Sign Up for Hike for Hospice Calgary.
Everyday from Mar 2, 2017 - May 6, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Sign up for Hike for Hospice Calgary today, a Family-Friendly Walk through Fish Creek Provincial Park! The Hike takes place on Sunday, May 7 from 9am to Noon. All funds raised will support children and families coping with life-threatening illness or the death of someone close. Be a hero for grieving families. To sign up for this family-friendly walk or to make a donation, visit the website.
Market Collective.
Everyday from Mar 24, 2017 - Mar 26, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
March 24: 4 to 9pm. March 25: 10am to 6pm.
March 26: 10am to 6pm. Join at the Chinese Cultural Centre for a weekend of family fun, local art, music, interactive displays, yummy treats, and much more! Market Collective is an independent market, created to showcase the works of local artists, artisans, and musicians and to strengthen the local community in Calgary. Live music and DJs all weekend long. Admission is $5 for the entire weekend! Admission for kids 12 and under is free.
Cost: | $5.00 |
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Location: | Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre - 197, 1 Street SW |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events |
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Link: | http://marketcollective.ca |
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Earth Hour 2024.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Mar 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 9:30 pm
Calgary Unplugged is an annual family-friendly Earth Hour event.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE)
Join us for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour party!
Calgary Unplugged is hosted by The Arusha Centre's Climate Program, with support from The City of Calgary and community agencies.
If you can't make it to the event, turning off nonessential lights, "unplug" from electronics at 8:30 and reconnect with people, games or hobbies!
After Earth Hour, share your participation with #EarthHour and #EarthHourYYC.
Email
programs@arusha.org with questions.
Location: | Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-hour-calgary-unplugged-tickets-795640240377?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Tickets are on Sale Now for the 2017 KidsFest (The Calgary International Children's Festival).
Everyday from Mar 2, 2017 - May 23, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tickets are on Sale Now for the 2017 KidsFest (Calgary International Children's Festival), taking place May 24 to 27. Celebrate the Best in Performing Arts for Children. Explore and experience this Festival through puppetry, music, dance, theatre, author engagements, and more! There will also be free activities on Olympic Plaza adjacent to Arts Commons including storytelling, dance workshops, roving artists, magicians, face painting, creative activities and challenges, and more! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | www.calgarykidsfest.ca |
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Indigenous History Month Celebration at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join us at Southcentre Mall from June 3rd to 23rd for our fourth annual Indigenous History Month celebration in partnership with Authentically Indigenous.
This month-long event will foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Experience educational activities, cultural displays, and storytelling sessions that connect both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. The celebrations will include:
Full-Size Tipi: Step inside a tipi adorned with tapestries representing decades of Indigenous contributions to Calgary’s culture.
Storytelling: Be moved by traditional stories from elders, delight in puppet shows by Indigenous authors, and explore virtual reality experiences by the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth.
Artisan Market: Discover the vibrancy of Indigenous creativity at our artisan market on June 7th and 8th. Enjoy music, dance, and locally crafted goods.
Educational Information Walls: Learn and engage with displays that provide deeper insights into Indigenous culture.
Calgary Pro Musica and Green Fools Theatre present 'more rocky mountain fairy tales'.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind.
Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers.
Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas
Music by Tyler Hornby
Puppets by Green Fools Theatre
Video by Joel Goundry
Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass
Cost: | $15.00 |
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Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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Calgary's Ultimate Halloween Party Menagerie Halloween.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Oct 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:59 am
A Wicked Throwback Halloween Party for the 35+ crowd! All in support of AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society)
This Party has EVERYTHING! Old school Halloween games, Scavenger Hunt, burlesque performances, dancing to hits from 70's to 90's. Win 2 tickets anywhere Westjet flies!
Rundle Studio Virtual Open House.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - May 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:30 pm
Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of our wonderful community.
Rundle Studio is an online learning environment built to help students with diagnosed learning disabilities thrive. Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential!
Free Online Coding Workshop for Grade 1-12 Students.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Dec 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:00 pm
Free Online Coding Workshop for Grade 1-12 Students
Daily starts at 18 PM
Dive into the magical world of coding with personalized guidance from expert mentors!
What Will You Learn?
Game Development
Animation
Website Development
App Development
Book a free coding session:
https://cdg.al/iVf5P
Session Highlight:
1:1 live online session
Hands-on, learning with an expert mentor
STEM.org-accredited certification for participation
Location: | Online/Virtual
Link - https://cdg.al/iVf5P |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | https://cdg.al/iVf5P |
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March 25 & 26 - Calgary Baby & Tot Show - for Bump, Baby & Beyond! .
> Saturday Mar 25, 2017 at 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
March 25, 9:30am to 5:30pm & March 26, 11am to 5pm. A fun and interactive event designed to put everything families need all under one roof. There will be local and national exhibitors showcasing the latest in apparel, toys, and products to assist parents and caregivers every step of the way. Interactive workshops and seminars from today’s leading authorities will provide valuable insights on raising a family with babies to school-age children - and everything in between. Plus, there will be parented play areas, arts & crafts, and non-stop entertainment for the whole family! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Location: | BMO Centre, Stampede Park |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | www.calgarybabyshow.com |
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March 24 to April 2 - Spring Rally in the Alley at Heritage Park Historical Village.
Everyday from Mar 24, 2017 - Apr 2, 2017 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Put yourself in the driver’s seat and get ready for fun and excitement! Play challenging games, create car-themed crafts, and get revved up for all sorts of fun activities throughout the museum during this family-friendly indoor event. For more information, visit the website.
Location: | Heritage Park Historical Village - 1900 Heritage Drive SW |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | www.heritagepark.ca |
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Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Feb 4, 2017 - Jun 4, 2017 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience is coming to Calgary’s science centre February 4 to June 4! Experience a “career day” at the Starfleet Academy. Test your knowledge and skills to discover what your true ranking would be in a Starfleet career – will you be a Medical, Engineering or Science Officer, or even a Commander? Exciting possibilities await in this immersive and interactive experience that appeals to lifelong fans and new Star Trek enthusiasts alike.
March 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Sharing Dance at Wildflower Arts Centre.
> Saturday Mar 25, 2017 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Be part of a massive nationwide celebration of dance in recognition of Canada’s 150th Birthday! Learn the Sharing Dance routine with a professional dancer. The National Ballet School of Canada is partnering with artists across the country to engage Canadians in this shared expression of joy on Sharing Dance Day on June 2, 2017. All ages welcome. For more information, call 403-249-3773.
Location: | 3363 Spruce Drive SW |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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Night Steps - CNIB Calgary.
> Saturday Mar 25, 2017 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join CNIB Calgary's inaugural Night Steps pledge walk at 5pm at CNIB, which is located in Bridgeland, to step into a night filled with family-friendly events, a Calgary Lions Club BBQ, and a walk under the stars to benefit and improve the lives of those who are blind and partially sighted. Register as a participant, a sponsor, or a volunteer to promote Night Steps where 100 per cent of the funds go to area Calgarians for "seeing beyond vision loss."