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 Public Library Events: Engine 23 Opening Party
Sound the alarm! It’s the Engine 23 Opening Party at Fish Creek Library on April 20, 2024! The decommissioned firetruck is a child favourite and will be making its home in the newly renovated Fish Creek Library. Activities on April 20, 2024, will include a visit from the Fire Hound
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Stock Up on Some Great New Reads at the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale
Come explore Calgary’s BIGGEST used book sale! The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale event is an important fundraiser, supporting a year-long commitment to literacy for children across Alberta. You’ll discover more than 175,000 gently used books covering all subjects and genres, and whatever you love to read, you’ll find stacks
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Find a Great Read at the RESET Society Calgary Book Sale
The Calgary Book Drive & Sale in support of RESET Society is back for TWO weekends! You can help make a real difference for women and children experiencing the violence and trauma of sexual exploitation, as they turn the page and start a new chapter of their story. Come shop
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Build Some Fun at the LEGO Store in Chinook Centre
The LEGO Store in Chinook Centre often has unique play areas, ‘make and takes’, or special events. Events may have age restrictions and may require registration in-store. Be sure to confirm the event with the store. Take a look at what kind of fun you can build! April 7, 2024:
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Watch a Cineplex Family Favourite Flick on the Big Screen
Taking the family to a movie isn’t cheap–even before you purchase popcorn and drinks! Catching a Cineplex Family Favourites movie is a great way to enjoy a classic family movie at a great price every Saturday morning! Admission to Cineplex Family Favourites is only 3.99* (in-theatre price) per person, making
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Where Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) in Calgary!
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.
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Home Depot Kids’ Workshops Will Start Your Kids on the Path to DIY
On the second Saturday of every month, head to your local Home Depot for some FREE family fun. Kids must be between the ages of 5 – 12 years, and parents must participate. Each month there is a new woodworking project for the kids to create and they will use
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Free Soccer Fridays
Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a FREE, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. There is no cost, but parents do need to sign a waiver. Free Soccer Fridays: When:
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Aggie Days at the Calgary Stampede Welcomes the Farm to the City
Head on down to the Nutrien Western Event Centre and enjoy visiting the farm without even leaving the city! Aggie Days, from April 13 – 14, 2024, brings you interactive agriculture activities, which could include cow milking, sheep shearing, farm animals, corn maze, and much more. It’s family fun and
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Every Family Can Afford to Save a Buck or Two! Get a Discount With the Calgary Attractions Pass
Planning a staycation or do you want to show our city to out-of-town guests? Calgary Attractions offers discounts for some of Calgary’s most beloved attractions. Swing by the site to see what’s available. Deals change, so check it out before you want to visit. Calgary Attractions Pass: Website: www.calgaryattractions.com
