Storybook Theatre's The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Nov 5, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
Butterfield Acres: It's Pumpkin Time!.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Harvest Pumpkin Festival takes place every weekend throughout October! Tickets must be pre-booked on the website.
Field of Screams.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This eerie event is turning Cobb’s Adventure Park into a terrifying, thrilling and spine-tingling terror show. Brought to you by Screamworks Inc., this Halloween inspired outdoor event is sure to bring horrifying fear into the hearts of haunted house attendees. Learn more at fieldofscreams.ca.
Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
celebrating 25 years as Alberta’s premier food and food event, the Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival brings together hundreds of exhibitors and over 25,000 guests from across Western Canada to enjoy delicious fare paired with the best in beverages.
The Spooky Reading Tree.
Everyday from Oct 13, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Southcentre Mall and Little Red Reading House invite you to explore the ‘Spooky Reading Tree’ this Halloween season. The larger-than-life Spooky Reading Tree will take centre stage in Southcentre’s Centre Court, featuring a reading nook and a variety of vignettes inspired by popular fairytales, including Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Snow White. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the reading tree and use the various tableaus as the backdrop for self-directed family photo ops. Community story times will also take place, during which families can enjoy dramatic readings of beloved childhood stories.
| Location: | Southcentre Mall |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://southcentremall.com |
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Earth Hour 2024.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Mar 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 9:30 pm
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.
| Location: | Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-hour-calgary-unplugged-tickets-795640240377?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres.
Everyday from Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 30, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Stroll through the farmyard and find your perfect pumpkins at Butterfield Acres this year. Add in some great animal visits, fabulous fall photo-ops, pony rides, a ride through Scarecrow Alley in the back woodlands (spectacular at this time of year) and you’ve got a fall family fun day that is great for the entire family.
Orange Crush at Telus Spark.
Everyday from Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
In October, Spark transforms into a Halloween extravaganza to scare, surprise and delight. Ever held a real eyeball, watched a pumpkin decompose or dip into a tub of fake blood? Explore the gross side of science this October at Spark with Orange Crush. Learn more at .
The Calgary Phil Presents Rhapsody in Blue Eyes: Sinatra and Beyond.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
triple-threat singer-songwriter-pianist Tony DeSare tackles two musical mavericks in one outstanding concert with the Orchestra. Enjoy the jazz rhythms of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, followed by timeless Frank Sinatra classics Come Fly with Me, Luck Be a Lady, My Way, It Was a Very Good Year, Night and Day, I’ve Got the World on a String, and New York, New York.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Ujamaa Grandmas Bags, Babies and Beyond Handcraft Sale.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Handmade items include felted bags, fabric bags, book bags and books for children and adults. As well as children’s clothing and toys, sweaters, hats, scarves, slippers, jewelry, jackets, shawls, household items and pet items at the Marda Loop Community Association.
A Taste of Nigeria – Calgary.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
a Taste of Nigeria features Nigerian food, music, fashion, dance and more to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence and culture. Nigeria has never been closer as ARISPOP brings Nigeria to you. Let us be your personal guide to the magic of Nigeria, her culture and stunning beauty. Bring the entire family to Shepard Community Hall for a day of fun.
The Calgary Sketch Club Annual Fall Show & Sale.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
the Calgary Sketch Club is hosting their Annual Fall Show and Sale at the Dalhousie Community Centre. Featuring original artworks from more than 25 local artists.
| Location: | Dalhousie Community Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://ckua.com |
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Homestead Market Fibre & Fabric Fest.
Everyday from Oct 15, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Homestead Market is proud to host the second Fibre and Fabric Fest. This is event is completely dedicated to fabric and fibre arts. Check out over 25 incredible fibre arts, needle craft, sewing and fabric vendors. Learn more at homesteadmarketalberta.com.
Al Simmons’ Inventive Musical Comedy.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
YMCArts Presents is pleased to welcome Juno Award winner Al Simmons’ for two incredible shows in October. Al Simmons is a creative genius whose charm and humanity have won over a legion of fans at theatres and festivals around the world. His highly original performances of profound wackiness and his off-the-wall inventions take the arts of music and comedy to unparalleled heights of hilarity.
| Location: | Shane Homes YMCA |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://ymcacalgary.org |
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Freshtival.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Canada’s Premiere Ski Film Festival, showcases the most anticipated ski movies of 2022 at Calgary’s Globe Theatre. Showing films from industry giants, Matchstick Productions and Teton Gravity Research and others, Freshtival, the world’s longest running ski film festival, has every ski movie you want to see.
| Location: | Calgary’s Globe Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://freshtival.ca |
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Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
hundreds of artists are set to descend once again on the BMO Centre. The event will host the best in local artists for one of the biggest shows in North America. Enjoy contests, retail exhibits, and tattooing all weekend long. Also a night time party on Friday night.
Spruce Meadows Octoberfest I Tournament.
Everyday from Oct 14, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The tournament welcomes horses and riders to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. The Oktoberfest I is the perfect tournament to experience competition up-close and in the indoor comfort of the Equi-Plex. A food concession is available to help you enjoy your experience at Spruce Meadows.
Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard.
Everyday from Sep 23, 2022 - Oct 30, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A fall trip to the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase.
Pumpkinpalooza at Cobb’s Corn Maze.
Everyday from Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 30, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Walk through our pumpkin patch, take beautiful photos and pick your favorite pumpkins to buy for Halloween carving. It’s an event for the whole family that you won’t want to miss.
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.
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!
Stage West Theatre Presents Driving Miss Daisy.
Everyday from Sep 14, 2022 - Nov 13, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Pulitzer Prize winning drama of an extraordinary and unexpected friendship, starring Joseph Marcell, best known as ‘Geoffrey Butler’ from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Heartbreak Hotel at Jubilations Theatre.
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sep 20, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Have you ever wondered what it would be like at the Heartbreak Hotel? Well you’re in luck, because Jubilations Dinner Theatre is going to take you there. The legend never dies, and Elvis’ music lives on, as we have some fun imagining him and his gang all rocking and rolling at the Heartbreak Hotel. Learn more at .
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard.
Everyday from Sep 20, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
All farm activities are open, and the farm is lit up in fantastic display (except the corn maze of course, which remains dark as an added challenge for visitors to find their way through with their flashlights.) Pumpkins are available for photos and purchase in the evening too.
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 |
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| Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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Granary Road’s October Harvest Days.
Everyday from Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This month marks the beginning of the October Harvest! Within the next few weeks, local farmers will be harvesting their fall crops such as apples, corn, turnips and of course – pumpkins! Find these products and more at Granary Road’s October Harvest days! You can celebrate the changing of seasons by riding Granary Road’s Hayrides, taking Instagrammable pictures with our fall décor (such as our multiple scarecrows, hay bales, and infamous orange truck!) & more. Purchase locally grown pumpkins to carve, enjoy some hot apple cider, and shop our vendors to get in the season’s spirit! Get lost in our Spooky Bat Maze, and play some mini golf for some good old fall fun!
October Harvest Days will be running from October 1st to 30th. The Farmer’s Market will be open from 10:00am to 5:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
| Location: | Venue: Granary Road – Farmer's Market & Active Learning Park
Address: 226066 112 St W, Foothills County, AB, Canada, T1S 5S5 |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | www.granaryroad.com/harvestdays |
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Love Your Library Day.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate 110 Years of Library Love with Calgary Public Library
Join us on Saturday, October 15 for Love Your Library Day. Visit any of our 21 locations for free, family programming to celebrate our 110th Anniversary!
Activities include:
• A special system-wide Family Storytime at 1:00 pm
• Creative activity and craft stations
• Library Love Notes to share warm and fuzzies for our community
• Face painting, balloon art, juggling, and magic between 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Live music from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Special birthday treats to mark 110 Years
• Contests and giveaways throughout the day while supplies last
‘Wolves: The Art of Dempsey Bob’ at Glenbow.
Everyday from Sep 10, 2022 - Nov 20, 2022 at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Experience the work of Tahltan-Tlingit master carver Dempsey Bob at the immersive ‘Wolves: The Art of Dempsey Bob’ exhibition.
The exhibition features 65 works and is the first-ever retrospective of Bob’s career from the 1970s to the present. Visitors to the exhibition will discover a selection of masks, sculpture and regalia, complemented by Bob’s work in bronze casting and vestment production. In his works, Bob reinterprets the traditional characters and iconography from the age-old stories of his people, at times transforming those traditional tales with European influences.
Organized by the Audain Art Museum and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Image Credit: Dempsey Bob, ‘Wolf Chief's Hat,’ c. 1993, red cedar, acrylic paint, operculum shell, horsehair, leather, ermine. Collection of Eric Savics. Rachel Topham Photography
Beacon Original Art Fall Show & Sale.
Everyday from Oct 15, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Immerse Yourself in Art | Chat with local emerging, mid-career and established artists at our Annual 2-Day Fall Art Show & Sale. High-quality original art from a variety of disciplines. Painters and photographers offer a wide range of sizes, prices and styles. Looking for unique handmade gifts? There is an excellent selection of pottery, glass, jewelry, soapstone sculpture and fibre art that fits all budgets. Over 20 different artists in attendance each day. Free Parking & Admission, Draws & No GST. Playground and new basketball sports court on site.
Quest Theatre Presents Hello Friend.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
A 15-minute whimsical, hunt for friendship, Hello Friend… brings wonder and delight to all!? Perfect for kids aged three to12 years old.
Presented in masks using movement and music, Hello Friend… illustrates the joy of divergent thinking and celebrates the creative play of one undeterred young kid. Our hero meets three interesting characters but will any of them match our youngster's capacity for imagination?
| Location: | St. Patrick’s Island Playground located in the center of the Island (1300 12 Street NE) |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://questtheatre.org |
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Scarboro’s Fall Faire.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
the Fall Faire returns to Scarboro United Church for the first time since 2019. Come and stock up on some baked goodies – including the famous Scarboro Oatcakes – check out a selection of gently used books, new-to-you craft supplies, and previously loved jewelry, scarves, handbags, ties and Christmas sweaters. Be sure to stop in the café.
| Location: | Scarboro United Church |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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A Birthday Toy’s Story at Jubilation’s Junior.
Every Saturday, Aug 31, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 11:00 am - 12:00 am
a kid-friendly show designed to make adults laugh, too. This is a production written for kids and served with a meal designed with kids in mind. Get your tickets for a stress-free, fun-filled morning of laughter, music, and food.
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/tLbDa8VlutkCalgary Zoo - ZOOLIGHTS.
Every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 19, 2021 - Nov 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
| Location: | Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Drive NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | calgaryzoo.com/zoolights |
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Campfire Guitar Bootcamp 101 for Youth.
Everyday from Sep 24, 2022 - Jan 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This is a 1 hour, 10 week class held Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm, beginning September 22, 2022
Youth Campfire Bootcamp 101 for 9-13 year olds is a spinoff of the popular Campfire Bootcamp 101 for adults. Whether just beginning or experienced, students are given the opportunity to play and sing fun, varied songs appropriate to their age group. The songs are written out in an easy to understand format with basic instruction on how to approach accompaniment and soloing. Variations are included on how to expand those techniques to ensure all students reach their potential. Class size is kept small so students receive personalized instruction and the setlist is chosen primarily by the students.
Topics explored include:
Open Position Chords
Bass Lines
Singing while Playing
Simple Melodies
Basic Lead Technique
Percussive Accompaniment
No experience is necessary, however basic guitar technique is helpful. Enrollees are required to have their own instrument and a capo.
| Cost: | $235.00 |
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| Location: | Asylum for Art
2505 14 St SW
Calgary, Alberta |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | www.ASYLUMforART.ca/academy |
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Pumpkins After Dark.
Everyday from Sep 22, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie, and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!
Event operates Thursday to Sunday weekly.
The Pairs with opening act Tim Isberg.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Family is the cord that ties The Pairs together, and with soaring harmonies they share stories of life’s hope, hilarity, and hardship. Their emotion-full performances and unbottled chemistry quickly connect them with their audiences, blurring the line between the stage and the crowd. Powered by three classically trained vocalists and a former punk rock drummer, The Pairs create acoustic harmony pop tunes grounded in unique rhythms that will hug your ear drums and inspire you to dance.
| Location: | Nickelodeon Music Club - Crescent Heights Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://thenick.ca |
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Shumka on Tour.
> Saturday Oct 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
celebrating Shumka’s legacy as one of the most exciting dance companies in Canada, Shumka on Tour will feature four works including Shumka’s whimsical Mosquito’s Wedding, a true feast for the eyes and a love story with a message that all we need is love; Shumka’s most recent film project – Promised Land – recognizing the 130th Anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada; Echoes of Hopak, a salute to the past through a celebration of Shumka’s signature work; and My Yeh/We Are, a moving dance tribute to the conflict in Ukraine dedicated to long-time Shumka composer, Yuri Shevchenko who passed away in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 23.
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://shumka.com |
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