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This event showcases over 175 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world at the largest film festival in Alberta.

The classic story of a mama, papa, and baby bear who meet a very curious little girl, presented in the fun and unique Loose Moose style. The Loose Moose Theatre Company makes going to the theatre an experience that is truly magical for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for the grown-ups.

A fall trip to the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase.

The Calgary Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services at the BMO Centre.

All farm activities are open, and the farm is lit up in fantastic display (except the corn maze of course, which remains dark as an added challenge for visitors to find their way through with their flashlights.) Pumpkins are available for photos and purchase in the evening too.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like at the Heartbreak Hotel? Well you’re in luck, because Jubilations Dinner Theatre is going to take you there. The legend never dies, and Elvis’ music lives on, as we have some fun imagining him and his gang all rocking and rolling at the Heartbreak Hotel. Learn more at .

Inspired by the music and story of Billie Holiday. Get a front row seat to one of the final performances of Billie Holiday’s career at a Philadelphia bar in 1959.

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.

aA ten-day, annual event with charity, community and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an exclusive pizza in a competition to be lauded Calgary’s best pizza. From each purchase, a slice of the proceeds goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels.

This day honors the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. There are a number of events planned in various locations throughout the city.

In recognition of Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nickle Galleries and artist Adrian Stimson are offering a tour of three Indigenous Art exhibits. In the Nickle Galleries, participants will be guided through the Prairie Interlace exhibit as well as Adrian Stimson’s solo exhibition. There will also be a tour of the new, permanent Indigenous Art Collection on display throughout the Taylor Family Digital Library and an opportunity to view digital displays on the second floor.

The ninth annual Banff Pride Festival program is LIVE, serving an extraordinary lineup of live performance, music, all ages programming, and a healthy dose of OUTdoor adventure. From September 30 to October 10, Banff National Park will be home to 11 consecutive days of events and activities.

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

The Pulitzer Prize winning drama of an extraordinary and unexpected friendship, starring Joseph Marcell, best known as ‘Geoffrey Butler’ from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Visit 17th Ave retail and entertainment district this season for Summer on 17th. There will be live music, fitness classes, DJ and drag shows, outdoor movies, and more in Tomkins Park throughout the summer, and all of the events are free.

Beginning May 1, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.

At 10am, commemorate Indian residential school victims, honor survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation. Starting at 2pm, take a free walking tour where you will confront the colonial history of Fort Calgary, discuss the ongoing work to decolonize the stories, and share insights about what we have learned about reconciliation so far.

Block Party is back for the third summer, bringing the same vibrant energy to Deerfoot City with a new twist – say hello to the Roller Rink on The Boulevard. Dig out your vintage roller skates (or rent some vibrant wheels) and live your best retro ‘70s summer life. Get your tickets at the door.

Colouring It Forward Reconciliation Society and the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth are proud to present the fourth annual Pokaiks Commemorative Walk & IndigiTRAILS - Remembering Our Children event, sometimes referred to as the Orange Shirt Day Walk. The free event will be held in Prince’s Island Park on Friday, September 30th in alignment with Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Calgarians are invited to participate in the walk to honour and stand in solidarity with survivors and victims of the residential school system. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. on September 30th in Prince’s Island Park at the big stage and will follow a route through the park and across the river along Memorial Drive, before concluding in the park. This will be followed by traditional drumming and dancing performances, remarks from members of the Indigenous community, a reconciliation panel discussion, artisan and community booths, food and beverage offerings, and other engaging activities in Prince’s Island Park. The afternoon will conclude at 2:30 p.m. Prince’s Island Park Schedule: Speakers, Presenters and Performers: • 10:45 a.m. – ReconciliACTION panel • 11:15 a.m. – Singing lesson led by Chantal Chagnon • 11:30 a.m. – Comments from Elder Dr. Kerrie Moore • 11:45 a.m. – Sings Many Songs Women performance • 12 p.m. – Dance lesson led by Stacey D’Silva • 12:15 p.m. – TsuuT'ina honour song & open dance • 12:25 p.m. – Comments from Duane Mistaken Chief • 12:40 p.m. – Dance performance • 12:45 p.m. – Comments from Elder Edmee Comstock • 1 p.m. – Round dance performance • 1:15 p.m. – Closing prayer Activities: • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – IndigiTRAILS, artisans, lacrosse and connection

Southcentre Mall and Colouring It Forward Reconciliation Society are proud to present a special art installation in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. The exhibit will showcase a variety of works from eight local Indigenous artists in Southcentre’s Centre Court from September 20th-30th. This commemorative installation will feature supersized pieces of art representing personal experiences and interpretations of Indigenous culture and the ongoing process of reconciliation. This will be supported by a double-sided activation wall, with a life-sized colouring page for the public to contribute to. The installation will also include information about CIF Reconciliation Society and reconciliACTIONS – practical steps that people can take to help foster reconciliation.

The worldwide touring exhibit, The Museum of Failure (MOX), is in Canada for the first time. MOX will be popping up in Calgary at Southcentre Mall this summer. This immersive walk-through exhibition showcases a collection of over 130 failed innovations from major brands, including Apple, Amazon, Nintendo, and more.

The Blanket Exercise is an experiential exercise that looks at the lived experience of Indigenous people within Canadian history. Created in response to the 1996 Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The Blanket Exercise is a fully immersive experience.

Expert speakers will deliver timely, credible information and best-practice strategies to support the development and mental health of a child or youth in your life. Previously recorded presentations are also available for viewing: https://youtu.be/tLbDa8Vlutk

Takes place November 19 to January 2 (excluding November 23, 28 & 30 and December 3, 25 & 31). ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 25th year! This year's ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new themed areas and activities including a 25th anniversary Memory Lane, the Nutcracker in the ENMAX Conservatory, and an all-new “Tunnel of Light,” a tribute to Canada’s wetland, a holiday Zoo Market, and a very special “Dinos at Night” experience like you have never seen before! Of course, the Zoo is bringing back all the classic activities everyone has come to love like the Skating Rink, Fire pits, and Rival Axe Throwing. ZOOLIGHTS comes to life at night with twinkling lights at every turn, including over 200 light figurines, along with interactive and choreographed light displays. The lights are turned on at 5pm nightly and run until 9pm. It takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours to experience all that ZOOLIGHTS has to offer - but you are able to stay for as little or as long as you like!

in partnership with Siksika Health Services and the Calgary Hitmen; admission to the Scotiabank Saddledome is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item or article of winter clothing. No tickets are required for entry into the Saddledome and seating is first-come and first-served.

New Blood - A Story of Reconciliation is a widely acclaimed theatre production featuring poetry, music, contemporary and traditional dance. Directed by Deanne Bertsch, the show is inspired by the life of Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman and his experience as a child in residential school, how he reclaimed his way of life and became chief of his people. The performance will take place on September 30th at 7pm at the Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons. An interactive Q & A will follow the show. Artists include painters George Littlechild and Doug Levitt, drummers Skip WolfLeg and Chris Eagle Rib, vocalist Sho Blunderfield, and numerous actors and dancers. Produced in collaboration with CIF Reconciliation Society and The Rotary Club. New Blood is dedicated to equitable access to this performance. Please consider choosing one of the 'Pay What You Can' ticket types to support with a higher contribution or call our call centre to define your own donation value with a representative to process. if you are experiencing a financial barrier to accessing this event please contact our call centre at 403-294-9494 for free or lower priced access in that same 'Pay What You Can' model.

Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie, and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition! Event operates Thursday to Sunday weekly.

Métis musicians Richard Piche and Billy Joseph will serenade guest with their songs and melodies at the Lougheed House. In between pieces, Indigenous Curator and the evening’s MC Dawn Wambold will teach the audience the history of Métis music and the instruments that make it magical.