It’s May! And May means a proper spring in Calgary, with warmer weather, fresh new leaves, and the excitement of the first long weekend of ‘summer.’ I love moving the dirty boots out of my entry, packing up the snow pants, and watching the world come back to life. Plus, our favourite seasonal attractions reopen, and you can find more about that with our Seasonal Calgary Attractions Opening Guide. It’s time to get out and play! Keep reading to find terrific May events for your family.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre | All May
Featured | Sometimes you need an idea to jazz up your date night. Sometimes you want a family outing when your teenagers don’t complain (it’s possible!). No matter what you’re looking for, Jubilations Dinner Theatre offers a fabulous night out, with delicious food and fun entertainment. All this month, they are presenting Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever, a musical sensation that will have you tapping your toes and singing along!
Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre | All May
Featured | Do you have younger kids? Then you need to know about the Jubilations Junior Series — a lunch and a show for all ages! It’s a dinner theatre designed with families in mind. That means fun for the kids and the parents! When you attend a Jubilations Junior show, you get all the excitement of live theatre and a delicious 3-course lunch in a kid-friendly environment.
South Street Burger Kids Eat FREE | All May
Featured | Thick and juicy, topped just the way you like it … is there anything more delicious?! Get your burger fix at South Street Burger! Making it a family night out is easy when the kids eat free from April 7 – June 8, 2025, with the purchase of a regular-priced burger combo. Kids can choose from Dino Fingers or a Hot Dog, served with fries, a drink, and an ice cream dessert. Yum!
RESET Society Book Sale | May 1 – 4 and May 9 – 11, 2025
It’s time to stock up on summer reading with the RESET Society Book Sale! The RESET Society of Calgary book sale raises funds to help women and girls who have been victims of exploitation and human trafficking.
Star Wars Day | May 3 – 4, 2025
May the 4th be with you! There are fun Star Wars events in May, especially around the weekend of May the 4th, including FREE LEGO make and takes. But the fun isn’t limited to one day, so check it out as we add more.
Community Garage Sales | Weekends
Oh, I do love going to garage sales to find all the things I never knew I needed! Hunting for the best deals takes time, but when so many communities host a Parade of Garage Sales, you can easily hit lots of garage sales in one day, without a lot of driving. We’re compiling a list of community sales as we find out about them.
Day Out With Thomas | May 3 – 4 (This weekend postponed to June 7 – 8) and May 10 – 11, 2025
Featured | That Very Useful Engine is coming back to town, ready to whisk you to the Island of Sodor. (Okay, he’ll just whisk you around Heritage Park, but that’s pretty cool, too.) During Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park, your train lovers can ride in a train pulled by Thomas himself, along with other train activities.
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale | May 9 – 19, 2025
Maybe I’m biased, but the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale needs to be on everyone’s calendar! This annual Big Book Sale event is an important fundraiser, supporting literacy for children across Alberta. Get ready for a great summer of reading!
Storybook Theatre Presents Once on This Island | May 9 – 31, 2025
Featured | Discover the magic of Storybook theatre with your family this spring and watch as the excitement unfolds before you! It’s the opportunity to enjoy entertainment with your kids and a chance for connection and meaningful conversation. Pay attention as the lights dim — it’s time for Once on This Island, where your family will be transported to the Caribbean with a highly original theatrical adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
Mother’s Day Guide | May 11, 2025
Mother’s Day is May 11, and we have a lovely Mother’s Day guide in the works to give you some fun ideas on what to do for the weekend. Plan brunch, a show, or a special family event! Take note of the dates, though, as some events are earlier, getting ready for Mother’s Day, with kids’ crafts and activities.
Otafest | May 16 – 18, 2025
Calgary’s Anime Convention, Otafest, celebrates Japanese art, culture, and media in the Canadian community. You can look forward to a marketplace & art exhibition, media guests, video gaming and competitions, cosplay showcases, musical concerts, improv and live performances, educational panels about Japanese culture, and of course, anime screenings.
Royal Canadian International Circus | Opens May 23, 2025
Featured | The Royal Canadian International Circus opens in Calgary on May 23 and runs until June 1. There’s nothing quite like the glamour, amazement, and magic of a traditional circus to bring us a night we’ll never forget. Use the discount code ‘familyfuncalgary’ to get 2-for-1 tickets!
Heritage Park Artisans’ Fair | May 24 – 25, 2025
Featured | Spring is bursting with new life and creativity at the Heritage Park Artisans’ Fair! The Artisans’ Fair features the popular Festival of Quilts, turning the occasion into a celebration of handmade magic. Beyond the hundreds of colourful quilts you’ve come to expect during the festival, you can browse through other amazing goods from local artisans.
Servus Calgary Marathon | May 24 – 25, 2025
Featured | The Servus Calgary Marathon has something for everyone, from the littlest movers and shakers to elite athletes, weekend warriors, and nervous newbies. This is a weekend to celebrate movement, from the Diaper Dash to a full marathon, so be sure to check it out!
Bike Parks and Pump Tracks
Check out one of these bike parks or pump tracks! Whether your kids are just beginning to ride their balance bike or amaze you with their tricks, check out these Calgary and area bike parks for a summer filled with active, and usually free, fun. They are a fantastic way to get outside and stay active!
Read more about it here.
Classes for Kids — Spring
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!
Read more about it here.
Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!)
Eating out is one of life’s pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, some restaurants in town offer deals for kids on certain days! As a rule, enjoying a free kid’s meal requires the purchase of an adult meal. Here’s where kids can eat for free (or cheap) in Calgary. This list is only to the best of our knowledge as offers frequently change, so check ahead to avoid disappointment.
Read more about it here.
Indoor Play Places
All Month | The weather forecast can sometimes be a real downer — and spring storms are very much our reality here in Calgary. 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.
Calgary Parks – Beyond the Playground
It’s a good month to escape to a park! Now that my kids aren’t so little, playgrounds are often an attraction, but parks hold so much more than that for us these days. Calgary parks offer everything from playgrounds to exploring nature to playing a rousing game of whatever you can imagine. (Disc golf, anyone?)
Read more about it here.
But Wait … There’s More!
There are lots of May events in Calgary — this is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. For a complete listing of all the best events, click on our calendar to find more family fun and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok and Threads!
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. You can also sign up for the monthly Family Fun Calgary e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary.
Enjoy the month, Calgary!
