Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance - Red Deer

09/23/2026

It's the last Picnic on the Plaza today! Food truck 3 Pink Flamingos will be joining us and I will be handing out $5.00 off coupons for the food. There will also be some cute fuzzy friends out for a visit.

09/11/2026

Thank you Odie Padios for taking this beautiful photo of our ‘pizza in the park‘ DNA gathering.

09/10/2026

DNA gathering tonight at 5:30pm! What is your go to pizza order? Location to be announced soon.

09/01/2026

This is going to be so fun!

08/28/2026

The return of a GREAT event!

It is nearly here! Artwalk is tomorrow! Join us downtown to celebrate and support the artists that create in our community. ArtWalk will be featuring local art vendors, live musicians, family friendly activities and a 50/50! Bring a chair! Bring your kids! Bring your nostalgia! and most importantly bring yourself!

08/27/2026

We having exciting news to share! We are working on a Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance merch line and want to hear what you'd actually like to see! Proceeds from merch sales will go towards funding the DNA zine. Leave your ideas in the comment section. Suggestions will be compiled and and we'll vote for the top 3 at the Fall Sprint kickoff on September 3rd.

08/25/2026

This week Uncle Dru's Street Kitchen will be joining Picnic on the Plaza, happening Wednesday Aug 26 from 11am - 1:30pm on the Intermediate Plaza 5205 48 ave.

08/11/2026

This week downtown champions William and Victor will be serving up tacos from El Pinky along with Ice Cream Smiles at this weeks Picnic on the Plaza!

Step away from your desk and spend your lunch hour at Picnic on the Plaza, happening every second Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza, located at the west entrance of the Intermediate School at 5205 48 Avenue.

07/28/2026

Hi DNA Fam. Come down to the Gary Harris Plaza tomorrow (Wed 29th) for lunch. There will be ChizCorner Food Truck parked on site, fun activities and a great vibe.

Step away from your desk and spend your lunch hour at Picnic on the Plaza, happening every second Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza, located at the west entrance of the Intermediate School at 5205 48 Avenue.

07/14/2026

What a cool event!

Coming up on the 15th there is a exciting event being put on by Eventide Funeral Home for Westerner Days. A chalk art contest! Juried by us here at the Arts Council and all proceeds being donated to The Arts Council to allow us to bring more community arts events to Red Deer. Registration for this event starts at 11am and judging will take place at 2pm with a $2 hotdog lunch when you get hungry. We want to see your amazing chalk art and we want your art to be a part of this years Westerner Days Events, so come on down to 4820 45 St. this July 15th to take part in this wonderful community event.
Entry Fees:
Youth: $5
18+: $10
Under 6: Free play
(Cash Only)