Things to Do in Medicine Hat
Explore the outdoors, find Indigenous-led experiences, choose a tasty spot for food, read more about the locals and plan your trip to Canada's Sunniest City, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Explore the outdoors, find Indigenous-led experiences, choose a tasty spot for food, read more about the locals and plan your trip to Canada's Sunniest City, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
A three day foodie festival is coming to Downtown Medicine Hat this weekend. Along with live music, sidewalk sales, and special events and offerings from local businesses in the heart of the city.
Food & Beverage Expo. Purchase tickets at CORE Association from 12-8pm (412 3rd St SE) and sample 20 Downtown food & beverage businesses, each with something unique to offer! Tickets are 10 for $10
Thursday August 21
Friday August 22
Saturday August 23
Pop Rocks Candy & Vinyl
See In Store for Assortment of Chips, Candy & Drink Pairing
Tea's R Me
Iced Tea and Hot tea samples
Casa Amigos Cantina
Classic Margarita - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Poolhouse Cafe & Roastery
Cold Brew Icecream Float - 5 Tickets
Kookie Bites
Cookies - 2 Tickets
Kroffles - 3 Tickets
Beverage - 3 Tickets
Local Public Eatery
Fish Taco - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Twin City Lager Sleeve - 5 Tickets
The Yard Patio & Eatery
Smoaked Meat Slider - 4 Tickets
Mini Garden Nachos - 4 Tickets
Troubled Tea 5oz - 3 Tickets
Easy Vodka Lemonade 5oz - 3 Tickets
Travois Ale Works
Mini Totchos - 4 Tickets
Cinnamon Knot - 4 Tickets
Mac & Cheese with BBQ Pork - 6 Tickets
Any 5oz beer - 3 Tickets
King Bagel Bakery
Sample Bagels - 3 Tickets
Millers Emporium
Iced Tea or Hot Tea - 1 Ticket
Samples of Cheese, Sourkraut, Dips & Honey - 1 Ticket each
note comfort food+drink
Pasta - 6 Tickets
First Dates - 8 Tickets
Red/White Canadian Wine 3oz - 4 Tickets
Station Coffee Co.
Pina Co'latte - 5 Tickets
Big Marble Fresh Mojito - 5 Tickets
Soft Pretzel - 5 Tickets
Fruitful Specialty Shop
Chocolate Dipped Sours, Jujubes, Marshmallows - 2 Tickets
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry - 4 Tickets
Serotonin Sweets
Assortment of Samples - Brownies, Cookies, Scones, Muffins, Sourdough Loaves - 2-6 Tickets
Nosh
Sandwich Paninis - 4 Tickets
Pop Culture Soda
Craft Pop Sample - 3 Tickets
Assorted flavours
The Hat's Olive Tap
Smokin' Guns Chili - 4 Tickets
Groovy Guava Spritzer - 1 Ticket
Elliot Home+Lifestyle
Nonny Non-Alcoholic Beer - Vancouver
Try the Czech Pilsner, Pale Ale, West Coast IPA - 2 Tickets
Benjamin Bridge Non-Alcoholic Wine - Wolfvi, Nova Zero - 3 Tickets
Hometown Culinary
Devils Margarita - 5 Tickets
Mini Pulled Duck Poutine - 5 Tickets
Sivers Tattoo
Canned Drinks - 2 Tickets
Downtown Taster - grab a little something from 2-3 places - 20 tickets
Downtown Sampler - Get around to those places you've been meaning to try - 50 tickets
Downtown Traveler - Enough to try one thing from each business - 80 tickets
Downtown Conqueror - TRY EVERYTHING!! - 170 Tickets
Stay in a beautiful accommodation in Medicine Hat this summer.
A brick, quonset-style bed and breakfast bringing a taste of farm life with chickens, farm fresh eggs, in-season raspberry picking, and more, located just outside of Medicine Hat. Equipped with everything guests need, a kitchen, quiet reading spots, a private patio, and a living room for entertainment, Country Escape is a pure prairie experience.
Owners Darrell and Dawna Motz host Guesthouse 71 and GH71 STUDIO on their property just outside of Medicine Hat. The private bed and breakfast-style accommodations offer a cozy and carefully curated way to rest, relax, and enjoy Southern Alberta. Featuring beautiful views, thoughtful amenities, and locally-sourced food options, this is a peaceful prairie stay.
Beautiful dome lodging and cabins offer a perfect blend of adventure, solace, and rest, making them ideal for a rustic glamping getaway. Wellness retreats are hosted throughout the year as well, from yoga to equine therapy. Snowshoe around the property with flat and hilly terrain. A sanctuary where comfort meets the beauty of the great prairie outdoors.
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Medicine Hat is a hub for history, from old buildings, to century-old museums, and historic Indigenous spaces.
All play a role in the culture that is rooted in the Southern Alberta city, and there are stories behind the walls and trees that stand throughout Medicine Hat.
Join the guided tours to explore the oldest streets in Medicine Hat, First Street SE, First Street SW, and Historic Railroad District! Actors make an appearance for the First Street SE tour, and the Railroad District visits the restaurant Hometown at the end for guests to enjoy 25 cent coffee or tea, which was approximately the price for coffee when the location used to be Coffee Bar & Grill in 1947.
Medalta in the Historic Clay District is the largest historic site in Canada. And clay/pottery was a booming industry in the early 1900s in Medicine Hat. Tour the space to find a 2,000+ Medalta collection, view old machinery, step inside a beehive kiln (that used to fire pottery at volcanic temperatures) and more during this guided tour.
Join Pat and April for a guided tour through Saratoga Park, where there was a Métis settlement until the early 2010s. The two had family who lived in Saratoga Park, and often spent time in the area. They’ll share stories of community members and what life was like living in Saratoga Park.
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Medicine Hat Art Club invites professional artists, aspiring artists, and leisure artists.
They gather at the Cultural Centre to create, learn, and socialize with a group that has similar interests with one another.
The group hosts workshops, where professional artists show how to use a variety of materials, from acrylics, to oils, watercolour, and alcohol inks, as well as “skill share” gatherings. Members of the group show their specialty in art to those looking to learn a new expressive skill.
The space offers art enthusiasts a casual drop-in studio for when members need a space to work on their art. The club hosts events for members to meet new people, grow friendships, and help people find a “third place” in Medicine Hat.
“Third place” is a term from sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who defines a third place as somewhere that isn’t home or the workplace for people to connect.
All ages and levels are welcome, from people who have been doing art for years, to people who have never picked up a paint brush.
The perks of living in Medicine Hat, is there has always been a strong, rooted artist community in the city already. It dates back to when there was a clay district in the early 1900s. Artists still move to Medicine Hat to take the Artist in Residence program at Medalta in the Historic Clay District.
Clay was derived from the coulees in the city, and the various landscapes within and around Medicine Hat still gives artists ample inspiration when painting their homeland. From coulees, to prairie farmlands, canola fields, and the rolling hills in Cypress Hills, Hat Art Club members Angela, Loretta, and Theresa say the way the lights his Southern Alberta is always a breathtaking sight.
“The different hues in the sky, I’m always stopping to take photos of a sunset. The way the light hits the prairies, it gives a different view every time you look out the window. Now that I’ve started taking art classes, I see the world a little differently,” says Angela.
“The art club is an underlying thread for Medicine Hat’s artist community. It’s a way to meet other artists and make friends,” says Theresa. “For people who want to learn about art media, it’s a really welcoming and safe space and we’re always open to welcoming new members.”
“If someone is new to the city, it’s a great way to meet people. This is more of a social space. A cozier setting to grow friendships through something everyone’s interested in,” says Loretta.
The Hat Art Club has around 60 members, and also hosts shows throughout the year, including an art show at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre every second year.
Wednesday and Friday are double toonie days, only $4 for general admission.
Visit Medicine Hat during Stampede Week from July 23-26, 2025 for live music, thrilling rodeo, exciting amusement rides, free entertainment, tradeshows and exhibitions, and more!
Thursday, July 24
In Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown, set up your lawn chair to see vibrant floats during the Medicine Hat Stampede Parade, featuring local businesses, organizations, and performers. Find the parade route here.
July 19. Homestead Market. 8-11am. 1750 Gershaw Dr SW.
July 21. Medicine Hat College. 8-10am. 299 College Dr SE.
July 22. Hillcrest Church. 7-10am. 3785 13 Ave SE
July 23. Medicine Hat Lodge. 7-10am. 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE.
July 25. South Country Co-op. 7-10am. 3030 13 Ave SE
Friday, July 25
Free admission for children 12 and under, Methanex Kiddies Day is a full day of children's activities, like jelly bean guess contest, colouring contest, bouncy castles, pony hops, face painting, scavenger hunt, and photo booth.
July 21. At Stampede Summer Jam, a variety of local bands and musicians take the stage, featuring Rising Star Mila Reid, Desperate Measures, Presley Battle Band, Bramble & The Rose, Fox & The Hounds, Smiling Politely, and KMAG.
July 23. Doc Walker with special guest Rent to Own. Doc Walker is a country music group from Manitoba, Canada. They’ve won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs, “I am Ready” and “The Show is Free”.
July 24. Tim & The Glory Boys are a Juno Award winning backwoods hillbillies playing boot-stompin’ country and bluegrass music, from Chilliwack, British Columbia.
July 26. Crash Test Dummies with opener Wide Mouth Mason. Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian rock band from Winnepeg, Manitoba, and received Canadian recognition in 1991, reaching sales of $400,000, for their album “The Ghosts that Haunt Me”. Their album “God Shuffled His Feet” earned the band members three grammy nominations and three Juno nominations. They’ve sold more than five and a half million copies worldwide.
July 24-26. The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is proud to be a part of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour for the rodeo season. The tour is made up of a number of high-profile rodeos in Canada.
July 23-26. Find thrilling rides, classic games, and midway food throughout the park for a full day of fun. Pre-sale wristbands are at all Co-ops and Co-op gas bars.
July 23-26. Browse the artisan markets at the Summer Stampede Tradeshow, and then check out the local artists who are featured at the Visual Arts exhibit.
July 23-26. There are various performances from noon until midnight during Medicine Hat Stampede week that are free to enjoy with daily gate admission.
July 23-26. This initiative connects urban and rural communities by having informative, educational, and interactive displays on topics related to agriculture, energy, recycling, and living in the country. This is sponsored by UFA.
July 23-26. An exhibition featuring crafts and horticulture-related displays and art pieces.
July 23-25. The beer gardens is open from 5p.m. to midnight. Admission is free and people must be 18+ to attend. Each night there is live music.
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Find a show in the sunshine, in a local eatery, or in the studio at the Esplanade.
Medicine Hat's almost 30 year JazzFest is back, and there are shows happening throughout the city from June 17-22, 2025. All outdoor JazzFest Shows are weather dependant and will be held in the Esplanade Lobby as an alternative. All 2:00PM JazzFest Shows are free to the community. Find more details on each performance by clicking the times.
2:00PM Sanah Kadoura Workshop on the Esplanade Front Lawn
7:00PM Sanah Kadoura on the Esplanade Terrace
2:00PM Henk Kraaijeveld Workshop on the Esplanade Front Lawn
7:00PM Henk Kraaijeveld Workshop on the Esplanade Terrace
2:00PM Sara Neufeld Ray of Sun Drum Circles on the Esplanade Front Lawn
7:00PM Anthony D’Alessandro Quartet feat. Benny Benack III on the Esplanade Terrace
2:00PM Cheryl Fisher Quintet Workshop on the Esplanade Front Lawn
7:00PM Shuffle Demons on the Esplanade Terrace
9:00PM Cheryl Fisher Quintet in the Esplanade Studio Theatre
2:00PM Jazz Jam hosted by Christian Ferguson on the Esplanade Front Lawn
7:00PM the Hangar Dance Party at the Airport Hangar
9:00PM Lorraine Desmarais Trio plays Bill Evans on the Esplanade Main Stage
7:00PM Carl Mayotte Quintet on the Esplanade Terrace
Tuesday, June 17
6:00PM Dr. Bill’s Prescription Jazz Band
Wednesday, June 18
8:00PM Eden Taylor $10.00 Cover
Thursday, June 19
8:00 PM Stonehocker $10.00 Cover
Tuesday, June 17
4:00PM Jollywaller Band $5.00 Cover + Tip
Thursday, June 19
7:00 PM Dyrty Byrdz Hammond Organ Trio
Friday, June 20
7:00PM Dyrty Byrdz Hammond Organ Trio
Saturday, June 21
7:00PM Dyrty Byrdz Hammond Organ Trio
Tuesday, June 17
6:00PM Greg Herman
Sunday, June 22
6:00PM Connie Jean
Wednesday, June 18
6:30PM A Tuba to Cuba: Movie
Wednesday, June 18
5:00PM Mila Reid
Thursday, June 19
5:00PM Mila Reid
Friday, June 20
5:00PM Mila Reid
Sunday, June 22
5:00PM Mila Reid
Thursday, June 19
6:00PM Derek Hintz
Friday, June 20
6:00PM Logan Straub
Thursday, June 19
5:30PM Taking August
Friday, June 20
6:00PM Right Click
Thursday, June 19
Johnny Javier Trio
Friday, June 20
The Hip Katz
Thursday, June 19
1:00PM Johnny Javier
Friday, June 20
12:00PM Jenny Allen
Friday, June 20
7:00PM Then & Now
Saturday, June 21
11:00AM Rob Hudec
Friday, June 20
5:00PM Dr. Bill’s “Jazz Prescription” Quartet
Wednesday June 21
12:00PM “Dr. Bill” & The Stray Horns & Guests
Medicine Hat has a 190+ kilometre trail system.
It stretches across the city and weaves through corners of the coulees, inviting groups and clubs to walk the paved trails weekly.
The Volkssport Walking Club of Medicine Hat started 30 years ago, when two locals spent time in Germany and were introduced to the club.
In Medicine Hat, the walking club has 40 members, and the group walks a five kilometre or 10 kilometre trail three times a week.
Anne Baxter joined Volkssport Walking Club over 10 years, and enjoys the fresh air and walking with a group.
“My favourite trails are Strathcona Island Park and Kin Coulee Park, as well as the Gas City to Echo Dale Trail,” says Anne. “When we walk as a group, nobody is left behind. There are people who enjoy a quicker pace, and people who like to take it slow.”
Volkssport Walking Club is an international club, and international, national, and provincial organizers will host festivals throughout the year. Anne and others are set to take flight to Finland in August to meet Volkssport Walking Clubs members from around the world.
“It’s over a weekend and there are a lot of walks planned. The Canadian group is going on a bus tour as well, so we’ll see Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, all through walking.”
Next year in 2026, the Canadian group is hosting a festival in Yellowknife.
The Volkssport Walking Club of Medicine Hat recently hosted a festival in Medicine Hat, where there was a morning and afternoon walk, with a BBQ picnic at Kinette Corner in between as a kick off to summer strolls.
“So many people love the group, because you aren’t alone. It’s nice to walk with people,” says Anne. Adding that people who’ve moved to Medicine Hat have joined the club and are introduced to the trail system a lot sooner than if they were out walking on their own.
“It’s lifelong exercise, and the fresh air is nice. There are so many trails, and they’re well groomed in the summer and winter. They go through very nice park areas, and it’s a great way to enjoy those parts of the city that we have to enjoy,” says Anne.
Afterwards, the group often finds a cup of coffee on a patio at a local cafe to continue on the day.
Memberships are only $10 to join. Find more information about the club at Volkssport Walking Club of Medicine Hat.
An asphalt pump track opened in 2023 beside Gas City Campground, across the street from WestVue Dog Park. A place to polish skills and ride for fun.
An asphalt pump track opened in 2023 beside Gas City Campground, across the street from WestVue Dog Park.
The paved course has two tracks — one for youth and beginners and the other for advanced skill sets.
The circuits are designed to be ridden completely by “pumping”, moving up and down to generate momentum. Because the space is paved, anything with wheels can use the pump track: bikes, scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs, rollerblades, and roller skates.
