Summer goes so quickly from beaches, popsicles, and flip flops to pencils, books, and brand-new shoes. Even in the midst of summer excitement, though, eventually, it’s time to start preparing for a new school year. Do you like to get your back-to-school shopping done early or do you put it
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Prairie Toyota Reels on Wheels is coming to our area of Alberta soon! You can catch Jumanji 2019 or Raya and the Last Dragon. (Click location to see which movie is playing.) Gates open at 7 pm and the movie will start at approximately 9 pm. Admission is by donation, with
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On August 14 – 15, 2021, you can experience Alberta Open Farm Days! Alberta Open Farm Days are about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers who grow their food. As well, some
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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, 2021, until August 31, 2022). Kids whose parents sign them up for the membership will enjoy all Member Benefits including: use of general
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Home to a sunflower maze – grown from 100,000 sunflowers! – the Bowden SunMaze also features u-pick flowers, veggies, and pumpkins. Concerned about the weather and the state of the various crops? These folks are really great about keeping their fans up to date on their Facebook page. Come get
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On August 21 – 22, 2021, hundreds of stunning quilts will be on display throughout Heritage Park for the Festival of Quilts. They will be draped over fence rails, positioned on heirloom items and hung from laundry lines, balconies and the front porches of the historical buildings. This dazzling array
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Due to COVID-19, some things have changed. Confirm questions with the golf course. Get your kids interested in hitting the links this summer with the City of Calgary’s Family Golf Nights! Families of four can golf 9 holes for $33 at McCall Par 3. Families of four must be a maximum
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Calling all burger fans! A&W Canada is celebrating the annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign to raise awareness and funds to help those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). For every Teen Burger® sold across Canada on Thursday, August 19, 2021, A&W Canada will donate $2 to the MS Society of
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Create Kids’ Fest is an interactive, multidisciplinary festival for families that provides opportunities for the audience to engage with fine arts, explore the process of creation, and experience special moments that will be cherished for years to come. The first year of the festival was 2019, in 2020 Create Festival
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Join the National Music Centre on Sundays from August 8 – 29, 2021. From 2 – 3 pm* you can enjoy free, family-friendly musical afternoons in East Village’s open-air urban square, located at the corner of 7th Avenue and 4th Street SE in East Village! Soak up the sun as
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