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Tickets are on sale now. The all-new Royal Canadian Family Circus SPECTAC!® is coming to CrossIron Mills from June 15 to 17 for 6 captivating shows that will mesmerize, astound, and thrill audiences beyond the extraordinary. The internationally-renowned cast includes the famed Guerrero 4 Man High Wire (America’s Got Talent), the Caleb Carinci – Asch Equestrian Acrobats, the Bilea Transformation Act, Aerialists, world record Jugglers, Trapeze, Chinese Acrobats, Hula Hoops, and the Wheel of Destiny (there are no exotic animals in this show). For 2 for the Price of 1 Tickets, visit the website. Promo Code: calgaryschild

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.

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.

Register today for the 13th Annual Hike for Hospice Calgary, taking place on May 6. 9am: North Parking Lot - Registration, Pledge Drop-Off, T-shirt Pick-Up, and Festivities. 10am: Warm up with the Stampeder Outriders, Opening Ceremonies, and then the Walk! Walk 5K at Sikome Lake, Fish Creek Provincial Park, as Hospice Calgary celebrates people close to Hospice Calgary and to support end-of-life care in the local community. There will also be refreshments, face painting, a kids zone, a doggie zone, and photo booth! For full details and to register for the Hike for Hospice Calgary, visit the website. Registration is $12 and free for children 5 and under.

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!

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.

March 30 and 31. In partnership with Calgary's Child Magazine. Enjoy two days of classic springtime fun at the Calgary Zoo. This year, the Zoo decided to spring into action for wildlife conservation! Kids of all ages will love the fun-filled family activities including face painting, sweet treats, bunny races, cookie decorating and more. All activities are free with regular admission. For more details on the egg-stra special family-friendly holiday event, visit the website.

Play challenging games, create car-themed crafts, and get revved up for fun activities throughout the museum during this family-friendly indoor event. Included with Gasoline Alley admission. For more information, visit the website.

Hop around the market for some Easter fun and eggcitement! There will be face painting, glitter tattoos, a photo booth with visits from the Easter Bunny himself! Plus, cuddle with real bunnies! Face painting and glitter tattoos will be available from 12Noon until 3pm. Children can also collect Easter treats from Market vendors. See you there!

Put a little spring in your step and join in the Easter festivities at the Calgary Farmers’ Market! Hop on over to the main stage and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and decorate an Easter cookie too (while supplies last). Cash or food donations for the Calgary Food Bank will be accepted to snap a bunny photo and to ensure no one goes hungry this Easter.

March 31 Movie: Hop. Cineplex’s Family Favourites is a great way to enjoy a classic family movie at a great price! Admission is $2.99 per person, making this a great way to spend the weekend with the family crew. Participating Cineplex Theatres are Crowfoot Crossing, Sunridge, Chinook, and CrossIron Mills.

Learn more about Jamaican culture at this year's Taste of Jamaica! Enjoy a tasty serving of authentic Jamaican fare: think ackee and saltfish, fried plantains, jerk chicken and fried dumplings - included with the adult admission price. And check out live performances featuring reggae and gospel music and a children's area with face painting and games. Adults $15; children $5; families $35. For more information, visit the website.

Hippity Hoppity, the Easter Bunny is on its way! Stop by Marlborough Mall and get a free 5 x 7 picture with the Easter Bunny. While you are there, participate in the Easter Egg Hunt, and don’t forget to stop by and visit all those cute barnyard animals at the Butterfield Acres Easter Petting Zoo!