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Explore all the Halloween history you never knew and discover the prairie roots of some of the traditions that have become worldwide staples of this spooky celebration! Photographs, newspaper articles, and more will take you back to a time where tricks were more common than treats and jack-o'-lanterns weren’t carved from pumpkins.  

Peer-to- peer breastfeeding support meetings led by trained volunteers. Find community, get support and feel confident in your breastfeeding journey.

Through the generosity of the David Ferguson Music Fund, Lakeview United Church can offer an exciting and innovative children’s program that includes 30 minutes of music instruction provided by Forte Music Studio. A professionally trained instructor will inspire creativity through music education. About 20 minutes of crafts, dance, story or games, mirroring the theme of the day completes the program. There is no cost for this program and ages three to eight years old, are welcome. 

Families and football fans can test their skills with interactive challenges including throwing accuracy, vertical jump and a blocking sled. Visitors can also try a digital football simulator, create personalized player cards and capture football-themed photo moments.

Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. 

Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city. Framed by the curatorial invitation: A Messy Gorgeous Love, we invite artists and audiences into the unpredictable brilliance of bodies in motion, where uncertainty and precision share the same breath, and every work unfolds as a living question and response. 

Spooky season is upon us and were welcome toads, spiders, snakes and more to help us celebrate in Capitol Hill. The Radical Reptile Showdown includes live music, food truck eats from Snack Hut, a canteen serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, spooky games and prizes.

Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.

For many Calgary families, the visit to the Lions' annual light display marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Located on the east side of the Confederation Golf Course, you'll find thousands of glowing lights displayed in beautiful Christmas themes at Confederation Park.