Come Home to an Olds Fashioned Christmas

W atch for these exciting and festive attractions coming to our community - O ctober - D ecember 2 0 18

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St. John’s Anglican Church Fall Tea and Bazaar
Saturday, October 20 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
@ St. John’s Anglican Church 4821 – 50 Street, Olds $5.00 admission (403-556-3967)

St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church Traditional Turkey Supper

Sunday, October 21 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
@ St. Stephen’s Church Hall 4302 – 57 Avenue, Olds (403-556-6566)
The Picket Fence Market @ Olds College Alumni Centre $2.00/door, 12 & Under free
Saturday, October 27 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
VIP Early Shopping (9:00 – 10:00 am) tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.ca (403-559-6345)
Halloween Howl in Uptowne Olds: Trick or Treating at Uptowne Businesses 10 am – 4 pm, All
other activities 1 am - 4 pm, Haunted house at Boys & Girls Club, Wand Making at Mountain View Saturday, October 27 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Museum, Hogwarts Express Train @ Centennial Park. For more information call 403-556-2233
Shawna Olsen Art Show and Sale Tuesday to Friday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
@ Mountain View Museum Art Gallery 5038 – 50 Street, Olds (403-556-8464) November 1 - December 21
Winter Nights, Warm Delights Quilt Sale, hand created quilts by Gail McDonald Friday, November 2 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
@ Olds United Church 4810 – 50 Street, Olds – 50% of Sales will go to Charity Saturday, November 3 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, November 3 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Olds Art Club Fall Show & Sale @ Olds Evergreen Centre, 5237 – 52 Street, Olds
Sunday, November 4 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quilt Show & Sale in the Sanctuary @ Olds United Church 4810 - 50 Street, Olds (403-556-3052) Saturday, November 3 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Soups On & Bake Sale at Olds United Church 4810 - 50 Street, Olds Everyone Welcome!
Saturday, November 3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Soup, bun, dessert and beverage for $10.00/person, Bake Table and cookie trays. (403-556-3052)
Olds College Campus Store - Annual Christmas Event - Something for Everyone on your Christmas list!
Sunday, November 4 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
@ Olds College – Lower Level of Learning Resource Centre 4500 – 50 Street, Olds (403-556-4630)
Christmas Potpourri @ Olds College Alumni Centre 4500 – 50 Street, Olds Sunday, November 4 12:00 noon– 4:30 pm
Lofty Designs Open House 32477 Range Road 10, 4 miles east of Olds on Highway 27, south on Friday, November 9 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Range Road 10 one mile, 5th house on east side (403-556-8796) Saturday, November 10 9:00 am– 5:00 pm
Hillcrest Community Hall Annual Bake Sale and Craft Fair, Lunch Available
From Olds: West on Hwy 27, turn right (north) on RR23 and go 12.87 kms. Turn right (east) on Saturday, November 10 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Twp. Rd 34.2 and go 1.5 kms. County Legal 2206 Township Rd 342 (403-556-6647)

Second Saturday in Uptowne Olds – Shop to Win Contest at participating Uptowne Olds businesses,
Saturday, November 10 Regular Business Hours
win Uptowne Olds Bucks to spend during the holidays
A Touch of Christmas Craft Sale – Hosted by Boys & Girls Club of Olds @ Olds Legion
Saturday, November 10 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
5241 – 46 Street (Call 403-994-1960 for Tables)
“MIDNIGHT MADNESS” (Participating Merchants – Olds Business Community)
Friday, November 16 9:00 am - Midnight
Shops open late – Sales all day
Uptowne Parade of Trees – Warm up on Midnight Madness while viewing the beautifully decorated
Friday, November 16 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
trees by local businesses. View and vote for your favorite tree. Located at 5017 – 51 Street
Christmas Madness Vintage Inspired Market @ Big Rack Rentals Cow Palace Event Center Friday, November 16 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Letters to Santa and Crafts: Bring the kids to Padnoma Support Services 5102 – 51 Street, Olds and
Friday, November 16 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
write a letter to Santa and make a craft, babysitting while you shop Midnight Madness $5.00/child
Anniversary Supper @ Olds United Church, 4810-50 Street, Olds Tickets available by calling the office @ 403-556-3052 Friday, November 16 5:30 pm
Christmas Carols @ The Wild Rose Country Store 104, 5001 – 49 Avenue, Olds Friday, November 16 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
1st Annual Corporate Christmas Party at Big Rack Rentals Cow Palace Event Center. Tickets are
Saturday, November 17 5:30 pm
$100 each or a Table of 6 for $575 RSVP by November 9th to tracy@oldsregionalexhibition.com
Tea & Bake Sale @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5022 – 52 Street, Olds (403-556-8856) Saturday, November 17 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“It’s All Relative” Christmas Market @ Olds College Alumni Centre 4500 - 50 Street (403-224-2271) Saturday, November 17 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Handcrafted Items, Art, Crafts, Knitting, Crochet, Signs, Jewelry, Shabby Chic, Rocks & Minerals, Canning & More Sunday, November 18 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mini Trade Fair & Cookie Walk hosted by Home Church Sisterhood @ Olds Recreation Centre
Friday, November 23 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
5205 – 52 Street, Olds
Olds & District Hospice Society Tree of Remembrance Light Up @ The Gazebo in Centennial Park Friday, November 23 7:00 pm
Country Wonderland Market @ Big Rack Rentals Cow Palace Event Center at Olds Regional
Saturday, November 24 10:00 am– 3:00 pm
Exhibition 5116 - 54 Street, Olds (403-559-7760)
Pamper with Padnoma: Come along and pick from over 20 different relaxing bath bombs.
Saturday, November 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Custom baskets available for that special someone @ Big Rack Rentals Cow Palace Event Center
Mayfair Cinema Annual Free Christmas Matinee (Mayfair Cinema 4910 - 50 Avenue, Olds) Saturday, November 24 1:00 pm
Santa Claus Parade of Lights organized by Olds Regional Exhibition
4:30 pm – Line up
Line up at ORE Pavilion @ 4:30 pm, 5223 – 54 Street, Parade starts at 5:00 pm Saturday, November 24
5:00 pm – Parade
Contact ORE at 4-3-556-3770 to register your float or visit www.oldsregionalexhibition.com
Christmas Tree Up Party @ Different Strokes Gallery 5010 – 50 Avenue, Olds (403-556-2233) Saturday, November 24 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Event information for this Calendar has been gathered & compiled by the Olds Fashioned Christmas Committee
Visit www.olds.com or Facebook “Olds Fashioned Christmas” for a complete schedule of events, locations, dates & time!
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OLDS FASHIONED CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP EVENT
Outdoor Events in Centennial Park
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
¬ Hot Dogs - served by the cook shack
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
¬ Coffee & Hot Chocolate served from McDonalds McCafe Trailer (Centennial Park Ring Road)
¬ Straw Bale Maze, Train Rides, Wagon Rides, Games and Activities
¬ Visit the Live Nativity Scene, View the Kiwanis Historical Village and Christmas Lights
Saturday, November 24 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SANTA CLAUS PARADE OF LIGHTS 5:00 pm
Indoor Events in the Olds Big Rack Rentals Cow Palace Event Center
5:15 pm – 8:00 pm (starts after the parade)
¬ Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, Tim Hortons Coffee, McDonalds Orange Drink
¬ Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus
¬ Cookie Decorating (supplied by Cocoa Tree Bake Shoppe)
¬ Crafts, Stick on Tattoos, balloon animals, activities and Entertainment
Quartette – Cindy Church, Gwen Swick, Sylvia Tyson, Caitlin Hanford @ TransCanada Theatre
Tuesday, November 27 7:30 pm
Olds Kiwanis Performing Arts Society Tickets $40 (403-586-3563)
Tinsel & Tears – An evening of education and support for those grieving at Christmas
Wednesday, November 28 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
@ Olds & District Hospice Society Boardroom 4920 – 50th Ave, Food bank donations appreciated
Olds High School Drama Club Presents “Sister Act” @ TransCanada Theatre Friday, November 30 7:00 pm
Olds High School Drama Club Presents “Sister Act” @ TransCanada Theatre Saturday, December 1 7:00 pm
Olds High School Drama Club Presents “Sister Act” @ TransCanada Theatre Sunday, December 2 2:00 pm
Olds Ministerial Carolfest @ Olds United Church 4810 – 50 Street Sunday, December 2 6:00 pm
Christmas Candlelight Remembrance Service @ Heartland Funeral Services 5226 – 46 Street, Olds Monday, December 3 7:00 pm
Olds Community Chorus Christmas Concert @ Olds First Baptist Church 5005 – 53 Street, Olds Tuesday, December 4 7:30 pm
Kiwanis Club of Olds – 52nd Kiwanis Auction @ Olds Royal Canadian Legion 5241 – 46 Street Wednesday December 6 6:00 pm
Santa’s Secret Workshop for Children 2-12 years @ Olds Mountain View Financial Olds Branch
6501 – 51 Street $5/gift, 2 gifts max per child for the grown-ups in their life Friday, December 7 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
All proceeds donated to Olds Christmas Angels
Olds High School Drama Club Presents “Sister Act” @ TransCanada Theatre Friday, December 7 7:00 pm
Ladies Christmas Brunch @ East Olds Baptist Church 16 km east of Olds on Hwy. 27 (403) 556-2821) Saturday, December 8 10:00 am
Milk Paint Tree Ornament Demo and Giveaway @ The Wild Rose Country Store
Saturday, December 8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
104, 5001 – 49 Avenue, Olds – Shop handmade, local gifts and more (403-559-9313)
Second Saturday in Uptowne Olds – Santa’s Village (many Uptowne businesses will have a variety
Saturday, December 8 Regular Business Hours
of family activities located in their businesses this day)
Olds High School Drama Club Presents “Sister Act” @ TransCanada Theatre Saturday, December 8 7:00 pm
Olds High School Drama Club Presents “Sister Act” @ TransCanada Theatre Sunday, December 9 2:00 pm
Sunday School Christmas Program @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 5038 - 49 Street, Olds Sunday, December 9 10:30 am
Reed Ranch School Annual Christmas Concert - 18 km East of Olds on Highway 27 Thursday, December 13 7:00 pm
Ladies Christmas Potluck Party & Gift Exchange, Hosted by Home Church Sisterhood
Friday, December 14 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
@ Olds Recreation Centre, 5205 – 52 Street, Olds (403-556-4042)

Tots & Titles: Santa Claus is coming to the Olds Municipal Library 5217 – 52 Street Friday, December 14 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Olds & District Christmas Angels - Grizzlys Toss for Teens @ Olds Sportsplex Friday, December 14 7:30 pm
Olds & District Christmas Angels STUFF THE BUS @ Olds Canadian Tire Parking Lot Saturday, December 15 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday School Christmas Program and Worship @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5022 - 52 Street, Olds Sunday, December 16 10:00 am
The Christmas Experience - Christmas Lunch & Family Fun Activities, Hosted by Home Church
Sunday, December 16 10:00 am
@ Performing Arts Centre (403-556-4042)
Great Gift Giveaway Service, Hosted by Home Church @ Performing Arts Centre Sunday, December 16 10:00 am
Lessons and Carols Service @ St. John’s Anglican Church 4821 – 50th Street, Olds Sunday, December 16 10:00 am
East Olds Baptist Church Christmas Program & Potluck, 16 km east of Olds on Hwy 27 Sunday, December 16 11:00 am
Grade 1 Christmas Concert @ École Olds Elementary School 5413 – 53 Street, Olds Wednesday, December 19 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Olds & District Christmas Angels Hamper Delivery @ Olds Regional Exhibition Cow Palace Wednesday, December 19 Late afternoon
Christmas Carol Sing-Along @ École Olds Elementary School 5413 – 53 Street, Olds Friday, December 21 2:30 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Hosted by Home Church @ Performing Arts Centre Monday, December 24 10:00 am
Kids & Carols on Christmas Eve @ First Baptist Church 5005 – 53 Avenue, Olds Monday, December 24 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service I @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5022 - 52 Street, Olds Monday, December 24 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ East Olds Baptist Church, 16 km east of Olds on Hwy 27 Monday, December 24 7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Garrington Community Church - 3424 Hwy 587 – 25 kms west of Bowden Monday, December 24 7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service @ St. John's Anglican Church 4821 - 50 Street, Olds Monday, December 24 7:00 pm
Candles & Carols for Christmas Eve @ First Baptist Church 5005 – 53 Avenue, Olds Monday, December 24 7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service @ Olds United Church 4810 - 50 Street, Olds Monday, December 24 7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 5038 – 49 Street, Olds Monday, December 24 7:30 pm
Christmas Eve Mass @ St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church 4302 – 57 Avenue, Olds Monday, December 24 9:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service II @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5022 - 52 Street, Olds Monday, December 24 9:00 pm
Christmas Day Mass @ St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church 4302 – 57 Avenue, Olds Tuesday, December 25 11:15 am
New Year’s Eve Mass @ St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church 4302 – 57 Avenue, Olds Monday, December 31 5:00 pm
New Year’s Day Mass @ St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church 4302 – 57 Avenue, Olds Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:00 am

If you wish to have your event listed in the Calendar of Events next year, please email Lmpiller@hotmail.com
to be added to our contact list for next year