January
NMC Jam Club at Studio Bell: FREE After-School Music Program for Teens and Jam Club Gig Day
The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell! In partnership with CJAY 92, NMC is supporting the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens, as Jesse & JD present the NMC Jam Club. Youth ages 13 – 19 are invited to
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Hey, Parents! Check Out Park the Stroller at Landmark Cinemas
If you have a young baby, but still like going to the theatre, check out Park the Stroller at Landmark Cinemas. Every second Tuesday, they feature movies in a baby-friendly environment. The house lights will be raised, the movie volume will be lowered, and talking or moving with your baby
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Little Red Reading House
Calgary Reads strives to create a vibrant reading community for Calgary’s children and you can book a visit to the Little Red Reading House from Wednesdays to Saturdays (some exceptions apply). You can spend your time at this magical, literacy-rich house any way you like! Children can find a cozy
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Board Game Cafes in Calgary
Family game night is a classic way to spend a cold winter’s evening or a rainy summer’s afternoon. Over the last few years, board game cafes have become an interesting alternative to playing the same tired games around your kitchen table. Board game cafes offer drinks and snacks to purchase
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Crowchild Classic: Cougars and Dinos Go Head to Head on the Ice
The Crowchild Classic is the ultimate crosstown smackdown. Don’t miss the Mount Royal Cougars and the University of Calgary Dinos hockey teams battling it out for city supremacy. (Whoever succeeds throughout all the sports earns the presentation of the tournament’s coveted ‘medal’, a 68-kg cast-iron City of Calgary manhole cover.) Crowchild
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Feeling the Cold AND the Pinch? Have Frugal Winter Fun in Calgary for $5 or Less
Oh, winter, with your long nights and cold days. Dripping boots line my entryway, my budget is squeezed by Christmas, and the days when we could run out and play are a distant memory. But every day we creep closer to spring and we can defeat the winter blues! It’s
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Calgary Lunar New Year Celebrations: It’s the Year of the Snake!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Calgary’s Asian communities! It’s the Year of the Snake and these celebrations are filled with excitement, cultural enrichment, and goodwill. They are open to everybody, so mark your calendars! Lunar New Year Events The Confluence Lunar New Year: January 25, 2025, 10 AM –
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Story Time at Heritage Park: Classic Tales and Family Favourites
Bring the kids to Heritage Park and visit the Railway Orientation Centre for story time! Volunteers will read familiar classics and modern favourites. After the story time, kids will enjoy sing-along activities and a creative craft session. NEW for 2025: Story Time at Heritage Park is now FREE! But make
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Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
Head to Canmore on January 18, 2025, for the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada! Ron Maclean will be broadcasting LIVE from the Canmore Golf and Curling Club and you can meet NHL alumni, watch the Ball Hockey tournament, see the Stanley Cup in person, explore local businesses, and more! This
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Warm Up This Winter With the Chinook Blast Festival
From January 31 – February 17, 2025, Chinook Blast will be heating up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. Make a plan to check out Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation, and embrace the season with your family. Then be sure to cozy up
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