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Nightrise combines multimedia, storytelling, and nature at the Banff Gondola for a multi-sensory journey like no other. The event will bring light and sound together to share a new and inspiring perspective in the heart of the Rockies. At Sulphur Mountain’s peak, guests can explore the many levels of the summit building and enjoy Rockies-inspired eats and drinks. Outside on the viewing decks, discover wonders that only emerge as the night begins to rise.

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.

If you love an immersive gallery experience, you’ll want to know about Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, coming to Calgary in March and April 2022! Step into the world of Michelangelo and experience the Sistine Chapel like never before. The exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology, as Michelangelo’s masterpieces stretch floor-to-ceiling and are closer than ever. Get tickets at sistinechapelexhibit.com

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.

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!

Most people wonder how they would react in an emergency. Could you rescue a swimmer if you were the first on the scene with your jet ski? Now you can test your rescue instincts in 17 different interactive situations!

Come down to Legacy for our Showhome Grand Opening event featuring more than twenty local vendors, food trucks and entertainment for the whole family! Discover eight brand-new move-up and estate showhomes from Calgary’s leading homebuilders: Morrison Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Sterling Homes, WestCreek Homes, Trico Homes and Jayman BUILT. There will be 20+ vendors from the Legacy Area. We will have two FREE food trucks: Calgary Mini Donuts and Arepas Ranch! Entertainment for all ages: A Disney Princess, a Glitter Tattoo station, cotton candy, a balloon artist, hot chocolate & Espresso bar, and much more! Find the fun on Saturday, March 26th from 12 -4 PM on Legacy Circle next to the Green Park!

Fridays, 2 to 6pm, Saturdays, Sundays & Statutory Holidays, Noon to 6pm, until March; East Village is Bringing Cozy Back with Hygge Hut. Hygge Hut is bigger, better, and cozier than ever and has a new home in C-Square! There will be weekly interactive live ice carving demonstrations, pop-up food trucks, hot chocolate, fireside storytime, dog walks, live music, and more!

Expert speakers will deliver timely, credible information and best-practice strategies to support the development and mental health of a child or youth in your life. Previously recorded presentations are also available for viewing: https://youtu.be/tLbDa8Vlutk

Come to Fort Calgary to learn how to make your very own medicine bag from animal hides and leather lacing. Chantal Stormsong Chagnon, a Cree Métis artist and storyteller, will guide you through this crafting workshop, while providing teachings and stories along the way. All materials, including some sacred medicines for your bag, are provided. Arrive early to explore museum exhibitions, including a special display of a Métis Octopus bag for inspiration. Workspaces will be socially distanced and set up in large-capacity room.

MEET A WALLABY! Get to know a python! Make friends with a parrot! And many more amazing animals. Featuring three exhibits: o Welcome to the Jungle – Learn about the importance of our planet’s rainforests o Australia Down Under – Experience some of Australia's charismatic wildlife o Responsibly Exotic – Responsible care of exotic pets Two unique half-hour, hands-on educational programs: o Reptiles & Invertebrates o Mammals & Birds Purchase tickets in advance and save!

Join us for an evening of discovery and dining?as you experience the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of Ghana, the gateway to Africa. Enjoy an exclusive visit with our resident hippos, Sparky and Lobi, followed by?inspired conversation. Hear from members of our Animal Care, Health & Welfare team?as they speak about their work caring for our hippos,?along with?members of our global conservation team as they speak about the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's community conservation work at the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary in Ghana. Finally immerse yourself in the wonderful smells and rich flavours of Africa as you finish off your evening with a Ghanaian inspired four-course dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team. It's an evening you won't soon forget.?

Takes place November 19 to January 2 (excluding November 23, 28 & 30 and December 3, 25 & 31). ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 25th year! This year's ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new themed areas and activities including a 25th anniversary Memory Lane, the Nutcracker in the ENMAX Conservatory, and an all-new “Tunnel of Light,” a tribute to Canada’s wetland, a holiday Zoo Market, and a very special “Dinos at Night” experience like you have never seen before! Of course, the Zoo is bringing back all the classic activities everyone has come to love like the Skating Rink, Fire pits, and Rival Axe Throwing. ZOOLIGHTS comes to life at night with twinkling lights at every turn, including over 200 light figurines, along with interactive and choreographed light displays. The lights are turned on at 5pm nightly and run until 9pm. It takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours to experience all that ZOOLIGHTS has to offer - but you are able to stay for as little or as long as you like!