Spruce Meadows North American Tournament.
Everyday from Jul 5, 2023 - Jul 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The ‘North American’ is a celebration of the close ties between the horse and the military. The pounding hooves of the competitors are amplified by the marching cadence of the military celebrations. The event will include the Lord Strathcona's Horse Musical Ride, live entertainment, Canadian Military displays, shopping and more.
Stage West Dinner Theatre: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
Everyday from Jun 30, 2023 - Sep 3, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Musical theatre for the whole family. With charm, wit, and heart, follow life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. An average day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day, to baseball season, wild optimism to utter despair. Join Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder, and a beagle named Snoopy as they navigate the joys and pitfalls of childhood.
Wagonstage 2023 presents: The Little Forest.
Everyday from Jun 24, 2023 - Aug 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join emerging artists from the School of Creative and Performing Arts who write, design, direct, and present these popular summer performances at various locations throughout the city.
Badlands Music Festival.
Everyday from Jul 6, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Badlands Festival is a series of electronic and hip-hop shows that takes place downtown during the famous Calgary Stampede.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://badlandsmusicfest.com |
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Calgary Stampede.
Everyday from Jul 7, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Yahoo! Don’t miss bringing your family to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Visit calgarystampede.com to find out what exciting family friendly events are going on and when.
Location: | Calgary Stampede Grounds |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://calgarystampede.com |
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G’ddy Up! | Group Exhibition.
Everyday from Jul 8, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Newzones Gallery announces the return of “G’ddy Up!”, an annual rotating group exhibition that coincides with the Calgary Stampede. “G’ddy Up!” will survey how Newzones’ artists explore contemporary cowboy culture, and how they implement aspects of this culture in formal practices through painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture.
Family Fishing Weekends Alberta.
Everyday from Jul 8, 2023 - Jul 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Family Fishing Weekends are offered twice a year in Alberta – during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer.
During Alberta’s Family Fishing Weekends, no fishing is licence required. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks).
MEXIFEST.
Everyday from Jul 7, 2023 - Jul 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Come and enjoy the three hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer gardens and lots of fun. Find the event at Lot 6, 311 8 Street SW.
Location: | Lot 6, 311 8 Street SW |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://mexifest.ca |
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Prairie Persuasion: Communication and Propaganda in Southern Alberta 1860-1950.
Everyday from May 17, 2023 - Aug 27, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park to learn about the darker side to propaganda, one which was aimed at different groups of people using discrimination and violence. Propaganda changed the shape of society as we know it today. Discover the power of propaganda for yourself, while you can, by visiting this new, temporary exhibit.
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.
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 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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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!
Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond.
Everyday from May 15, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond opens in mid-May and is stocked with rainbow trout in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release.
Puppy Pancake Day and Fundraiser.
> Sunday Jul 9, 2023 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bon A-Pet-Treat! Pet Store & Bakery hosts this Stampede breakfast for your pup. Donations go to Fur-Ever Homes Rescue.
Location: | Bon A-Pet-Treat! Pet Store & Bakery |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://petbakery.ca |
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Giddy Up Pup! Stampede BBQ & BARC’s Rescue Fundraiser.
> Sunday Jul 9, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
BARC’s Rescue is hosting a family-friendly Stampede BBQ & Fundraiser at their Airdrie facility. Meet adorable dogs, check out vendors, play carnival games, and more.
Toy R Us Activities: Bad Guys Book Launch Event.
Everyday from Jul 8, 2023 - Jul 9, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate the release of the awesome anti-heroes’ newest comical caper with Bad Guys-themed activity sheets. Kids can join in-store to create their own getaway car, comic strip and rap sheet.
Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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Michaels Make Break: Sunshine Wood Frame.
> Sunday Jul 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join in-store for a free craft. For the month of July Michaels is partnering with project sunshine. Learn how you can donate to help kids through Michaels. All the while make a fun painted wood frame. The event is free, and all supplies are included.