The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell! The NMC Jam Club is ready for the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens. Youth ages 13 – 19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential,
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Free events, fun projects, and combining errands with a little fun? We’re here for that! Many stores and companies around Calgary have free (or budget-friendly) events that kids love. Whether you’re looking for storytimes and crafts or LEGO and woodworking projects, find the latest kid-friendly events with help from the
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Head to Cineplex theatres on September 5 – 6, 2026, for $5 movies! Plus, you can treat yourself to a small popcorn for only $5. Tickets will be available to purchase beginning September 2, 2026, and you can upgrade general admission tickets for a surcharge. A portion of proceeds from
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Check out this upcoming event at Dalhousie Community. Everyone is invited! Head to Dalhousie Community for an outdoor movie night. They will be playing The Princess Diaries, and you can enjoy an evening of live music, local food, artisan vendors, concession snacks, and plenty of Y2K nostalgia before the movie.
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Experience what it was like for Olympic athletes to whiz down the 450-metre oval ice surface when you go public skating at the Olympic Oval! You can see the schedule here. Orange Shirt Day | On September 30, 2026, head to the Oval to skate from 2 – 5 PM. Wear
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The Beach YYC is an indoor, sandy beach. It was designed with beach volleyball in mind, but is open to anyone who likes to get sandy. On Wednesday and Friday mornings, The Beach YYC offers children’s playtime. From 10 – 11:30 AM, bring your child, ages 10 and under, to
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At select Landmark Cinemas, you can see the latest films for all ages in a sensory-friendly environment. The lights will be up a bit, and the sound will be down. It will be a relaxed environment where you can enjoy a great movie. This event usually happens on the first
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Get active with your little ones! Bring your children, age 5 and younger, to the Genesis Centre and enjoy FREE drop-in play. There will be access to lots of toys and a bouncy house; kids can learn balance and fine motor skills, all while having fun. Active Toddlers at the
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Have you heard of the Sport Hub? These are community sport lessons offered in targeted Calgary neighbourhoods and community spaces for kids ages 5 – 18. Experience coaches lead the lessons, which are free or low-cost, thanks to funding partners. Check it out! Calgary Recreation Sport Hub: Date: Lessons available
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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.
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