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The YMCA is excited to offer Calgary Flames Grade 6 activities live and in person in a safe and fun outdoor environment and a virtual at-home experience! This free membership supported by the Calgary Flames Foundation is still available and will be extended to expire December 31, 2021 for any children that began their membership after August 1, 2020. Grade 6 Memberships for 2021/2022 school year will be available as of August 1, 2021. Programming will return to in-person in the coming weeks and months with some virtual resources also being offered. For more information, visit the website.

Takes place October 8 to 11. Dinosaur Era Calgary will feature more than 19 moving, breathing, blinking, and roaring animatronic dinosaurs, which will be classified in three various segments of the prehistoric eras, namely Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods; some 250 million years ago! The Jurassic tour will capture your imagination, taking you back in time to the land of dinosaurs where you will come face to face with the breathtaking, agile, life-sized raptor among other dinosaurs! The accurate to science dinosaur specimens are improved recreations as a result of recent paleontology discoveries. This unique outdoor and indoor educational exhibition is the perfect opportunity for science explorers of all ages to underpin their theoretic knowledge of the pre-historic world in dinosaur paleontology to level of reality. There will be various amusement rides and dinosaur-themed activities! Ideal for kids’ parties, family outings, and school groups. Tickets are limited and only available to purchase online. Due to the high demand for Dinosaur exhibitions, tickets usually get sold out before the event dates. Book tickets in advance to avoid last minute disappointments. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Coming to Calgary for the first time! Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning Halloween event featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins. Witness the magic of pumpkins coming to life during this nighttime family-friendly walk-through experience. Lit pumpkin sculptures and displays include everything from classic Halloween characters, dragons and dinosaurs, to movie and pop culture icons. To purchase tickets, visit the website.

Alberta is home to thousands of species of bugs living in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across the province. Learn more about the creepy crawly critters that we share our province with and what they are up to in the fall through investigation stations hosted by: City of Calgary Parks Polli-neighbours, Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, and Green Calgary. Event activities suited for learners of all ages and included with Discovery Centre admission. Advance tickets not required.

Takes place Fridays to Sundays, September 25 to October 31, and Holiday Monday, October 11. A fall trip to the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins will be on display for photos and for purchase (until October 31)! All carving pumpkin proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Alberta is home to thousands of species of bugs living in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across the province. Learn more about the creepy crawly critters that we share our province with and what they are up to in the fall through investigation stations hosted by: City of Calgary Parks Polli-neighbours, Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, and Green Calgary. Event activities suited for learners of all ages and included with Discovery Centre admission. Advance tickets not required.

Join this virtual scavenger hunt for a week of fun clues and activities, suitable for all ages and abilities! Post pictures of your answers for a chance to win a gift card from one of the great sponsors. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.