Dates for 2026: Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2

Times: Friday May 1 12 pm - 8 pm / Saturday May 2 9 am - 4 pm

At the Carstairs Curling Rink 350 11 AVE: Done your spring cleaning? Sell your valuable extras at the sale.
Please No Junk! Donate your Saleable items to the Carstairs Elks, they will pick them up.

Table Rental: 1 Day $20.00 per table or Both Days for $30.00 per table

Contacts for table rentals, information or pick up of donated items contact:

Rick 403.560.3441
Email: elksgaragesale@gmail.com

Carstairs Town Clean Up Week is BACK! 

Pick up your voucher from the main office, one per household and drop off one half ton load to the Didsbury Landfill. Some restrictions apply. Disposal fees for mattresses, fridges and freezers will NOT be covered by this program.

Vouchers can be picked up at the Town Office: Starting April 28, 2025

Let's clean up Carstairs!

Date of disposal of items: May 23 - 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (During Landfill operating hours)
Venue: Didsbury LandfillClean up Carstairs and take your trash to the Didsbury Landfill

Date:  Saturday May 30, 2026

Come celebrate Carstairs' Scottish heritage at this free, family-oriented event. Watch pipers and dancers parade down main street in the morning, then head to Memorial Park for an afternoon of fun-filled activities.

Carstairs Heritage Festival on Facebook for more information.

Date:  July 1, 2026

Bike Parade - Carstairs Memorial Park

Games and Activities in Memorial Park - 11:30 am until 1:30 pm

Canada Day Fireworks will be held July 1, 2026 at the Carstairs Golf Course. Stay at home to watch them or park at the Golf course or across Highway 2A in the open field.

Watch the Town Website, Twitter, Facebook and weekly ad in The Albertan for upcoming info on location.

Date:  July 17 - 19, 2026

Festivities include a fireworks display, pancake breakfast and one of the best parades in rural Alberta! There's an Outdoor Market, art show, kids games & activities, ball games, music at the gazebo and food vendors!  
www.carstairsagsociety.ca for more info.

Carstairs Community Connections Evening!
Meet the Town Machines & Movie in the Park!

Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon and evening of FREE community fun!

Tuesday, August 25
Memorial Park & Carstairs Curling Rink
Community Activities: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Movie in the Park: Approximately 7:00 PM

Event Highlights:

Meet the Town Machines
Climb aboard and explore a variety of Town vehicles and equipment while meeting the staff who help keep Carstairs running.

Community Connections Fair
Visit with local organizations, clubs, and service providers to learn about the many programs, services, and opportunities available in our community. Organizations, Sport Clubs, Service Groups, and Non-Profits wanting to be a vendor click here to register.

Crafts, Activities & Games
Enjoy hands-on crafts, family-friendly games, and fun activities for all ages in Memorial Park.

Free Hot Dogs
Grab a hot dog while you enjoy the festivities!

Movie in the Park
Once the activities wrap up, spread out your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for a FREE outdoor showing of GOAT beginning at approximately 7:00 PM.

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of community connection, family fun, and an outdoor movie!

There is no charge for this event; we just ask that you bring along an item for the food bank. 

Date: November 11, 2026
Location: Hugh Sutherland School
Time: 10:20 a.m.

Hosted by the Carstairs Legion Branch #53

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Dates: Friday November 20, 2026  2pm - 8pm / Saturday November 21, 2026 10am - 3pm 

The Carstairs Christmas Craft Market is held at the Carstairs Community Hall each November. Local artists sell jewelry, crafts, specialty items, and a variety of other unique items.  

INFO?  Contact 403.940.3327 or email lorik@carstairs.ca

Carstairs Christmas Craft Market

Date:  December 4, 2026

A magical night in Carstairs when the town transforms into a winter wonderland for both children and parents. The Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Crazy Carstairs Christmas.

This night offers a chance to scoop up late night shopping with excellent deals from local merchants and is also a time for families to enjoy exciting festivities downtown. There are free hot dogs, hot chocolate and cookies. Kids will be able to sit on Santa's knee, have a horse drawn carriage ride. And the best part of all? The fireworks!

Crazy Carstairs Christmas

Date:  December 4, 2026
Time:  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Location: Carstairs Half Century Club

Kids: join us during Carstairs Crazy Christmas where our team of Christmas Experts will help you pick out that perfect gift for mom and dad or anyone. Bring one loonie per gift and shop away! We'll wrap it up tight so no parents can peek!!!

If you have some items that you would like to donate, they can be dropped off at the Town Office (donations accepted from November 2 until December 2).

Santa's Gone Loonie