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Saturdays, 1pm & Sundays, 1 & 2pm, November 2 to 24; Loose Moose Theatre Presents, Puss ‘N Boots. For more information and to purchase tickets, 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.

Takes place throughout November. The City of Calgary’s Fun Winter Activities. Looking for something to do with family or friends, or a fun new activity for your child? Check out the events and activities happening in a community near you! Winter is a great time to find something different to try. calgary.ca/free

Performances: October 18 to November 9. Check website for show times. StoryBook Theatre Presents, Curious George: The Golden Meatball. All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year. George has been waiting all month for this day. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure in which he learns more about Rome, meatballs, and the secret ingredient to cooking! This show is recommended for ages 3 and up. To purchase tickets,visit the website.

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

Takes place November 2, 10:30 to 11:15am (at the Southwood Library) & November 9, 11 to 11:45am (at the Village Square Library). Mad Science® Mmm… Taste Preschool Workshop. Children will discover that those little bumps on their tongue help identify the flavors in the food we eat. Children will put their taste buds to the test and identify the four main flavors in food. A fun workshop which explores the yummy biology behind our taste buds. Brought to you by The Calgary Public Library. Presented by Mad Science®. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. Spaces are limited. To register, visit the Calgary Public Library website.

Takes place November 9, 1 to 2pm (at Saddletown Library) & November 9, 3:15 to 4:15pm (at Bowness Library). Mad Science® Slippery Science Workshop. Experiment with squishy putty to discover why some materials stretch and some break, see if a needle can pass through a balloon without bursting, and stir up some Mad Science Slime to take home! Brought to you by The Calgary Public Library. Presented by Mad Science®. Spaces are limited. Suitable for ages 6 to 12. To register, visit the Calgary Public Library website.