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Sunday, May 12th, 2024

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EVHQ Opening Weekend.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
East Village HQ is back for its fourth season on RiverWalk. Join for a variety of family-friendly activities, pick up some EV merch, and be sure to check out our updated district map highlighting the newest East Village shopping and dining experiences you won’t want to miss. The friendly EAST team will be on site sharing the latest scoop on upcoming spring programming.
Location:Black and blue shipping containers near the Simmons Building
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://www.evexperience.com/east-village-hq
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!
Location:Virtual - Zoom link will be shared after registration.
Category:Open House & Tours
Link:https://rundle.ab.ca/studio/open-house/
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
At the 20th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover more than 175,000 gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children experience the life-changing joy of reading at Calgary Curling Club.
Location:Calgary Curling Club
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://bigbooksale.ca
Day Out with Thomas at Heritage Park.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is rolling into the station with loads of bubble-themed games and activities! Enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, lawn games and so much more. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.
Location:Heritage Park
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://heritagepark.ca
Otafest.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s volunteer-run, non-profit, all-ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival featuring anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, concerts, and so much more at Telus Convention Centre.
Location:Telus Convention Centre
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities
Link:http://otafest.com
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Mother’s Day Brunch.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a wild and enchanting way with a special brunch at the zoo. Immerse yourself in the unique charm of nature while treating the most important woman in your life to a memorable experience. To make the day even more special, there will be Mother’s Day themed menu, crafts for children to make a gift, fresh flowers for mom, and more.
Location:Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://calgaryzoo.com
Saskatoon Farm Mother’s Day Market.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Whether you want to treat your mom to a delicious meal, give her a unique and thoughtful gift that she’ll cherish forever, or simply just spend some good old quality time together, the Mother’s Day Market weekend this year offers an opportunity for all that and much more.
Location:Saskatoon Farm
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://saskatoonfarm.com
Mother’s Day Brunch at Heritage Park .
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready to spoil the most amazing woman in your life with brunch that’s going to make her feel oh-so-loved. Join us for a delicious spread of traditional buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, crispy double smoked maple bacon and so much more!
Location:Heritage Park
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun
Link:http://heritagepark.ca
Vertigo Theatre Presents: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Baker Street, London, Spring of… 2021? Ms. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson join forces to catch a murderer that is on the loose, though there seems to be a bigger game afoot. A traditional adventure told in a post-pandemic world - with a nail-biting mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve.
Location:Vertigo Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://vertigotheatre.com
Calgary Psychic & Crystal Fair.
Everyday from May 9, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Come see some of Canada’s top psychics, mediums, astrologers, aura photography, rune reading, healers, tea leaf and palm readers at Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Conference Centre. There will be lots of beautiful crystals and handmade jewelry.
Location:Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Conference Centre
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun
Link:http://galaxypsychicfairs.com
RESET Society of Calgary Book Sale.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Book Sale is back for its 20th year for two weekends. Shop the selection of more than100,000 books at Crossroads Market.
Location:Crossroads Market
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://resetcalgary.ca
Spruce Meadows Rosebud Classic.
Everyday from May 9, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This outdoor amateur local show jumping tournament provides a wonderful opportunity for riders to showcase their skills and compete in a friendly and supportive environment.
Location:Spruce Meadows
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://sprucemeadows.com
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.
Location:Southcentre Mall
Category:Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Youth Activities
Link:https://southcentremall.com/indigenous-history-month-2024/
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Everyday from Apr 19, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Location:Stage West Dinner Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://stagewestcalgary.com
World Para Hockey Championship.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Watch the best para ice hockey athletes compete in the World Para Hockey Championship at WinSport Event Centre.
Location:WinSport Event Centre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://hockeycanada.ca
Violins of Hope exhibition at Studio Bell.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Violins of Hope is a poignant collection of string instruments dating from before and during the Holocaust. These meticulously restored instruments once belonged to Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Today these instruments stand as enduring symbols, serving to educate and memorialize those affected by one of history’s darkest chapters through concerts, exhibitions, and other commemorative projects. darkest moments.
Location:Studio Bell Music Centre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://www.studiobell.ca
Mother’s Day Brunch at TELUS Spark.
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Who says only mammals make great mamas? Daddy long legs spiders carry their spiderlings on their backs, and certain earwig moms sacrifice themselves for their offspring – now that's love! This Mother's Day show mom the love at Spark.
Location:TELUS Spark
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://sparkscience.ca
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel.
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Join as Canadians run, walk or wheel, all for a good cause at Chinook Centre. The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel has been one of Calgary’s largest family fundraising events supporting both Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Calgary Health Foundation.
Location:Chinook Centre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://sportchek.ca
Mother's Day Planters at Greengate Garden Centres.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with a gift that blooms from the heart! Kids (and kids at heart) are invited to craft a special Mother's Day planter for just $5 at greengate Garden Centres. Dive into the joy of planting as you select from the vibrant array of sun or shade annuals, nestle them into a cozy pot with just the right mix of soil, and give them a sprinkle of top-notch fertilizer and water. It's a hands-on way to create a blossoming tribute to the special moms in our lives. All proceeds are donated to the Calgary Homeless Foundation.
Cost:$5.00
Location:Greengate Garden Centres, 14111 Macleod Trail S., Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 1M6
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://greengate.ca
Mother’s Day Brunch at Granary Road.
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 9:30 am - 12:00 am
Treat mom to a delightful brunch buffet at Granary Road’s special Mother's Day event. Don't miss out on this memorable celebration.
Location:Granary Road
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://granaryroad.com
Hangar Flight Museum Mother’s Day.
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate mom at The Hangar Flight Museum with pancakes, puppets and planes. Moms get in free when accompanying a paid admission and you can all enjoy breakfast with Calgary Stampede’s Batter Boys for only $2/person from 10am to 12pm. Enjoy activities for the whole family, like puppet shows and workshops throughout the day from WP Puppet Theatre. And don’t forget the planes!
Location:Hangar Flight Museum
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://thehangarmuseum.ca
Bloom & Brunch Festival in Banff.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Banff Gondola and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen are hosting the Bloom & Brunch Festival, a delectable event. Enjoy a buffet brunch, mimosa bar, live entertainment, floral photo opportunities and more. It’s a festive way to enjoy the season and your favorite weekend meal.
Location:Banff Gondola
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://banfflakelouise.com
NMC Presents: Rock the Nation — International Hits and Canadian Classics.
Every Sunday, Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Produced by Annerin Productions, hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, from May 11 to August 25.
Location:Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/rock-the-nation
YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Calgary Young People’s Theatre in Sasquatch Sally .
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch! Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible. This show is perfect for all ages.
Location:Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Evan Hazel Theatre, 4995 Market Street SE, Calgary, AB, T3M 2P9
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time
Link:http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sasquatch-sally-tickets-764818622087?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony.
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Hear the Calgary Youth Orchestra with guest choirs raise the rafters in this special performance of Mahler’s monumental Resurrection Symphony at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location:Jack Singer Concert Hall
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://calgaryphil.com
Mother's Day at Fort Calgary.
> Sunday May 12, 2024 at 10:10 pm - 3:00 pm
Treat Mom to a day of history, food and fun this Mother’s Day at Fort Calgary! Celebrate the motherly figures in your life with a indoor picnic lunch in the Barracks, an outdoor walking tour around the parkland and fun activities for the whole family.
Location:Fort Calgary
Category:Family Fun, Holiday Fun
Link:http://www.fortcalgary.com/events/mothers-day

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