Downtown Okotoks was buzzing with excitement Thursday night as the first Downtown Thursdays kicked off.

The lawn in front of the Art Gallery, the Triangle Park and the Plaza were filled with something for everyone in the family.

Tamara Boivin is in charge of the fitness component of the event and says the event allows members of the community to come and see some of the amazing things in the community.

"It will bring attention to all the wonderful things we have going on down here and also all of the wonderful things we have available to us in our own town."

There will be Art on the Lawn in front of the Gallery, along with an open mic.

In Triangle Square there will be kids fun events, with something for every kid.

While at the plaza there will be fitness classes that every week will be facilitated by different fitness instructors, meaning every week there will be a different class to do.

"It is kind of like a sampler of all the wonderful things we have to offer," Boivin says.

The wide variety of activities makes it so that there is something for everyone in the family.

Boivin says that is will be a great way to get everyone out and doing something in the communities.

"It is a free event that is about bringing people together."

Downtown Thursdays will run until August 25th.

Event Schedule:

Art on the Lawn at the Okotoks Art Gallery- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Outdoor Open Mic at the Okotoks Art Gallery- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kids Fun at the Triangle Park- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Outdoor Fitness at the Plaza- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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