From the last slushy ski days to getting out in the sunshine on your bikes, you never know what April may hold! But no matter what a temperamental spring may bring us, it’s time to shake off winter’s chill, get outside, and enjoy terrific family events. April brings us the Easter long weekend, filled with the hope of things to come and sweet family fun. Keep reading to find the best April events in Calgary.

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⭐️ Calaway Park Season Pass | Buy Now

FEATURED | Okay, this is not exactly an event, but it’s your chance to get your summer fun all sorted out! Upgrade your summer with the Calaway Park Season Pass! A Season Pass at Calaway Park brings you rides, entertainment, treats, and fabulous family days.

Easter Event Guide | April 3 – 5, 2026

Easter fun is hopping into town! Check out our Easter Guide for inspiration and events to make the most of a special weekend, loving our families and finding gratitude in what we have.

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Easter Eggstravaganza | April 3 – 6, 2026

This Easter, get your bunny ears ready and hop your little ones down to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Families will enjoy wonderful, themed activities, including treats.

⭐️ Butterfield Acres’ Spring Babies Festival | Weekends, April 4 – 19, 2026

FEATURED | Head to the Spring Babies Festival at Butterfield Acres over the first three weekends this month. Visitors can snuggle with baby goats and woolly little lambs, peep at the fluffiest chicks, and delight in watching playful piglets with their mama. It’s a heartwarming experience and the sweetest celebration of new life. You can even meet the Easter Bunny on Easter weekend.

⭐️ Jubilations Junior | Beginning April 11, 2026

FEATURED | Check out Despicable Minionz, the new Jubilations Junior show! It’s a kid-friendly dinner theatre that’s fun for the kids and the parents. It’s true! You might not all be laughing at the same things, but you’ll be laughing together, for the perfect way to kick off spring.

National Women’s Show | April 11 – 12, 2026

Looking for the ultimate girls’ day out? Come to the National Women’s Show, a fantastic day filled with fashion, food, and fun. With over 250 exhibits offering the best and the largest selection of products and services for women, there is something for everyone!

⭐️ Aggie Days | April 18 – 19, 2026

FEATURED | Get ready for Stampede with Aggie Days! This FREE event brings the country to the city with hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive displays, plus exciting animal competitions and family-friendly fun. You can meet farm animals, plus see live competitions like the Clock, Stock and Barrel and the Extreme Cowboy Race.

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo | April 23 – 26, 2026

The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo celebrates all things pop culture, including comics, sci-fi, gaming, fantasy, horror, and more. Don’t forget to check out the free POW! Parade of Wonders to kick it all off!

Calgary PetFest | April 24 – 26, 2026

Celebrate everything you love about animals with Calgary PetFest at Spruce Meadows. Shop at vendors, watch amazing performances, hear exciting speakers, and celebrate pets.

⭐️ SUPERTRAIN | April 25 – 26, 2026

FEATURED | SUPERTRAIN is back! Canada’s biggest and best Model Train Show is filled with excitement for train lovers of all ages. Enjoy a children’s play area, new exhibits, spectacular displays, and a fun, affordable day out for the whole family.

Calgary Banner Spring Guides

Bike Parks and Pump Tracks (Family Fun Calgary)Bike Parks and Pump Tracks

Too soon? Nah, if there is no snow on the ground, check out one of these bike parks or pump tracks! Whether your kids are just beginning to ride their balance bike or amaze you with their tricks, check out these Calgary and area bike parks for a summer filled with active, and usually free, fun. They are a fantastic way to get outside and stay active!

Read more about it here.

Board Game Cafes (Family Fun Calgary)Board Game Cafes

Family game night is a classic way to spend a cold winter’s evening or a rainy summer’s afternoon. Over the last few years, board game cafes have become an interesting alternative to playing the same tired games around your kitchen table. Board game cafes offer drinks and snacks to purchase and often charge a small fee per hour, but they have shelves full of games to play.

Read more about it here.

Classes for Kids in Calgary (Family Fun Calgary)Classes for Kids — Spring

This is the time to register for all the great extracurriculars that make life more fun! Here at Family Fun Calgary, we want to make it easier for you to find quality extracurricular programs that you AND your kids will love. It’s always a great time to try something new or get back to something you enjoy, so keep reading to find the BEST lessons for kids!

Read more about it here.

Easter Event Guide (Family Fun Calgary)

Easter Event Guide

Easter is all about new life! And with any long weekend, it’s a wonderful reason to spend time with your family, enjoying the moments and creating new memories. Family Fun Calgary has put together an Easter Guide to offer inspiration and events to make the most of a special weekend, loving our families and finding gratitude in what we have.

Read more about it here.

Kids Eat Free (Family Fun Calgary)Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!)

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. Here’s where kids can eat for free (or cheap) in Calgary. This list is only to the best of our knowledge as offers frequently change, so check ahead to avoid disappointment. 

Read more about it here.

Indoor Play Places (Family Fun Calgary)Indoor Play Places

All Month | The weather forecast can sometimes be a real downer — and spring storms are very much our reality here in Calgary. Happily, Calgary is also home to many indoor play places, from climbing structures to trampoline parks to parkour studios and beyond. Here’s the lowdown on all those wonderful weather sanctuaries!

Read more about it here.

Must-Visit Playgrounds (Family Fun Calgary)Playgrounds

Calgary is filled with amazing playgrounds in every quadrant and corner. Public playgrounds are great places to have active fun in the fresh air while exploring our city and perhaps making a new friend or two (kids and parents alike!). Have you checked out some new playgrounds and parks recently? We’ve got six great Calgary playgrounds to help get you started!

Read more about it here.

But Wait … There’s More!

Do you love seeing all the April events in Calgary, but want MORE?! Sign up for the weekly Family Fun Calgary newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary. You can also keep up with everything happening in #YYC on our events calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the submission form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to add your event to our events calendar.

Enjoy the month, Calgary!