Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival in Medicine Hat.
Everyday from May 23, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A free, family-friendly event happening in Medicine Hat. Over a dozen eye-catching hot air balloons will float amongst the Medicine Hat sky for four days.
Arts Commons Presents — Dinosaur World Live.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Remarkably lifelike, these enormous puppets will take over the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage, transporting audiences to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures and introduces you to Miranda, the daughter of paleontologists, who grew up surrounded by dinosaurs on a far-away island off the coast of South America.
Calgary Boys' Choir Workshop.
Everyday from May 23, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A three-day workshop for tenor and bass voices, be directed by the esteemed Gerald Wirth. Wirth, currently the artistic director of the Vienna Boys Choir and former
Calgary Boys’ Choir artistic director (1991-1998), brings a wealth of experience and artistry to guide participants in this unique and collaborative musical experience.
Theatre Calgary Presents: Beaches: The Musical.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A new musical based on the best-selling novel, which was made into the blockbuster film, Beaches follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.
| Location: | 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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Cannonball! A Festival of Youth Theatre.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary Young People’s Theatre has seven youth-led shows in the Cannonball! Festival, as well as two staged readings at at West Village Theatre. You heard that right – every show is directed, written, designed, stage managed, produced, and performed by youth age ten to 19.
| Location: | West Village Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://cypt.ca |
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Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Nose Creek Players.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join Robin Hood and the characters of Sherwood Forest in an entertaining experience for the whole family. Nose Creek Players bring the classic story to life through a funny, "Monty Pythonesque" retelling of the classic story.
| Location: | Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://airdrie.ca |
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Royal Canadian International Circus.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Prepare for a spellbinding journey filled with a diverse array of thrilling acts, a visual feast of high production value; and an interactive extravaganza that promises an unforgettable experience for all. Join us under the big top at CrossIron Mills Mall for a circus adventure like no other in 2024!
The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant fusion of arts, culture, and culinary delights! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating local talent and flavors.
Calgary Reptile Expo.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore a variety of vendors and displays dedicated to the love of reptiles. This is Canada’s largest not-for-profit reptile expo and you won’t want to miss it at the Genesis Centre.
| Location: | The Genesis Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://showpass.com |
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APEGA Science Olympics.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The APEGA Science Olympics are interactive, inter-school events for students in Grades 1 to 12 at the Olympic Oval. Science Olympians use problem solving to develop solutions to a series of challenges that demonstrate how engineering and geoscience impact our everyday lives. Challenges are related to the Alberta school curriculum, and are developed by professional engineers and geoscientists, as well as local teachers.
| Location: | Olympic Oval |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://apega.ca |
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Calgary Baby and Tot Show. .
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Baby and Tot Show is a premier parenting event that is held in the Spring and designed to bring everything parents-to-be and new parents and young families need all under one roof. Featuring local and national exhibitors showcasing the latest in services, products, apparel, and toys at Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre in Cochrane.
| Location: | Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://calgarybabyshow.com |
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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.
The Shakespeare Company Presents: Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Directed by Ron Jenkins, this whimsical and enchanting comedy takes you on a wild journey through a magical forest. Filled with mischievous fairies, bumbling actors, and star-crossed lovers, this piece weaves together love, mistaken identities, and hilarious misunderstandings.
Calgary Black Film Festival.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Black Film Festival (CBFF) aims to connect authentic Black stories with viewers of all colors and ethnic origins in Alberta at various venues.
| 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://calgaryblackfilm.com |
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Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles. .
Every Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have lost their groove; crime is all around them, but they are uninspired to stop it. Who should they stumble upon but a Panda with a particular tool they could add to their black belts. Will the turtles be inspired by kung fu? Or will it be too hard to get them out of their pizza boxes? Who will save the day?
| 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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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 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire.
Everyday from Apr 5, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One hundred years after the epic race at the 1924 Paris Olympics, relive the story of Harold Abrahams, the son of a Lithuanian immigrant Jew, running to overcome prejudice against his people and Eric Liddell, the son of Scottish missionaries, running for the glory of God! Based on the 1981 Academy Award-winning film.
| Location: | Rosebud Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://rosebudtheatre.com |
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Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Journey to the 80s.
Every Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Billboard charts of the 1980s featured the biggest variety of music styles and genres since the birth of rock and roll. There were the ladies of the pop charts like Madonna and Tina Turner with their big hair sprayed bangs… to the hard rock guy bands like Def Leppard and Bon Jovi with their… ahh… also big hair sprayed bangs. See them all in this awesome throwback of a performance.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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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 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://www.studiobell.ca |
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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.
1616 Hyundai HockeyFest: Calgary.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
The Ladd Foundation is thrilled to announce the arrival of 1616 Hyundai HockeyFest: Calgary, the world’s largest street hockey festival at Max Bell Centre.
Saskatoon Farm Blossom Festival.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Blossom Festival will welcome guests shop the local vendors and explore the flowers of the orchard, watch the bees buzz with excitement, and discover the other features at the market.
| Location: | Saskatoon Farm |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://saskatoonfarm.com |
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Vintage Redefined Market.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
True vintage, collectibles, re-purposed, reclaimed, oil and gas, jewelry, antiques, nostalgia, rustic, upcycled and more at Acadia Recreation Complex.
Airdrie Children’s Festival.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The event will feature a Children’s Village play area, children’s entertainment, and inspiration stations. This event was created to inspire kids in learning activities with the goal of exposing them to future career opportunities at Nose Creek Park.
| Location: | Nose Creek Park in Airdrie |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://airdriechildrensfest.com |
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YouthLink Summer Safety Day.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A day filled with great information and fun activities designed to remind kids of how to make the most of their summer while staying safe at YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre.
Heritage Park Festival of Quilts.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
For two days explore the Historical Village and admire hundreds of colorful quilts on display. And the Historical Village is open with all your favorites so you can experience the sights, smells and sounds of living history spanning from the 1880s to the 1950s.
Michaels’ Kids Club: Friendship Bracelets.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join for Kids Club this week and make friendship bracelets to keep or share with friends as you head off for summer vacation.
Vegan Spring Mini-Fest.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come to the Vegan Spring Mini-Fest for family-friendly fun, arts and crafts vendors, and local vegan food at Inglewood Community Association Hall.
| Location: | Inglewood Community Association Hall |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://allevents.in |
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Calgary Serbian Fest.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Experience Serbian hospitality for an entire weekend filled with fun activities for the whole family at Serbian Orthodox Church St Simeon.
| Location: | Serbian Orthodox Church St Simeon |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://serbianfest.ca |
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The Confluence Open House.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Gather family, friends, and everyone else you know for The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland Open House! The Confluence will have all sorts of excitement for all ages, including drummers and dancers, Indigenous-led talks, walking tours, gardening activities, kids’ crafts and games, and even a petting zoo.
| Location: | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland750 9 Avenue SECalgary, AB T2G 5E1Canada |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Open House & Tours, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://www.theconfluence.ca/events/open-house |
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Cineplex Family Favourites: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99.
| 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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Easy Days Pop-Up Market.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
If bustling springtime markets filled with some of Calgary’s best designers, artists, clothing curators, musicians and more are your thing, we have great news – it’s market season in East Village once again. They kick off with Easy Days Pop-Up Markets on May 25, a free, family-friendly event. Packed with local vendors and residents alike, Easy Days markets are a great opportunity to take in the vibrancy of the East Village.
GlobalFest OneWorld Performances.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
What better way to experience new a culture than by attending the GlobalFest OneWorld performances. Participating cultural groups will set the stage and surely enrich your world with their traditional and diverse routines. Join us at Sunridge Mall on May 25 (12:00pm-8:00pm) and Marlborough Mall May 26 (12:00pm-5:00pm) You won’t want to miss out!
| Location: | Sunridge Mall (May 25)
Marlborough Mall (May 26) |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | https://globalfest.ca/contact-us |
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Young Entrepreneurs Business Fair.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shop at Canada's largest student business fair for unique gifts, original artwork, toys and games, fashion accessories, entertainment, fantastic food, and more.
The Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair allows North Point students to experience the entrepreneurial process and provides a marketplace for our future business men and women.
Summer of Legacy: Creative Corner.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Visit the Move Up Showhome Parade in Legacy to turn the outside into your canvas with an outdoor coloring book by @calgarychalkartist Rozzie Lee, while you satisfy your sweet tooth with treats from the Kwality Ice Cream food truck.
| Location: | Move Up Showhome Parade in Legacy |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://legacylife.ca |
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Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is a national fundraising walk held in local communities in each province across Canada. Take part in Calgary’s at Bowness Park.
Apple Store Workshops for Kids: Draw Your Astronaut.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Apple Store in Market Mall frequently has workshops for kids and families. Get ready for an exciting adventure through space. Learn how to create your own astronaut in the iconic Peanuts style using the Procreate app on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil.
| Location: | Apple Store Market Mall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://apple.com |
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North Point School's Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At the 8th Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair, over 150 students in Grades K-12 showcased and sold their creations. For one day only, hundreds of Calgarians are able to shop at dozens of student businesses at one of Canada’s largest student business fairs.
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.
Spiritus Chamber Choir: Of the Soul.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Prepare to be swept off your feet with grand finale of the season, Of the Soul. This is a sensational collaboration with Edmonton's own Chronos Vocal Ensemble that promises to leave you spellbound at Christ Church Elbow Drive.
Locked Zoo: Polar Pursuit (18+). .
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
This exhilarating two-hour escape game will take you on a wild journey through the zoo after hours. With clues hidden around the zoo including Arctic habitats and icy landscapes, you’ll need keen observation and quick thinking to navigate the challenges. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and unlock the secrets of the Arctic to escape before time runs out. You’ll be challenged to use your wits, think creatively, and work with your team to solve an intricate series of puzzles that bring animal conservation to life.
East Town Get Down Festival.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Inspired by the thriving Calgary independent music scene, major festivals like SXSW, and the excitement of International Avenue, East Town Get Down will meld location and performance into an immersive event on 17 Avenue.
| Location: | 17 Avenue |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://easttowngetdown.ca |
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