Calgary loves garage sales and the best way to save time while searching for deals is to head to one of the many community garage sales that take place every spring in the city. Pick up a bargain or two and discover new treasures you didn’t know you needed! If
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It’s a summer market, it’s entertainment, and it’s community: what’s not to love?! Calgary night markets offer a fun alternative to traditional options and they are the perfect way to enjoy the gorgeous, long summer evenings in our city. Head out with friends and family, celebrate the community and local
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When the days get hot and the kids get cranky, it’s time to pack some snacks, grab the towels, and find some water. There are wading pools and spray parks in the city, but sometimes you need to reconnect to the natural world. Find places to go ‘wild swimming’ at
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Urban hikes: let’s hit the trail without hitting the road! Parenting involves seasons of desperately trying to fill the days with activities, like taking toddlers swimming, even though you know perfectly well you’ll spend more time getting ready and drying off than in the pool. It also brings seasons where
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It can be pricey to take a family out for treats these days. So we’ve compiled a list of hot summer food deals where you can grab a treat for only a few dollars and save some loonies for a rainy day! As always, things are subject to change and
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Mmmmm pancakes! One of the many great things about Stampede is that you can get your fill of flapjacks, little sausages, and juice boxes at all the Stampede breakfasts around the city. Dress up your little buckaroos in their Western best and check out some of the city’s many pancake
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The warmth of the sun, a good rainstorm, the long, light evenings, and playing outside — there’s nothing better than summer! Of course, we’re also facing non-stop chaos: “Can we have … friends over, another snack, a lemonade stand, screen time?” Let us help you manage that chaos, with terrific
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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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