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November 27 to January 2. StoryBook Theatre Presents, Annie the Musical. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC! For showtimes and to purchase online streaming to the musical, 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

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.

Find everything for on the table and under the tree. Calgary Farmers' Market is transforming into a Christmas market where you can enjoy a festive and safe holiday experience. Dine in the licenced Food Hall, warm yourself around a crackling fire, indulge your sweet tooth with a fresh BeaverTail, and pick up your fresh Christmas Tree, too! Find thoughtfully crafted goods from your favorite vendors, plus a few seasonal vendors offering Yuletide gifts, food, jewelry, décor, and more. The Market is also offering Christmas Gift Bags with 7 convenient options and easy curbside pick up! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a Magical Santa Experience*, visit with the jolly old elf’s Reindeer, and see the mean green humbug during Grinchmas! There is no admission fee and free parking! *Pre-Sale Timed Tickets required for a safe visit with Santa including virtual photos.

ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 24th year! Calgary's award-winning, magical holiday tradition will be glowing for six weeks of festive family-friendly fun. The Calgary Zoo is committed to helping you enjoy the magic of ZOOLIGHTS in a safe and physically-distanced way while supporting wildlife conservation. Timed tickets are required and must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will not be sold onsite. Tickets are available in limited quantities each night - first come, first served! Don't delay, get your tickets while you can!

Takes place November 16 to January 10. Legacy’s 6th Annual Christmas Light Parade is back! With over 1 million lights, Legacy will be one of the brightest places in Calgary for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. It is free for anyone to come and drive through the community or bundle up and take a walk along the many lit-up streets, parks, and through tunnels of lights. This year, there will be over 200,000 lights, new figurines, and twinkling Christmas trees, and many other things to do! Take a glide on the skating rink located at 412 Legacy View SE. Tour decorated show homes from WestCreek Homes and Look Master Builder. Check out Shane Homes Grizwald House inspired decorations - you'll be blinded by the light! Visit Wolf Willow for free hot drinks from food trucks on December 5,12, and 19.

Celebrating 25 Years of Family Traditions! Open every evening December 1 to 31, from 6 to 9pm. With free parking and admission by cash donation, the Festival is a low-cost way to bring family and friends together. Enjoy train rides, hot chocolate, fire pits, ice skating (weather-permitting) and walk amongst the many whimsical displays. Dogs on leashes welcome. Certain COVID-19 restrictions will be in place. Visit the website for updates. #ShareTheGlow

November 28 to January 8, 6pm to midnight (except December 24 & 25, 5pm to 1am). 34th Annual Lions Festival of Lights. The Lions Festival of Lights will illuminate Confederation Park Golf Course once again this holiday season! Drive by Calgary’s largest free Christmas light showcase nightly.