At Home
Chinook Country Historical Society Virtual Historical Experiences and Self-Guided Walking Tours
Alberta’s historic sites are closed at the time of writing, but there are many opportunities to discover and experience the local history of Calgary, through self-guided walking tours and maps, photo and video tours, and immersive 360-degree virtual tours! The Chinook Country Historical Society brings you these unique learning opportunities. Chinook
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Family-Friendly Board and Card Games . . . and Reasons to Introduce Them at a Young Age!
Thanks to Family Fun Toronto editor, Lori, for sharing this article with us! It truly would be too big of a task to share with you all of the great, family-friendly games out there today . . . because it is plentiful and exhaustive. So, I’ll only pass on a
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Be a Nature Hero with Nature Kids Alberta
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! From mountains to prairies, grasshoppers
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Strings! Percussion! It’s a Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Adventure With Maestro Karl and Friends
We love Symphony Sundays with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Now that we can’t head to the Jack Singer in real life, the CPO has launched a new four-part series for kids online that is free and accessible for families at home! An Orchestra Adventure (with Maestro Karl and friends) features
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Enjoy Virtual Storytimes, Programs, and Lots More With the Calgary Public Library at Home
Stuck at home? Need a little break? The Calgary Public Library has tons of online resources for families at home. Books, audiobooks, music, shows, magazines, study resources, and more are all at your fingertips with a library card. If you don’t have a library card, sign up online today. Need help?
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Digital Escape Rooms: Helping You Escape Boredom At Home!
Well, I’ve tried in-person escape rooms, but now that we’re staying home, escape rooms have gone virtual! Thanks to multiple creative people, you can try an escape room this weekend, without leaving the house. Complete as an individual or as a team! Harry Potter Digital Escape from Hogwarts (Thanks to Peters
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Brighten Your Day With Will’s Jams Virtual Sessions and Events
Join CBC Kids musician Will Stroet as he shares his music and positivity! There are sometimes live events and you can always access pre-recorded sessions, as well. Will’s Jams Virtual Shows: Facebook: www.facebook.com Looking for more tips on how to keep your kids occupied during the COVID-19 crisis? Find our best
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TELUS Spark Brings You Science From Home
TELUS Spark is inviting all inquiring minds to Spark Science from Home! Here you can find hope through curiosity, experimentation, problem-solving, community … and, of course, play! Find DIY experiments, online challenges, science education content, and content from STEAM community leaders. When life gives you lemons, make a lemon battery! Missed a
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Let’s Get to Know You! Introducing YYC Small Business Profiles: CREATE KIDS FEST
The COVID-19 crisis has turned our world upside-down in historical ways, bringing a storm of adversity to small businesses in Calgary. Many of these businesses are now in a critical fight for survival and the future is uncertain. Although tentative “re-entry” measures have been announced by the Alberta government, Family
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Let’s Get to Know You! Introducing YYC Small Business Profiles: SOLSTICE BERRY FARM
The COVID-19 crisis has turned our world upside-down in historical ways, bringing a storm of adversity to small businesses in Calgary. Many of these businesses are now in a critical fight for survival and the future is uncertain. Although tentative “re-entry” measures have been announced by the Alberta government, Family
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