Unplug n’ Play with The City of Calgary.
> Saturday Jul 29, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturdays in July: July 8, 15 & 29. Unplug n’ Play with The City of Calgary. Join for entertainment, special guests, face painting, snacks, free games and activities. Open to all ages and abilities. No registration required. For more information and schedules, visit the website.
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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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.
The Alex Breastfeeding Clinic is Moving to a New Location.
Everyday from Jun 1, 2017 - Aug 30, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Alex Breastfeeding Clinic is on the move. New Location, Same Great Services for Patients! For more information, call 403-266-2622.
Location: | New Location: 2840, 2 Avenue SE |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities |
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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!
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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Kids U Open House.
> Saturday Jul 29, 2017 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Kids U for Open House events where you can take a tour of the facilities, learn about their unique programs, snack on light refreshments, and enjoy a bouncy town, petting zoo, musicians, and more!
Location: | Braeside, Bridgeland, McKnight, New Brighton, Walden, West 85th, and Strathmore Locations |
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Category: | Open House & Tours |
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Link: | www.kidsu.ca |
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Pet-A-Palooza™.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2017 - Jul 30, 2017 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
July 29 & 30. Pet-A-Palooza™. With events including Running of The Bulls, Wiener dog races, a puppy stampede, and more, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Pet-friendly (of course!).
Location: | Eau Claire - 200 Barclay Parade SW |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | www.petapaloozawest.com |
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Calgary Arab Festival.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2017 - Jul 30, 2017 at 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
This is a free, family-friendly event that is presented as a platform to share Arabian traditions such as folk dance, traditional music, food, customs, arts, and much more!
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Jul 4, 2017 - Aug 26, 2017 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesdays to Saturdays in July & August. Get ready for an awesome police adventure! Step into the shoes of a CPS officer and explore Calgary’s police museum! Ride-along with HAWCS helicopter simulator, step on scene in the Forensics exhibit, and snap a photo in a real police car. For more information, visit the website.
Learn to Fish Family Clinic at Bow Habitat Station.
Every Saturday, Jun 1, 2017 - Aug 26, 2017 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
July 29 & 30 - Wings Over Springbank Airshow.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2017 - Jul 30, 2017 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wings Over Springbank Airshow is a Not for Profit, 2-day outdoor event featuring the RCAF Snowbirds and the CF18 Demo Team as well as several other Aerobatic Performers. The proceeds from the event are returned back into the community. On the grounds, try foods from a variety of Food Trucks, let the kids have some fun on numerous Bouncers while you take in the Car Show. Have you ever wondered what a private jet looks like or would you rather enjoy the dozens of other Vintage and Private aircraft on static display?
Parking is available on the grounds, first come first serve for a small fee. Park N Ride is free.
Park N Ride will be picked up from the Crowfoot LRT Station. Parking in the South Parking Lot is free and is first come, first serve. Parking is also available at the Centennial Parking Lot on 9th Avenue. LRT from downtown to Crowfoot is at the rider’s cost. Park N Ride will start at 9am to Noon
and return after the show ends. This event is weather permitting. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Canadian Heroes Weekend at Calaway Park.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2017 - Jul 31, 2017 at 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
July 29 to 31. Canadian Heroes Weekend at Calaway Park. Canadian Forces/Veterans as well as Canadian First Responders (EMS, Fire, Police) will receive free admission. Immediate family members (spouse and children) will receive a special admission rate of $23 plus GST per person. Identification required. Visit the Canadian Heroes tent in the front admission area for your tickets and discount admission vouchers. For more information, visit the website.
Location: | Calaway Park: 245033 Range Road 33 Calgary, T3Z 2E9 |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | www.calawaypark.com |
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Bouncy House Bonanza at Cobb’s Adventure Park & Corn Maze.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2017 - Jul 30, 2017 at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
July 29 & 30. You’ll be jumping for joy all day with more bouncy houses than you’ve ever seen in one place! For more information, visit the website.
Beltline Garden Party at Lougheed House.
> Saturday Jul 29, 2017 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Beltline Garden Party at Lougheed House is an annual community free event on the Lougheed House's 2.8 acres of gardens, lawns, and inside the historic House. There will be Bocce ball, croquet, kids crafts, live music, DJ, storytelling, a dog parade (with prizes), free lemonade, and free admission to the House and exhibit.
Dr. Seuss in the Park.
Every Saturday, Jun 24, 2017 - Aug 26, 2017 at 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
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).