Who Made You The Judge – art Exhibition.
Everyday from Aug 9, 2023 - Sep 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A unique social justice art exhibition showcasing several hand-painted, nearly photorealistic portraits accompanied by heartwarming and emotional life stories. “Who Made You The Judge” highlights race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical disability, neurodiversity, mental health, and addiction at cSPACE Marda Loop.
Location: | cSPACE Marda Loop – 1721 29th Ave SW |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://ckua.com |
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Alberta on the Plate.
Everyday from Aug 11, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Alberta on the Plate showcases the incredible bounty that is grown and produced across our beautiful province. Celebrate and share the Alberta food story by meeting the people and businesses that grow, raise, create, and support the agri-food industry in Alberta.
#YYCBlockParty – Roller Rink on The Boulevard.
Everyday from Jul 13, 2023 - Sep 10, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready to let the good times roll, Calgary! Block Party is back for its fourth installment, bringing good vibes, fun games, and eye-catching art to The Boulevard at Deerfoot City. Proceeds from skate rentals go to Kids Up Front, an organization dedicated to ensuring that all kids have access to fun, enriching experiences.
Shaw Charity Classic.
Everyday from Aug 16, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Shaw Charity Classic will host some of the greatest names in the game of golf at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club.
Storybook Theatre Presents: Pippin.
Everyday from Aug 18, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A musical comedy told through song and dance, this ensemble cast of dazzling performers tells the tale of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure.
Vietnam NOW Calgary 2023.
Everyday from Aug 18, 2023 - Aug 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out some amazing indie films from Vietnamese filmmakers from Canada and Vietnam; engage in conversations during the panel discussion; sample unique tasty street food delights from food stalls; dance the night away to pumping DJ party beats; down delightful Vietnamese inspired Empress 1908 Gin cocktails; and take home artwork and products from Vietnamese artists at The Prairie Emporium and Nvrlnd.
Country Thunder Alberta.
Everyday from Aug 18, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy three days filled with epic country music. Country Thunder is coming back to Prairie Winds Park in Calgary.
Calgary Medieval Faire & Artisan Market.
Everyday from Aug 18, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
There’s something for all ages at the Medieval Faire & Artisan Market. Sights and sounds to entertain and tantalize the senses at Strathmore Agricultural Grounds.
Expo Latino.
Everyday from Aug 18, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s hottest festival, Expo Latino creates experiences of discovery and learning through the celebration of people, music and dance. World-class performers, sizzling dancing, exotic foods, arts, crafts and so much more. Celebrate Latin culture at Prince’s Island Park.
Location: | Prince’s Island Park |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://expolatino.com |
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Globalfest: International Fireworks Festival.
Everyday from Aug 17, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
GlobalFest at Elliston Park is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multicultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks. Illuminating the sky with a colliding orchestra of light and sound, this year’s celebration event will showcase presentations produced by world-class pyro musical artists hailing from Austria, Italy, Portugal and Spain, plus a Canadian-produced finale.
Carifest 2023.
Everyday from Aug 18, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A Caribbean celebration of music, culture, traditions and costumes at Shaw Millennium Park.
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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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.
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!
Rosebud Theatre Presents: The Sound of Music.
Everyday from Jun 2, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A young nun is sent off to be governess to seven mischievous children. She teaches the children to sing, bringing a fleeting moment of happiness in the shadow of the rise of the Third Reich. A summer musical for the whole family.
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.
Summer on 17th.
Everyday from Jun 22, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Returning for its sophomore season along with all of your favorite events. From movies in the park to live bands, theatrical performances and fitness classes, the 17th Ave Business Improvement Area is pulling out all the stops to ensure this summer is epic. Along with last year's crowd favorites, there’s also tons of exciting new editions for 2023, so clear your calendars, because your summer plans are officially set.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://17thave.ca/summer |
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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.
City of Calgary Family Golf Nights.
Everyday from Jun 21, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get your kids interested in hitting the links this summer with the City of Calgary’s Family Golf Nights! Juniors (ages four to 17) golf for free when accompanied by at least one adult.
BEAM Weekly Summer Day Camps for Girls.
Everyday from Jul 4, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekly day camps for girls serving a variety of age groups.
Cost: | $200.00 |
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Location: | The Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre
1731 29th Street SW
Calgary |
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Category: | Youth Activities |
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Link: | www.salvationarmycalgary.org |
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Cinnaholic Township Shopping Centre – Grand Opening!.
> Friday Aug 18, 2023 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cinnaholic is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location in Township Shopping Centre. They are celebrating this sweet event by serving their delicious cinnamon rolls for just $2 from 10 am to 2pm. Guests will also have the chance to win free rolls for a year and other great prizes, including apple AirPods, a 55-inch TV and more.
Cineplex Family Favourites: Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir.
> Friday Aug 18, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99.
Location: | Participating Cineplex locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://cineplex.com |
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Calgary Night Market.
> Friday Aug 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
a nighttime of fun shopping with friends and family in a culturally diverse market that sell handmade and local goods. Calgary Night Market supports local vendors, artisans, entrepreneurs and designers to showcase their talent at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association.
Location: | Bridgeland Riverside Community Association |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://calgarynightmkt.com |
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Movie With A View: DUNE.
> Friday Aug 18, 2023 at 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
This year’s outdoor cinema event invites visitors to share in the fantastic and surreal experience of watching the 2021 epic film DUNE by Denis Villeneuve under the stars. Join us on the rooftop of High Park with special food and drink vendors to make this night an unforgettable summer experience.