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Sunday, August 14th, 2022

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Alberta Open Farm Days at Granary Road.
Everyday from Aug 13, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This year Granary Road is partnering with Frosted Fern to host a brunch and high tea made with fresh and local ingredients. After you eat, come tour the Aquaponics centre to learn about regenerative agriculture and how they make fresh produce possible at Granary Road.
Location:Granary Road – Farmer's Market & Active Learning Park
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Link:http://www.granaryroad.com/openfarmdays
Full Bloom Festival.
Everyday from Aug 13, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A two-day celebration of the Beaulieu Gardens, local entertainment, the Beltline and the Downtown Calgary communities. The Full Bloom Festival takes place on the grounds of Lougheed House in the gardens and parks and includes live music, food trucks, a market and more.
Location:Lougheed House
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://lougheedhouse.com
Wagonstage 2022 presents: Bee-trayal.
Everyday from Jun 30, 2022 - Sep 4, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Bee-trayal features bees, wasps and hummingbirds in a hilarious and interactive performance where our creatures vie for the top spot as Pollinator Extraordinaire. Wagonstage Children’s Theatre is part of the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Location:Wagonstage Children’s Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://arts.ucalgary.ca
BUMP Festival.
Everyday from Aug 1, 2022 - Aug 28, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
BUMP self-guided mural tours are a perfect way to explore the murals and experience new works of art as they are being created right before your eyes. New tours will be released throughout the month of August. The Beltline Urban Mural Project (BUMP) is a program that funds and installs art on buildings in the Beltline.
Location:Various locations
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Link:http://yycbump.ca/festival
Alberta on the Plate.
Everyday from Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Every August during Alberta Local Food Week, Alberta on the Plate hosts a ten-day, province-wide dine around festival. For those ten days, participating restaurants offer multi-course, fixed-price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers and brewers. Show your support of Alberta food by dining in or ordering out at our participating restaurants both during the festival and throughout the rest of the year.
Location:Various locations
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Link:https://www.albertaontheplate.com
Lucent Festival.
Everyday from Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Lucent will be hosted at Camp Adventure in Kananaskis. You can expect a weekend of incredible connection, yoga and movement classes of all kinds and for every ability. As well as holistic workshops, arts and crafts, free play, a creatively curated marketplace, live music, relaxation, meditation, bonfires, nature hikes and dancing.
Location:Camp Adventure in Kananaskis
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Alberta Open Farm Days.
Everyday from Aug 13, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
More than one hundred farms, ranches, and ag-tourism operators open their gates and invite visitors to share in local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and purchase locally grown and produced products.
Location:Various Farms
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca
Museum of Failure.
Everyday from Jun 30, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The worldwide touring exhibit, The Museum of Failure (MOX), is coming to Canada for the first time. MOX will be popping up in Calgary at Southcentre Mall this summer. This immersive walk-through exhibition showcases a collection of over 130 failed innovations from major brands, including Apple, Amazon, Nintendo, and more.
Location:Southcentre Mall
Category:Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://showpass.com
Sunflowers at Calgary Farmyard.
Everyday from Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Experience sunflowers at the Farmyard- formerly known as the Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm. Experience beautiful blooms, 35 attractions and the biggest corn maze in Southern Alberta- all in one day.
Location:Calgary Farmyard
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://calgaryfarmyard.com
Calgary Pro Musica and Green Fools Theatre present 'more rocky mountain fairy tales'.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
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
Cost:$15.00
Location:The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/
Rundle Studio Virtual Open House.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - May 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:30 pm
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!
Location:Virtual - Zoom link will be shared after registration.
Category:Open House & Tours
Link:https://rundle.ab.ca/studio/open-house/
Dinosaurs Awakened.
Everyday from May 1, 2022 - Oct 26, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready to marvel at the sights and sounds of these magnificent life-like creatures and see for yourself what Alberta might have looked like when dinosaurs reigned supreme. Entry included in admission to the Zoo.
Location:The Calgary Zoo
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:https://www.calgaryzoo.com
Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond.
Everyday from May 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Beginning May 1, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.
Location:Bow Habitat Station
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://bowhabitat.alberta.ca
Rosebud Theatre presents: Songs for a New World.
Everyday from Jun 10, 2022 - Aug 28, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a soaring musical song cycle about a series of moments in the lives of a startling array of characters who not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity. Rosebud Theatre anchors its 2022 Season with a summer musical all about hope!
Location:Rosebud Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://rosebudtheatre.com
Indigenous History Month Celebration at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
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.
Location:Southcentre Mall
Category:Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Youth Activities
Link:https://southcentremall.com/indigenous-history-month-2024/
Annual Art in the Garden.
Everyday from Aug 13, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enjoy a day of art and the beautiful gardens at 3443 Kerry Park Road. View and buy framed and unframed paintings in many mediums and styles, art cards, matted prints and stained glass.
Location:3443 Kerry Park Road
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Marda Gras Street Festival.
> Sunday Aug 14, 2022 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Marda Gras is a free family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop. The longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping local and reconnecting with the community.
Location:Marda Loop
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:https://www.visitmardaloop.com/mardagras/
Calgary Bliss Community Hall Pop-Up.
> Sunday Aug 14, 2022 at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This free event takes place along 6 Street SE, between Fort Calgary and 8 Avenue SE. It features organizations in Calgary that work to support your wellbeing, like the Distress Centre Calgary, Calgary Reads’ Little Red Reading Van, Alberta Health Services’ Mobile Response Team, and Immigrant Services Calgary.
Location:Along 6 Street SE, between Fort Calgary and 8 Avenue SE
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Museum of Failure.
Everyday from Jul 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022 at 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The worldwide touring exhibit, The Museum of Failure (MOX), is coming to Canada for the very FIRST time! MOX will be popping up in Calgary at Southcentre Mall this summer. This immersive walk-through exhibition showcases a collection of over 130 failed innovations from major brands, including Apple, Amazon, Nintendo, and more. From the Segway to Google Glass, some of the world's most prominent companies have produced their fair share of flops. But as the old saying goes, failure is the best teacher! - All-ages event, bring your friends and family! - July 1 - August 31 event dates and time slots available. End date is subject to change. - The MOX exhibit is located at Southcentre Mall on the Southeast end of the building, between Decathlon and Craft Beer Market. Free parking upon arrival. Exterior access only. - Bring your purchased MOX ticket to Milestones Southcentre for one free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée!
Cost:$21.93
Location:Southcentre Mall
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out
Link:https://www.showpass.com/o/museum-of-failure/
Open Aircraft Days at the Hangar Flight Museum.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Jun 30, 2022 - Sep 5, 2022 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
the No. 1 wish visitors have expressed at The Hangar Flight Museum is to be able to sit inside the historical aircraft. Now’s the chance. From June 25 to September 5, there will be Open Aircraft Days on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be available to answer your questions.
Location:The Hangar Flight Museum
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://thehangarmuseum.ca
Chestermere Music Fest.
> Sunday Aug 14, 2022 at 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
Come and enjoy the sounds of summer with a free music festival by the shores of Chestermere Lake.
Location:John Peake Park, Chestermere
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:https://www.chestermere.ca/1151/Music-Fest
Community Education Service - Free Online Presentations: Child and Youth Health and Mental Health Topics.
Everyday from Dec 2, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
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
Location:Online via WebEx or Zoom
Category:Free Events, Talks, Workshops & Seminars
Link:community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=webex
Cheyanne Summer - Live In Concert (with special guest: Travis Pickering).
> Sunday Aug 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come out for an intimate afternoon of original songs and notable classics performed by Cheyanne Summer and her 5-piece band (Guitar: Mike Sands, Piano: Ash Ahern, Bass: Jon Ahern, Drums: Kirk Dobrowolski, Percussion: Kenton Dobrowolski) with an opening performance by special guest Travis Pickering. DATE: 08.14.2022 LOCATION: Junction – Food • Stage • Bar 628 8 Ave SW, Calgary Doors open at 2pm. Drinks and small eats will be available to order. All ages are welcome.
Cost:$15.00
Location:Junction - Food . Stage . Bar 628 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 1G4
Category:Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cheyanne-summer-live-in-concert-tickets-390843963817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

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