Arts and Crafts

Michaels invites your kids (generally ages 4 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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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: Paint a Patagonia Volcano with
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Join Alberta Craft Gallery + Shop for a free craft activity open to all ages and abilities on September 5, 2026. Get crafty with a Make and Take Paper Fish. Alberta Craft Gallery + Shop — Free Workshop: Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Venue: Alberta
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artsPlace in Canmore is hosting the annual Canmore Festival of Art and Creativity from September 18 – 20, 2026, a special event that coincides with Alberta Culture Days and celebrates Canmore’s creative spirit. Expect FREE drop-in workshops, performances, demonstrations, films, a community campfire, and the Canmore Studio and Gallery Tour.
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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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Calgary has such a vibrant arts scene, but people don’t often get to know or experience it firsthand. Well, here is your chance to get a close look at some amazing local artists and see what they do and how they do it. The East Side Studio Crawl celebrates artistic
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State of Art YYC is a fine art show in Calgary featuring local artists, showcasing all-new artworks for sale. These artworks include paintings, jewelry, glassworks, sculpture and more! Free admission and free parking. State of Art YYC Fine Art Show: Date: September 25 – 26, 2026 Time: Friday, 6 –
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Chat with local emerging artists at Beacon Original Art Show & Sale and find something special to purchase. Emerging and established artists attend each day, showcasing painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles. There is free parking and admission, draws, and no GST. Get a jump start on your
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Have you ever been curious about Calgary’s public art? We are a public art city, and Calgary Arts Development has launched the Interactive Calgary Public Art Guide! This digital map is a wonderful way to learn more about the public art around us. As it’s interactive, you can also add
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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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