Sept. 20 to Oct. 14 - StoryBook Theatre Presents, PINKALICIOUS, the musical.
Everyday from Sep 20, 2017 - Oct 14, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
September 20 to October 14. StoryBook Theatre Presents, PINKALICIOUS, the musical. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. Recommended for ages 3+. To view the performance schedule, visit the website.
Location: | Arts Commons - Engineered Art Theatre - 205, 8 Avenue SE |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | storybooktheatre.org |
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Doors Open YYC.
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Doors Open YYC. Many of Calgary’s most intriguing and beloved sites will open their doors and provide special revealing tours and behind-the-scenes experiences. Doors Open will allow access to buildings to create enthusiasm for heritage and contemporary architecture, and increase the appreciation of historic and culturally-significant places and spaces. To view the schedule and places across Calgary, visit the website.
Location: | Various Locations Across Calgary |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Open House & Tours, Youth Activities |
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Link: | calgary.ca |
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Sept. 20 to Oct. 1 - 18th Annual Calgary International Film Festival.
Everyday from Sep 20, 2017 - Oct 1, 2017 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF)! The Calgary International Film Festival is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, special presentations, and a Behind the Screen series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact. The Calgary International Film Festival is now the largest film festival in Alberta, and is the sixth largest in Canada. For the full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Location: | Various Locations Across Calgary |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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Link: | calgaryfilm.com |
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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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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!
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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Calgary Zoo FOCUSED Photography Event.
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Explore the zoo in a whole new way this September! The Calgary Zoo is FOCUSED on lemurs. Explore the Land of Lemurs habitat for that perfect photo. Take the opportunity to photograph the incredible splendour of the Calgary Zoo in the early hours of the morning as the leaves begin to change colour. BONUS! Ever wanted to learn more about wildlife photography? As part of FOCUSED this September, photographer Mike Drew will be offering tips and tricks of the trade in the Land of Lemurs habitat. Learn how to photograph through glass, wire, and how to get that great photo in the morning light at the Calgary Zoo. A Photography Event For All Skill Levels. Adults only (18+). For more information and to register, visit the website.
Cost: | $40.00 |
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Location: | Calgary Zoo |
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Category: | Parent's Night Out, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | calgaryzoo.com/focused |
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South Calgary Wellness Fair.
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Making healthy connections and healthy choices.
At the South Calgary Wellness Fair, there will be information booths and activities for the whole family, great giveaways, and more! Activities for the kids includes: Colossal Playdate, Teddy Bear Clinic, Face Painting, and Outdoor Games.
Don’t forget to bring your favorite doll or teddy bear!
Location: | South Fish Creek Complex: 333 Shawville Boulevard SE |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Sept. 23 & 24 - Railway Days at Heritage Park.
Everyday from Sep 23, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Railway Days at Heritage Park. Ignite your imagination as the trains take centre stage with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibits. Take part in the Kids’ Railway Challenge. Enter to win great prizes! For more information, visit the website.
Location: | Heritage Park Historical Village - 1900 Heritage Drive SW |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | www.heritagepark.ca |
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Phoenix Education Foundation Open House.
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join for Phoenix Foundations's Open House! Find out about what Phoenix offers for creative educational options for kids ages Kindergarten to Grade 9. See the amazing Creation Studio, Food Forest, Gardens, and Bee Hives!
Location: | 320, 19 Street SE |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Open House & Tours, Youth Activities |
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Link: | phoenixfoundation.ca |
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A Family Fun Day at Optimist Park .
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
There will be free skating, food, and face painting! Bring your skates and join the Dinner Optimist Club of Calgary, the Optimist Club of Calgary, and The City of Calgary Recreation for a Family Fun Day and celebration of Canada's 150th Birthday! If you don't have skates, free rental will be provided.
Yoga in the Library.
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Yoga in the Library. If you are new to yoga, take advantage of this gentle Yoga class being offered at the Village Square Library! Registration is required. To register, call 403-260-2620 or visit the website.
Location: | Village Square Library - 2623, 56 Street NE |
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Category: | Free Events, Youth Activities |
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Link: | calgarylibrary.ca |
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Sept. 9 to Oct. 9 (Weekends & Holiday Mondays) - Halloweekends at Calaway Park! .
Everyday from Sep 23, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017 at 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
September 9 to October 9 (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays). Halloweekends at Calaway Park! Join Billy, Roxy, and the Boo Crew. Take a stroll down Hallo-Street… if you dare! It is a spooktacular good time for the whole family!
Location: | Calaway Park: 245033 Range Road 33 Calgary, T3Z 2E9 |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Link: | calawaypark.com |
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Weekends - Sept. 23 to Oct. 15 - Loose Moose Theatre for Kids Presents, Robin Hood.
Everyday from Sep 23, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Weekends from September 23 to October 15. Showtime on Saturdays is 1pm, and Showtimes on Sundays are at 1pm and 3pm. Loose Moose Theatre For Kids Presents, Robin Hood! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Location: | 2nd Floor of Crossroads Market - South West Entrance - 1235, 26 Avenue SE |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | loosemoose.com |
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Bert Church Live Theatre Presents, The Spark: A Hero Takes Charge .
> Saturday Sep 23, 2017 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bert Church Live Theatre Presents, The Spark: A Hero Takes Charge by Accidental Humour Co. Mild mannered Maddy is a brilliant electrical engineer who’s desperate to prove herself when a freak accident grants her the incredible powers of static electricity. Before long, she dons a mask to become The Spark and must race against time to stop the return of Dr. Crime before he destroys the city. To purchase tickets, visit the website.
Location: | Bert Church Live Theatre - 1000 E Lake Boulevard SE, Airdrie, AB |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | airdrie.ca/index.cfm?serviceID=424 |
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