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January 18 to 28. Banff National Park invites visitors and locals to embrace the cold, vigour, and fun that winter brings! The annual SnowDays Festival is a highlight of the winter season in Banff and Lake Louise. This festival features a variety of events, shows, and activities that combine history, culture, and winter activities. By day, skate on the stunning frozen surface of Lake Louise, watch competitive ice carvers, or spend a day skiing or riding on the slopes of one of the nearby ski resorts. By night, join the festivities in town by watching live music, ski and snowboard competitions, or enjoying drinks by the fire! For full details, visit the website. There will be 10 to 11 snow sculptures in downtown Banff where teams from around the world will compete to create the best sculpture.

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.

Check TELUS Spark's website for hours of operation. One of the most exclusive exhibitions is making its final North American stop at Calgary's science centre on January 20 to June 20! Whales|Tohor? is an interactive experience housing one of the world's largest whale collections from the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This exhibition will immerse you into the biology diversity, evolution, and deep significance of whales to M?ori culture.

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

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!

Saturdays: January 13, 20 & 27 at 11am. Family Favourites at Cineplex! Join Cineplex on Saturday mornings for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99! In addition, a portion of the proceeds goes toward supporting WE Charity! It's a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with the family! For Participating Cineplex Theatres, visit the website. January 13: Spider-Man: Homecoming. January 20: The Emoji Movie. January 27: The LEGO Ninjago Movie.

Silver Springs Community Association is hosting its 12th Annual LEGO Competition. Drop by and check out the amazing entries! Or compete in the build competition! Interested in registering an entry? Call 403-288-2616.

Saturdays & Sundays from January 27 to February 18. Saturday shows are at 1pm and Sunday shows are at 1pm & 3pm. The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids Presents, Sleeping Beauty. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Bricks 4 Kidz Night Out is a high-energy evening full of LEGO® edutainment for kids ages 3 to 12. Children spend 3 hours of fun working through a variety of project station options including basic brick builds, motorized technic models, LEGO® art mosaics, and creative free play. Engaging games/challenges, themed crafts, and a small take-home add to the fun! To register your kids, call 403-457-5530 or visit the website.

Enjoy an evening featuring soloists and ensembles from 10 Youth Singers choirs and staff, all in support of Youth Singers of Calgary programming. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Full of songs you know and love, these ear worms will get into your brain. You’ll hear the work of artists like Justin Timberlake, Fleetwood Mac, Katy Perry, Daft Punk, Hall & Oates, and more, all performed by 50 energetic singers and a great band! If you don’t walk (dance?) out of this concert with a song stuck in your head, you should see a doctor!