If you hibernated in January, I hope you’re ready to get moving again — there’s a ton of family fun happening in February! Valentine’s Day and Family Day Weekend usually bring plenty of special events to Calgary, plus there’s a nice lo-o-o-ng weekend off school. Need date night (day) ideas? We’re posting those, too! Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find the best February events the whole family will enjoy. Here are our favourites.
⭐️ Calgary Opera | February 1 and 6, 2026
FEATURED | With a few breadcrumbs, some skillful puppetry, and a dose of trickery, your family can rediscover Hansel and Gretel with the Calgary Opera. This whimsical show is the perfect introduction to the opera. Plus, there’s a convenient matinee and 50% off tickets for kids under 18!
⭐️ Jubilations Dinner Theatre | All Month
FEATURED | From date night to girls’ night to making memories with your kids, you’ll love Jubilations Dinner Theatre! You can enjoy the musical phenoms of the 20th century with four lads from Liverpool and Let It Be Beatles all month long.
Chinook Blast | Until February 16, 2026
The Chinook Blast Winter Festival is a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. Eau Claire Plaza will be transformed into a vibrant hub of light and art displays, performances, family-friendly fun, and delicious food. Plus, it’s FREE!
Chinese New Year | February 14 – 15 and 21 – 22, 2026
Join the Chinese Cultural Centre as they celebrate the Lunar New Year. Find multicultural performances, a vibrant vendor market, dragon and lion dances, art exhibitions, and more — all with free admission for the entire community.
Calgary Hitmen Sunday Funday | February 22, 2026
If you’re looking for sports, the Calgary Hitmen are bringing you Sunday Funday! Come early and check out the concourse activities and enjoy special food and beverage pricing. Plus, you can bring your gear for a post-game skate.
Heritage Park Story Time | Wednesday Mornings
Head to Heritage Park with the little ones for Story Time every Wednesday morning. Volunteers will read familiar classics and modern favourites at the Railway Orientation Centre. After the story time, kids will enjoy sing-along activities and a creative craft session. Story Time at Heritage Park is now FREE! But make sure you register.
Valentine’s Day Guide | Days Vary
Valentine’s Day is coming, and you’ll find Valentine-themed events throughout the month. Take a look at our Valentine’s Day Guide.
Family Day Weekend Guide | February 14 – 16, 2026
Ah, Family Day weekend, you come right when we need you! We’ve created a guide for family fun with our top picks this long weekend.
⭐️ The Hangar Flight Museum National Aviation Weekend | February 21 – 22, 2026
FEATURED | National Aviation Day is February 23, and The Hangar Flight Museum is celebrating with a weekend of family fun! Bring the whole crew to see amazing planes, like the Avro Lancaster, deHavilland Vampire, Hawker Hurricane, DC-3, and more. You’ll enjoy free tours and presentations, and the kids will love the fun activities, like building a flying device!
Calgary Home and Garden Show | February 26 – March 1, 2026
Finish the month off with the Calgary Home and Garden Show. It’s at the BMO Centre and is filled with creative and current ideas for you.
Classes for Kids — Winter
All Month | This is the time to register for all the great extracurriculars that make life more fun! Here at Family Fun Calgary, we want to make it easier for you to find quality extracurricular programs that you AND your kids will love. It’s always a great time to try something new or get back to something you enjoy, so keep reading to find the BEST lessons for kids in Calgary!
Read more about it here.
Dessert Destinations
It’s often the afterthought at the end of the meal, but sometimes, it should be the main event. Often less expensive than going out for a full meal, it’s a delightful way to still splurge and add some celebration to your life. Meet up with friends, treat your kids, or plan a date night: these delicious and decadent treats will add some sweetness to your life!
Read more about it here.
Frugal Winter Fun
Oh, winter, with your long nights and cold days. Dripping boots line my entryway, my budget is squeezed by Christmas, and the days when we could run out and play are a distant memory. But we can defeat the winter blues. It’s possible to take the family out for some family fun, enjoy each other’s company, and (mostly) keep your wallet closed. Find out how to have winter fun in Calgary for $5 or less.
Read more about it here.
Indoor Play Places
All Month | I can say many wonderful things about Calgary (friendly people, great neighbourhoods, awesome parks … I do love it here!), but the weather forecast can sometimes be a real downer. Happily, Calgary is also home to many indoor play places, from climbing structures to trampoline parks to parkour studios and beyond. Here’s the lowdown on all those wonderful weather sanctuaries!
Read more about it here.
Sledding Guide
All Month | Whee! Are you looking for the best places to go sledding in Calgary?! Most kids love tobogganing, sledding, and snow tubing, and it’s an easy, active way to enjoy winter. It’s a family activity everyone can appreciate, whether you like a peaceful slide or prefer the wind in your face. Here’s where to satisfy your need for speed on the snow in and around Calgary, whether you splurge on a Tube Park or head out for a free activity near you.
Read more about it here.
Ski & Snowboard Deals
Get Your Passes Soon | When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill. So, we’re bringing you special deals that can save you some of your hard-earned dollars.
Read more about it here.
Skiing and Snowboarding Guide
All Month | Snow sports like skiing and snowboarding are a big part of winter life in the Calgary area and many families are excited to get their little snow bunnies on the slopes almost as soon as they’re able to walk. The ski hills and resorts in Southern Alberta are happy to accommodate families and offer learning areas, lessons for youngsters and/or quality childcare so that older family members can enjoy a day of skiing.
Read more about it here.
Snowshoeing and Cross-country Skiing
All Month | This winter, don’t just hibernate and hide indoors until spring. Head outside and make the most of the season! Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are fun activities the whole family and any skill level can enjoy, and there are many places in and around Calgary to enjoy the great winter outdoors. You might even get lucky with lots of fresh snow AND one of those gorgeous chinook winds that make Calgarians so proud.
Read more about it here.
But Wait … There’s More!
Do you love seeing all the February events in Calgary, but want MORE?! Sign up for the monthly Family Fun Calgary newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary. You can also keep up with everything happening in #YYC on our events calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the submission form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to add your event to our events calendar.
Enjoy the month, Calgary!
