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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The Calgary Flames Foundation for Life and Calgary YMCA have teamed up to offer kids in Grade 6 a no-fee General Youth Membership (valid from August 1, 2024, until August 31, 2025). Kids whose parents sign them up for the membership will enjoy member benefits at all YMCA locations in
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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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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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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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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 to undo
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Did you know that even though huskies look similar to wolves, genetically they have more in common with a chihuahua? Did you know that wolves can go as long as two weeks without eating if they need to and are instinctually fearful of humans? And did you know that cows
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The impossible has become possible and you can live the dream of flying with iFly Indoor Skydiving! It’s exciting and thrilling and you’ll experience the feeling of freefalling as you float on a cushion of air, while staying completely safe. Anyone in a state of reasonable health & fitness from
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Have you ever wanted to fly through the air with the greatest of ease? Well, you can, with the Rocky Mountain Flying Trapeze! Okay, maybe it won’t be with “the greatest of ease” but it will certainly be exciting! Join a class or plan a private group (like a birthday
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