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.
IndigoKids Mother’s Day Event.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
IndigoKids departments in Chapters and Indigo stores host events for kids and their parents/caregivers. Read How To Catch a Mamasaurus and then participate in an activity to personalize a bookplate for mom.
| Location: | Participating Indigo stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://indigo.ca |
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Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Build a Blooming Picture Frame.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Blooming Picture Frame.
| Location: | Participating Home Depot stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://homedepot.ca |
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Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
. The 46th Annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival is long standing cultural event and is dedicated to promoting and preserving Croatian folklore and cultural awareness. It brings together Croatian cultural groups at various venues around the city in a celebration of traditional song, dance and music.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://taylorcentre.ca |
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Sport Night Feelin' Alright.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - Jan 1, 1970 at 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
The CHCA May Neighbour Night will feature programming by Sportball and Ultimate Frisbee Calgary. We will also have an Open Mic open for artists of all ages!
Children and youth should be pre-registered for sporting activities. Sportball is only for children 2- 7 years of age. Ultimate Frisbee is age 8+. Both programs will start at approximately 6:30.
The CHCA lounge will be open and serving a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments, pizza, and snacks.
See you there!
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.
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.
Life Cycle.
Everyday from Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Life Cycle is a virtual cycling event in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Taking place throughout the month of June families and cyclists will ride towards their personal fundraising and distance goals as they make a difference for kids across Alberta.
Funds raised through Life Cycle will support the Child Life departments at both Alberta hospitals.
All Sport One Day.
> Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
All Sport One Day is a free event for youth to discover sport! Taking place at 12 multisport hubs across Calgary, we partner with community sport organizations and facilities to provide thousands of opportunities for youth ages six to 17 to try a new sport!
| Location: | MNP Community & Sport Centre, Trico Centre for Family Wellness, Citadel Community Association, Genesis Centre & Saddletowne YMCA, Marlborough Park Community Association, Glenmore Athletic Park, Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Southland Leisure Centre, VIVO for Healthier Generations, University of Calgary, Winsport, Westside Rec Centre |
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| Category: | Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://allsportoneday.ca |
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Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival.
> Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Bands, floats, dancers, horses and fire trucks are all part of the proceedings that wind throughout downtown. The Children's Festival is always a hit with families and includes live entertainment and activities.
| Location: | Downtown Okotoks |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://okotoks.ca |
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Oakridge Run & Neighbour Day Celebration.
> Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Oakridge Run is a community-driven event promoting health and wellness for all ages. This family-friendly event offers a variety of distances to choose from, including a 3K, 6K, and 10K, as well as a free 1K run for kids. The event takes place at the Oakridge Community Association, with routes winding through scenic Oakridge pathways and the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway. Enjoy live music and activities while supporting local greenspace enhancement efforts. It's a great way to celebrate the Neighbour Day!
| Location: | Greenspace near the Oakridge Community Association; 9504 Oakfield Drive SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 0L1 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://oakridgecommunity.ca/run/ |
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Parkland Summerfest.
> Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable day in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96.
| Location: | Park 96 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://parklandsummerfest.com |
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Okotoks BuskerFest.
> Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Musicians, actors, magicians, jugglers, street performers, dancers, b-boys, singers and entertainers of all ages and acts will spread out on McRae and North Railway Streets for this fun street festival. It’s all free - if you like what you hear, show your appreciation for the performances with a loonie, toonie, or fiver - and don’t forget the applause.
| Location: | McRae and North Railway Streets |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://okotoks.ca |
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Jazz YYC Summer Festival.
Everyday from Jun 25, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This signature festival features both ticketed and free events along Calgary’s ‘Music Mile.’ With concerts, a club series, and the signature JazzWalk on the final Sunday of the festival, there is something for everyone.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jazzyyc.com |
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Pet-A-Palooza.
Everyday from Jul 27, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival has found its new home at Fort Calgary. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys and get hooked up with loads of free swag.
