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Get ready to marvel at the sights and sounds of these magnificent life-like creatures and see for yourself what Alberta might have looked like when dinosaurs reigned supreme. Entry included in admission to the Zoo.

6 online excerpt readings of new Canadian plays by members of the Alberta Theatre Projects Playwrights Unit. Tickets are $10 per evening.

The rodeo takes over downtown Calgary in all shapes, sizes, and sounds – defying description and tantalizing the tastes of arts and culture lovers in various venues.

Beginning May 1, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.

Welcome to The Great Race, a reality show hosted by Felicity Fox. Join Hannah Hare and Tonya Turtle as they compete to win the grand prize. Through obstacles, challenges and facing their fears, Hannah and Tonya discover that they are more the same than they are different. Based on the Aesop fable with a modern twist, The Great race is a fun-filled musical.

With more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of land, Heritage Park Historical Village has a lot to offer people of all ages.

join Hannah Hare and Tonya Turtle as they compete to win the grand prize in a reality show. Through obstacles, challenges and facing their fears, Hannah and Tonya discover that they are more the same than they are different. Based on the Aesop fable with a modern twist, The Great Race is a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family.

A troubled urban teenager arrives at her Grandfather’s remote cabin for a visit, and they quickly realize that the easy days of their relationship are far behind them. When George tries to find some common ground between them through a nature hike, a dangerous turn of events leaves Ava in the position of trying to save them both.

Go back to a time when life seemed simpler. Tap your toes and laugh as Jubilations parodies one of the all-time great nostalgia trips. All your favorite rock and roll classics of the ‘50s are queued up.

A feisty 90-year-old cancer patient, checks herself out of the hospital to return to her beloved homestead only to find her beloved apple orchard under construction. Glorie, a newly minted volunteer hospice worker and experienced city lawyer shows up to visit and maybe even save the day. The comedic clash of an illiterate rural woman and an overly sophisticated urban lawyer means that neither of their lives will ever be the same again.

adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series. SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. For more information and to buy tickets, visit storybooktheatre.org

Vome back with us again to a time when life seemed simpler. Tap your toes and laugh with us as Jubilations parodies one of the all-time great nostalgia trips. All your favorite rock and roll classics of the 50’s are queued up and ready. Learn more at Calgary.jubilations.ca

In collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Mydoh – an interactive money management app, has been committed to helping parents raise money-smart kids - has launched the first of many youth mental health initiatives with its #MydohChoreChallenge . From May 7, National Child & Youth Mental Health Day, until June 7th, parents can task and share their kids completing a chore on social media, using the hashtag #MydohChoreChallenge. For every post, Mydoh will donate one dollar to the CMHA, up to $10,000.00, in an effort to support its mission to deliver provincial mental health programs, further equitable access to services, and champion the reduction of mental health disparities in our communities.

Join the Calgary Zoo each Sunday for a unique Calgary brunch experience. Brunch is held in the heart of Destination Africa. Enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, and more! Pre-purchase and save! Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!

Come check out Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park. Experience a thrilling new adventure at Cinemagic 3D in the Showtime Theatre. Calaway Park spans 160 acres and has a collection of over thirty-two rides including children’s rides, thrill rides and family rides.

Puppet Power: Festival of Ideas, the 10 edition, animates the theme of Celebration! We look at the role inanimate objects have had in ceremonies since time immemorial. We explores the impact and potential of Applied Puppetry in all sorts of of practices. We wonder, who’s at the party, who’s not and whether it’s time to take back the carnival! Local, national, and international master puppeteers and presenters will provide inspiring talks/panels, practical how-to workshops, and puppetry-based performances. NEW THIS YEAR: Intermissions! an online networking and idea exchange hosted by special guests. Spend an hour of informal conversation, exploring ideas around puppetry and “celebration events” – everything from birthday parties to end of life celebrations… from social rituals to social justice. More than just entertainment and information sharing… our Festival of Ideas is about making authentic connections, having meaningful conversations on important topics, and motivating a call to action to use the power of puppetry to impact positive social change. Prices range from $3 to $15; All Access Passes are available.

Tortoise & Hare in The Great Race Welcome to the Great Race, a reality show hosted by Felicity Fox. Join Hannah Hare and Tonya Turtle as they compete to win the grand prize. Through obstacles, challenges and facing their fears, Hannah and Tonya discover that they are more the same than they are different. Based on the Aesop fable with a modern twist, the Great Race is a fun filled musical adventure for the whole family. Join Stage West for the children’s version of dinner theatre. For starters, Stage West displays an incredible “kid friendly buffet” complete with all the favourites … hot dogs, pizza, ice cream and much more. The buffet is then followed by a live child-oriented performance with plenty of humour for parents as well. On Saturdays only. Visit the website for dates and times.

Welcome to The Great Race, a reality show hosted by Felicity Fox. Join Hannah Hare and Tonya Turtle as they compete to win the grand prize. Through obstacles, challenges and facing their fears, Hannah and Tonya discover that they are more the same than they are different. Based on the Aesop fable with a modern twist, The Great race is a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family.

A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!

Join us for the live event kick off to our week long festival, Puppet Power, as we explore the idea of celebration! Watch puppet shows, make your own take-home puppets, join a puppet parade! Listen to stories that feature puppets! Perform your puppet for an onsite video! Build a kite (upside down marionette)! Face painting, ice-cream and much more!

Expert speakers will deliver timely, credible information and best-practice strategies to support the development and mental health of a child or youth in your life. Previously recorded presentations are also available for viewing: https://youtu.be/tLbDa8Vlutk

Book a personal virtual zoom meeting at your convenience. To book, email info@thethinksunpreschool.com

An experimental mash up of Arts and Culture Activities for young people aged 8 – 18, from the cKids Cohort of tenants at cSPACE. May 13th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm May 20th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm May 27th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU CAN! Cohort of tenants: Alberta Craft Council Society, Alexander Writers Center Society, CASA Mexico, Alliance Française, Atelier Artista, Quest Theatre and Springboard Performance Theatre.

Join the National Music Centre's free after-school Jam Club program! Youth ages 13-19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell. The best part? The program is free! Choose from the National Music Centre's extensive fleet of instruments, ranging from keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars with amplifiers, ukuleles and drum kits! Each week, participants will be supported by a team of skilled musicians, multi-instrumentalists, and experienced educators. As a drop-in program, students can drop in at any time between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm and there is no obligation to attend week to week. Snacks, drinks, and pizza are provided.

Takes place November 19 to January 2 (excluding November 23, 28 & 30 and December 3, 25 & 31). ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 25th year! This year's ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new themed areas and activities including a 25th anniversary Memory Lane, the Nutcracker in the ENMAX Conservatory, and an all-new “Tunnel of Light,” a tribute to Canada’s wetland, a holiday Zoo Market, and a very special “Dinos at Night” experience like you have never seen before! Of course, the Zoo is bringing back all the classic activities everyone has come to love like the Skating Rink, Fire pits, and Rival Axe Throwing. ZOOLIGHTS comes to life at night with twinkling lights at every turn, including over 200 light figurines, along with interactive and choreographed light displays. The lights are turned on at 5pm nightly and run until 9pm. It takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours to experience all that ZOOLIGHTS has to offer - but you are able to stay for as little or as long as you like!

A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food! Visit jubilations.ca for more information and tickets.

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau. April 22 - June 4, 2022 on Tuesdays to Saturdays @ 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays @ 2pm

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes centre stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The show is planned to be presented at 50 percent capacity. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available.