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The Alex Breastfeeding Clinic is on the move. New Location, Same Great Services for Patients! For more information, call 403-266-2622.

Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of. Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind. Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers. Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas Music by Tyler Hornby Puppets by Green Fools Theatre Video by Joel Goundry Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass

Calgary Unplugged is an annual family-friendly Earth Hour event. Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) Join us for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour party! Calgary Unplugged is hosted by The Arusha Centre's Climate Program, with support from The City of Calgary and community agencies. If you can't make it to the event, turning off nonessential lights, "unplug" from electronics at 8:30 and reconnect with people, games or hobbies! After Earth Hour, share your participation with #EarthHour and #EarthHourYYC. Email programs@arusha.org with questions.

A BioBlitz brings together expert naturalists, scientists, and citizens to inventory as many plant and animal species as possible in one day. This event is one of several BioBlitz events happening across the country. Sign up, meet at the Weaselhead Natural Area, and head out into the field with an expert to try and identify as many species as possible! Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult. In addition to the species blitzes, there will be a community biodiversity fair. Learn about the plants and animals who make their home in Calgary and area. No need to sign up to attend this, just show up! This fair is family-friendly and everyone is welcome!

June 24 & 25. Celebrate the special Grandparents in your life! This weekend is for the kids and the kids at heart! Grandma and/or Grandpa will receive 50 per cent off admission when accompanied by a grandchild. For more information, visit the website.

Takes place on Saturdays in June, July and August. Takes place on Thursdays in July and August. Discover the lure of fishing together as a family! Learn the tips and tools you need to fish in Alberta through this hands-on clinic designed for ages 6+ and a guardian. The best part? No fishing equipment or fishing licences required to participate – Bow Habitat supplies it all! To register, call 403-297-6561. Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $20 +taxes per person

Dr. Seuss in the Park will set up a reading tent in Riley Park for kids of all ages to enjoy! There will be reading, crafts, and face paint to encourage a love of reading. The event runs every Saturday from June 24 to August 26 (weather permitting).

Meet the newest members of the Cobb’s family! Get free access to the brand new Kangaroo Petting Zoo with general admission. For more information, visit the website.

Join for a free, family-friendly Aerial Silk Circus Demo featuring students from The Calgary Circus Studio! You'll love the live music, audience workshops, and the tasty treats found in the dessert concession. Finally, in order to support the upkeep of the Acadia Community Garden and help hold more great events in the future, you can bid on the many wonderful items available in the Silent Auction. Bring your lawn chairs or your comfy picnic blanket!

Spend time with your family and have fun golfing together. There is free golf for juniors ages 6 to 17 with a paying adult (one adult per foursome required). Green fees include 9 holes, giveaways, game and etiquette tips, and there will be a Golf Pro on-site on selected evenings from 5 to 7pm with free golf tips. Four-day advanced tee times recommended. To book, call 403-221-3510 or visit the website.