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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

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.

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.

The Alex Breastfeeding Clinic is on the move. New Location, Same Great Services for Patients! For more information, call 403-266-2622.

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!

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

Join Spruce Meadows for a fun-filled day celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday! Canada Day will be held during the ‘Pan American’ tournament, presented by Rolex (June 27 to July 2). Show jumping will be happening starting at 8am and running throughout the day until approximately 5pm. From 11am to 5pm, there will be a variety of family fun activities: Pony Rides and Face Painters bouncy castles, and kid’s fun zones. And from 7 to 9m, celebrate with Spruce Meadows and the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra for a free Canada Day Concert in the park. The concert will take place on Founders Plaza. This is an outdoor event; please dress accordingly. Please access Spruce Meadows and the parking from the west entrance (off Tournament Lane) and park in lots 7 and/or 8. The main entrance and traditional parking access to lot 2 on the east side of the property will not be accessible.

Canada Day at Fort Calgary. Beginning with a free pancake breakfast in the morning, this is a day of celebration and fun. Family-friendly activities include live music, traditional Indigenous games and stories, the NWMP Commemorative Association patrol camp, a food truck caravan, powwow dance workshops, plus The City’s “Living Flag’” event. For more information, visit the website.

Come out to Confederation Park and enjoy a free pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, main stage musical entertainment, a new natural play space, and the opening of a 1967 time capsule. There will be lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy!

If any day truly captures the spirit and pride of living in Canada, it’s Canada Day, and what better place to celebrate our country’s 150th Anniversary than at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame! Be inspired by Canada’s greatest sport heroes and test your skills on 50 hands-on interactive exhibits. Family crafts, activities, and three special film screenings will take place throughout the day! The short films include Harry Jerome: The Fastest Man on Earth, My Brand New Life, and The Sweater. There is something fun and inspiring for people of all ages, so bring the whole family!

Canada/Dominion Day at Heritage Park. Celebrate Canada Day the old-fashioned way! The first 2,017 guests can enjoy a free pancake breakfast. Watch an old-fashioned parade, mini chuckwagon races, and visit the new exhibit and performance: A Journey of a Lifetime. For more information, visit the website.

Join the celebration of Canada's 150th birthday and decades of Chinese contributions to this great country in Calgary's Chinatown District! Enjoy cultural performances, family-friendly activities, or visit the stores and indulge your taste buds with culinary delights from Asia.

As a place where the nation’s stories are discovered, shared and celebrated, the Calgary Public Library invites everyone to drop by the Central Library for family-friendly activities, including: campfire stories and songs (English, French, Indigenous); 150 acts of reconciliation; selfie station; arts and craft activities including coloring stations, storywall, and animal tracks adventure; Lego construction pit; giant chess tournament!

Come out to the Farm for Canada Day celebrations! There will be face painting, marshmallow roasting, Lost Treasure Mining, train and wagon rides, petting zoo animals, and much more! For more information, visit the website.

Canada Day in Calgary promises to be bigger and better than ever this year as we celebrate our country’s 150th birthday! There will be something to suit all tastes and interests so you can bring the whole family. Multicultural performances, contemporary Indigenous entertainment, Franco-Albertan celebrations, Canadian musical performances, a traditional Powwow, military displays, an amazing fireworks show and a public oath of commitment to Canada are only part of what is planned to help you celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial. For all of the exciting details, visit the website.

On Canada Day, celebrate at Studio Bell with live music that will take you across Canada, enjoy interactive exhibitions and some surprises!

Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with Calaway Park! The first 1,000 guests will receive a Canadian birthday cupcake. There will also be surprise giveaways! And Calaway Live will be performing One Five Oh Canada, a high-energy musical performance celebrating what it means to be Canadian. For more information, visit the website.

Takes place on Saturdays in June, July and August. Takes place on Thursdays in July and August. Discover the lure of fishing together as a family! Learn the tips and tools you need to fish in Alberta through this hands-on clinic designed for ages 6+ and a guardian. The best part? No fishing equipment or fishing licences required to participate – Bow Habitat supplies it all! To register, call 403-297-6561. Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $20 +taxes per person

Roots 2 STEM has our first annual Steps for STEM walk/run on Saturday, July 1st at South Glenmore Park; we are celebrating Canada's 150th birthday by building roots for a stronger future, supporting STEM education which will encourage the future leaders of Calgary on their path to success. The location for our event is phenomenal, with a start/finish line right beside the children’s water park and a route that goes through the local dog park! We have a 10km run option that starts at 10:30am as well as a 5km walk and/or run option that starts at 11:00am; Steps for STEM is family friendly and dog friendly! Every participant receives the STEM medal that the robot is wearing in the photo, plus here is some of our swag: • Free pizza coupon from Panago (in the participant bag as well as on site) • Simply bars • Bull & Finch coupon • Spa Lady • Earth Rated bags and carrier • Lot 102 coupon • Dad’s cookies • The Park coupon • Free class at Lagree Fitness • HelloFresh coupon • Puzzle-pen from Schulich • Hybrid Fitness Calgary coupon • Free phone stand and card holder from CreoPromo • Vets to Go • The Station coupon • Amaranth coupon • Old Dutch chips • Webcam cover • Row 17 • Joe Grill Insurance coupon ($100 value) • Healthy Chef Delivery • Havana Cuban Dance Club And more! We also have prizes worth $3000 from the Athlete Factory, Calaway Park, and Pet Valu… and the following will be on-site handing out freebies: • Panago Pizza giving free pizza! • the Apple Lady has generously donated apples and pears • X92.9 • Maclin Ford is showing off the Mustang that is the Hole In One prize at our golf tournament in August • Costco handing out refreshments • Cobs Bread is handing out free scones • Water from Save On Foods • We are still confirming Marble Slab but the president of the company said yes Here is the link for the Steps for STEM registration: https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=14206 All proceeds from this event go to for Roots 2 STEM, a local not-for-profit educational facility in Calgary where students are able to experience STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through innovative hands-on learning. With small class sizes and professional STEM instructors and mentors, we provide a uniquely diverse and inclusive setting where technologically inclined youth (6-18 years old) have access to state-of-the-art equipment including robotics, 3D printing, laser cutters and much more. If you have any questions please contact Robin at 403-257-4200. See you on July 1st!

This free event will have activities for all ages including Live Entertainment; Artisan Market by MarketSpot YYC; Children's Games and Crafts; Petting Zoo; Reptile Display; Magician; Surprise Guests; and Much More!

Celebrate Canada is an initiative of Ahmadiyya Muslic Jam 'at (AMJ). Enjoy a complimentary BBQ, flag hoisting, and recreational activities.

Come be a part of Canada’s history! Since 2012, The City of Calgary has competed with Winnipeg, Victoria, Regina, and Toronto to rally the most participants into a Living Flag. For the past two years, Winnipeg has taken the honor and this year, Victoria believes they can rise to the top. Now proudly sponsored by ENMAX, your help is needed to make Calgary’s entry the largest in the nation! Help make Calgary #1 again! There are 2,500 free T-shirts to give away at the event. Show your national pride on Canada’s 150th birthday and round up your friends and family to make the ENMAX Living Flag in Calgary the largest ever! Be sure to dress in a red or white T-Shirt. Representatives will direct you to your spot in the flag and get you in place for a photo that will be a keepsake for years to come!

Meet the newest members of the Cobb’s family! Get free access to the brand new Kangaroo Petting Zoo with general admission. For more information, visit the website.

Dr. Seuss in the Park will set up a reading tent in Riley Park for kids of all ages to enjoy! There will be reading, crafts, and face paint to encourage a love of reading. The event runs every Saturday from June 24 to August 26 (weather permitting).

The Calgary Farmers’ Market invites you to celebrate Canada’s 150th with local food, local music, and local beer too! Join for some patriotic fun on Saturday, July 1st that gives back to the community. In partnership with Big T’s Smokehouse, the Calgary Farmers' Market will be hosting a beer garden in support of the Calgary Food Bank. You’re invited to enjoy beer from Trolley 5, Common Crown, Half Hitch, and the much-loved (and gluten-free!) Meadjito from Fallentimber! Take in live local music, local beer, and a BBQ from 11am to 4pm on the Southeast patio. *Minors prohibited in beer garden.