Cheapies & Freebies
Having kids can get expensive but having fun with kids does not have to be. Many of the other pages include activities that can be done for free but this page is dedicated for those special deals that come along every once in awhile.
Please note that these deals are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to call the facility before you head out on your fun activities!
Calgary Opera Family Events: Serious Family Fun (for FREE!)
Calgary Opera is bringing you ‘Serious Family Fun,’ a FREE (but you need to register!) family-friendly event where they throw open the doors and invite families to explore. People of all ages are invited to drop in and enjoy music, opera stories, visual arts, dress-up activities, and more! Calgary Opera
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Rattle the Bones Festival
It’s time for the Rattle the Bones Festival in Capitol Hill! Enjoy Alberta Culture Days featuring live music and multicultural performances, with entertainment for the whole family. September 12, 2026 | 3 – 8 PM | Tickets are $5. September 18, 2026 | 6 – 9:30 PM | Come back for a
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Studio Bell PlayLab
The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a place for families to explore and make music. Everyone from young to old can create their own sound – together! There are three zones: Strings, Percussion, Wind
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Home Depot Kids’ Workshops: Fun, FREE, and Now with More Time Slots!
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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Make Art Come Alive at the East Side Studio Crawl
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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Calling All Cheese Lovers: The Armstrong Cheese Truck Is Rolling Into Calgary with Free Cheese Samples
Do you love cheese? Well, we have the perfect ‘event’ for you! The Armstrong Cheese Truck is coming … yes, that’s a thing! Stop by for FREE samples of Armstrong’s Cheese Grilled Sandwich and Cheese & Mac, two comfort-food favourites with a playful twist. Put the spotlight where it belongs:
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Calgary Wind Symphony Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free music in the park this summer, as Calgary Wind Symphony presents the Summer Concert Series in Riley Park. Check it out on select Sunday afternoons — bring the family! Calgary Wind Symphony Summer Concert Series: Date: July 12 and 26 & August 9 and 23, 2026 Time: 2
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Fairview Movie in the Park
Calgary’s Fairview is celebrating its Fall Family Festival and a Movie in the Park on September 11, 2026. The event begins at 6 PM, with bouncy houses and games, and the movie, Hoppers, will begin at 8 PM. Fairview Movie in the Park: Date: September 11, 2026 Time: Fall Family
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Symons Valley Movie in the Park
Head to Symons Valley Park (across from Sage Hill Crossing) on September 12, 2026, for a free Movie in the Park. There will be food trucks and pre-show fun before the movie. Then, at 7:30 PM, settle in for a movie (title TBD). Symons Valley Movie in the Park: Date:
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Citadel Movie in the Park
Head to Citadel on August 28, 2026, for a movie in the park! This event is free, so bring your blankets and chairs, pack some snacks, and get ready to enjoy IF. Citadel Movie in the Park: Date: August 28, 2026 Time: 6 PM Venue: Field behind Citadel Park School
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