Strathcona County offers many free activities and experiences, in both rural and urban areas. Enjoy some of the many opportunities to connect with people to have fun.
You need to pre-register for many of the opportunities listed in the calendar below. Click on the event link for more information.
View all events in the community calendar
Embrace the chill with a self-guided walk of four featured trails in Strathcona County.
Explore Strathcona County's extensive trail system. Â
Visit Strathcona County Regional Trail. Â
Learn more about the Beaverhills Biosphere and explore its trails and parks.
Take your dog for a walk in of the County's well maintained, off-leash areas.
Go for a nature walk at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. (Dogs not permitted.)
Everybody Gets to Play, Play Days. Free, outdoor family friendly activities scheduled throughout the year. Check the calendar.
Check out the paintings, sculptures and other treasures in Strathcona County's extensive Art Collection. Discover our collection of public art using the online map or view the entire collection, which includes 46 works by youth.
Admission to Strathcona County's art gallery, Gallery@501, is free (suggested donation only). Gallery@501 is located in the Community Centre (Sherwood Park) and have scheduled new exhibits and programs throughout the year.Â
Last updated: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Page ID: 50509