donut decorating, making new friends and chats about seasonal affective disorder(free community event)

thursday jan 15th
5:30pm arrival, 6pm-8:30pm

101 Bear Street, Banff
Pioneer Room (above banff library)

click here to register (FREE)

This event is for all ages and all people (kids under 16 to be accompanied by a parent or caretaker)

Schedule of Events:

  • 5:30pm doors open
  • 6pm Introduction from Mak (Frankie D’s Donuts), including group guidelines
  • 3 activities decorating 3 donuts
  • reflections and group discussion
  • closing circle and resource sharing


Parking: paid parking across the street, free parking down by the river.

Venue Accessibility: wheelchair accessible with ramp to the entrance

Bathrooms: two bathrooms with stalls and urinals

Seating Options: Chairs will be available for all participants. You are welcome to stand, sit, or move around as needed. If you prefer to sit closer to the front or need a specific seating arrangement, please let us know in advance or speak to a volunteer upon arrival.

Flooring: The room itself is free of tripping hazards, and walkways will be kept clear.

Scents: This event is not officially scent-free, but we kindly ask participants to avoid wearing strong perfumes or scented products to make the space more comfortable for those with scent sensitivities.

Lighting & Visibility: There will be no flashing lights or sudden visual effects. If you need to sit closer for better visibility, you are welcome to do so.

Acoustics: The facilitator will use a microphone to ensure everyone can hear comfortably.

Language & Communication: The presentation and sharing will be in english. If you need interpretation or any other communications needs, please email Mak at hello@frankiedsdonuts.com

Food & Drinks: Frankie D’s Donuts will be provided. Frankie D’s Donuts may contain trace allergens due to shared kitchen facilities. They are made in a facility where nuts are present. Ingredients in the Donuts include flour, salt, milk, butter, eggs, yeast, sugar, and other possible trace allergens. Additionally, Frankie D’s glazes contain a variety of ingredients. If you have an allergy, please inquire before consuming.

We will have some GF and Vegan Donuts available. These products are sourced from external suppliers, and we cannot oversee every ingredient or allergen present in these products. They may contain nuts and other trace allergens.

Contact Us
For questions or accommodations, email Mak at hello@frankiedsdonuts.com (at least 48 hours before the event).

Event Feedback
We value your feedback! You can share it through a feedback form at the event, or email Mak afterward at hello@frankiedsdonuts.com.

Thank you to our funding partner and collaborator: Banff Life and Banff Canmore Foundation

Click here to register (FREE)