Calendar
This calendar brings together palaeontological events from around the region and beyond, including public lectures, field trips, conferences, and museum exhibitions. It’s a helpful resource for anyone interested in palaeontology, from amateur enthusiasts to professional researchers.
Events are listed to the best of our knowledge and are updated regularly. Whether you're looking to attend a fossil talk, join a dig, or simply stay informed about what's going on in the palaeo world, we hope you'll find something of interest.
If you know of an upcoming event that you think should be included, please feel free to contact us at eric.campbell@albertapaleo.org with the details. I'd be happy to add it to the calendar!
December 2025
Legend
External - hosted by Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Discovering Dinosaurs
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Explore our world-famous Dinosaur Hall! This tour introduces young participants to the study of palaeontology, and the dinosaurs that lived in ancient Alberta. See real dinosaur fossils, explore what dinosaurs ate, and find out what living animal is most closely related to the dinosaurs. After the tour there will be lots of time for questions with our dinosaur experts.
Ages 4–8 $25 45 Minutes Up to 25 viewers
This is a multi-site event conducted through Zoom. Registration closes at 3:30 p.m. MT the day before. Recording available for 72 hours after.
For more details, see https://tyrrellmuseum.com/learn/distance_learning/public_webcasts .
External - hosted by Royal Alberta Museum
Presentation: Dino Dentist
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Oh my! What big teeth you have! Feast your eyes on some dino skulls and learn about the science of chewing.
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, various locations
Age Group: 3 and up
Cost: Free with admission
For more details, see https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on .
External - hosted by Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Palaeo Paint Night
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Paleo Paint Nights are back!
Join us December 5th, from 6 - 9 pm, for an evening of artsy fun! Learn from our in-house paleoartist, Jessy Dion, as he walks you through a prehistoric painting from start to finish.
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event Details:
- Limited Spots: 15 spots available
- All supplies provided
- No prior artistic skill needed
Come create your own prehistoric masterpiece with professional guidance from a talented paleoartist!
Book now: Reserve your spot
For more details, see https://dinomuseum.ca/events/paleo-paint-night .
External - hosted by Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit
Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Take a tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum without leaving home! During this interactive virtual visit, we’ll guide you through our world-renowned galleries and exhibits. Marvel at creatures from ancient seas, explore Dinosaur Hall, and discover how life carried on after the catastrophic asteroid impact 66 million years ago. The program concludes with a Q&A session with a Museum expert.
All Ages $25 45 Minutes Up to 25 viewers
This is a multi-site event conducted through Zoom. Registration closes at 3:30 p.m. MT the day before. Recording available for 72 hours after.
For more details, see https://tyrrellmuseum.com/learn/distance_learning/public_webcasts .
External - hosted by Royal Alberta Museum
Presentation: Dino Dentist
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Oh my! What big teeth you have! Feast your eyes on some dino skulls and learn about the science of chewing.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, various locations
Age Group: 3 and up
Cost: Free with admission
For more details, see https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on .
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting: December 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
APS December Social!
We’re hosting our annual December potluck! Please bring a snack to share and any fossils or palaeontological finds you’d like to show off. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and share your discoveries from the year. Hope to see you there!
External - hosted by Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Giants of the Ice Age
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Explore the mammals that evolved after the extinction of the dinosaurs, and find out how these ancient beasts adapted as North America’s climate changed from tropical to an ice age. Using real fossils from our Collection, you will see some familiar favourites such as the mammoth and sabre-toothed cat, and also meet some unique mega-mammals like the giant ground sloth and Glyptodont. We’ll find out that not all giants were dinosaurs!
All Ages $25 45 Minutes Up to 25 viewers
This is a multi-site event conducted through Zoom. Registration closes at 3:30 p.m. MT the day before. Recording available for 72 hours after.
For more details, see https://tyrrellmuseum.com/learn/distance_learning/public_webcasts .
External - hosted by Royal Alberta Museum
Presentation: Dino Dentist
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Oh my! What big teeth you have! Feast your eyes on some dino skulls and learn about the science of chewing.
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, various locations
Age Group: 3 and up
Cost: Free with admission
For more details, see https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on .
External - hosted by Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Noon Years Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
It’s back! Come on down to our Noon Years Eve Party, December 31, 10 am - 2 pm
Tickets available online and at the door, matching admission costs. Which means… museum members are free!
Balloon Drop and Bubble Wrap Pop
Dino cookie decorating
“Mimosa” Bar
Crafts
Fossil touch table
…and more!
For more details, see https://dinomuseum.ca/events/noon-years-eve-party .