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!
cSPACE Marda Loop Events With Alberta Craft Calgary: Make and Take Egg Carton Critters
Head to cSPACE Marda Loop on March 14, 2026, and join Alberta Craft Calgary for a delightful free crafting session. Create and mount adorable animals using egg cartons! This is a FREE drop-in event for ages 6 and up—no RSVP required. Alberta Craft Calgary: Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 10
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RONA Kiddos Workshop
Did you know that RONA stores host Kiddos Workshop events? Kids ages 5 – 12 are invited to come and build, grow, and participate! All materials will be provided. Be sure to register to secure your spot. Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates: April 4, 2026 | Workshop for Little
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Watch a Cineplex Family Favourite Flick on the Big Screen
Taking the family to a movie isn’t cheap–even before you purchase popcorn and drinks! Catching a Cineplex Family Favourites movie is a great way to enjoy a classic family movie at a great price every Saturday morning! Admission to Cineplex Family Favourites is only $3.99* (in-theatre price) per person, making
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Where Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap) in Calgary!
Eating out is one of life’s pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, some restaurants in town offer deals for kids on certain days! As a rule, enjoying a free kid’s meal requires the purchase of an adult meal.
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Earth Hour: Unplugged Celebration
On March 28, 2026, have fun while helping our planet by celebrating Earth Hour with great, green activities! As part of the global Earth Hour, head to the Central Library for a celebration of community and environmental sustainability. From 6 – 9:30 PM, you’ll find free family fun, green activities,
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Kids’ Fun on a Budget! Cineplex March Break Movies
Catching a flick with Cineplex March Break Movies is a great way to have fun on a budget, as tickets are only $3.99*. The March Break Family Favourites generally play each weekday at participating theatres during Calgary’s spring break. Shows generally start between 11 AM and 12 PM, but check
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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 canvas, and Michaels will provide the rest. Join a MakeBreak session to enjoy crafting fun! Upcoming Events: March
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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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Adventure in an Afternoon: Take a Book, Leave a Book at Calgary’s Little Free Libraries
Need a book? Take a book! Have a book? Leave a book and share the love of reading! You may have seen little boxes and stands filled with books when you’ve been walking or biking around your neighbourhood. These Little Free Libraries are a fun initiative to easily swap books.
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What a Gem! Check Out the Rock N’ Gem Show
Head to the Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show from March 26 – 29, 2026. You’ll find amazing vendors, an incredible selection, handmade jewelry, and so much more! This event features thousands of new crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, and fossils to amaze you. Admission is only $7 per family. Calgary Rock
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