Contemporary Calgary is an art gallery and contemporary art museum that has transformed an iconic Calgary landmark into a world-class destination for modern art. During the Alberta Teachers’ Strike, they are expanding their children’s programming, offering workshops for kids ages 5 – 13 and their guardians. You can explore exhibitions
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Michaels frequently has fun and inexpensive crafting projects for the whole family (generally, school-age and up). On Sundays (usually), join a MakeBreak session to enjoy crafting fun! Upcoming Events: October 18, 2025, 1 – 3 or 2 – 4 PM: Pumpkin Fest (Purchase the craft pumpkin, and Michaels will provide
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Michaels invites your kids (generally ages 3 and up) to Kids’ Club! Kids can create a fun, free craft, for the perfect opportunity to get out of the house … and keep the mess somewhere else. Please confirm with your store before you go, as events are subject to change.
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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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There’s FREE fun at Staples Stores, with special in-store kids’ events! These monthly activities and crafts feature popular kids’ brands like Crayola, LEGO, Staedler, and more. Activities may vary by location. Register with your local store when they post the next event. Staples Kids’ Events: Finger Loom Crafting  Date: October
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Help your kid become a nature hero! Kristi McGowan, the editor of Family Fun Edmonton, has discovered this cool Nature Kids program that guides kids ages 4 – 12 through 10 different nature activities. Take a look at how even Kristi’s 2-year-old twins got involved! February 2021 From mountains to
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Pinnovate DIY Studio is a new place to exercise your creative side in Calgary! Located in Mahogany Village, in the SE quadrant of Calgary, they are a family-friendly DIY studio. Starting as Calgary’s first Pinterest-inspired studio, owners Kiki and Sameer offer everything a wide range of drop-in DIY crafts and
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