Pumpkins After Dark.
Everyday from Sep 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition at Winsport.
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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2023 Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River.
Everyday from Sep 27, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival returns to High River for the seventh year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots to see in the skies over High River.
WinSport Spooktacular Mini Golf.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a safe, spooktacular family-friendly round of mini golf at WinSport! The fun, intermediate 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course will transform into a Halloween extravaganza. The course will be well lit and challenge all ages and abilities while offering a safe Halloween activity. Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit.
O’kosi Presented by Making Treaty 7.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A visually spectacular production filled with music and poetry, humor and hope at Flanagan Theatre. O'kosi depicts the ways in which Indigenous People are healing from the multi-dimensional and multi-generational effects of the Indian Act and the signing of Treaty 7, and how the repercussions of these policies have been passed to parents, sons and daughters.
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.
Calgary International Film Festival.
Everyday from Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 11-day showcase of over 175 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world also hosts an Industry Week series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://ciffcalgary.ca |
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Calgary Canucks AJHL Showcase.
Everyday from Sep 27, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Canucks are hosting the 2023 Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Showcase, presented by Nutrien at Max Bell Centre. This is a unique opportunity for junior hockey fans in and around Calgary to watch all 16 teams in one arena – truly showcasing the best junior hockey talent in Alberta.
Calgary Fall Rock N Gem Show.
Everyday from Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Canada's largest gem and mineral show is coming to Spruce Meadows in Calgary.
| Location: | Spruce Meadows |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &. Mr. Hyde.
Everyday from Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
this production immerses you in a play full of chilling twists and turns in which love, betrayal and murder lurk on London’s foggy streets. Can Dr. Henry Jekyll face his demons or does the ruthless Edward Hyde take him to the dark side? A talented cast of four actors, playing multiple roles, takes you on a thrilling journey in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.
From Exclusion to Inclusion Photo Exhibit.
Everyday from Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Take a journey with this historical photo exhibit showcasing 100 years of Chinese in Canada at the Chinese Cultural Centre.
The Mom Market.
Everyday from Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This market supports small businesses of all kinds from makers to service providers to bakers and everything in between. The market showcases a large variety of small businesses for you to explore and shop from at Pop-Up Markets all while supporting the local economies. Join them at Granary Road’s Apple Festival with 25-plus vendors.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This day honors the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. There are a number of events planned in various locations throughout the city.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Night Light.
Everyday from Sep 28, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A three-night celebration of curated light, art, and live performance that will transform multiple venues and public spaces throughout Victoria Park.
Calgary Fall Home Show.
Everyday from Sep 29, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals at BMO Centre.
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.
Truth and Reconciliation Art Installation at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Sep 26, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This commemorative installation will feature four pieces of art each from seven participating artists, representing personal experiences and interpretations of Indigenous culture and the ongoing process of reconciliation.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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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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.
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?
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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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.
Pumpkin Festival at Barney’s Adventure Park in Drumheller.
Everyday from Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Take great photos, pick your pumpkin, and enjoy Barney’s Adventure Park’s unique entertainment.
| Cost: | $23.00 |
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| Location: | Barney’s Adventure Park, located on Highway 838 West - Drumheller Valley, 5 minutes west of the Royal Tyrrell Museum. |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | https://www.barneysdrumheller.com. |
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Granary Road Applefest.
Everyday from Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
As the weather begins to cool down, that's when the apple cider heats up at Granary Road!
That's right - Apple Fest is back with all of your favorite and some new additions you are sure to find a-peel-ing!
Free Admission to Studio Bell.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), will be open with free admission on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. NMC will present a discussion on the power of music for reconciliation, hosted by David McLeod, curator of the National Music Centre’s Speak Up! exhibition that recognizes trailblazing Indigenous musicians.
| Location: | Studio Bell Music Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://studiobell.ca |
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TELUS Spark NDTR.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spark Indigenous Advisory Circle will offer special programming all day to honor and support learning, connection and ReconciliAction.
| Location: | TELUS Spark |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://sparkscience.ca |
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Pokaiks - The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering 2023.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mark your calendars and get prepared to be a part of our meaningful Orange Shirt Day Event that honors our past and builds bridges for the future. Pokaiks - The Children Commemorative Walk and Gathering 2023 is a tribute to survivors of the Residential School System and Sixties Scoop, held annually on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The walk will begin at 11 a.m. on September 30th at City Hall and will follow a route along Stephen Avenue, before concluding at Shaw Millennium Park. This will be followed by traditional drumming and dancing performances, remarks from members of the Indigenous community, artisan and community booths, food and beverage offerings, and other engaging activities, that will bring further awareness to actions Calgarians can take to participate in reconciliation. The afternoon will conclude at 4 p.m.
Orange Shirt Day at Fort Calgary.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Both days are intended to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as to recognize the inter-generational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities.
As part of our ongoing mission of reconciliation and decolonization, Fort Calgary will be offering a variety of free programming all day, including:
-Free museum admission
-Two walking tours
-Family-friendly crafts
-An after-hours screening of the film Bones of Crows with guest speaker Michelle Thrush
We highly encourage visitors to our site on this day to come wearing an orange shirt or other orange clothing items, such as scarves, hats, buttons, etc. If you are in need of an orange shirt, we recommend purchasing from the Orange Shirt Society, a non-profit organization that aims to create awareness of the generational impacts of Residential Schools through Orange Shirt Day activities.
National Film Board Film Screenings.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Arts Commons will screen films that provide insight into Indigenous history, culture, and traditions, to celebrate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Films include Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair, Keepers of the Fire and Inconvenient Indian at and will be presented at Engineered Air Theatre.
| Location: | Engineered Air Theatre |
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| Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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Cineplex Family Favourites: School of Rock 20th Anniversary.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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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Oktoberfest Party 2023.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get ready to indulge in the delightful sounds of our oompah band and feast on the finest German fares at the Calgary Rugby Union. There will be a beer tent, glass steins, a German band, bratwurst, and more so get your lederhosen and dirndls on and come have some fun.
| Location: | Calgary Rugby Union |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://allevents.in |
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Indigenous Showcase & Market.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Love arts markets but tired of seeing the same offerings? Well, you’re going to love this one! Join for a celebration of Indigenous art and culture at the Indigenous Makers Market, curated by Four Winds YYC, The Makers Market will feature the creations of Indigenous artists and artisans from around Treaty 7 and beyond, as well as live performances at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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Films at the Fort.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This film is being screened as part of the Films at the Fort – Indigenous Films series. Each movie features Indigenous actors and themes, and is created by Canadian filmmakers. BONES OF CROWS (18A) Forced into residential school, Aline Spears and her siblings are plunged into a fight for survival that shapes their family for generations.
Indigenous Blanket Exercise.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An opportunity to learn about the Indigenous people’s experiences of colonization at Edgemont Community Centre. Elders and knowledge keepers developed the blanket exercise to create an experiential learning tool to narrate the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in a Canadian context. The exercise includes storytelling, dialogue, as well as references to “These Mountains Are Our Sacred Places – The Story of the Stoney People” written by Chief John Snow.
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.
Calgary Roller Skate: Roller Skating is Stayin’ Alive.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Calgary Roller Skate has had ongoing dates for its pop-up roller rink, but with the new House of Skate opening soon, these will be the last of the pop-ups at JVC!
Lantern Fest.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A celebration of all the cultural lantern festivals around the world at Southview Community Association. Bringing community together to be creative, learn about lantern diversity and further strengthen the arts and cultural community in East Calgary. Take part in the lantern-making and procession, enjoy cultural entertainment, view local art and more.
| Location: | Southview Community Association |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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NDTR – Elders Story Project.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marks the first public event for the Elders Story Project (ESP) at Jack Singer Concert Hall. During this powerful event, Elders will share their personal stories about their residential school experiences and their healing journeys, while demonstrating the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples and the power of their traditional practices.
Lizzy Hoyt at Crescent Heights Community Hall.
> Saturday Sep 30, 2023 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
A nationally recognized Celtic songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, guitar, harp), Lizzy Hoyt has released five independent albums, two music videos, and given countless concert tours across Canada.
| Location: | Crescent Heights Community Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://showpass.com |
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