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 is filled with the hope of things to come and excellent fun!
The Hangar Flight Museum is introducing Museum Mornings. On April 5, 2024, visit with your little ones for Fly Babies! You can enjoy stories, activities, crafts, and more. The program is designed for children 2 – 5 years.
Mini Pop Kids is coming back to Calgary on April 7, 2024! The whole family will enjoy the Good Vibes Tour, with its high energy and feel-good songs.
Featured | Do you dare? This spring, Heritage Park is offering Ghost Tours for those courageous enough to walk the streets at night! (Well, and those who are ages 16 and up.) Get your tickets for a unique opportunity to discover another facet of the Park on Wednesday nights until April 24, 2024.
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 9, 2024, you can catch Night at the Museum and on April 23, 2024, they are playing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Featured | Head to Barnyard Baby Days at Butterfield Acres this month. It’s the sweetest celebration of new life and it runs Saturdays and Sundays until April 14, 2024.
Featured | Jubilations Junior has another fun family show beginning April 13, 2024! Get your tickets for Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles and an outing the whole family will enjoy.
Get ready for Stampede with Aggie Days from April 13 – 14, 2024! 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.
Kids are expensive! But the Kids Fair Consignment Sale is just what you need! It’s an online, pop-up consignment sale for various children’s items. You can shop online from April 18 – 21, 2024, and then pick up your items at a central location on April 26, 2024. Use discount code ‘familyfun50’ to get 50% off a presale pass, too.
Calgary Petfest celebrates everything we love about dogs! Shop at vendors and watch amazing performances, like the corgi races, sheepdog trials, K9 demos, and the Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs. Check it out April 19 – 21, 2024.
Featured | SUPERTRAIN is back from April 20 – 21, 2024! This is Canada’s biggest and best Model Train Show, with a children’s play area, new exhibits, spectacular displays, and a fun, affordable day out for the whole family.
The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo is back! From April 25 – 28, 2024, celebrate 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.
There are lots of other events happening during April. Calgary is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. Be sure to check out our calendar to find more family fun. You can also submit your family-friendly event to us; just fill out our event submission form. Don’t forget to check out the new contests we will soon be running and if you are planning your summer, take a look at our Summer Camp Guide. Enjoy the month, Calgary!
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