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Takes place October 24 to 27. Check the Park's website for hours for this event. Ghouls’ Night Out at Heritage Park. Enjoy a spooktacular night of Halloween thrills and chills at this child-friendly event. Dress up and explore the park after dark! Have tea with the Mad Hatter, wander through the pumpkin patch, play carnival games, dance with zombies, and more! Tickets on sale online or by phone.

An inspiring movie. Embracing Dyslexia is a thoughtful and moving exploration of dyslexia from an insider’s perspective, weaving together interviews with parents, adult dyslexics, researchers, educators, and experts to provide an accurate portrayal of a learning difference that affects between 15 to 20 percent of the population.

Takes place October 25, 7:30pm & October 26, 2pm. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents, Ghostbusters in Concert: Halloween Spooktacular. Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! Bring your proton pack and join the original paranormal investigation and elimination team for a Halloween party featuring Ivan Reitman’s classic movie. Accompanied live by the CPO. To purchase tickets, visit the website.

Join for some family-friendly Halloween fun! Bust out your costumes early for trick-or-treating and crafting in the museum. Kids will get their history-fix (and sugar-fix) from the interpreters as they practice their “Trick-or-Treat!” through the museum. They can also stop by the craft table in the Confluence Room to make the perfect Halloween-themed pumpkin pet to take home with them. If they haven’t filled up on candy, kid-friendly light snacks are available. Ideal for kids ages 4 to 11.

Takes place October 25, 5 to 9pm & October 26, 10am to 6pm. Vintage Redefined Market - Calgary's Hottest True Vintage Market Featuring over 25,000 square feet of incredible true vintage treasures! *Friday Night VIP Ticket holders get in 1 hour early for premium picking at 4pm and includes Free re-entry on Saturday - $10 each. Friday night VIP tickets for early admission can only be purchased online through Eventbrite. Be sure to take advantage of the special offer of Buy 3 get 1 free! *Saturday admission is $4. Admission is free for children 16 and younger. Shop for Vintage, Repurposed, Antiques, Furniture, Upcycled, Mid-Century Modern, Jewelry, and more!

Halloween Boo Bags at North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre. They’ll supply a fabulous instructor and all the art supplies you need! $10 per bag. Children must be accompanied by an adult parent/caregiver. To register, call 403-221-3682.

Fort Calgary Presents: Black & White Movie Night. Join Fort Calgary in the Burnswest Theatre for a night at the movies! Grab snacks and a cocktail at this licensed event, and enjoy two terrifying black and white movies in Fort Calgary’s newly-renovated theatre: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960).

Come and help celebrate the joy of inclusive community as you experience high-energy entertainment from the internationally known Breakthe Barriers Team, along with performance artist, Rick Alonzo. This dynamic group uses gymnastics, stunts, dance, martial arts, music, testimonies, and more, to demonstrate the power of inclusion. Hope’s Creed Worship Band will also be performing, sharing an upbeat message of enduring hope and unending joy! All are welcome!

Takes place October 26 to November 3. Every Fall, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival shares tales of enthralling journeys and ground-breaking expeditions told by authors, photographers, adventurers, and filmmakers from around the world! Whether you’re a hardened explorer or armchair traveller, the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival will captivate and kindle your spirit for adventure and the mountains. Explore far-off lands, spark your imagination, and delve deep into the profound and often life-changing stories. New this year is a block party taking place in downtown Banff to kick off the festival on October 25. There will be live music, product demos, interactive displays, and more! Free and ticketed events. To purchase tickets, visit the website.

A day of the revolutionary Parenting 2.0 curriculum PLUS a second day with either Dr. Vanessa Lapointe speaking on discipline and anxiety OR with David Loyst, who is offering training in Reference and Regulate Autism Intervention. Real-life couple, best-selling author and international speaker, Dr Vanessa Lapointe, R. Psych. and ParentTV Expert and child development specialist, David Loyst, M.Sc, have over 50 years of combined experience as professionals and parents. Hear what science and their experiences have taught them to create a revolutionary approach to parenting. Hear their stories of success and failure and what that has taught them about raising resilient children. Leave the Parenting 2.0 PLUS event feeling transformed and inspired! Early Bird Discount available until September 15th!

The Common Threads Collective is a curated semi-annual market where local small shops come together as a community. Autumn/Winter or Spring/Summer collections are showcased for local parents to explore and purchase. Wymbin, a children's yoga studio, will be sponsoring the event and crafting activities for children while parents visit or shop!

Takes place October 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, and 26. Fall Fest at Kayben Farms! A wonderful Fall event just 10 minutes south of Calgary. There will be pumpkins, wagon rides, face painting, games, photo sessions, pony rides, s’mores, crafts, pumpkin cannon, and kits for a cause in support of the Mustard Seed! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Calling all fantasy fans back to swarm downtown Okotoks to celebrate medieval culture, vikings, witches, wizards, dragons, role-playing, cosplay, kids activities, and all those geek n' fandom things you love! Attendees will see fire acts, get the opportunity to fight with knights in shining armour, hear tales of old, dress in their finest cosplay, and shop and explore the fantasy world. Created and put on by the Okotoks Arts Council, this event is a celebration of creativity. If you are able, the OAC would love for you to place a donation in the witches cauldrons. This is a free event!

Come dressed in your Halloween costume for spooktacular fun with a Christopher Cool Halloween Party from 10am to 1pm on the main stage. There will be magic shows, costume giveaways, Monster Mash dance parties, games, and more! And from 10 to 11am, watch as a professional pumpkin carver creates scary and ghoulish pumpkins right in front of your eyes. You can even enter for your chance to win one of his spooky creations. Find Fercibal carving by Cherry Pit. Then check out the Mad Scientist Fire & Ice Show at 1:45pm on the main stage as you're wowed with fun experiments! Keep your eyes peeled for Witches & Wizards wandering the floor with tricks & treats.

Head over to Marlborough Mall to honor the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. Families and children can enjoy Day of the Dead themed activities including crafts, face painting, entertainment, and more!

Kick off your Halloween celebrations at Westbrook Mall! This Halloween party is in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. With a $2 donation, families and children can enjoy crafts and face painting in the centre court, plus they’ll receive a free 4 x 6 Halloween photo! This event is designed for children 12 years and younger and please be accompanied by a parent/guardian. One per child while quantities last.

Learn theatrical make-up techniques to produce brutal bruises, gruesome cuts, nasty burns and impossible scars on arms and faces. Make a demo mask so you can take a lasting version of your horrific creations home! Dress to get messy. All materials included. Just in time for Halloween! We will be in our rehearsal space at cSPACE King Edward.

A family-friendly haunted house run by Steve and Gina Smith in Queensland, located in southeast Calgary. This year's theme is Dracula!! Come on out for this low scare and fun haunted house. The haunted house is open October 26 and 31, 6:30 to 9pm. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. Please bring food bank donations. Find them on Facebook and Instagram @pieceful_acres

Grab your kiddos, and head to the zoo for a day of spooky fall fun! Plus, anyone who dresses up will receive 10% off daily admission at the gates! ZooBoo is a chance for your kids to dress up early, trick-or-treat at the zoo*, and enjoy Halloween-themed animal programs. The best part? Your kiddo gets to have fun while supporting an important cause - wildlife conservation! All activities taking place at this event are included with Daily Admission or Memberships, no special ticket is required. *Note: While the zoo encourages everyone to dress up, treat stations are for kids 12 and under only.

Come join for a Halloween-themed Nerf event! YYC Foam Wars brings you this Halloween Spooktacular Nerf event. $15 cash (sorry, Interac not available). Please bring blasters, non-slip shoes, water bottle, and eye protection, or kid-sized safety glasses will be available to purchase for $5, plus tax. Dress up in your Halloween costume and you can win prizes for your costume and completing missions! Please come early to fill out waivers. For ages 7 and up. Registration is from 11am to Noon and the event runs from Noon to 2pm.

Free drop in event; no registration required! Presented by Decoding Dyslexia Alberta and Dyslexia Canada. Join for expert presentations and informative discussions focusing on the origin, characteristics, remediation, and accommodations for the neurobiological learning disability known as dyslexia. Dyslexia affects 20 percent of the population and represents 80 to 90 percent of all those with learning disabilities. Presenters Dr. Gabrielle Wilcox, PsyD, NCSP, R.Psych; Sara Peden, R.Psych; and local author Adam Dreece will open the floor to Q&A and discussion following the screening of the documentary The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia.

Treat your kids and yourself to an afternoon concert. Children 12 & under enjoy free admission! Calgary’s professional string ensemble Kensington Sinfonia opens its 2019-20 season with a concert featuring works inspired by the world of visual art. Music and Visual Arts have been interconnected for centuries, whether it be composers working together with visual artists for mutual inspiration, or even the treasured instruments of the past becoming artworks on their own. In this opening concert of the season, Kensington Sinfonia will explore the power of music to evoke imagery, whether through the abstract work of Calgary composer Arthur Bachmann’s “Glass Clouds” or French composer Jean Francaix’s music inspired by the paintings of Renoir. The concert will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 – 14 Avenue SW, Calgary). Tickets are $25 (general) / $20 (students/seniors) and are available online through www.kensingtonsinfonia.ca or at the door. Children 12 and under enjoy free admission! For more information, visit www.kensingtonsinfonia.ca or call (403) 451-8287.

Takes place October 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 29 & 30. Fall Fest at Kayben Farms! A wonderful Fall event just 10 minutes south of Calgary. There will be pumpkins, wagon rides, face painting, games, photo sessions, pony rides, s’mores, crafts, pumpkin cannon, and kits for a cause in support of the Mustard Seed! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

A celebration of everything Calgary. The fifth season kicks off with a look at all the things loved about this city and the amazing people who make Calgary home. And they may be wearing costumes. You might, too. It could get pretty scary!

Visit Southcentre Mall for Halloween movies, games, and activities in Centre Court. Looking for something sweet? Trick-or-Treating will begin at 5pm while supplies last.

With Remembrance Day and the holidays just around the corner, The Pioneer on 8th is excited to announce its first ever holiday market! The market will take place at The Pioneer’s event venue on Stephen Avenue (117, 8 Avenue SW) on Thursday, October 31 (11 am to 6pm), Friday, November 1 (11am to 7pm), and Saturday, November 2 (11am to 3pm). Dozens of local vendors will be showcasing their artisan jewelry, art, food, clothing, and more. Admission is free, with the opportunity to donate to the Children's Cottage Society.

Keep your little monsters warm and dry this Halloween. Visit Marlborough Mall and go trick-or-treating* indoors from 2 to 6pm! After trick-or-treating, stick around and watch magician Christopher Cool perform his family-favorite show at the Play Park from 6 to 7 pm. *This event is designed for children 12 years and younger in a costume and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. At participating stores.

Haunting Halloween at Village Square Leisure Centre. Come dressed in your favorite costume and join for creepy crafts, ghostly games, and ghoulishly fun activities!

A family-friendly haunted house run by Steve and Gina Smith located in Queensland, southeast Calgary. This year's theme is Dracula!! Come on out for a low scare and fun haunted house. The haunted house is open October 26 and 31, 6:30 to 9pm. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. Please bring food bank donations. Find them on Facebook and Instagram @pieceful_acres

Kick-start your Christmas Shopping with a curated selection of vendors. Shop at your leisure for Handmade giftables and home décor, Health and Beauty and Self-Care, and tasty treats to delight. Admission is free; donations of a non-perishable food item to the Interfaith Food Bank is appreciated.

Be part of an amazing community that stands in solidarity with the kids who need it the most! Join to do something brave and bold for children affected by cancer. Be brave and show them they’re not alone in their fight, that people care, and there is hope. Register today to shave, cut, or color! There will also be activities, prizes, and photo booth fun! To register: https://kidscancercare.akaraisin.com/ui/1FF103520B304237A7A537C8A4742CBD

YYC Foam Wars in partnership with Haunted Calgary brings you Heck Night! Kids ages 7+, teens, and adults will participate in an all-out Zombie Nerf battle for your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour experience, then you’ll get unlimited access to the Family Fright Thrill Zone to cap off the night. Bring non-slip shoes, a water bottle, your own blaster/s, and eye protection. Kids safety glasses will be available to purchase for $5 plus tax. All ammo is provided (normal darts, mega, and rival rounds). For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.hauntedcalgary.org/tickets

Come for an engaging, interactive and educational presentation to learn how to use 5 tools to support healthy development of your children. Talk. Teach. Technology. Tears. Time.

The Peter Burgener Benefit Concert for Classroom Champions Featuring some of Canada’s finest roots and country musicians, Barney Bentall’s one-of-a-kind event has raised nearly $1 million to support charities across Western Canada. This fifth annual benefit concert is a tribute to the late Calgarian Peter Burgener, an influential architect, activist, philanthropist and avid country music fan.This year’s concert is co-presented by Stantec and Mawer Investment Management. Concert Song Sponsors will be highlighted during the event with a unique monologue scripted by Barney Bentall and co-host Matt Masters. ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE DIRECTED TO CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS TO REACH KIDS IN CLASSROOMS IN NEED.

Shopper's get ready to do your holiday shopping at Okotok's Annual Christmas Market by Okotoks Marketsquare. This is your opportunity to support over 175 local artists, artisans and businesses. Come on down and get pictures with Santa, participate in the makery and make some gifts, enjoy some Christmas caroling, shop and eat! Friday November 8 (4pm-8pm) Saturday November 9 (10am-5pm) Sunday November 10 (10am-5pm) 2 Locations PLUS passport to local shops Elks Hall - 58 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks (DIY Workshops, Elks Lounge, Makery, 45+ artisans) Foothills Centennial Centre - 204 Community Way, Okotoks (Santa, crafts + makery, food trucks, 125 + artisans)

Lest We Forget. Join Mount Royal Kantorei as they honor the fallen on Remembrance Day, November 11, with a choral concert. This concert will feature After the War arranged by Mark Sirett, four movements from the Requiem for Peace by Canadian composer Larry Nickel, along with repertoire remembering those who lost so much, and those left behind.

Join women of all ages to make challah and take home to bake. Bring your daughters and friends. $18 per challah. Register at Calgary JCC's Customer Service Desk: 403-253-8600, Ext. 0. For more information, visit the website.

Sherlock Holmes is summoned to his childhood home to investigate the mysterious death of his favorite Uncle, and to uncover the truth about an ancient family curse. Along the way he is reunited with his long-lost cousins; an heiress apparent with a dark secret, and her adopted sister who may just be Sherlock’s intellectual superior. With danger lurking, Holmes and his loyal sidekick Watson must get to the bottom of this mystery before the Raven’s Curse claims another life. A World Premiere from the playwright of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE AMERICAN PROBLEM.

Over 40 tables of unique handmade items made locally! Concession available. Non-perishable items accepted for the Calgary Food Bank.

Join for the Annual Tibetan Bazaar! Admission is $2; free for children. There will be door prizes and Tibetan Cuisine available to purchase, too including veg and non-veg.

12th Annual Holiday Fair supporting RESET Society of Calgary's Scholarship fund. Fair will include home-based businesses, home-baked goods, handmade crafts, local artisans, and more... coffee bar, quilt raffle, and door prizes. Come get into the Holiday spirit and support a worthy cause. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

The Calgary Youth Orchestra, led by Music Director Edmond Agopian, will serve up a sumptuous feast of masterpieces composed by three of the most famous and beloved German composers, spiced up by side dishes of Latin music! The first courses will be Beethoven’s tempestuous Coriolanus Overture, and the elegant first movement of Schubert’s Second Symphony. The main dish of the evening will be all four movements of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. It is one of the most monumental pieces in the classical repertoire and legend has it that Brahms laboured over it for over 14 years until he was satisfied. The evening’s meal will conclude with three spicy pieces by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, based on his impressions of Southern Spain; Andalucia, Cordoba and Malaguena. For more information, contact the CYO’s manager at 403-440-5978 or email cyo@mtroyal.ca

Experience the Energy at the 2019 Grey Cup Festival, Presented by Shaw! With 40+ events, there is something for everyone! From November 20 to 23, explore Free family fun at the huge indoor Family Zone and the massive outdoor Nissan TITAN Street Festival where kids of all ages can enjoy interactive games and activities, pancake breakfasts, nightly fireworks and so much more! Then, the 107th Grey Cup, Presented by Shaw kicks off November 24 at McMahon Stadium. It's going to be Canada's biggest party! For a list of all activities and times, visit the website. The Grey Cup Festival on November 20 to 23 takes place at Stampede Park, and the 107th Grey Cup on November 24 takes place at McMahon Stadium.

Has your child been diagnosed with a Learning Disability? Learn more about Foothills Academy School and Community Services at the Open House. There will be a presentation at 10am, followed by a tour. From 9:30 to 10am, staff will be available to answer questions about the school program and Community Services. Please register and let Foothills Academy know that you're coming through the registration link. Note: For the 2020/2021 school year, there are openings for Grade 3 only. Other grade applications will be accepted for the waitlist.

It’s likely an understatement to say that communicating with your former spouse and current co-parent can be frustrating. You may feel your former spouse is ignoring, controlling, intrusive, or hostile - and who knows how they feel about you? Children bear the brunt of this - in addition to a toxic emotional environment, co-parents’ capacity to make decisions on behalf is impaired. In this presentation, Jeff will provide some ways to think about the patterns we get into with our co-parents, and how to distance ourselves from them; Strategies for how to manage yourself and even invite your co-parent into more productive interactions; Helpful hints if you are a supporter or bystander to co-parents in conflicts. The presenter will be Dr.Jeff Chang.

A staple of the Canadian arts scene for almost 20 years, Workman boasts a catalogue of 15 solo releases showcasing his now signature spectrum of sonic influence, from cabaret to electro-pop to anthemic rock and plenty in between. The accolades amassed include JUNO nods and wins and widespread critical acclaim. As a producer, his fingerprints grace releases by JUNO and Polaris Prize nominees and winners like Tegan and Sara, Sarah Slean, Serena Ryder, HeyRosetta!, and Great Big Sea. He’s also penned melodies with a myriad of artists, from Oscar award winning Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose, Inception) to French rock icon Johnny Hallyday. Hawksley’s touring career has seen him play nearly a thousand shows worldwide. He’s headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Olympia in Paris, and opened for heroes Morrissey, David Bowie, and The Cure. A slight departure from past musical feats, Workman released a children’s illustrated book titled Almost a Full Moon, a warm-hearted tale of family, community, food and home. A story of a boy and his grandmother on a cold winter’s night, his words are beautifully complemented with the rich illustrations of Jensine Eckwall, who helps brings beauty and a hint of magic to Workman's evocative lyrics. Together, they create a world and a night that will enchant readers of all ages. Almost a Full Moon was published September 2016 by Penguin Random House. More recently, Hawksley wrote and recorded his latest LP following a move to Montreal from the Muskoka wilderness. Produced byThe Dears creative genius, Murray A. Lightburn, the record showcases Hawksley’s hooky yet innovative melodic approach, authentic songwriting, and good old-fashioned, unedited musicianship. The first single, “Battlefords” was released on October 26, 2018, Says Hawksley about the new song, “it is a piece of Canadian nostalgia, celebrating life in rural Canada in the 1980s, and the emotion and innocence that was specific to a quasi-technological time in the late 20th century.” Hawksley Workman is many things to many people in many places, but primarily, he’s a student of the human psyche; an artist in the purest sense of the word, constantly finding fresh and interesting ways to frame and share the world – the people we are and the things we encounter. It’s a virtually bottomless well of ideas for a man with virtually endless imagination and creative outlets.

Join Alberta Dance Theatre’s company of young dancers ages 7 to 17 as they explore the world of Mrs. Goody’s Enchanted Toy Shop under the guidance of local professional choreographers. From toy soldiers, slinkies, and ballerinas dolls that come to life at midnight, to learning how to empathize, be delighted and surprised by this heartwarming holiday show! Showtimes: November 29 - 10:30am & 7pm; November 30 - 1pm & 7pm. Everyone who attends the Friday, November 29 show at 7pm is invited to attend the Opening Night Gala following the production. Meet the company of young dancers and artistic team behind The Enchanted Toy Shop, and participate in the Silent Auction Fundraiser!

Give your child an intimate and unforgettable morning with Santa Claus in our seasonally decorated Victorian mansion that, at this time of year, looks just like Santa's Christmas headquarters. Start with a delicious family breakfast in our restaurant, then your child will meet Santa in person and have a photo taken with him. Santa’s Elves will also be there with holiday themed entertainment, activities and games.

Give your child an intimate and unforgettable morning with Santa Claus in our seasonally decorated Victorian mansion that, at this time of year, looks just like Santa's Christmas headquarters. Start with a delicious family breakfast in our restaurant, then your child will meet Santa in person and have a photo taken with him. Santa’s Elves will also be there with holiday themed entertainment, activities and games.

As we look forward to kicking off the holiday shopping season by enjoying Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the Friends of Fish Creek invite you to celebrate Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday will take place on December 3 and it is a global movement to encourage a spirit of philanthropy and of giving back within our community. This year the Friends are focusing our Giving Tuesday efforts on raising funds for a reliable truck. Stewardship of Fish Creek Provincial Park is fundamental to the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society. Getting a truck would significantly improve our ability to meet our Stewardship goals. Many Watershed Stewardship programs including Riparian Stewardship, Tree Wrapping, Park Clean Ups, as well as other tasks throughout the year, require the use of a vehicle. We invite you to donate on or before Giving Tuesday to help the Friends of Fish Creek purchase a truck, that is needed for us to complete important conservation work in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Do you have a truck you could sell or donate this Giving Tuesday? Please let us know.

Granary Road Market is hosting their 2nd Annual Christmas Market! Sign up today before all of the spots are gone!

Experience the magic of Candy Cane Gala! We invite you Home For The Holidays, to an evening filled with inspiration and special touches of home, fabulous raffle and auction items, family portraits, music and dancing, and a Kidzone full of wonder for toddlers to teens. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind, family-friendly, black-tie gala in support of the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, and the more than 102,000 kids and families who rely on care at the hospital each year. If you would like to learn more about these tickets or if you have questions, contact Shandra Reynard, Events Coordinator at sreynard@achf.com or 403.955.8893

Celebrate Christmas at the Opera with a heartwarming one-act family opera about a young boy who meets three kings on their way to bring presents to the baby Jesus and learns that the act of giving is sometimes its own gift. The first opera composed specifically for television audiences, Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl & the Night Visitors, inspired by the biblical story of the Magi and the Italian tradition of the Three Kings, is a charming and uplifting story about love, faith and the true spirit of the holiday season. Plus, performances of seasonal favourites. Friday, December 6, 2019 7:30PM Saturday, December 7, 2019 2:00PM & 7:30PM Sunday, December 8, 2019 2:00PM & 7:30PM

Give your child an intimate and unforgettable morning with Santa Claus in our seasonally decorated Victorian mansion that, at this time of year, looks just like Santa's Christmas headquarters. Start with a delicious family breakfast in our restaurant, then your child will meet Santa in person and have a photo taken with him. Santa’s Elves will also be there with holiday themed entertainment, activities and games.

This annual event at Chinook Honey Company offers family fun and fundraising for the Foothills Country Hospice Society. Visit with the donkeys, enter draws, taste mead, and learn all about bees and honey. Admission to this event is free! For $2 per activity (proceeds to charity) you can partake in beeswax candle-making, s'mores by the fire, honey-taffy making, honey hot chocolate, and mulled mead. Chinook Honey Company is located at the corner of 16 Street W and Hwy 7, just 5 minutes west of Okotoks.

Have an intimate and unforgettable morning with Santa Claus in our seasonally decorated Victorian mansion that, at this time of year, looks just like Santa's Christmas headquarters. Start with a delicious family breakfast in our restaurant, then your child will meet Santa in person and have a photo taken with him. Santa’s Elves will also be there with holiday themed entertainment, activities and games.

Join the Youth Singers of Calgary as they take you on an epic family road trip full of singing, dancing, and all the twists and turns the Holiday Road can throw at you! Presented by ATCO, this family-friendly, original production features a company of over 250 young performers and is full of all your favorite Christmas music.

Assistive Technology is an effective accommodation for many children with Learning Disabilities. Using Assistive Technology in the classroom in an effective manner can help students become more confident and independent learners. All information will be shared in an interactive format with a focus on the software settings and coaching strategies to make the most effective use of these programs for your child/student at home.

Winter is one of the best seasons for getting outside to learn about birds and other wildlife. Brave the cooler weather and explore the world of birds in Fish Creek Provincial Park, where you can see and hear waterfowl like geese and ducks, birds of prey like owls and eagles, swallows, gray jays, finches, chickadees, woodpeckers and many others. The 12 week Winter Birding Course is perfect for anyone who wants to see, and learn about, birds in their natural habitat, and provides an amazing opportunity for families to get together and experience nature here in Fish Creek. Experienced birder David Mitchell and over 30 volunteers lead these outdoor courses. Each session lasts approximately 2.5 hours and participants can sign up for 1 or 2 outings per week. Start times Monday - Thursday: 9:15 am. Saturdays: 9:00 am, Sundays: 9:00 am and 1:15 pm Fee: Once a week outing, Friends of Fish Creek Members: $60.00, Non-members: $100.00 Twice a week outings, Friends Members: $100.00, Non-members: $150.00 Youth 16 years of age or younger with registered adult: $5.00. Photo: Tundra Swan - Ian Morley

Miss Elizabeth Le Petyt, an aspiring author, ventures to Cornwall to escape her hectic London life. The cottage she chooses has a mysterious past, and seems like the perfect inspiration for her writing. However, misplaced items, inexplicable events and whispers in the dark disrupt her solace, and have her questioning her sanity. Is this her own past coming back to haunt her, or is she getting too close to discovering the cottage’s secrets. WHISPERS IN THE DARK is a haunting tale inspired by Victorian ghost stories.

In 1956, a man’s body is discovered on the coast of British Columbia. A secret code is found sewn into his clothing. For decades no investigation has revealed his identity, his killer, their motives or even their methods, and the cipher remains unsolved. Forensic toxicologist Grace Godard thinks her scientific approach is leading her close to an answer, closer than anyone has come before. But when she meets Aqeel, a young man with a personal stake in the mystery, their efforts to crack the case have consequences neither of them could have imagined.

On a dark and stormy night, six mysterious guests assemble for a very unusual dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe! Join the iconic oddballs Ms. Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard as they race to find the murderer among them before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, CLUE is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.