Introducing Guardians of the Wild, the Calgary Zoo's new on-park program designed to encourage families to take action to protect wildlife and wild places. This interactive program will help to enhance your zoo experience and inspire a visit to all corners of the park! Explore the zoo with the action map, collect the codes at each station, and enter the contest! This exciting scavenger hunt has incredible prizes, including a trip for two to China to see giant pandas! This program runs July 4 - September 3. Check out the website for more information!
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, August 6
There will be no Global Morning Show on August Long Weekend.
Monday, August 13
Guest: Lisa Thomson, MA, Supporting Wellness
Topic: Soon, school bells will ring once again! Many kids will return to school with excitement; others will experience anxiety about heading back to the classroom. Tune in for Lisa's expert tips on easing your child's back-to-school anxiety.
Monday, August 20
Guest: Ellen Percival, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Calgary's Child Magazine
Topic: As summer winds down and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule - for kids and parents alike. Tune in for Ellen's Grade A tips on how you and your family can transition smoothly into the new school year.
Monday, August 27
Guest: Rep, Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK)
Topic: BB4CK works in partnership with Calgary schools to make and deliver free healthy lunches for students who would otherwise go hungry. How can you help Calgary's hungry kids and make a difference this school year? Tune in for full details!
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!
August 5
They say getting out to play is the best medicine. Calgary’s Child Magazine shares a fantastic story on the developmental power of nature play. What was your favourite outdoor activity when you were younger?
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| Cost: | $7.00 |
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| Location: | Big 4 Building: 1410 Olympic Way SE |
| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
| Link: | thisgirlcanyyc.com |
| Location: | Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Drive NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | www.calgaryzoo.com/guardians-of-the-wild |
| Location: | Prince's Island Park: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW |
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| Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances |
| Link: | theatrecalgary.com/2018-19/two-gentlemen-of-verona |
| Location: | Trico Centre for Family Wellness - 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities |
| Link: | www.tricocentre.ca |
| Location: | Various Locations in Calgary |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
| Link: | calgary.ca/free |
| Location: | Various Locations in Calgary |
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| Category: | Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | calgary.ca/free |
| Location: | Riley Park: 8 Avenue and 12 Street NW |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Playtime & Story Time |
| Link: | su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/volunteer-programs/ |
| Location: | Southland Leisure Centre - 2000 Southland Drive SW |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities |
| Link: | www.calgary.ca/leisurecentres |
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