Gaslight at Vertigo Theatre.
Everyday from Mar 18, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Bella Manningham believes she is living an idyllic married life with her charming husband Jack, but is she? Items begin to disappear, pictures move by themselves, and the gaslight dims without even a touch. Bella worries that her grip on reality is slipping and that she will drive Jack away. Secrets from the past are slowly revealed as Bella searches for answers and realizes that the people she loves are not always as they seem.
Spring Rally in the Alley.
Everyday from Mar 24, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Spring is in the air and Gasoline Alley Museum is in the mood to celebrate with some fun activities. Swing into spring with a round of mini-golf in the Lower Showroom. Follow the clues to complete the treasure hunt. Relax and do a little fishing in the pond. Make your own tulip bouquet and test your ring-toss skills in the Upper Showroom!
Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show.
Everyday from Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Gemstones, minerals fossils, jewelry, beads and more. You will find it all at Rock N’ Gem Show at Spruce Meadows in the Equiplex. This all ages, family friendly event will feature amazing minerals from around the world, giving collectors a selection to get excited about.
Location: | Spruce Meadows in the Equiplex |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Barnyard Baby Days.
Everyday from Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Good times to remember fur-ever with spring babies (lambs, goats, bunnies, cows, piglets, chicks) and other fun experiences. Don’t miss the spring Instagram-worthy photo-ops, the opportunity to see and even help with bottle feeding, and heart-warming up-close moments with some favorite farm animals.
World of Wheels.
Everyday from Mar 31, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
All the finest Hot Rods, motorcycles, customs, and trucks are coming to the BMO Centre for World of Wheels. Get your motor revving for this special event.
Scared Defenders of the Universe at TELUS Spark Science Centre.
Everyday from Mar 23, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant floor-to-ceiling journey inside a graphic novel that follows four Indigenous superheroes as they seek to bring back the balance of earth between humility and respect for the land, and the excessive destruction of human ego.
Nightrise.
Everyday from Jan 4, 2023 - Apr 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This unique winter activity merges multimedia, storytelling and nature for a new and inspiring perspective at Banff Gondola.
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.
Festival of Animated Objects.
Everyday from Mar 15, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Breathing life into the inanimate and giving expression to the inert, the Festival of Animated Objects brings world-class artists to engage and entertain audiences of all ages through the innovative and sophisticated art of storytelling through mask, puppetry and animated objects at various venues around the city.
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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We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Gasoline Alley Museum welcomes a new exhibit from January 14 to April 30; We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown. Bring your family and come learn about Chinese history on the prairies through art and imagination, discover fictional stories written by members of the Chinese community and explore two iterations of Chinatown in Calgary.
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!
Festival of Animated Objects.
Everyday from Mar 14, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Breathing life into the inanimate and giving expression to the inert, the Festival of Animated Objects brings world-class artists to engage and entertain audiences of all ages through the innovative and sophisticated art of storytelling through mask, puppetry and animated objects at various venues around the city.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://puppetfestival.ca |
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Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Elvis Has Left The Building.
Everyday from Feb 16, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
In this whacky comedy, it’s December 20, 1970, and Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, “The Colonel”, knows of his whereabouts. But the Colonel is all shook up because he has racked up a secret debt – and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to find an Elvis impersonator within 24 hours.
Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Howie Tsui: Retainers of Anarchy at the Edison.
Everyday from Feb 15, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Featuring a 25-metre hand-drawn animation strip, this exciting exhibit brings together martial arts characters and techniques with the social and political realties of present-day Hong Kong.
Winsport Winter Wrap Up Event.
> Sunday Apr 2, 2023 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate the end of the winter hill season with the Sun's Out Guns Out Rail Jam, prizes, a live DJ on the back deck, face painting, a roaming magician, a photo booth and more.
Beading Workshops at Fort Calgary.
Everyday from Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will share the history and significance of Métis beading throughout this beginner’s workshop, where you’ll learn to follow a traditional flower pattern for your own beading project. All materials are supplied and yours to take home if you don’t finish the flower during the workshop.
Location: | Fort Calgary |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | http://fortcalgary.com |
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Spring Fest (Qing Ming Festival) 2023.
Everyday from Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate the Qing Ming Festival at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. The traditional holiday honors and remembers Chinese ancestors. Throughout the day, there will be workshops, exhibits, and performances showcasing Chinese culture, including traditional music, dance, and art. In addition, there will be vendors offering a variety of food and drinks, as well as selling crafts and gifts.
Hippity-Hop to our Easter Shop — Toys R Us Easter Event.
Everyday from Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everybunny loves a cute craft project: kids can create a paper-plate bunny tail. PLUS: enjoy story time fun, cool coloring sheets and a Spring-themed scavenger hunt.
Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events |
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Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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Michaels Make Break: Handpainted Flower Eggs.
> Sunday Apr 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Michaels frequently has fun and inexpensive crafting projects for the whole family. Michaels runs Make Break, for kids of all ages to enjoy crafting fun. With some of the crafts, an additional purchase will add to it, but all supplies are included for these free crafts.
Big Beaver Brewing and Loop Kids’ Kids Easter Party.
> Sunday Apr 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This spring event at the Okotoks brewery will include ice cream floats, coloring contests, scavenger hunts, prizes and more.
Calgary House Concerts Presents: Ollee Owens.
> Sunday Apr 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Ollee Owens is a musical force of nature. Combining burning intensity with elegant grace and skilled composure wrapped in an electrifying blues rock veneer, the result is an unforgettable, emotionally charged musical experience that moves both body and soul, creating a lasting connection through shared experiences and love of good music.
Jupiter Theatre Presents: Frankenstein by Andrew G. Cooper.
Everyday from Mar 23, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
This theatrical performance from the critically-acclaimed Jupiter Theatre combines elements of movement, puppetry, shadows, masks, and provocative design to bring to life a unique and spectacular production in Calgary. Frankenstein will take you on a haunting and thrilling journey in the West Village Theatre that you won’t soon forget.