April showers bring May flowers! At least, that’s what we hope for, living in Calgary. 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, and it’s filled with the hope of things to come and excellent fun! Keep reading to find the best April events in Calgary.
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical | April 4, 2025
Featured | Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical is coming to the Bella Concert Hall at the Taylor Centre! Get your tickets soon for rambunctious fun and family giggles. There’s an adventure waiting and it’s filled with humour, chaos, and imagination!
RONA Kiddos’ Workshop | April 5, 2025
Did you know that RONA stores are introducing Kiddos Workshop events? Kids ages 5 – 12 are invited to build, grow, and participate with Seedlings for Summer! Snacks and all materials will be provided, but spaces are limited to first-come, first-served.
Butterfield Acres’ Spring Babies Festival | Weekends, April 5 – 20, 2025
Featured | Head to the Spring Babies Festival at Butterfield Acres over the first three weekends this month. It’s the sweetest celebration of new life and you can even meet the Easter Bunny on Easter weekend.
SUPERTRAIN | April 5 – 6, 2025
Featured | SUPERTRAIN is back! Canada’s biggest and best Model Train Show is in a new location this year, for even more fun. Enjoy a children’s play area, new exhibits, spectacular displays, and a fun, affordable day out for the whole family.
South Street Burger Kids Eat FREE | Beginning April 7, 2025
Featured | Get your burger fix at South Street Burger! Making it a family night out is easy when the kids eat free 7 days a week. Children under age 12 get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of a regular-priced burger combo. Yum!
Heritage Park Dinner and a Movie | April 8 and 22, 2025
Heritage Park always has fun stuff going on! Families with older kids will enjoy the Heritage Park Dinner and a Movie, with a classic film and a special menu to go with the movie. On April 8, 2025, you can catch Finding Neverland and on April 22, 2025, they are playing The Goonies.
Calgary PetFest | April 11 – 13, 2025
Celebrate everything you love about animals with Calgary PetFest at Spruce Meadows. Shop at vendors, watch amazing performances, hear exciting speakers, and celebrate pets.
Aggie Days | April 12 – 13, 2025
Get ready for Stampede with Aggie Day! This free event brings the country to the city with interactive agriculture activities including cow milking, sheep shearing, farm animals, corn maze, and much more. Find out where your food comes from and see real farm animals.
Rosebud Theater The Foreigner | Wednesdays to Saturdays through April
Are you looking for a delightful date night? Rosebud Theatre presents The Foreigner all month and tickets include a delicious buffet and live theatre. Laugh along with Charlie and his heartwarming antics and celebrate the connections we enjoy when people work together.
Easter Event Guide | April 18 – 20, 2025
COMING SOON Easter fun is hopping into town! Check out our 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.
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo | April 24 – 27, 2025
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!
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 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 — Spring
All Month | 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
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 (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
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.
But Wait … There’s More!
There are lots of April events in Calgary — this is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. For a complete listing of all the best events, click on our calendar to find more family fun and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok and Threads!
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. You can also sign up for the monthly Family Fun Calgary e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary.
Enjoy the month, Calgary!
