November
Get Your Brain Freeze for FREE on 7-Eleven Day: Free Slurpees!
When the name of the store is an actual date on the calendar, it means time to give stuff away for FREE! You can get a free medium Slurpee® at 7-Eleven on July 11 (7-Eleven Day!). It’s while supplies last, of course. Check with your local store. Free Slurpees on
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Home Depot Kids’ Workshops: Fun, FREE, and Now with More Time Slots!
It’s time to head to your local Home Depot for some FREE family fun. The Home Depot Kids’ Workshop typically takes place on the second Saturday of every month (but check the schedule). Kids ages 5 – 12 will get busy with a woodworking project and build something amazing using
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Go a Little Wild on Sunday Mornings! Safari Sunday Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and
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A Heartwarming Family Performance with Calgary Opera This Christmas
On select days from November 28 – December 5, 2025, celebrate Christmas with the Calgary Opera! Little Red Riding Hood is a short and sweet family opera that provides a charming entry point for children into the world of opera. Christmas at Calgary Opera — Little Red Riding Hood: When:
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Discover Opera with the Calgary Opera
Founded in 1972, Calgary Opera’s Mission is to be the best at connecting people, through the magic of opera, to themselves, to each other, and to the community. For 44 years, Calgary Opera has made a name for itself as a company that is committed to the development of Canadian
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Calgary’s LARGEST Garage Sale
Calgary’s LARGEST Garage Sale is no ordinary garage sale! On June 14, 2025, visit this indoor garage sale filled with treasures, from vintage finds to everyday essentials. Admission is $2 and kids 16 and under are free. Mark your calendars for November 8, 2025, as well, when Calgary’s Largest Garage
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Discovery Wildlife Park Light the Night
Discovery Wildlife Park has over 90 acres of open parkland and is home to dozens of species of animals, from local animals to exotic creatures, for a cool day trip. But if you’re in the area from November 17, 2024, to January 5, 2025, stop by for Light the Night!
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The Best Gift Guide for Experience-Oriented Christmas Gifts
What’s on your holiday shopping list this season? Instead of more stuff to fill your closets, what about wrapping up joyful experiences and special memories with your family? Experience-oriented gifts are always the perfect size and can draw you closer as a family as you encounter new adventures together. Make
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Make the Most of Your Family’s Time on the Hill: Ski & Snowboard Money-Saving Deals
When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill.
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Catch the Christmas Spirit With Holidays on 17th — Let’s Glow!
Head to 17th Ave (Tomkins Park) on December 1, 2024, and Let’s Glow! This is a free, family-friendly event with lights, music, kids’ activities, treats, and more. Holidays on 17th — Let’s Glow: When: December 1, 2024 Time: 4 – 6 pm Where: Tomkins Park Address: 17th Avenue & 8th
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