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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Black History Month Exhibition at The Military Museums.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
As part of the observance of Black History Month, The Military Museums will be hosting an exhibition in the Atrium from February 2 to the 29. The exhibition aims to showcase the valuable role and sacrifices made by Black Canadian Soldiers from The First World War to the present day.
Mirror Mirror by Moment Factory at Chinook Centre.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Mirror Mirror seamlessly blends creative expression and interactive innovation to create an ever-evolving playground of immersive art. Spanning nine dynamic art installations, each explores themes sparked by the wonder of the human mind, designed to entertain visitors of all ages.
| Location: | Chinook Centre |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://momentfactory.com |
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Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Peacock Season.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 17, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Having made the mistake of marrying for love, Clarke and Cora Mariner are reminded upon renewed acquaintance with their former sweethearts, of all the riches their foolishness has denied them, and the simultaneous thought occurs to them that perhaps it’s not too late to try again. But, as divorce is unthinkable in their circle, murder appears to be the only answer, whereupon they try to do away with each other; their diabolical plans goes awry to the extent of nine unintended victims.
Exposure Photography Festival.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Exposure is an annual festival that celebrates photography, hosting thoughtfully curated exhibitions that showcase internationally renowned practitioners alongside emerging and established talent from Alberta at various Calgary venues.
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This sweet festival sees cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate, and Cup The Runneth Over Award. Calgarians can sip a variety of hot cocoas and determine the blend that roasts them all.
Painted Fish Theatre Presents: Fiddler on the Roof.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant with traditional values contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals while growing anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
| Location: | Cité des Rocheuses Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://paintedfish.ca |
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Loose Moose Theatre Presents Thumbelina.
Everyday from Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 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 Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Beach Barbie’s Birthday Bash.
Every Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 - Mar 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
For Barbie, hosting the best birthday parties has always been a piece of cake, but when the day comes for her sister’s beach birthday party at their favorite spot, she finds out the whole beach has been… sold? How are they going to have a beach birthday party? And what’s going to become of the beach? It’s up to Barbie to ensure everything’s perfect.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show will once again transform the BMO Centre into an unrivaled marketplace for hunting, fishing, and thrilling outdoor adventures.
All Sport One City.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Try a new sport for free, in various locations across the city.
Toys R Us Valentine’s Make-and-Take Craft.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Make It Real! Friendship Bracelet Make-and-Take: Kids can craft a one-of-a-kind gift for Valentines and Galentines: a custom friendship bracelet.
| 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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Snow Rodeo.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Dust off your 1988 Olympic snowsuit and come check out the action at Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park. The best snowboarders in the World will be dropping in for a Halfpipe World Cup evening event under the lights, and adding to the party will be live Redbull DJ’s on site to keep the crowd rocking, a beer garden on the snow, a new Rail-Jam contest and more.
Ethnik Festival.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The annual Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture is part of the celebration of Black History (Excellence) Month during February each year. Afro-Canadian/Caribbean communities come together to celebrate diversity and inclusivity and share their vibrant cultural traditions at Telus Convention Centre.
| Location: | Telus Convention Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://ethnikfestivals.com |
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Block Heater Festival.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out the Block Heater Festival. This musical festival is an extension of the Calgary Folk Festival and features 32 artists and 13 separate events.
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Chapter Two.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Recent widower, writer George Schneider, is encouraged by his younger brother Leo to start dating again. This sends George into even more depression after a series of bad matches. Then Leo comes up with Jennie Malone, and she’s a keeper. Still, it’s a bumpy trip on the road to Dreamland for these not-so-young lovers.
Rock the Nation at Studio Bell.
Everyday from Jan 27, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A rousing theatrical production celebrating and honoring Canada’s remarkable musical legacy. Experience it all live on stage, and journey through the decades.
| Location: | Studio Bell Music Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://studiobell.ca |
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Outdoor Stage at Olympic Plaza.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Olympic Plaza and Stephen Avenue will be filled with music, performances, and visual art throughout Chinook Blast. The diverse lineup of talented artists includes an Exposure Photography Festival exhibition; a radically inclusive and fully improvised concert with One Big JAM; a GlobalFest showcase featuring Japanese drumming and a Caribbean steel drum band; itsy bitsy puppet shows; a fiery performance from aGoGo Fire and Flow; a Black History Month reggae celebration and more.
| Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://chinookblast.ca |
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Penguin Walk.
Everyday from Jan 15, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Once again this winter, you can see the king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through zoo grounds. The Penguin Walk offers the king penguins an opportunity for wintery enrichment as well as additional daily exercise. Don’t miss out on a waddling good time!
Vertigo Theatre Presents: Heist.
Everyday from Jan 27, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A fast-paced, heart-racing play about a diamond heist gone wrong. Can this band of criminals pull off the perfect robbery? Full of diamonds, guns, lasers, betrayal and a cast of characters you’ll be quoting long after you leave the theatre.
Hygge Hut on River Walk.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 17, 2023 - Mar 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The East Village is bringing cozy back to East Village Hygge Hut on RiverWalk. The Hygge Hut is a big warm East Village hug in the middle of a long, cold Calgary winter. The contemporary, Scandinavian-style space is inspired by the Danish idea of Hygge, which means a special kind of well-being — it’s a cozy, easy togetherness enhanced by the glow of a firepit, soft lighting, a warm drink and good company. The snuggle vibe, in short.
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!
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.
Blood, Sweat and Tears: Canadian Military Medicine.
Everyday from Jan 20, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This exhibit explores Canadian military medicine from the 19th century through to Afghanistan.
Theatre Calgary Presents: Meteor Shower by Steve Martin.
Everyday from Jan 23, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
On a warm summer evening in 1993, Norm and his wife, Corky, are setting the table for a dinner party to accompany a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But from the moment the evening begins, things become increasingly surreal and chaotic, challenging the couples’ relationships and perceptions of reality at the Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre.
| Location: | Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://theatrecalgary.com |
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Chinook Blast.
Everyday from Jan 27, 2024 - Feb 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chinook Blast will warm up the city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation will be on display.
Da Vinci The Exhibition at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Jan 22, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Da Vinci The Exhibition is a hands-on exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life, research, and art, developed by Aurea Exhibitions and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. Guests can go beyond the canvas, exploring over 65 life-size inventions, more than 20 fine art studies, and captivating displays.
Michaels Kids’ Club: Butterfly Painted Rocks.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Specific kids’ projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft. This week, make painted rocks that look like butterflies. All supplies are included.
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Build a Valentine’s Basket.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 am
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Valentine’s Basket.
| Location: | Participating Home Depot stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://homedepot.ca |
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Cineplex Family Favourites: Peppa’s Cinema Party.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 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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LEGO Store: Build a Heart.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visit a participating LEGO Store to build this sweet Valentine's Day heart and take it home.
| Location: | LEGO Chinook Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://lego.com |
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Fort Calgary Tour.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Discover the complex and rich histories rooted in the lands at Fort Calgary. You’ll uncover the layered past of the confluence on this indoor tour. Tickets include general museum admission so you can explore the Interpretive Centre at your own pace before or after the tour.
Lunar New Year Celebration.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
This event is presented as part of Chinook Blast 2024. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at Fort Calgary. Start the morning outdoors for drop-in skating at the brand-new skating rink and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate by the fire. Afterwards, shake off the winter chill inside the Learning Centre with a Lunar New Year-themed craft.
Chinese New Year Festival 2024 .
Every Sunday, Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
A sensational celebration of our city's rich cultural tapestry. Immerse yourself in two weekends of multicultural performances, a vibrant vendor market, dragon and lion dances, art exhibitions, and more — with free admission for the entire community. Bring your family, friends, and loved ones to partake in this accessible and enjoyable event that will include traditional lion and dragon dance performances, a food and craft market and more.
Date Night in the Park.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With four new showhomes opening their doors to the public for the very first time, it’s a perfect way to spend an afternoon – especially with the romance of Valentine’s Day on the horizon. From complimentary food and live music from Alvin’s Jazz Club to Valentine’s themed beverages by Suds & Sodas, this event has something for everyone. Get portraits with a professional photographer and even enter for your chance to win a wine giveaway contest!
German Children’s Carnival.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Put on your carnival costume and celebrate at Montgomery Community Hall with face painting, balloon artists, bouncy castles and more.
Stories of a Chinese-Calgarian.
> Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This program is presented as part of Fort Calgary’s Chinook Blast 2024 programming. Join in the Burnswest Theatre for an afternoon of fascinating stories from a member of Calgary’s Chinese community.
| 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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Heritage Park — Murder Mystery at the Park.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Heritage Park is ‘dying’ for you to join a Murder at the Park: On Track for Treachery. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and solve an interactive murder mystery. Your luxury train is On Track for Treachery when a self-made millionaire and train magnate takes what he wants at the expense of others.
