Urban hikes: let’s hit the trail without hitting the road! Parenting involves seasons of desperately trying to fill the days with activities, like taking toddlers swimming, even though you know perfectly well you’ll spend more time getting ready and drying off than in the pool. It also brings seasons where
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It can be pricey to take a family out for treats these days. So we’ve compiled a list of hot summer food deals where you can grab a treat for only a few dollars and save some loonies for a rainy day! As always, things are subject to change and
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Mmmmm pancakes! One of the many great things about Stampede is that you can get your fill of flapjacks, little sausages, and juice boxes at all the Stampede breakfasts around the city. Dress up your little buckaroos in their Western best and check out some of the city’s many pancake
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The warmth of the sun, a good rainstorm, the long, light evenings, and playing outside — there’s nothing better than summer! Of course, we’re also facing non-stop chaos: “Can we have … friends over, another snack, a lemonade stand, screen time?” Let us help you manage that chaos, with terrific
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There are so many places in Calgary where kids and teens can go to practice their tricks, as skateboard parks seem to be popping up in many communities. Grab your skateboard (or scooter) and find some outdoor fun at these notable locations. (We’ve also included a couple of indoor skate
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For 10 days each July, Calgary gets back to its Western roots and whoops it up during “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Visitors from the world over, together with the plaid- and Stetson-clad locals, take in exhibitions, concerts, competitions, the midway, and all manner of special events highlighting the
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You know what they say about family life: the days are long, but the years are short. But we say, let’s claim those ‘long’ days as summer days filled with light and adventure and wonderful summer events to make the most of the moments with your family! What’s on your
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Where can you enjoy summer sun, towering climbing slides, and launch bags to send you flying into a cool, refreshing lake? Only a short drive from Calgary, that’s where! The Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash is back this summer with exciting new features and tons of family playtime! Jump into the
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