Special Events

Mecha Mayhem 2026: Canada’s Largest Robotics Tournament!
Are your kids interested in robotics? Then head to Mecha Mayhem on February 6 – 8, 2026, and watch middle schoolers and high schoolers compete in robotics. Cheer on the teams, chat with local tech companies and universities, and find tours on how to start a robotics team at your
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Crowchild Classic: Cougars and Dinos Go Head to Head on the Ice
The Crowchild Classic is the ultimate crosstown smackdown. Don’t miss the Mount Royal Cougars and the University of Calgary Dinos hockey teams battling it out for city supremacy. (Whoever succeeds throughout all the sports earns the presentation of the tournament’s coveted ‘medal’, a 68-kg cast-iron City of Calgary manhole cover.) Crowchild
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival – Year of the Horse
Join the Chinese Cultural Centre as they celebrate the Chinese New Year, transitioning to the Year of the Horse, with a sensational celebration of our city’s rich cultural tapestry. Enjoy two weekends of multicultural performances, a vibrant vendor market, traditional dragon and lion dances, art exhibitions, and more — all
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Skijor Canada Presents Skijordue 2026
It’s the Greatest Show on Snow! Skijor Canada is coming to The Confluence at Chinook Blast with Skijordue 2026. It will be a two-day show with horse riding, snow tricks, cowboys, a marketplace, and … cheese! It’s a ‘blistering blend of Snow, Speed, Style & Cheese’ — you just can’t
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Whitehorn Community Events: One Love One Future — Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Relief Fundraiser and Cultural Showcase
Head to One Love One Future Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Relief Fundraiser and Showcase on January 17, 2026, for a family-friendly day of fun, community, and giving back. This event is free to attend with a donation, and will include a silent auction, musical bingo, food, live performances, door prizes, and
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Celebrate Winter at the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival
Lake Louise’s Ice Magic Festival is back with a winter wonderland. Witness the amazing ice carvers as they create intricate sculptures. Due to the stress that overcrowding brings to animals and the landscape, tickets to the Ice Magic Festival are only available to hotel guests in the area. You can
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Come for a Waddle! The King Penguin Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Returns for Another Season
Birds of a feather walk together! Since they arrived in 2012, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s penguins have become one of the cutest attractions in town. Once again this winter, you can see the King Penguins outside of their usual habitat, as they parade around the zoo grounds! (Walk is dependent
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Calgary Renovation Show: From To-Dos to DONE
Revitalize your space with inspiration from the Calgary Renovation Show, January 9 – 11, 2026! Discover the latest home renovation trends and get practical advice from hundreds of experts. From kitchens and baths to flooring and more, find great deals, new ideas, and inspiration for all your home projects. (Plus,
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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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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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