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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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. August 26 – September 21, 2025: Made in Italy September 30 – October 26, 2025: Dial M for Murder November
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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 older
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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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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, 2025, until August 31, 2026). The program includes many benefits. Free entry to all YMCA locations in Calgary Advanced program registration and discounted rates
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Grab Your Gear! Skateboard Parks in Calgary
There are so many places in Calgary where kids and teens can go to practice their tricks, as skateboard parks seem to be popping up in many communities. Grab your skateboard (or scooter) and find some outdoor fun at these notable locations. (We’ve also included a couple of indoor skate
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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 2025, and the pass will be valid until August 2026. That’s a whole year of cool
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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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Families That Play Together . . . Have So Much Fun! Zero Latency On Tilt is Open for Virtual Reality Adventures
Zero Latency On Tilt celebrated its grand opening on April 29 – 30, 2022. It’s Calgary’s first free-roam virtual reality experience and it offers families a truly unique and memorable experience. I cautiously stepped forward, hands flung out like an awkward 8-year-old pretending to be a debutante at a ball.
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Camaraderie, Family Fun, and a Little Help From a Friend! Our Visit to Escape Hour
September 2019 The room dims, and the lock clicks shut. There’s a moment of silence. Now what? 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
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