Family game night is a classic way to spend a cold winter’s evening or a rainy summer’s afternoon. Over the last few years, board game cafes have emerged as an intriguing alternative to playing the same old games around your kitchen table. Board game cafes sometimes require drinks and snacks
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I can say many wonderful things about Calgary (friendly people, great neighbourhoods, awesome parks … I do love it here!), but the weather forecast can sometimes be a real downer. Happily, Calgary is also home to many indoor play places, from climbing structures to trampoline parks to parkour studios and
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Snow sports like skiing and snowboarding are a big part of winter life in the Calgary area and many families are excited to get their little snow bunnies on the slopes almost as soon as they’re able to walk. The ski hills and resorts in Southern Alberta are happy to accommodate
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Ah, winter in Calgary – cold and snowy. Perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Unless it’s not, of course, because the only thing that’s sure in this city is the capricious nature of our winter weather. We do love the comparatively balmy Chinook winds, though! Whether or not we get
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Are you hoping to get out and enjoy active winter fun this year? Skating helps you make the most of winter, with plenty of locations to lace up. Plus, it’s often free or very affordable. Calgary is ideal for outdoor ice skating, especially when a chinook rolls in and the
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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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Whee! Are you looking for the best places to go sledding in Calgary?! Most kids love tobogganing, sledding, and snow tubing and it’s an easy, active way to enjoy winter. It’s a family activity everyone can appreciate, whether you like a peaceful slide or prefer the wind in your face.
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From lights and treats to Santa and shopping, December is here, and it’s packed with exciting activities and cozy holiday nights. Embrace the magic with your family this season — it’s time to make some memories! Check out our top picks for December events happening in and around Calgary, and
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Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, visiting a toy store can be a magical experience, filled with possibilities. Sometimes it’s fun to just browse or let kids bring their allowance to find special little treasures, and sometimes you need to find the perfect gift. Find a Calgary
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Kids love PD days and spring break days. It’s time off school and a chance to stay in your pajamas, play games, or get together with a friend. But what do you do when Mom and Dad have work schedules to manage? Don’t worry! MRU Camps has a camp for
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