Founded in 1972, Calgary Opera connects people, through the magic of opera, to themselves, to each other, and to the community. They have established a reputation as a company dedicated to nurturing Canadian talent and creating new opera works, while also making opera accessible to all ages in the community
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Did you know that the Apple Store in Market Mall frequently has workshops for kids and families? Keep an eye on their calendar, and your kids can learn photography, videography, and coding. These are recommended for kids ages 10 and up, and you can see what’s coming up here. Times
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Give yourself a break and prioritize your physical and mental health. One of our biggest excuses for not working out is the inability to find time to exercise. It’s even more difficult when you’re caring for small kids. Luckily, many gyms and health clubs in Calgary provide child care services
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Check out this upcoming event at Dalhousie Community. Everyone is invited! On April 4, 2025, come celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. It’s a vibrant evening filled with joy, dancing, music, and the spirit of spring! Tickets are $5 and include sweets and treats. Create unforgettable memories in a festive
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Jumpstart (Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities) has spent 20 years helping kids get off the sidelines and get in the game. On February 22, 2025, join the 20th-anniversary celebration! Game Day is a FREE, family-friendly festival at WinSport that will feature a variety of activities, meet-and-greets, special guests, and giveaways. You
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Trico Centre for Family Wellness is a neighbourhood active-living recreational facility, offering a vast range of programs and services. On Friday mornings, check out Tot Time! Every week, parents and their little ones (walking to six years old) can come out to enjoy playing with a variety of equipment in
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Celebrating your birthday? Kids get so excited, but we grown-ups sometimes grumble; those mounting years can start to get a little concerning! But we’ve found a great way to keep the kids’ fun going and/or cheer you up on your special day – FREE STUFF! Read on to find out
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Skate for free at some City of Calgary Arenas on Family Day! The following arenas will be offering free skating from 1 to 2:15 PM on February 17, 2025. Bring your own skates and helmets! Ernie Starr Arena (SE) Frank McCool Arena SE) Murray Copot Arena (NW) Optimist/George Blundun Arenas (SW)
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From February 21 – 23, 2025, head to Bridgeland for an Arctic Adventure! It’s an adventure course and scavenger hunt, designed to get you outside, safely enjoying winter. Details from the community about the event have not yet been released at the time of writing (February 13, 2025). Bridgeland Arctic
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The lights go dim. The excited chatter escalates for a split second, and then the atmosphere quiets in anticipation. Before you know it, the room erupts in excitement, lights, and singing, and the whole family gets swept away in the energy! That could be your family at a Mini Pop
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