Special Events
XO Ice Cream & Waffles: Back-to-School Contest
Okay, young ice cream lovers, it’s time to create the next great ice cream flavour at XO Ice Cream & Waffles! It’s time to dream up a brand-new ice cream flavour for the annual Back-to-School Contest. The contest is free to enter, and kids can submit a flavour they’d love
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First Canadian Collectors Club Show and Sale
Check out the First Canadian Collectors Club Show and Sale on October 3, 2026. You’ll find an incredible selection of wonderful treasures, from antiques and collectibles to mid-century modern gems, rustic decor, advertising memorabilia, vintage toys, and so much more. Come explore, connect, and maybe head home with a treasure
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Indulge Your Imagination at IndigoKids Events
From time to time, IndigoKids departments in Chapters and Indigo stores host events for kids & their parents/caregivers. These events could be anything from storytime to crafts and more. You’ll discover the following great kids’ events on select days, at participating Chapters and Indigo Stores. Fall Analogue Fun: Select Dates
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Heritage Park Events
Heritage Park has so many great events throughout the year! We will be highlighting a few of them here. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026 Head to Heritage Park for Dancing in Their Honour: Truth & Reconciliation Powwow. This gathering, from 10 AM – 3 PM,
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How to Mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day). The day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, along with their families and communities. A few opportunities are popping up around Calgary where you can participate in supportive, educational, and community-building
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Calgary Public Library: Truth and Reconcilation
For many people, Calgary Public Library is the centre of their community, with free resources to enhance life, a place to work, study, and play, and new friends made in programs and classes. Find special family events here. Truth and Reconciliation: September 30, 2025 Select libraries will be open from
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Taste of Cochrane
Get ready to indulge in the mouthwatering flavours of Cochrane at the Taste of Cochrane, where local culinary delights await you! Based on feedback from guests, the event has expanded to two days, giving you more time to explore Cochrane’s local food and drink scene without feeling rushed – or
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Solve a Mystery at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre
Part museum and part learning centre, the Calgary Police Discovery Centre (formerly YouthLink) lets kids indulge their fascination with police and the law. The Centre helps kids start thinking about issues they’ll face in the world today so they can make good decisions and become responsible citizens. The Calgary Police
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Try Square Dance For Free!
Are you interested in trying something new? Try square dancing! An experienced caller will introduce you to the basic steps of today’s square dancing, and you’ll discover that square dancing is just walking to music! There is free admission to the intro hour, and singles, couples, and families are welcome.
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Add Colour to Your Fall with the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo Wild Walk!
Put down the screens and take a step for wildlife conservation. Along the way, you’ll add some colour to your fall and enjoy a wonderful, active family day! The changing seasons and gorgeous autumn colours are an invitation to the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo Wild Walk, powered by Booster Juice.
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