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The eyes of the world are focused on Spruce Meadows as the best athletes from the world's top show jumping nations compete for prize money and international acclaim during the Spruce Meadows 'Masters'. Family entertainment and shopping opportunities are available for guests, too! For more information on ticket pricing and schedule, visit the website.

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.

Tickets are on sale now! Harvest Pumpkin Hunts at Butterfield Acres Farm takes place place weekends in October. Off you will go on a tractor-pulled hay wagon, rolling through the crunchy Fall leaves, hoping to find some kid-sized pumpkins! Then you will decorate them into creative masterpieces to take home and, of course, visit with the farm animals, too! Must purchase tickets in advance; call 403-239-0638 or visit the website.

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

Experience fun fitness as a family in this circuit-style course! Takes place at New Brighton Athletic Park.

Wristband Bonanza is back at Granary Road! Buy two admissions and get the third for free! September 7th and 8th only.

Takes place September 7 & 8. Calgary Produce Marketing Association Harvest Sale at Heritage Park. Bring a dolly/wagon and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies at rock-bottom prices at this annual sale benefiting local charities! Come early for great deals, then stay and enjoy all the activities throughout the Park!

Join Chelsea from WeeSleep for a free sleep seminar at BuyBuy Baby! This seminar is for expecting parents and children under 3 months old. Come and learn about sleep education (what is a sleep cycle, when baby's consolidate their sleep, what to expect etc.); age-appropriate awake times (how long your baby should be awake for); naps per age (how many naps is the goal for how old your baby is); sleep environment (how to set up your baby's sleep space for success); routines (what to do before naps and bedtime to set your baby up for success); sleep props (what are they and when/how to use them); and FAQ. To register, email chelsea.hamill@wee-sleep.com

Explore the science of stringed instruments with a wash tub bass! Experiment with how changing a string's tension and length affects pitch and create a groovy bass line of your own! Scotiabank Backbeat provides regular weekend activations for families, children, and visitors of all ages, including pop-up music performances, hands-on activities, presentations from community partners, and more. Included with admission.

Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Monday, September 7 to October 14. Halloweekends at Calaway Park. Join the Boo Crew! Take a stroll through Hallotown, if you dare! It will be a spooktacular good time for the family!

Join the celebration - balloons, treats, and a Peppa Pig or PJ Mask party hat DIY activity! Make sure to check out the new Bunch O Balloons Party Pump in action!