The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a hands-on place for families to explore, experiment, and make music. Free and accessible to all, the space invites children and their families to discover how sound works
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Tis the season to be jolly! Amid chores, kids, and the family bustle, Jubilations Junior makes it easy to add holiday merriment. Check your lists and sugar those plums, because Santa Claus is Coming to Town! This is such an easy way to create special memories, eating yummy food and laughing together.
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The community of Legacy, in Calgary’s SE, will be a bright spot in our city this holiday season, literally! Beginning December 5, 2026, Legacy will light up its annual Christmas light display with more than a million Christmas lights. It’s one of Calgary’s largest free light displays! This year,  everyone
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The Lions’ Festival of Lights is the largest free drive-by Christmas light showcase in Calgary. For 40 years, Calgarians have enjoyed this spectacular light display at the SE corner of Confederation Park. Whether you drive by it every day or once in a while, it’s a Calgary Christmas tradition that
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The Christmas season in Calgary is filled with parties, holiday events, and general merriment. But there’s nothing quite like dressing up and taking the kids out for a special family-friendly production! While many shows from Alberta Theatre Projects are geared towards an older audience, they also present a family-friendly, heartwarming
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Discovery Wildlife Park has over 90 acres of open parkland and is home to dozens of species of animals, from local animals to exotic creatures, for a cool day trip. But if you’re in the area from November 13, 2026, to January 3, 2027, stop by for Light the Night!
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Breaking News! We’ve heard of a few locations that are offering free (or cheaper) kids’ meals on Halloween! As always, check with the location for confirmation. There is normally an age limit for the kids, and a purchase is required. Here’s what we’ve heard: 🎃 Holy Shakes: Kids in costume eat
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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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