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!
This Winter, Take an Open Air Spin on a City of Calgary Outdoor Skating Rink
Outdoor skating is a highlight of winter for many Calgarians. In addition to Community Outdoor Skating Rinks all over the city, multiple outdoor skating areas are maintained by the City of Calgary and are free to use. These rinks are weather-dependent, typically open mid-December through February, except for the Olympic
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Drop-In Programs at Devonian Gardens
Grab the kids and spend some time at one of our city’s most beautiful indoor getaways. The Devonian Gardens Winter Drop-In Programs are fun, educational programs that rotate between three themes: Coexisting with City Critters, Diverse Parks of Calgary, and Devonian Plants and Fish. This winter, your family will enjoy
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Make the Most of Your Family’s Time on the Hill: Ski & Snowboard Money-Saving Deals
When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill.
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Come Try Skipping for FREE With the Calgary Skip Squad
Stay active and have fun with a unique sport! Calgary Skip Squad is offering a ‘come try it’ opportunity to check out the competitive program for FREE for two weeks if your child isn’t sure if they want to commit to a full year. They can experience the thrill of
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Fencing Calgary FREE ‘Try Fencing’ Events
Are you interested in trying something new and exciting? Fencing Calgary wants everyone to try the unique sport of fencing with a ‘Try Fencing’ opportunity. Come out for a FREE 45-minute trial, where you or your child will get the opportunity to put on fencing gear, work with a coach,
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Try Square Dance For Free!
Are you interested in trying something new? Square Dance Calgary is inviting you to try square dancing. An experienced caller will introduce you to the basic steps of today’s square dancing and you’ll discover that square dancing is just walking to music! There is free admission to the intro hour
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Learn More About Our Universe With Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) holds periodic evening open houses and public events. If the sky is cloudy, they cannot operate the telescopes, so check the website for sky conditions and updates before heading out. There are also sometimes Milky Way Nights you can check out. Upcoming events: August 11, 2023;
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Your Grade 6 Student Can Get A Free Membership to Calgary YMCA
The Calgary Flames Foundation for Life and Calgary YMCA have teamed up to offer kids in Grade 6 a no-fee General Youth Membership (valid from August 1, 2023, until August 31, 2024). Kids whose parents sign them up for the membership will enjoy member benefits at all YMCA locations in
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Save Money and Explore Our Province With Experience Alberta’s History Pass
Save some money while you explore museums and interpretive sites throughout Alberta! The Experience Alberta’s History Pass provides unlimited regular admission to provincially operated historic sites, museums and interpretive centres. The pass is good for one year from the date of purchase and is an excellent, affordable way to learn,
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Celebrate Mandela Day — Free Chicken and PERi Fries from Nando’s
Nelson Mandela Day is coming, and Nando’s PERi-PERi is hosting the beloved Nando’s Dash. In 2009, Nelson Mandela asked people who wanted to celebrate his birthday, on July 18, to do so by helping out in their communities. Now, this South African restaurant is honouring the day with an extra-special
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