Cheapies & Freebies
Having kids can get expensive but having fun with kids does not have to be. Many of the other pages include activities that can be done for free but this page is dedicated for those special deals that come along every once in awhile.
Please note that these deals are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to call the facility before you head out on your fun activities!
Airdrie Children’s Festival
Celebrate imagination, culture, and kids at the Airdrie Children’s Festival on May 23 – 24, 2026, all for free! There are a variety of events, and you can see what’s going on here. Airdrie Children’s Festival: Date: May 23 – 24, 2026 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Venue: Nose
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Carstairs Aggie Days Mountain View
Head to Carstairs for Aggie Days Mountain View on May 23, 2026, for free family fun. There will be hands-on agricultural exhibits where you can learn about the value of agriculture in our communities. Carstairs Aggie Days Mountain View: Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 9 AM – 3 PM Venue:
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There’s a “Try It” Free Outdoor Adventure For Everyone With Foothills Orienteering
Orienteering is a great way to stay active and have fun outside, and this spring, Foothills Orienteering is inviting your family to come and try one session for free. When you arrive, you will receive brief instructions and can try a couple of learning activities. Then, you will get a
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Calgary Loves Its Lilacs! Celebrate Spring and the Start of Summer at the Annual Lilac Festival
Kick off Calgary’s spring and summer festival season on June 7, 2026, at the annual Lilac Festival on 4th St SW! This festival features blocks of great vendors plus plenty of fantastic entertainment. Depending on the year, this could mean you find a bouncy castle for the kids, a new
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Build Some Fun at the LEGO Store in Chinook Centre
The LEGO Store in Chinook Centre often has unique play areas, ‘make and takes’, or special events. Take a look at what kind of fun you can build! May 3, 2026: LEGO® Star Wars™ Head to the LEGO Store from 12 – 2 PM for a LEGO® Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™
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Parts to PC Program: Build a Computer From Scratch!
Parts to PC is a free program where youth aged 12 – 15 can learn how to build a computer and gain hands-on tech skills. Developed by the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), a Canadian non-profit organization, youth are invited to a workshop designed around disassembling and reassembling a computer. The
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Craft Something Amazing with Michaels MakeBreak
Michaels frequently offers fun and inexpensive crafting projects for the family, although Michaels MakeBreak is now offering these projects for ages 13 and up. Generally, you just need to purchase the base, and Michaels will provide the rest. Join a MakeBreak session to enjoy crafting fun! Upcoming Events: April 26,
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Michaels Kids’ Club: Kids’ Crafting Fun
Michaels invites your kids (generally ages 3 and up) to Kids’ Club! Kids can create a fun, free craft, for the perfect opportunity to get out of the house … and keep the mess somewhere else. Please confirm with your store before you go, as events are subject to change.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Kids Bowl Free: Free Summer Bowling Fun for Kids in Calgary
Remember the bowling birthday parties, gutter balls, and the thrill of a strike? Now your kids can experience the joy of bowling for free, all summer long! Local bowling alleys allow kids to bowl 2 games PER DAY for FREE! (You only have to rent shoes.) All you need to
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Kids Can Enjoy Free Play at Calgary’s Mobile Adventure Playground
The City of Calgary has a mobile adventure playground that travels through a variety of parks, all year long. This is a free program. Whenever the playground is open, there will be on-site program staff to serve as play ambassadors. These staff will supervise but are not there to direct
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