From October 6 to 31, take risks and be curious ! Enjoy frightfully-fun activities as you explore the spooky science behind Halloween. You might be shocked by what you learn! Plus, Monster Mash-Up (sponsored in part by Calgary’s Child Magazine) is back on October 27 & 28 for the final weekend of SHOCKTOBER. SHOCKTOBER is included with General Admission. For more details, visit the website.
For parenting tips and updates from local experts, don't miss the Calgary's Child Magazine Parenting Segment on the Global Calgary Morning News Show every Monday morning! Each segment has a different guest and topic, and our segment airs at approximately 8:25am.
Monday, October 22
Guest: Sarah Remmer, RD/Owner of The Centre for Family Nutrition
Topic: Thinking Outside the Rice Cereal Box: Three Foods that are Perfect for Babies Starting Solids! Starting solids can be such a fun experience, but it can also be a bit nerve-wracking! There’s so much information out there about when to start, what to start with, and how to feed your baby real food. Tune in for Sarah's expert nutritional advice on the five best foods to feed your baby and why.
Monday, October 29
Guest: Sandra Werle, M.Ed., Education Consultant, The Children's Link Society
Topic: You have just received a special needs diagnosis for your child - now what? After receiving a diagnosis, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and experience many emotions. But a diagnosis is not predictive of whether or not your child will lead a happy meaningful life, and it is not reflective of you, the parent. Tune in for Sandra's professional guidance, crucial tips, and encouragement to help everyone in your family move forward and thrive.
Monday, November 5
Guest: Ellen Percival, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Calgary's Child Magazine
Topic: Tune in for Ellen's top events in our great city for frosty family-friendly fun - indoors and out!
Calgary's Child on Soft Rock 97.7 with Christina Rowsell
We're delighted to announce a new partnership with Soft Rock 97.7FM. Every other week, our favorite radio host Christina Rowsell will be featuring select topics brought to you by Calgary's Child Magazine to start conversations on the issues that matter most to Calgary's families. Listen in from 11am to 12pm!
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| Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre: 375 Bermuda Drive NW |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
| Link: | storybooktheatre.org |
| Location: | TELUS Spark: 220 St. George's Drive NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Youth Activities |
| Link: | sparkscience.ca/experience-telus-spark/events/shocktober/?stage=stage |
| Cost: | $5.00 |
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| Location: | The City of Calgary Recreation Aquatic & Fitness Centres or Leisure Centres |
| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
| Link: | calgary.ca/cityonline |
| Location: | Butterfield Acres Farm: 254077 Rocky Ridge Road |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Youth Activities |
| Link: | butterfieldacres.com/harvest-pumpkin-hunts/ |
| Cost: | $20.00 |
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| Location: | Acadia Recreation Complex: 240, 90 Avenue SE |
| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
| Link: | mommyconnections.ca/calgary/store/products/halloween-party-for-babies-toddlers/ |
| Location: | Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm: 284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, AB, T1X 0J6 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | calgarycornmaze.com |
| Location: | 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE |
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| Category: | Fun for Kids |
| Link: | www.tricocentre.ca |
| Location: | Cobb's Adventure Park & Corn Maze: 500, 84 Street NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | cobbsadventurepark.com |
| Location: | Cobb's Adventure Park & Corn Maze: 500, 84 Street NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | cobbsadventurepark.com |
| Location: | Southland Leisure Centre - 2000 Southland Drive SW |
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| Category: | Youth Activities |
| Link: | www.calgary.ca/leisurecentres |
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