Teens & Tweens
Find family fun to tempt your Teens & Tweens with a variety of events and options that the little kids won’t enjoy.
Pumphouse Theatre
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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Be Afraid: ScreamFest Is Going to Terrify Calgarians This Halloween Season (PG-13)
ScreamFest is Canada’s largest and scariest Halloween event. At ScreamFest you will experience haunted houses, Halloween-themed carnival games, creepy and disturbing entertainment, and FEAR. Although they admit anyone (except on adult-only nights), this event is rated PG-13. It’s to really, really scare adults. This event is NOT recommended for children
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NMC Jam Club at Studio Bell: FREE After-School Music Program for Teens
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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The Thrill of a Hole in One: Calgary Mini Golf
That family that plays together, stays together. Whether you have tots or teens, it’s fun to get out as a family and enjoy an activity. Mini golf is suitable for all ages, and Calgary has several options for families, both indoors and out. Go outside and enjoy a summer day
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TELUS Spark: FREE Grade 7 Purple Galaxy Pass!
Do you have a child going into grade 7 in the fall? They can now get a year of unlimited admission to TELUS Spark with a FREE Purple Galaxy Pass! Registration opens in August 2026, and the pass will be valid until August 2027. That’s a whole year of cool
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Your Grade 6 Student Can Get A Free Membership to Calgary YMCA
The Calgary Flames Foundation for Life and Calgary YMCA have teamed up to offer kids in Grade 6 a FREE General Youth Membership (valid from August 1, 2026, until August 31, 2027). The program includes many benefits. Free entry to all YMCA locations in Calgary Advanced program registration and discounted rates
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The Curtain is Rising on Another Season of Theatre Calgary
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. September 8 – 27, 2026: First Métis Man of Odesa September 29 – October 25, 2026: Little Shop of Horrors
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Vertigo Theatre Brings You a Night of Mystery
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 teens.
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Calgary Young People’s Theatre 2026/27 Season
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 Ballet: From Classical Favourites to Contemporary Masterpieces
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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