Check out this great aerial video from one of Southwest Alberta's most beautiful and intriguing locations.  The Crowsnest Pass is located 146 km west of Lethbridge and features an abundance of outdoor activities and events mixed with terrific attractions including Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and the Bellevue Underground Mine.  For more information on visiting the Crowsnest Pass click here.

Arts Days in Lethbridge are just a few weeks away.  Here is a schedule of events for the event beginning on September 17th. 

Art Walk

Friday & Saturday September 17 & 18: The 7th annual ArtWalk is a self guided tour of arts venues throughout downtown Lethbridge.

ArtWalk has something of interest for everybody, from the casually curious, to the hardened arts crowd. It invigorates community spirit while highlighting the remarkable creative talent residing in Lethbridge.  This year's ArtWalk spans downtown Lethbridge with over 40 participating artists and venues!

Come Walk the Walk!  Programs/maps will be available in September online or at the Allied Arts Council office: 318 7 St S.

AB Fest

Events to celebrate and showcase Blackfoot art & culture.

September 17:

Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society presents
ABFEST 2010 at the Blackfoot Art Gallery, Lethbridge Centre, 2:00 pm
There is no charge for admission

September 18

The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural present
ABFEST 2010 at the Yates Memorial Centre, 2:00 pm
There is no charge for admission

September 19

Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society presents
ABFEST 2010 at the Blackfoot Art Gallery, Lethbridge Centre, 2:00 pm
There is no charge for admission

For more information contact:
www.blackfoot.ca 403-327-6807

Arts Fest

Saturday, September 18: 6pm
Sunday, September 19: 11am - 9:30 pm
Galt Gardens Park

Join in for a community celebration of the arts in Galt Gardens Park on Saturday evening and all day Sunday.  Saturday evening will feature live local music and performers.

Sunday features live music & performers, an artisan market, demonstrations and food.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the festivities!!!

The Wind City Kids Fest will incorporate family focused activities and entertainment on Sunday. Expect a positive community gathering with a focus on children, that highlights Lethbridge’s recreational opportunities, provide education on environmental sustainability and promote music and the arts through creative workshops and performances. The kids activities will take place from 11-5pm.

There is no shortage of great events taking place this weekend at Whoop-Up Days.  Shark Encounters is one of those events.  The show features a diver interacting with sharks in a giant aquarium.   You can catch Shark Encounters at 3, 6 and 8 pm daily at the South Pavilion.

Performing Friday evening on the Gas King stage are DNR, Fast Times and Shane Yellow Bird.  On Saturday evening The Chevelles (7:45) and Karl Wolf (9:30) take the stage.

If you have the kids along with you for the day you’ll want to check out the Family Stage.  Hypnotist Terrance B and the Hypno Dog perform daily at 5, 7 and 10 pm.  Also performing daily are magician Chris Lovely (4:30 and 8 pm) and Bobby Boogaloo (4 and 8 pm).

In addition to the always exciting West Coast Amusements Midway there are several exhibits on Festival Street including $5 monster truck rides, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and Sneakers the Clown.

For a complete Whoop-Up Days events guide click here.

Actor and comedian Pauly Shore will be in Lethbridge on Spetember 14th.  I'll let Pauly fill you in on the rest of the details, check out the video below.

Are you flying with young children this summer?  Here is a great video featuring a few tips on how to make your trip with the kids just a bit easier.