Introducing Guardians of the Wild, the Calgary Zoo's new on-park program designed to encourage families to take action to protect wildlife and wild places. This interactive program will help to enhance your zoo experience and inspire a visit to all corners of the park! Explore the zoo with the action map, collect the codes at each station, and enter the contest! This exciting scavenger hunt has incredible prizes, including a trip for two to China to see giant pandas! This program runs July 4 - September 3. Check out the website for more information!
For parenting tips and updates from local experts, don't miss the Calgary's Child Magazine Parenting Segment on the Global Calgary Morning News Show every Monday morning! Each segment has a different guest and topic, and our segment airs at approximately 8:25am.
Monday, July 23
Guest: Soraya Lakhani, M.Ed., R. Psych., Yellow Kite Psychology
Topic: Navigating co-parenting and your children's birthdays after divorce? Tune in for Soraya's expert advice to ensure successful celebrations.
Monday, July 30
Guest: Sarah Remmer, RD, The Centre for Family Nutrition
Topic: Another summer long weekend is fast-approaching, the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors and revel in a family picnic! Tune in for Sarah's top eats to pack in your basket and she'll share some food safety tips, too!
Monday, August 6
There will be no Global Morning Show on August Long Weekend.
Calgary's Child on Soft Rock 97.7 with Christina Rowsell
We're delighted to announce a new partnership with Soft Rock 97.7FM. Every other week, our favorite radio host Christina Rowsell will be featuring select topics brought to you by Calgary's Child Magazine to start conversations on the issues that matter most to Calgary's families. Listen in from 11am to 12pm!
July 19
Money Matters and your kids. Calgary’s Child Magazine gives us some useful allowance tips for kids and teens. Did you get an allowance as a kid?
August 5
They say getting out to play is the best medicine. Calgary’s Child Magazine shares a fantastic story on the developmental power of nature play. What was your favourite outdoor activity when you were younger?
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| Location: | Downtown Calgary - Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
| Link: | fiestaval.ca |
| Location: | Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Drive NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | www.calgaryzoo.com/guardians-of-the-wild |
| Location: | Red Deer, AB |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | westernerdays.ca |
| Cost: | $7.00 |
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| Location: | Big 4 Building: 1410 Olympic Way SE |
| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
| Link: | thisgirlcanyyc.com |
| Location: | Glenmore Athletic Park: 5300, 19 Street SW |
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| Category: | Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | trikids.ca |
| Location: | Calaway Park: 245033 Range Road 33 Calgary, T3Z 2E9 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
| Link: | calawaypark.com |
| Location: | Various Locations in Calgary |
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| Category: | Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
| Link: | calgary.ca/free |
| Location: | Various Locations in Calgary |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
| Link: | calgary.ca/free |
| Location: | Burc Intercultural Centre: 2937, 19 Street NE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events |
| Link: | calgaryturkishfestival.com |
| Location: | Riley Park: 8 Avenue and 12 Street NW |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Playtime & Story Time |
| Link: | su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/volunteer-programs/ |
| Location: | 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE |
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| Category: | Fun for Kids |
| Link: | www.tricocentre.ca |
| Location: | Southland Leisure Centre - 2000 Southland Drive SW |
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| Category: | Youth Activities |
| Link: | www.calgary.ca/leisurecentres |
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