard with experienced instructors. You will start at the beginning - how to stand, push off, balance, including proper etiquette and behavior for safety in the park and on the roads. Participants will learn through fun games and lots of practice. Registration required! Book online at banff.ca/register, in person at Banff Town hall or over the phone 403.762.1251! Information & Requirements: Skateboards will be provided for participants who do not have one. Helmets are highly recommended. (Bike, ski or hockey helmets are all acceptable).

Larch Valley $30 + GST (Includes transportation, certified guides, all safety equipment and snacks). Advance registration required.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

This drop-in session has been cancelled

This programs is for beginners who want to learn how to skateboard from experienced instructors. Learn how to stand, push off and balance. We’ll also go over proper etiquette and behaviour for safety in the park and on roads. Open to all ages. Skateboard will be provided for participate who don’t have one. Helmets are required for everyone under 18 (and are highly recommended for everyone 18 and over). Bike, ski or hockey helmets are all acceptable.

This is a family-friendly indoor activity and play area in the curling rink at The Fenlands. Bouncy castles, basketball, ping pong, giant Lego, slacklining, and more. For ages 2-12 (parental supervision required).

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor at The Fenlands. Helmets and gloves required. For all ages. Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. from May 20 – August 25.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

Coding in the Library is for ages 8-12. Join us to learn and play with coding. To register, visit the library or call 403.762.2661.

Head out to one of the local climbing areas and learn how to climb in the Rocky Mountains. No experience necessary. Registration required 14 days before start of program. For ages 30+.

This is a family-friendly indoor activity and play area in the curling rink at The Fenlands. Bouncy castles, basketball, ping pong, giant Lego, slacklining, and more. For ages 2-12 (parental supervision required).

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor. Helmets and gloves required. For ages 16+. Drop-in Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 – 1:15 p.m. or Tuesdays: 6 – 8 p.m. from May 20 – August 25.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

Drop-in Zumba is every Monday at 101 Bear Street from 6-7 p.m. (excluding stat holidays). This class will be held upstairs at 101 Bear Street. If the weather is nice, we'll head outside to the gazebo in Central Park. No registration required.

Yin/Yang Yoga blends two styles of yoga bringing together the benefits of passive yoga poses with more dynamic sequences and standing postures. For ages 16+. Held Mondays, excluding statutory holidays.

This is a family-friendly indoor activity and play area in the curling rink at The Fenlands. Bouncy castles, basketball, ping pong, giant Lego, slacklining, and more. For ages 2-12 (parental supervision required).

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

Join us for a parent/baby massage course where you will learn to use nurturing touch of massage to bond with your baby. Infant massage helps babies sleep better, aids digestion, encourages bonding between parent and child, and reduces stress levels to help you and your baby relax. This workshop is for pre-crawling babies and one caregiver. Oil and handouts provided. Please bring a blanket for baby.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor. Helmets and gloves required. For ages 16+. Drop-in Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 – 1:15 p.m. or Tuesdays: 6 – 8 p.m. from May 20 – August 25.

This is a family-friendly indoor activity and play area in the curling rink at The Fenlands. Bouncy castles, basketball, ping pong, giant Lego, slacklining, and more. For ages 2-12 (parental supervision required).

Drop-in 50+ Ball Hockey is held Wednesdays, 12 – 1:15 p.m. from May 20 – August 25 at The Fenlands. Helmets and gloves required.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

An informal game of soccer played on the arena dry floor at The Fenlands. For ages 16+. Held Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m. from May 29 – August 21.

This is a family-friendly indoor activity and play area in the curling rink at The Fenlands. Bouncy castles, basketball, ping pong, giant Lego, slacklining, and more. For ages 2-12 (parental supervision required).

Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade soup, salad, fruit, tea & coffee; "pop up" cooking demonstrations, multicultural lunches & kid’s activity area. Community Table is also a distribution point for food rescue. Each week we have a variety of produce and bread to give away. Come early for the best selection and please bring your own bag. We love volunteers! If you can help set up tables/chairs, bus or do dishes we would love to hear from you call 403.762.1254 or email jill.harrison@banff.ca or stop by Town Hall

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor. Helmets and gloves required. For ages 16+. Drop-in Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 – 1:15 p.m. or Tuesdays: 6 – 8 p.m. from May 20 – August 25.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

Skateboard with other women at the Banff Skatepark. All abilities welcome. Free. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to dark from July 4 – August 29.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor. Helmets and gloves required. For ages 16+. Drop-in Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: 12 – 1:15 p.m. or Tuesdays: 6 – 8 p.m. from May 20 – August 25.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

This popular Friday night skate features a DJ playing the hits. Fridays, 7 – 9 p.m. from May 20 – August. 25 at The Fenlands. For ages 16+.

Learn basic life support skills you can use while you wait for emergency responders. Focus on casualty assessment, airway management, bleeding control and further injury prevention. Occupational Health & Safety approved. For ages 16+. Register online at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251.

Learn life support skills for the emergency responder. Great for those who may experience delay times prior to the arrival of emergency services, or who work in an industrial or high-risk setting. Occupational Health & Safety approved. For ages 16+. Registration required. Call 403.762.1251 or banff.ca/register.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor at The Fenlands. Helmets and gloves required. For ages 12+.

This programs is for beginners who want to learn how to skateboard from experienced instructors. Learn how to stand, push off and balance. We’ll also go over proper etiquette and behaviour for safety in the park and on roads. Open to all ages. Skateboard will be provided for participate who don’t have one. Helmets are required for everyone under 18 (and are highly recommended for everyone 18 and over). Bike, ski or hockey helmets are all acceptable.

An informal game of hockey played on the arena dry floor at The Fenlands. Helmets and gloves required. For all ages. Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. from May 20 – August 25.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

A free public swim sponsored by the Town of Banff is held the last Sunday of every month at The Banff Centre's Sally Borden pool from 1 - 4 p.m.

The Lady Macs will be at The Fenlands to teach Roller Derby to anyone ages 6 and up. Learn the basics of the sport from our local roller derby team. Equipment provided.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

Drop-in Zumba is every Monday at 101 Bear Street from 6-7 p.m. (excluding stat holidays). This class will be held upstairs at 101 Bear Street. If the weather is nice, we'll head outside to the gazebo in Central Park. No registration required.

Yin/Yang Yoga blends two styles of yoga bringing together the benefits of passive yoga poses with more dynamic sequences and standing postures. For ages 16+. Held Mondays, excluding statutory holidays.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

Join us for a parent/baby massage course where you will learn to use nurturing touch of massage to bond with your baby. Infant massage helps babies sleep better, aids digestion, encourages bonding between parent and child, and reduces stress levels to help you and your baby relax. This workshop is for pre-crawling babies and one caregiver. Oil and handouts provided. Please bring a blanket for baby.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade soup, salad, fruit, tea & coffee; "pop up" cooking demonstrations, multicultural lunches & kid’s activity area. Community Table is also a distribution point for food rescue. Each week we have a variety of produce and bread to give away. Come early for the best selection and please bring your own bag. We love volunteers! If you can help set up tables/chairs, bus or do dishes we would love to hear from you call 403.762.1254 or email jill.harrison@banff.ca or stop by Town Hall

Grab your roller skates or rent a retro pair and head to The Fenlands for this fun activity.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

Skateboard with other women at the Banff Skatepark. All abilities welcome. Free. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to dark from July 4 – August 29.

The Sally Borden Building at the Banff Centre is home to a 25-metre pool, hot tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in part by the Town of Banff. Pool schedules are subject to change. For updates, call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics.

For ALL immigrant parents with children in school or who will be registering their children for school in 2019/2020. Registration is required, contact: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or 403-762-1144 *Free childcare and transportation upon request.* **Breakfast and lunch provided.**

This free session is for Permanent Residents who are interested in becoming Canadian Citizens. Learn about recent changes in the Citizenship Act, eligibility requirements, how to complete the application forms, preparing for the citizenship test, and more! Registration is required: email settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call 403-762-1144. **Free childcare and transportation upon request.**

Are you a Permanent Resident of Canada (PR), or almost a PR? Join Settlement Services for a free information session about your rights and responsibilities as a PR. Learn about the no cost programs and services available to you, including language classes, career opportunities, government supports, community resources and much more! Registration is required, contact: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or 403-762-1144 **Free childcare and transportation upon request.**

The Banff Housing Corporation board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at Banff Town Hall.