Past Events
Grab a Book: January 27th is Family Literacy Day!
Plan a special storytime, tell some jokes, play a game, follow a favourite recipe … what is your family going to do on Family Literacy Day to celebrate all things written and read? Family Literacy Day, a national awareness initiative, is held annually on January 27 to promote to families
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Don’t Bust Your Budget: Frugal Fun in Calgary This Holiday Season
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. They say there’s no place like home for the holidays. They say it is the season to be jolly. All true, but the season does have a little stress. With extra visitors, kids out of school, and lingering dark winter
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Watch Santa Online: Reindeer Cams, Games & Christmas Eve Tracking for Kids
The countdown to Christmas feels even more exciting when kids can watch Santa online and follow the Christmas journey in real time. From watching reindeer relax at the North Pole to tracking Santa’s sleigh across the globe, these festive online experiences bring holiday magic straight to your screen. 🦌 ReindeerCam:
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Dream About Your Next Vacation at the 2026 RV Adventure Sale and Show
It’s time, Calgary! Come check out the 2026 Calgary RV Adventure Sale and Show and start dreaming. From January 22 – 25, 2026, explore possibilities at the BMO Centre with the best of the industry and several major RV sellers in the area. There will be other activities, too, like
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The Best That Winter Has to Offer at Banff SnowDays
Banff SnowDays is a fabulous annual festival with special events happening throughout Banff National Park from January 16 – February 8, 2026. Got a need for speed? Think dog sledding, downhill skiing, mountain tubing, and outdoor skating. Need to warm up? Find an outdoor bonfire, travel the Hot Chocolate Trail,
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Discover the Stampede Story at the Sam Centre
The Sam Centre is a brand-new Calgary experience that shares the Stampede Story through multiple mediums, such as exhibits, an archival collection, and immersive media. You will experience the Stampede’s greatest stories year-round at Sam Centre. Discover The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth in a whole new way—through captivating exhibits,
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Celebrate Early with New Year’s Eve Fun in Okotoks
On December 31, 2025, the Okotoks Recreation Centre will host FREE family activities. From skating to swimming and gym fun, there’s something for every family! Go to the website for the complete schedule of activities. (Then you can enjoy fireworks in Lineham Park at 7 PM.) Okotoks New Year’s Eve:
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Come to the Free Boxing Day or New Year’s Day Skate at City of Calgary Rinks
Are the kids a little antsy? Need a little activity to burn off extra cookies? Skate for FREE at select City of Calgary ice rinks! On Boxing Day, you’ll find free skating from 1 – 2:15 PM at the following rinks: Frank McCool Arena (SE) Ernie Starr Arena (SE) Henry Viney Arenas
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The Harlem Globetrotters are Coming to Calgary!
Wicked b-ball skills + hilarious comedy = The Original Harlem Globetrotters. Lucky for Calgary families, they’re coming to town on January 9 – 10, 2026! With incredible ball-handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequalled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the
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Count Down to 2026 (And Still Get to Bed on Time!) With Noon Year’s Eve at TELUS Spark
Ring in the New Year at TELUS Spark on December 31, 2025. Kick off New Year’s Eve early with NOON Year’s Eve, so you can celebrate and still get to bed early! Pro tip: come by 11 AM to be in place on time for the balloon drop and confetti
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