Escape rooms have become a popular activity for families, youth groups, and even business colleagues. It’s a simple concept: allow yourself to be locked in a themed room, and solve the riddles inside to undo the locks. There are several escape room locations in Calgary, and if your kids are
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The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell! The NMC Jam Club is ready for the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens. Youth ages 13 – 19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential,
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Calgary Young People’s Theatre was created to inspire and develop young people in the arts by offering a safe, creative space. Through classes, camps, workshops, and production opportunities, youth ages 9 – 17 can explore the creative arts and develop their potential. They are given a chance to audition for
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Alberta Theatre Projects is a not-for-profit, professional theatre company that plays in the Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons. They produce a wide range of high-quality plays, often focusing on Canadian playwriting. Teens and adults may be interested in many of their shows, and families with younger children will enjoy
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Live theatre is a treat for all ages, and your kids don’t need to grow up before they can start attending! Calgary has a wealth of options for a wonderful family night out. Some are relatively inexpensive and some are splurges, but tickets to a special event like these make
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Pumphouse Theatre was started in the early 1970s to help fill a theatre void in Calgary at that time and to provide Calgarians with an affordable place to enjoy creative arts. Beyond theatre productions, they also provide a drama education program. You’ll find different theatre companies on their stage, with
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Theatre Calgary is a premier theatre company in Calgary, performing numerous shows every season. Primarily an adult theatre, there are some shows, such as A Christmas Carol, that kids would enjoy. August 26 – September 21, 2025: Made in Italy September 30 – October 26, 2025: Dial M for Murder November
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Vertigo Theatre, located at the base of the Calgary Tower, is home to the BD&P Mystery Theatre Series, which began with Agatha Christie’s classic, The Mousetrap, and plays such classics as Sherlock Holmes. While likely not suitable for younger children, many shows at Vertigo Theatre can be enjoyed by older
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Broadway Across Canada is a theatre company that brings the best of Broadway to our city. Every year, they come to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium with some of the hottest shows on the Broadway scene. While many of these shows are designed for an adult audience, there are usually
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Alberta Ballet is Canada’s second-largest ballet company, beloved for its delightful, classical repertoire and engaging, contemporary works. Alberta Ballet is renowned for such family favourites as the annual Christmas special, The Nutcracker. They also demonstrate their ingenuity and cultural connection by making ballet relevant to Albertans with such creations as
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