The Town of Blackfalds is bringing two free family shows to the community this month as part of its Summer Culture Series. The Blackfalds Zoo lands at the Ag Society Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and the Blackfalds Circus presents “Dreams of Wonderland” at the Eagle Builders Centre on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Both events start at 6:30 PM.
The popular zoo returns with birds, reptiles and more for a one-hour outdoor visit at the Abbey Centre grounds, 4500 Womacks Road. A week later, circus performers take over Arena 1 inside the Eagle Builders Centre at 5302 Broadway Avenue with contortion, hula hoops, aerials and acrobatics.
Each Thursday evening throughout the summer, the Town of Blackfalds Parks and Recreation department offers free entertainment for families. The series makes a point of including acts that children and parents can enjoy together outdoors or inside modern town facilities. The Ag Society Amphitheatre sits on the northeast portion of the Abbey Centre grounds and is sponsored by the Blackfalds & District Agricultural Society.
Central Alberta’s fast-growing community of over 12,000 residents continues to expand its recreation options. The Eagle Builders Centre, which opened in recent years, seats more than 1,400 people and serves as home ice for the Blackfalds Bulldogs junior hockey club. Using its arena space for a circus shows how the building doubles as a year-round community gathering spot.
The zoo and the circus are both one-hour programs, giving families an easy evening outing before bedtime. Residents can also catch the U15 Girls Ball Tournament on Friday, July 10, adding another free option for sports fans. No tickets are needed for any of these town-hosted events.
