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Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in the wetlands.This 45-minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in the wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. All tickets must be bought in advance. To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations, select lures and tackle, identify common sportfish, and cast a spin rod. All activities are outdoors. Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as you search for and identify the critters who make their home in the wetlands. This 45-minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in the wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. All tickets must be bought in advance. To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations, select lures and tackle, identify common sportfish, cast a spin rod. All activities are outdoors. Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as you search for and identify the critters who make their home in the wetlands. This 45-minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in the wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. All tickets must be bought in advance. To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in the wetlands. This 45-minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in the wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. All tickets must be bought in advance. To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations, select lures and tackle, identify common sportfish, and cast a spin rod. All activities are outdoors. Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

Two sessions: 11am to 12:30pm and 1 to 3:30pm. Are you ready to learn all about the wonders of wetlands? Join Calgary Parks to explore these natural spaces and the wildlife that call them home. Discover why wetlands are important and get an up-close view of the amazing critters that live below the surface during a pond dip. Programs are free and will be held at Ralph Klein Park and other local parks in the city. Participants must be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration is required. Recommended for family cohorts with children aged 5 to 12.

Takes place July 30 to 31 & September 3 to 4. Come enjoy a summer evening at the wildest place in the city - the Calgary Zoo! The Zoo will be open late throughout the summer, so you can enjoy your favorite animals and the beautiful grounds a little longer. Grab a delicious bento box and a cold adult bevy* as well! Whether you make it a date night or you bring the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget, you'll be directly supporting the Zoo's wildlife conservation initiatives through your admission, so it's a win-win! *Must be legal drinking age - everyone will be ID'd.

The YMCA is excited to offer Calgary Flames Grade 6 activities live and in person in a safe and fun outdoor environment and a virtual at-home experience! This free membership supported by the Calgary Flames Foundation is still available and will be extended to expire December 31, 2021 for any children that began their membership after August 1, 2020. Grade 6 Memberships for 2021/2022 school year will be available as of August 1, 2021. Programming will return to in-person in the coming weeks and months with some virtual resources also being offered. For more information, visit the website.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to: • Read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations • Select lures and tackle • Identify common sportfish • Cast a spin rod *All activities are outdoors. *Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to: • Read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations • Select lures and tackle • Identify common sportfish • Cast a spin rod *All activities are outdoors. *Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

This 6-part weekly concert series will feature some of Calgary's talented up-and-coming vocalists. Each week will be themed from evenings with the music of powerhouse theatre legends like Stephen Schwartz, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim; popular and classic Broadway musicals and new Calgary singer-songwriters. The show will be hosted outdoors, in the Parthenon behind the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.

Looking for something to do with your summer days? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter and the days are just as much fun! Capture the perfect photo in the Sunflower Fields and be the first to take the 11-Acre Corn Maze Adventure for a spin! Come and see the barnyard babies. From the young to the young at heart, there's hours of fun for everyone. Zip through the zip lines, jump on the jumping pillows, and play on 25+ attractions!

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to: • Read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations • Select lures and tackle • Identify common sportfish • Cast a spin rod *All activities are outdoors. *Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

This 2-hour outdoor program teaches the basics of fishing through hands-on activities designed for families. Together, you'll learn to: • Read Alberta’s Sportfishing Regulations • Select lures and tackle • Identify common sportfish • Cast a spin rod *All activities are outdoors. *Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

Investigate what lies beyond the cattails of the marshes! Armed with nets and buckets, prepare to get a bit muddy as we search for and identify the critters who make their home in our wetlands. This 45 minute programmer-led activity is a great opportunity to dive deeper and learn about the often-missed critters who make their home in our wetlands. All equipment provided. Rubber boots recommended. • All tickets must be bought in advance. • To safely enable current public health guidelines, pre-registration is required for this program.

Takes place Fridays (5 to 9pm) & Saturdays (3 to 9pm): August 6 & 7; 13 & 14; 27 & 28 and September 3 & 4. This indoor/outdoor market in Heritage Town Square launched last November and is returning for four weeks this summer! Market Nights will feature food and beverage, an outdoor patio, and a combination of retail shops and vendor booths. Admission is free.

Takes place July 17, August 7 & September 11, 10am to 3pm. Get a Taste of CFM West. Get a sneak peek at the new location - the food, the fun, and the friends! Stop by the newest community in NW Calgary to see how the new building is shaping up and to get a taste of what's down the road for the Market. Right next to the new building, they're lining the street with everything you love about the Market. You’ll get to see the faces you know and love, and a chance to meet the upcoming vendors. Pick up your favorite gear, like hats and bags. There will also be local music, food trucks, and community groups from around the neighborhood. Bring a donation to the Calgary Food Bank, learn more about the Calgary Gymnastics Centre and WinSport, and have a chance to adopt a pet from a local animal shelter.

Wash down an incredible evening of axe throwing, fainting goats, and baby kangaroos with a delicious local beer! This Hoppy Night will feature all kinds of beer from 10 local breweries. Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, include access to all of Cobb's activities, one beer flight (five samples), and delicious appetizers! Additional samples can be purchased. The Kangaroo Petting Zoo closes at 8pm (but baby joeys will be circulating throughout the park for the entire evening - something that happens on Adults Only Night!). Masks are mandatory.

Marda Gras is a free family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop. It's the longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian-friendly, car-free day with your friends and family - shopping local and reconnecting with the community. Programming has been adjusted for the 2021 event year. Marda Gras’ live music, dance performances, and interactive kids area will return in 2022! The event remains subject to change due to COVID-19 public health restrictions.

The Inglewood Night Market is back! This year's dates are July 9, August 13, September 10 & 11, and September 17. The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally-sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, and more! They hope to return to the original site; however, this will be subject to COVID-19 restrictions. At this time, the market will take place near the Nash Restaurant and Cold Garden Beverage Company or the two street level parking lots used in September 2020.

Calling all seafood lovers! The Zoo is bringing a bit of the east coast with a good ole east coast seafood boil! With a laid-back atmosphere, good food, good music, and good company, they have all the makings of their very own ‘kitchen party’ - without the kitchen, of course. Dining on sustainable seafood never sounded so good!

Everyone is invited to the table at the Cochrane Food Fest! Enjoy delicious food and treats crafted by local vendors and farmers, along with live music and family-friendly entertainment! Exchange food tickets for samples at the participating vendors on-site. Tickets are sold in increments of $5 available to purchase online and available for pickup prior to the event.

Takes place July 10, 24 & August 14, 28. Join Cardel for their Second Annual Summer Market taking place in the parking lot of Cardel Theatre in Quarry Park SE. A wonderfully eclectic and delicious variety of vendors will be on-site. There will also be fun surprises every market!

Shutterbugs (ages 16+) will have exclusive access to the Canadian Wilds to capture stunning photography of iconic wildlife - from Cougars to Caribou and everything in between. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome! Capture amazing photographs of the animals and the zoo grounds - without the crowds! Day admission is included with your ticket, so come early to explore the rest of the zoo. Tickets are limited so don't delay - get your tickets today!

GlobalFest and the OneWorld Festival returns to Elliston Park! This year's presenting pyrotechnic teams for the International Fireworks Festival are: August 19 - China. August 21 - India. August 24 - Japan. August 26 - Philippines. August 28 - Finale. The OneWorld Festival will feature four stages with performances from cultural partners, and a delicious selection of international food booths! A new area will be opened up on the south side of the hill, giving pyromusical fans a new vantage point to enjoy the show and allow for social distancing. There will also be mask mandatory and unmasked zones. This year, there will be no Children's Village, cultural pavilions, or community activation spaces. Ticket sales and exchanges continue through to the final day of the festival on August 28. All new sales will be online or in person at the GlobalFest Office. General Admission: $21 plus fees. Children 5 years and younger: Free Admission. VIP Passes: $46, plus fees. If you have physical tickets in hand, you must come to the GlobalFest Office to exchange them. Alternatively, send your tickets in by registered mail prior to August 1 for new tickets to be mailed out. Include your return address, phone number, preference for a masked or unmasked seating area at Elliston Park, and email address if you prefer digital tickets to be sent. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. GlobalFest Office: Airways Mall (enter via SW entrance on 30 Avenue), 285 - 2323, 32 Avenue NE. There will be no box office on the gate. Please ensure you have purchased or exchanged your tickets in advance of the event. For those not yet comfortable attending large gatherings, hold onto your tickets, and call GlobalFest to let them know you want to wait until next year. Your tickets will be honored for the 2022 event.

Join the Woezo Africa Cultural Festival in learning, participating in, and viewing many creative mediums enriched with the history of African culture! This festival features traditional African drum and dance performances, engaging arts & crafts workshops, moving vocal performances, visual arts, spoken word, an online networking mixer, and a film festival screening - all live-streamed in the comfort of your home! It is important to highlight the contributions that Africans have made to Canadian culture during all months of the year. All youth and adult workshops and events will be open for free but Pay-What-You-May donations (recommended amount is $10 per event) for admission via live streaming and live audience performances will be accepted.

The Theory of Relativity is StoryBook Theatre’s 2021 Student Intensive Program production. The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving play about our surprisingly interconnected lives. Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe, or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical. Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes, and monologues, The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability and the wonder of human connection. For a limited audience, the show will be hosted outdoors in the Parthenon behind the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available. The show will also be available for online streaming.

Takes place July 10, 24 & August 14, 28. Join Cardel for their Second Annual Summer Market taking place in the parking lot of Cardel Theatre in Quarry Park SE. A wonderfully eclectic and delicious variety of vendors will be on-site. There will also be fun surprises every market!

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of one of the most important rock and roll concerts in music history, Annerin Productions has recreated The Last Waltz Remembered to re-capture the magic of The Band’s farewell concert, which was originally mounted in 2017 where the show instantly sold out in Calgary and Edmonton. This year's version will feature home-grown Alberta talent starring Jimmy Rankin, Barney and Dustin Bentall, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald and Colin Linden (who played with The Band). They will be accompanied by the Russell Broom House Band, which will feature nine pieces including a horn section. The Last Waltz Remembered all-star lineup will tackle the biggest songs from that fateful night in 1976 like “Helpless,” “The Weight,” “Caravan,” “Forever Young,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and “I Shall be Released” while paying homage to the artists that created them.

Takes place July 30 to 31 & September 3 to 4. Come enjoy a summer evening at the wildest place in the city - the Calgary Zoo! The Zoo will be open late throughout the summer, so you can enjoy your favorite animals and the beautiful grounds a little longer. Grab a delicious bento box and a cold adult bevy* as well! Whether you make it a date night or you bring the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget, you'll be directly supporting the Zoo's wildlife conservation initiatives through your admission, so it's a win-win! *Must be legal drinking age - everyone will be ID'd.

September 4 to 6, 10am to 5pm. June 30 to August 29. Wednesdays to Fridays, Noon to 7pm. Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 5pm. WinSport's fun and intermediate 18-hole outdoor course will challenge all ages and abilities. It is a great way to get outdoors with your household. WinSport requires participants to be members of the same household or your two close contacts if you live alone. Mini Golf is $30 + GST (for up to five people from the same household or your two close contacts if you live alone). The course will take up to 60 minutes to complete. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

A Dinosaur Tale was conceived prior to the pandemic and written by Calgary’s very own Louis B. Hobson, a noted theatre and entertainment critic. This fun, live-theatre show promises to be a family favorite, where nothing gets old! Join Declan and Lisa as they discover amazing new friends in the Badlands of Alberta. This will be A Dinosaur Tale’s world premiere as there are plans to tour thereafter and take Alberta dinosaurs to the world! To purchase tickets, visit the website.

Calgary Expo: Limited Edition is a special 3-day celebration of all things pop culture, brought to you by the Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo. Come together with fellow fans to geek out over comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay, and more. Shop hundreds of artists, artisans, and specialty vendors for that impossible-to-find treasure. Snap selfies with favorite costumed characters on the show floor, and experience the culture of Calgary’s creative fan community. Meet the creators building your favorite worlds and learn from the experts in ‘how to' workshops. Calgary Expo brings fandom’s biggest stars face-to-face with fans! Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite celebrity guest, then get the inside scoop during epic on-stage panels. This year, you can meet Christopher Eccelston ("Doctor Who"), John Barrowman (The Arrowverse), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), and more! Come in cosplay, or come as you are! Tickets are limited for this unique event, and when they’re gone, they’re gone!

The Inglewood Night Market is back! This year's dates are July 9, August 13, September 10 & 11, and September 17. The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally-sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, and more! They hope to return to the original site; however, this will be subject to COVID-19 restrictions. At this time, the market will take place near the Nash Restaurant and Cold Garden Beverage Company or the two street level parking lots used in September 2020.

Takes place July 17, August 7 & September 11, 10am to 3pm. Get a Taste of CFM West. Get a sneak peek at the new location - the food, the fun, and the friends! Stop by the newest community in NW Calgary to see how the new building is shaping up and to get a taste of what's down the road for the Market. Right next to the new building, they're lining the street with everything you love about the Market. You’ll get to see the faces you know and love, and a chance to meet the upcoming vendors. Pick up your favorite gear, like hats and bags. There will also be local music, food trucks, and community groups from around the neighborhood. Bring a donation to the Calgary Food Bank, learn more about the Calgary Gymnastics Centre and WinSport, and have a chance to adopt a pet from a local animal shelter.

Cure for Cancer Foundation is hosting the 'Revolutions for Research' charity bike ride in support of cancer research fundraising. The event will be held at Granary Road. Registration is $90 with four ride lengths to choose from. Join for this worthy cause and register now!

The Inglewood Night Market is back! This year's dates are July 9, August 13, September 10 & 11, and September 17. The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally-sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, and more! They hope to return to the original site; however, this will be subject to COVID-19 restrictions. At this time, the market will take place near the Nash Restaurant and Cold Garden Beverage Company or the two street level parking lots used in September 2020.

Time Island Festival is returning September 25 to 26! After a year apart, now is the time to reconnect with history, culture, family fun, and each other. Time Island is a live-action, interactive costume festival that celebrates history, literature, theatre, fantasy, and pop culture. It is held on the beautiful, forested grounds of the Millarville Racetrack, just 20 minutes outside of Calgary and the World-Class Spruce Meadows Equestrian venue. The somewhat remote location of the event removes visitors from the lights of the big city to feel like they are transported to another world – and into the story and fantasy of Time Island. An immersive interactive experience is what makes Time Island different from other festivals - it’s the first-of-its-kind to mix all genres of comic book pop culture, historical re-enactors, cosplayers, actors, and fantasy lovers. Visitors of all ages become part of the elaborate and beautiful story of hope for the future, one that is full of drama, villains, heroes, time-travel, lost cultures, and cheating death. It’s a new level of themed entertainment that the creators of Time Island have delivered.

StoryBook Theatre is thrilled to bring back one of the most beloved musicals of all time for the holiday season! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Based on Maria Augusta Trapp's memoir, the inspirational story follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain Von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Presented in concert format, with a full cast and live orchestra, the show is planned to be presented at 50 percent capacity. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available.

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s The Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the beloved characters and hit songs from the films! It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos - the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar - are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents’ sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? The show is planned to be presented at 50 percent capacity. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available.

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes centre stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The show is planned to be presented at 50 percent capacity. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available.