Upcoming Events – Gem of the West Museum https://www.gemofthewest.ca Coaldale History, Arts, and Culture Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:15:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.10 205303630 25 YEAR CELEBRATION https://www.gemofthewest.ca/event/25-year-celebration/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.gemofthewest.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3029 The Gem of the West Museum is celebrating 25 years since its official grand opening, and we want to celebrate by bringing together the people who have been part of the museum’s story.

Over the past 25 years, countless people have helped make the museum what it is today — volunteers, board members, staff, donors, supporters, and community members. Whether you were involved for many years or only for a short time, we’d love to have you join us and share your memories.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Gem of the West Museum

Open House — Come and Go!

This is a free, informal open house, so come whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like. There is no registration required.

Enjoy some coffee, tea, juice, and cake, wander through the museum, reconnect with old friends, and share stories and memories from the past 25 years.

We’ll also have a place where guests can write down their stories and memories of the museum, helping us preserve the experiences of the people who have been part of our history.

Sealing Our History for the Next 25 Years

Near the end of the celebration, at approximately 2:00 p.m., we’ll gather to seal a special 25-year time capsule.

The capsule will contain a selection of photographs, documents, objects, and memories representing the museum and our community during its first 25 years. Once sealed, it will be preserved for the next generation to open 25 years from now.

Come share a story. Leave a memory. Be part of the next 25 years.

We hope you’ll stop by on October 3rd and help us celebrate 25 years of the Gem of the West Museum — a place of stories.

Admission: Free
No registration required • Come and go as you please

]]> 3029 Craft and Hobby Show https://www.gemofthewest.ca/event/craft-and-hobby-show-5/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.gemofthewest.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3025 The Gem of the West Museum is excited to once again host our annual Craft & Hobby Show!

This wonderful community tradition brings together talented artisans, makers, and hobbyists from across the region for a day filled with creativity, handmade treasures, and unique finds. Browse a wide variety of handmade items, creative works, crafts, and other vendors all under one roof.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, something special for your home, or simply want to enjoy a day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone!

Bring your family and friends, spend the day browsing and shopping, and discover the incredible talent of local and regional makers—all inside the historic Gem of the West Museum.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕥 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Gem of the West Museum
1316 20th Street, Coaldale, AB

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