Annual Riverdale Events

Riverdale has many family friendly events!

Annually we celebrate Canada Day, Community League Day, and New Years. There is also many other events that may be scheduled during the year including Jane’s Walk, Sustainability Pub Nights, educational movie nights, and concerts!

Tipi Raising in Riverdale

In recognition of the significance of the river and this land as a gathering place for Indigenous people over many millenia

Elder Elizabeth Letendre would like to invite you to a tipi raising event on Thursday September 19th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverdale Park. While everyone in the community is invited to participate - this event is for First Nations, Inuit and Metis people to gather and celebrate their many contributions to the creation of our community, city, province and nation.

Community league day - SATURDAY sept. 21, 2019

Riverdalians are invited to celebrate Community League Day at Riverdale Hall/House on Saturday, September 21th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

This is the day to renew your League membership or become a new member.  Annual memberships cost $25 for a family, $15 for a single parent family or single adult, $5 for seniors or low-income families.

There will be a range of fun events for all ages.

BENEFITS OF A COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP

 Access to some of the most engaged and active community members in Riverdale. Neighbours with the capacity and skills to help bring your ideas to life!

 Free swim from October to June at the downtown YMCA (Don Wheaton) Sundays from 1 - 5 pm and at the Commonwealth Recreation Centre on Saturdays from 5 - 7 pm which includes Field House, Gymnasium, Aquatic Centre & Fitness Centre

 Free swim during the summer months at Mill Creek, Fred Broadstock, Queen Elizabeth, and Oliver Outdoor Pools. Check our website www.riverdalians.ca for swim times.

 Community league events such as Canada Day Celebration, Community League Day, New Years Day Celebration, etc.

 Maintenance of Riverdale Hall, Riverdale House, the outdoor skating rink, and rink shack

• Use of the skating rink

• Discounted Riverdale Hall rental rate

• Ability to rent Riverdale House for private functions

• Opportunity to rent a Garden Plot

• Riverdalian Newsletter

• Priority for open spots for the Riverdale Community Childcare Centre

• The weekly playgroup Wednesday mornings at the hall

• Badminton at Riverdale School on Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:00 pm

• Soccer and summer programs for kids

• Indoor soccer for 3 and 4 year olds at Riverdale school on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm

• Vote at League meetings, and community representation before City Council

• Access to the Community League Wellness Program - 15% off multi admission passes and 20% off annual memberships at all Edmonton Sports and Leisure Facilities. For more information, call 944-7572 or visit www.edmonton.ca/wellness

Renewing or purchasing your league membership can also be done online by going to www.efcl.org/membership. The cost remains the same.