Fort Calgary has a rich history as a place of significance for Indigenous Peoples and is where the North West Mounted Police established Fort Calgary in 1875. The site is located on 40 acres of natural land on the Bow and Elbow rivers where many significant archaeological finds have been
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Michaels frequently has fun and inexpensive crafting projects for the whole family (generally, school-age and up). On Sundays, join a MakeBreak session, to enjoy crafting fun! With some of the crafts, an additional purchase will add more impact, but supplies are included for these free crafts unless noted. For March
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It’s time to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and honour this beautiful planet! We want to help you celebrate by finding special events in the city or ideas to help you celebrate at home. Check out Green Calgary for kid-friendly activities. And go buy yourself a rain barrel or a
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Michaels Kids’ Club invites your kids (generally ages 3 and up) to create a FREE craft on Saturday mornings! It’s the perfect opportunity to get out of the house … and keep the mess somewhere else. Please confirm with your store before you go, as events are subject to change.
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Celebrate National Hockey Card Day with a FREE pack of Upper Deck NHL® cards on April 13, 2024! Find a retailer near you and enjoy the excitement of collecting, trading, and celebrating Canada’s sport. You can also head to your local Toys R Us for a FREE sheet of nine
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Calgary has a new roller skating venue! Calgary Roller Skate has been hosting pop-up roller rink events since Lloyd’s closed in 2018 and now they are leading the way to bring a new permanent facility. Grab your wheels for a terrific evening of active fun. Check out these upcoming events:
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Toys R Us is ready to play! Canada’s toy store often has great weekend events for kids and families, offering free activities. Check with your local store to be sure it is participating. Find great reasons to head over to your local Toys R Us this month! April 13, 2024
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Welcome to the most adorable event of the year: the Paws + Parkas Fashion Show! Parachutes for Pets invites you to celebrate International Puppy Day in style on April 14, 2024. There will be a pet fashion show (you can sign your pet up!), prizes, You Thrifty Animal Pop-Up Store,
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Sound the alarm! It’s the Engine 23 Opening Party at Fish Creek Library on April 20, 2024! The decommissioned firetruck is a child favourite and will be making its home in the newly renovated Fish Creek Library. Activities on April 20, 2024, will include a visit from the Fire Hound
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Shop local, support local! The Barn Artisan Market has two floors of local vendors with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products. Admission is free and there is on-site parking, so come celebrate the start of spring! The Barn Artisan Market: When: April 28, 2024 Time: 11 am – 4 pm Where:
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