Hot Chocolate Trail in Banff.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
bundling up isn’t the only way to stay warm while exploring Banff and Lake Louise. The Hot Chocolate Trail is a treasure map of local restaurants and cafés offering 29 limited-time holiday-themes hot chocolates. With alcoholic and non-alcoholic options like the Alpine Cherry boozy hot chocolate from one of Banff’s newest restaurants, Brazen, to the Ferrero Rocher Hot Chocolate at JK Bakery & Café, there’s something for everyone. Dine in or take yours to go, but don’t forget to bring a reusable mug with you to reduce waste.
Legacy Christmas Lights.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Legacy will light up the south end of the city with more than a million Christmas lights in a cheery display throughout the community as one of Calgary’s largest free light displays.
| Location: | Community of Legacy |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://legacyresidents.ca |
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Nightrise at Banff Gondola.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Pursuit unveils an immersive experience of light, sound and wonder with the launch of Nightrise, a multi-sensory winter experience at the Banff Gondola. This unique winter activity merges multimedia, storytelling and nature for a new and inspiring perspective at such an iconic Banff location. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.
The Elves and the Shoemaker.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Dec 24, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With only a few days left before Christmas, siblings Ezra and Charlie Wishniski are struggling to make ends meet. With limited supplies and no one stopping by their shop, a good Christmas seems like a faraway dream. But, when two elves are sent by Santa to help, their fortunes begin to turn around. Can the elves help in time to give the Wishniski’s the Christmas they hoped for?
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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Christmas in the Country Art Sale.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Dec 21, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a whole lot of Christmas cheer in Alberta’s beautiful Foothills region. The Leighton Art Centre is featuring fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home and on the online shopping site this November and December.
Calgary Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Dec 23, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Farmers’ Market (south and west locations) have transformed into the Calgary Christmas Market, just in time to get everything you need for ‘on the table and under the tree’ and have fun doing it.
| Location: | The Calgary Farmers’ Market (south and west locations) |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://calgaryfarmersmarket.ca |
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Canmore Rotary Festival of Trees.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
a community-based holiday celebration with decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and special events and activities for the entire family. It is free to view and walk through the forest of trees and magical Candy Cane Lane.
Alberta Theatre Project’s The Jungle Book.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This holiday season, escape into the jungles of India with this vibrant reimagining of the legend of the boy raised by wild animals at Martha Cohen Theatre.
Sparkle Sparkle at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The science centre is open late every night, and full of holiday surprises! Starting at 5pm, guests will experience the magic of Goodnight Moon, holiday carollers, quirky characters on stilts, a robot dog, crack open a geode, and so much more! Guests can enjoy the whole science centre - with a holiday twist. Learn more at .
Christmas Lights in Legacy 2022.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
What was once a one-off way to dazzle local residents, has now turned into an annual family-friendly event that brings everyone from Calgary and area. Join us for a drive through the Legacy Community in the southeast of Calgary, to enjoy a wondrous Christmas lights display of more than one million lights.
| Location: | Legacy Community in the southeast of Calgary |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Christmas Sleigh Rides.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 24, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
roundup the whole family for horse-drawn sleigh rides this holiday season at Horsin Around. Go dashing through the snow on a two-horse open sleigh with breath taking views of the Calgary Skyline. and warm up to the camp fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
| Location: | Horsin' Around |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://horsinaround.ca |
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Christmas at the Hive.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 10, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This annual event at Chinook Honey Company in Okotoks offers family fun and fundraising for the Foothills Country Hospice Society. Visit the animals, taste mead and learn all about bees and honey. You can partake in beeswax snow candle making, s’mores by the fire, honey taffy making, hot chocolate and enjoying mulled mead.
European Christmas Village Market and Fireworks.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 11, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
the European Christmas Village Market will provide you with an amazing, fun-filled family event at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre. You will enjoy shopping from the Edelweiss booth to a variety of vendors each weekend. There will be story time, Santa’s workshop, skating and sleigh rides.
| Location: | Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://bearspawlc.org |
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Granary Road’s Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2022 - Dec 18, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An enchanting celebration of the holidays that starts with our stunning Market with 40-foot vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and lighting reminiscent of days gone by.
| Location: | Granary Road |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://granaryroad.com |
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Banff Mountaintop Christmas.
Everyday from Nov 19, 2022 - Dec 30, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Christmas activities galore can be found atop Sulphur Mountain at the Banff Gondola’s Mountaintop Christmas, featuring a Santa Claus photo-op on top of the world, holiday crafts, a holiday movie screening, and more.
In Search of Christmas Spirit.
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 23, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Taking place at the Cascade of Time Gardens, this live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park is a multi-sensory experience for the whole family. Following some enhancements this year, the experience is elevated.
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!
Free Online Coding Workshop for Grade 1-12 Students.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Dec 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:00 pm
Free Online Coding Workshop for Grade 1-12 Students
Daily starts at 18 PM
Dive into the magical world of coding with personalized guidance from expert mentors!
What Will You Learn?
Game Development
Animation
Website Development
App Development
Book a free coding session:
https://cdg.al/iVf5P
Session Highlight:
1:1 live online session
Hands-on, learning with an expert mentor
STEM.org-accredited certification for participation
| Location: | Online/Virtual
Link - https://cdg.al/iVf5P |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | https://cdg.al/iVf5P |
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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.
Calgary's Ultimate Halloween Party Menagerie Halloween.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Oct 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:59 am
A Wicked Throwback Halloween Party for the 35+ crowd! All in support of AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society)
This Party has EVERYTHING! Old school Halloween games, Scavenger Hunt, burlesque performances, dancing to hits from 70's to 90's. Win 2 tickets anywhere Westjet flies!
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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Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents The Office: A Pop Rock Comedy.
Everyday from Nov 3, 2022 - Jan 14, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A hilarious take on the goings on at a small paper company office with Jim, Pam, Michael, and Dwight.
Potion Putt – A Wizardry Minigolf Course.
Everyday from Nov 9, 2022 - Jan 22, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Test your magic and wizarding putt putt skills on the golf course. A crazy golf course inspired by famous fantasy and fiction Wizards is coming to Springbank Links Golf Club this year. Embark on nine wand-erful holes of magic and encounter smoking cauldrons, tasty beverages, and magical portals along the way. You may even be required to cast a few spells in order to excel and complete the mystical challenge.
Goodnight Moon Digital Immersion Experience at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Nov 9, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The world’s first and only Goodnight Moon digital immersion experience takes the famous bedtime story off the page and into a massive pixel playground, where kids and adults alike can travel through a star-filled tunnel, hear the story and interact with characters and objects from the story’s visual universe.
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/tLbDa8VlutkCurious Movers Music Time (2 – 4 yrs) Parented.
Everyday from Sep 7, 2022 - Jan 26, 2023 at 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
This is an 45 min, 16 week class held on Thursdays at 3:45 | September to January 2022-23
We sing and listen and play our way to a deeper understanding of music. Creating lasting cherished memories with a special adult to delight in the fun and continue the learning at home. Imaginations develop through stories, songs and movement activities. We will discover advance musical concepts and be introduced and exposed to music masterpieces. These young children will participate in fun physical activities and have opportunities to boisterously participate either with the comfort of their parent or be able to join the group activities with their teacher and friends. We listen to and sing and move and play to old favorites and learn new exciting ways to prepare to enter private music lessons.
| Cost: | $65.00 |
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| Location: | Asylum for Art
2505 14 St SW
Calgary, Alberta |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | www.ASYLUMforART.ca/academy |
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Airdrie Festival of Lights.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars’ worth of displays and other special features.
| Location: | Nose Creek Park in Airdrie |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://airdrielights.com |
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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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