Love Where You Live and Show It!
October 9–17, 2026 | Drumheller Valley
There’s a lot to love about living in the Drumheller Valley — and this October, we’re celebrating it!
I Love Drumheller Valley Days returns October 9–17 with more than a week of special experiences, local events, offers, giveaways and community fun throughout the Valley.
Travel Drumheller has traditionally celebrated I Love Drumheller Valley Day alongside Tyra the World’s Largest Dinosaur’s birthday. This year, we’re making the celebration even bigger by spreading the love across nine days and inviting residents to rediscover some of the experiences, businesses and places that make the Drumheller Valley such a special place to call home.
Many activities are free or specially priced for I Love Drumheller Valley Days, thanks to Travel Drumheller and participating businesses and organizations.
What’s Happening
Friday, October 9
I Love Drumheller Valley Days Kick-Off
We’re kicking off nine days of celebrating everything we love about the Drumheller Valley! Watch Travel Drumheller’s social channels for local business spotlights, giveaways and more throughout the week.
Town of Drumheller – FREE Badlands Community Facility Access
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Residents are invited to a FREE drop in at the BCF to use the gym, exercise equipment, or walking track. This is the warm up you’ll need to get your body tuned up and ready to enjoy all of the events over the next 8 days!
Saturday, October 10
Rediscover East Coulee & the Atlas Coal Mine
Take a trip into the Valley’s coal mining past with two special experiences sponsored by Travel Drumheller.
East Coulee School Museum – Miss Morrison’s Classroom Experience
11:00am & 1:00pm
Travel back to the 1930s with a guided visit to the East Coulee School Museum followed by an unforgettable fifth-grade classroom experience with Miss Morrison. Don’t be late for class!
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site – Train Tour
12:30pm
Climb aboard for a train tour at one of the Drumheller Valley’s most iconic historic attractions. Your experience also includes admission to the Atlas Coal Mine grounds, giving you time to explore the site before or after your tour.
This is the Atlas Coal Mine’s final weekend of regular operations for the season, making it a great opportunity for locals to rediscover this incredible piece of Valley history.
I Love Drumheller Valley Days Bus Tour!
10:00am
A $10 shuttle is available to bring residents from Drumheller to the East Coulee School Museum, Atlas Coal Mine, and back. Space is limited to 18 passengers, and we need a minimum of five passengers to run the bus.
The bus will pick riders up from the Downtown Plaza at 10:00am and bring them to the events in East Coulee before returning downtown at 2:00pm. Full details are available through the link below.
Monday, October 12
Barney’s Adventure Park – 1/2 Price Admission
10:00am – 5:00pm
Come out and enjoy the last weekend of seasonal operations at Barney’s Adventure Park. Gather your people and head down to the park to enjoy a mix of fun, interactive activities. It’s all about having a blast while soaking in a bit of Badland’s history.
Half price tickets are available at the park and are not offered online.
Badlands Amphitheatre – FREE Hike Off that Turkey
10:00am
Come out and explore Canada’s Badlands, and maybe work off a little bit of your Thanksgiving feast, with a guided hike through the lands surrounding the Badlands Amphitheatre. The hike today will be the Three Valley Gap option that takes hikers through the Corral Creek bed to explore the striking geology of the Drumheller Valley.
Reservations are required but there is no cost to hike, sign up for your FREE hike today!
Tuesday, October 13
Drum Distilling Co. – Distillery Tours
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Tours will be running on the hour at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. No reservations necessary to get access to a behind the scenes look at what goes into producing bottles of local spirits. Dirty Sodas, for all ages, will be available during this event.
Berta Burritos, the distillery’s onsite restaurant will be offering a Taco Tuesday special with $3 off any order of tacos along with a FREE churro with any taco order.
Worlds Largest Dinosaur – Celebrate Tyra’s Birthday
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Come celebrate the birthday of Drumheller’s favourite dinosaur! Join the community at the World’s Largest Dinosaur for Tyra’s annual birthday celebration, with Travel Drumheller on site with activities and more.
FREE admission for Drumheller Valley residents. Come on down to go up the 106 steps to get a fantastic view from the top of Tyra.
Wednesday, October 14
Happy Belly – Pasta Night Specials
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy a local night out with special pricing on any of the regular menu pasta dishes. There are five different options to choose from all offered at $14.99 per dish. This is a great opportunity to fuel your body for the home stretch of activities.
Thursday, October 15
Badlands Amphitheatre – FREE Sunset Hike at the Amp
6:00 – 7:15 PM
We’re headed back to the Badlands Amphitheatre this time for an opportunity to take in a sunset from atop of Lookout Hill. This 75 minute hike will start at 6:00pm and give hikers the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views during the evenings sunset. Learn more about the hike and reserve your FREE tickets below.
Friday, October 16
Town of Drumheller – FREE Aquaplex Access
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Residents are invited out to a FREE swim at the Aquaplex. Come out and enjoy the slide, show off your diving skills, or relax in the hot tub. Thank you to the Town of Drumheller for sponsoring this activity. Space is limited to 150 participants.
Drumheller Dragons Home Game – Sponsored by Travel Drumheller
7:00pm – Drumheller Memorial Arena
Travel Drumheller is proud to sponsor the Dragons as they take on Fort McMurray!
Stop by our booth for contests, prizes and your chance to take part in an intermission game. We’ll also be collecting non-perishable food items, so bring a donation and help us share some Valley love with our community.
There will be prizes throughout the evening, including Royal Tyrrell Museum passes!
Saturday, October 17
Rosebud Theatre – Tour & Coffee
4:00pm
Take a trip to Rosebud for a special behind-the-scenes theatre experience and coffee. Ticket details will be available soon.
Bridgeviews – Chili Cookout
5:30pm
We can’t think of a better way to wrap up I Love Drumheller Valley Days than sitting around a campfire with your friends enjoying some great food and community spirit. To cap it all off, there will be SMORES!
Join us at Bridgeviews for a bowl of chili, laughter, and a campfire to close out our celebration of the incredible people and great activities that make our community such a wonderful place to live.
Partner Special Offers
Our partners have generously agreed to help us celebrate and are offering special pricing to help celebrate I Love Drumheller Valley Days. These specials are available from October 9 – 17, unless otherwise listed.
Chopped Leaf – Mention ” I Love Drumheller Valley” for a FREE chopped water or small soup with the purchase of any wrap or salad.
Lois + Ani Tea Shop – Enjoy special pricing Pulled Pork Combo ($16.99) and Chicken Pops ($15.99). Combos come with fries and a small boba drink.
Pizza Crush – Mention ” I Love Drumheller Valley” to unlock special pricing, $14 for a medium menu pizza. Pick any one of our signature pizzas or design your own (max five toppings).
Valley Brewing – Is there a better way to celebrate I Love Drumheller Valley Days than a fresh pint from our partners at Valley Brewing? They are offering $2 off pints during Happy Hour (3:00pm – 6:00pm) from October 12 – 15.
And There’s More to Come!
We’re still adding activities to the I Love Drumheller Valley Days calendar, including opportunities to get outside and enjoy the spectacular fall landscape of the Drumheller Valley.
Check back for new events, special offers and details as they’re announced.
Love Where You Live
I Love Drumheller Valley is about celebrating the people, businesses, attractions, landscapes and experiences that make this an incredible place to live.
Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or recently made the Valley home, October 9–17 is your invitation to explore local, support local and rediscover your own backyard.
Follow Travel Drumheller on Facebook and Instagram for updates, giveaways and more throughout I Love Drumheller Valley Days.
We invite businesses to join us in enhancing this incredible program. Let’s collaborate to provide special offers for residents and explore innovative ways to enrich our community further.
Reach out to us at tad@traveldrumheller.com to discuss how your business can be part of this extraordinary initiative. Together, let’s continue to make Drumheller Valley a place where community pride thrives.