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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What are you planning this month? November feels like an in-between zone to me. The pumpkins and candy part of fall is over in Calgary, but it’s not really the holidays yet (even if it seems like Christmas is exploding everywhere!). If it snows, we can start some winter sporting
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What are you doing TODAY? We don’t know how long the Alberta Teachers’ Strike will last, but we want to make the most of every day for our kids, through all the ups and downs. If you are working and need day camps, take a look at our guide to
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Free events, fun projects, and combining errands with a little fun? We’re here for that! Many stores and companies around Calgary have free (or budget-friendly) events that kids love. Whether you’re looking for storytimes and crafts or LEGO and woodworking projects, find the latest kid-friendly events with help from the
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Fall might be gorgeous, but it sure flies by! Hopefully, the kids are happily settled in school and new activities, because before you know it, Thanksgiving and Halloween will be here. There are so many fun activities for families to enjoy together, to help you freeze the moment! We’ve picked
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There’s something iconic about a candy store. It’s a child’s wonderland, with sugary sweet delights that are often colourful and always delicious. Even adults can’t always resist the lure of the candy store, especially when they find nostalgic sweets that bring back those happy, carefree days of childhood. Sure, you
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Now that the pandemonium of the back-to-school season has subsided, it’s time to talk about fall family fun! Fall days are all about appreciating the small moments — warm sunshine after a cool morning, a quick stop at the playground despite a busy schedule, and wandering through the fall leaves.
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Do you remember being a kid and the joy and freedom of riding a bike? Pedalling up the hill as hard as you could and then enjoying the thrill and the wind in your hair as you flew down (kids, wear your helmets). Bike parks and pump tracks have been
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I grew up in the country, but have lived in cities my whole adult life. My kids, on the other hand, are born and bred city kids. The first time we went to a corn maze, one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, “I
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The mornings are getting crisp, and the leaves are starting to turn — it must be September! Are you thrilled to send the kids back to school, or are you grieving the end of summer? Either way, hopefully, you enjoy the change of season and all it brings.  Embrace the
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