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!

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Youth Singers of Calgary: Celebrating 40 Years with SPOTLIGHT YSC

Youth Singers of Calgary is celebrating 40 years of inspiring performers, and you’re invited to the party! On October 26, 2025, head to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for SPOTLIGHT YSC. It’s a full-day celebration of creativity, community, and the thousands of performers who’ve made YSC what
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Spook & Stroll: Halloween Adventures with Story City

This Halloween, grab your loved ones and become the hero of your own adventure in downtown Calgary! Will you try to solve the mystery of Chinatown’s secret doors or go on imaginary dates with unforgettable characters to Calgary’s best date spots? Choose your adventure, don a costume, and download the
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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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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 FREE General Youth Membership (valid from August 1, 2025, until August 31, 2026). The program includes many benefits. Free entry to all YMCA locations in Calgary Advanced program registration and discounted rates
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Free Kids Admission at Alberta Museums
Kids Get in FREE to Alberta Museums

Are you getting out and about around Alberta this summer? You may have heard about the Canada Strong Pass, which offers free entry to National Parks and more. The Alberta Government has announced that, from now until September 2, 2025, everyone under 18 will receive free admission to the many participating museums and historic
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Calling All Fantasy Fans to Enchanted Okotoks

Enchanted Okotoks is returning on September 13 – 14, 2025, and all fantasy fans are welcome to swarm Downtown Okotoks! Enchanted Okotoks is a Fantasy By Numbers event created in partnership with EarthMMO. This free, family-friendly event transforms downtown Okotoks into an interactive fantasy adventure. Find vendors to shop at
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Have Fun and Get Moving with Active Toddlers at Genesis Centre!

Get active with your little ones! Bring your children, age 5 and younger, to the Genesis Centre and enjoy FREE drop-in play. There will be access to lots of toys and a bouncy house; kids can learn balance and fine motor skills, all while having fun. Active Toddlers at the
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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: Date:
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Enhance Your Calgary Summer With Budget-Friendly Entertainment ‘Al Fresco’!

Our summers in Calgary are so short — we need to enjoy the outdoor weather as much as possible! One of the greatest things about the Calgary summer is the opportunity to enjoy great entertainment outdoors, entertainment al fresco. Here are some popular free (or budget-friendly!) outdoor events taking place in
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2025 Honens Festival: Enjoy a FREE Open-Air Concert (Now in High River)

As summer’s rays fade into fall, the Honens Festival presents a live outdoor music concert. On September 7, 2025, bring your sunglasses and a picnic blanket to soak up the warmth of the September sun in High River (NEW location) and enjoy a family-friendly, open-air concert. Find more affordable family
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