Beakerhead: 10 years of Weird.
Everyday from Sep 14, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This year’s festival is full of immersive experiences and artistic performances that illuminate science, technology, and engineering. Plus, a little bit of pyrotechnics. The four-day free event takes place across three iconic Calgary locations: Contemporary Calgary, Millennium Park, and TELUS Spark Science Centre.
| Location: | Contemporary Calgary, Millennium Park, and TELUS Spark Science Centre. |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://https://beakerhead.com/ |
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Alberta Ballet welcomes Ballet Hispánico in Doña Perón.
Everyday from Sep 14, 2023 - Sep 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Performed by New York-based Ballet Hispánico and with live music, Doña Perón has delighted audiences across North America since its 2022 premier. Alberta Ballet is pleased to welcome guest company Ballet Hispanico in Doña Perón, a complex and moving portrait of Eva “Evita” Peron, Argentina’s most controversial first lady to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
| Location: | outhern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://albertaballet.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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Frank Ferrante In An Evening With Groucho.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style at Stage West (727 42 Avenue SE).
Art Exhibition | Anda Kubis "Languorous,” .
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Oct 14, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Newzones Gallery is pleased to present “Languorous”; a solo exhibition of work by Canadian contemporary painter Anda Kubis.
Gotta Minute Film Festival.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Wait for it! Watch for it! The Gotta Minute Film Festival is coming soon! Gotta Minute is Western Canada’s first Film Festival for Commuters. Selected films will be shown on Pattison Onestop screens in Edmonton and Calgary (such as the Edmonton LRT and the Calgary Ctrain), in select Edmonton Public Library and Calgary Public Library locations, in the lobby of the Metro Cinema and online.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://fava.ca |
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Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Snow White.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 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.
YYC Pizza Fest.
Everyday from Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary's best pizza.
Saskatoon Farm Annual Fall Fair.
Everyday from Sep 16, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
featuring 90 local vendors who make, bake or create quality and unique. There will also be local artists and musicians performing all day in partnership with Cowboy Trail Records straight from Black Diamond.
| Location: | Saskatoon Farm |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://saskatoonfarm.com |
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Culture Connect Festival 2023.
Everyday from Sep 16, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A festival that celebrates Culture Days in Canada. The festival embraces multiculturalism and anti-racism in Canada. The event will feature various multicultural performances and fun interactive activities at Olympic Plaza.
| Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://culturedays.ca |
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Granary Road Garlic Fest.
Everyday from Sep 16, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Are you ready for a STINKING good time with your friends, family and fellow foodies?! Enjoy all the tasty garlic-y treats that vendors have to offer such as garlic bread, pickled garlic, garlic pizza and more! Learn all about how garlic has played a major part in folklore, how garlic is grown/harvested, and how it is braided.
Alberta Biodiversity Festival.
Everyday from Sep 16, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Developed through a partnership between the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Ministry of Alberta Environment and Parks’ and their Inglewood facility Bow Habitat Station, the festival will highlight the rich biodiversity in our province and what can be done for these diverse ecosystems.
| Location: | Calgary Zoo |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://springbankpark.com |
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Alberta Star Party 2023.
Everyday from Sep 15, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get together with other astronomers at a camping event where you can enjoy speakers during the day and the sky during the night at Starland Recreation Area. The Annual Alberta Star Party is hosted by the Calgary Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
| Location: | Starland Recreation Area |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://calgary.rasc.ca |
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Mountain View Arts Festival.
Everyday from Sep 15, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This is Mountain View County’s largest festival of its kind. Art lovers see Didsbury Alberta come alive with all that is arts and culture in our region, including dancers, storytellers, musicians and songwriters, handicrafts, painters, potters, carvers – you name it, if it’s artsy, it’ll be here. Learn more at mountainviewartsfestival.ca.
Theatre Calgary Presents The Mousetrap.
Everyday from Sep 12, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
On a dark and snowy night, seven strangers find themselves trapped in a remote guesthouse. The next morning, the snowed-in guests are joined by a police sergeant who brings news of a grisly murder in London. To the guests’ horror, he reveals that the killer may be in their midst. Can you put the pieces together and solve the murder before the final curtain?
WildDogs International Screendance Festival.
Everyday from Sep 15, 2023 - Sep 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
W&M Physical Theatre is proud to host the fourth edition of WildDogs International Screendance Festival, a festival of international screendance works presented at the Globe Cinema and online. Over the course of the weekend, WildDogs will present four in-person programs and an additional three programs online. The full lineup includes 40 short films and features from over 20 countries.
| Location: | Globe Cinema & Online |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://wilddogs.ca/tickets/ |
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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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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.
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!
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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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.
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!
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents Crocodile Rock: The Legend Of Elton John.
Everyday from Sep 7, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
He’s one of the all-time great rock legends, with hit after hit all across the world. And now the story of the Rocketman is getting the Jubilations Dinner Theatre twist.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Boo Crew at Calaway Park .
Every Sunday, Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 - Oct 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Stroll through Hallotown... if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly. Dress up as your favorite family-friendly character and enjoy a day of fall fun! It’s a spooktacular good time for the whole family.
Alberta Culture Days.
Everyday from Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This event will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it means to be Albertan.
Millarville Farmers’ Market.
Every Saturday, Jul 1, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The people behind the tables at the Millarville Farmers’ Market are the real deal. They are the growers, farmers, makers, bakers, and artists. Ask them about their farm, their art, their love of what they do.
Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA.
Everyday from Aug 25, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions — acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor at Stampede Park.
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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Pictures at an Exhibition.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 7:30 am - 12:00 am
Be transported by the Calgary Phil on a journey through orchestral sound. Music Director Rune Bergmann is your guide in Modest Mussorgsky’s splendid instrumental showcase, Pictures at an Exhibition, as well as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 — a tale of darkness to light. Plus, the premiere of a new work by composer John Estacio celebrating the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus’s 60th anniversary.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Holy Spirit CWL Used Book Sale.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stock up on gently used books covering all subjects and genres, including children’s book at Holy Spirit Church. Funds raised provide scholarships and support educational programs. All books are 50 cents each.
| Location: | Holy Spirit Church |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events |
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| Link: | http://calgarycwl.ca |
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Run for Childhood Cancer.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 9:30 am - 12:00 am
Take part in the Gold’s 10th Annual Run for Childhood Cancer at Calgary Peace Park. The event starts in the morning with a breakfast or snacks, a run (10km or 5Km) or family fun walk (2km), and then lots of family-friendly entertainment such as bouncy castles, face painting, crafts, magicians and artists dressed up as favorite childhood characters.
Haskayne Legacy Park Grand Opening.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the City of Calgary and partners at the official grand opening event of Haskayne Legacy Park, the city’s newest 126-acre regional park. Enjoy live music, a free pancake breakfast, speeches, Indigenous educational activities, wagon rides, display tables, park tours and more.
| Location: | Haskayne Legacy Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgary.ca |
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Grand Trunk Festival.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Experience enchantment at the Grand Trunk Festival! This extraordinary one-day celebration commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the West Hillhurst Community Association. Step back in time to the 1940s with a delightful fashion tribute. Join us in embracing camaraderie, forging new connections, and immersing ourselves in the boundless creativity that defines our flourishing community in Calgary.
| Location: | West Hillhurst Community Center |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://grandtrunkfestival.com/ |
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Marda Loop MADE SeptemberFest Outdoor/Indoor Festival.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shop Marda Loop MADE's Outdoor/Indoor Festival showcasing 85 Alberta artisans, makers and foodies at the Marda Loop Communities Association Hall.
| Location: | Marda Loop Communities Association Hall |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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30 Years of Helping Wildlife.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) celebrated 30 years of helping wildlife this year. Over 36,000 injured and orphaned wild animals have been cared for by AIWC during this time. Come celebrate at cSPACE!
| Location: | cSPACE King Edward |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://aiwc.ca |
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Toys R Us Activities: Kinetic Sand Demo Day.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bring the family to experience the super-sensory satisfaction. Staff will have the Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set and ready to go – a fan fave with fun moulds to make and break.
| Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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Cavalry FC vs. Vancouver FC.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Visit Spruce Meadows to see Calgary’s soccer team take on the Vancouver FC.
El Salvador Independence Day Festival.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate 203 years of El Salvador with a DJ, dancing, artists, face painting and more at Eau Claire Market.
| Location: | Eau Claire Market |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | https://allevents.in/calgary |
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4th Street Night Market.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Calgary’s hippest night market located in the heart of Mission. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds and friends.
Queen of Canada The Pageant 2023 Coronation Night.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Get ready for the most glamorous event of the year – Queen of Canada The Pageant 2023. Join for an unforgettable evening filled with beauty, talent and excitement at Genesis Centre. Be prepared to witness the enchantment as stunning contestants from all over Canada compete for the prestigious title of Queen of Canada.
'La Serenissima’: KOAC Harry Kiyooka 2023 Memorial Fundraiser.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
‘La Serenissima’ will be a sublime evening in honor of HARRY KIYOOKA, highlighting some never-before-seen works from his Venetian series with displays of his books and sketches, along with a remarkable collection of works donated for a silent auction by generous artists and collectors, live classical music, spritz drinks, antipasti and the convivial company of friends who appreciate art.
Harvest Lights at Calgary Farmyard.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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.
BrazilFest.
> Saturday Sep 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience the celebration of the summer with the Brazilian Community Association of Alberta (BCAAB). With Brazilian music, dancing, foods, crafts and activities at the Chinese Cultural Centre.
| Location: | Chinese Cultural Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://brazilianassociation.org |
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