Ponoka Events and Activities

The Town of Ponoka will host a free drive-in movie event on Friday, October 30, at Hudson’s Green Nature and Activity Centre (weather permitting). Citizens are invited to come park and enjoy Disney’s movie ‘Halloweentown’ from the comfort of their vehicles. 

Popcorn and pop will be available for purchase at the event.

First Come, First Served

The parking lot will be open to vehicles starting at 7 p.m. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Town staff will be on site to help direct vehicles into parking spots.

Washrooms will be available during the event.

Kick off the holiday season with a Santa Claus parade, tree lighting ceremony, drone light show, live music, moonlight madness and much more! More details to come. Please stay tuned!

Enter Your Float in the Santa Claus Parade

Join in the fun and enter a festive float in Ponoka‘s Santa Claus parade on November 20 at 6 p.m. It’s free to enter!

The Santa Claus parade is a great opportunity to promote your organization and be seen throughout the community.

To enter your float, please click here.

The deadline to enter a float is Thursday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

Please do not invite Mr. or Mrs. Claus to ride on your float, as the Town of Ponoka is already making arrangements for Santa to appear in the parade.

If you have any questions, please email events@ponoka.ca or call 403-783-0134.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Ponoka’s self-guided annual Christmas Lights Tour. The tour showcases and celebrates the festively decorated homes and yards throughout the community.

The Lions Centennial Park Christmas Light Display is a must-see stop on the tour. In 2025, the dazzling display featured more than 500,000 Christmas lights, creating a spectacular holiday experience for visitors of all ages.

More details to come. Stay tuned.

The Holiday Train will arrive in Ponoka on Saturday, December 12 at 4 p.m. and will feature a live concert by Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling from about 4 to 4:30 p.m. The event is free to attend.

Citizens are encouraged to bring cash or a non-perishable food donation for the Ponoka Food Bank if able. For more information on the Holiday Train event, please visit the CPKC website at Cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain.

Celebrate the season with some festive fun for all ages at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

The event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. and includes a free public skate, complimentary hot chocolate, cookie decorating and a crafts station. 

Experience a free family-friendly winter community event on Friday, January 29 at Lions Centennial Park.

More details to come. Stay tuned.