Buying gifts for others, baking cookies for neighbours, and singing songs about peace and goodwill: Christmas is a natural time to celebrate the power and joy of community! For many people, Calgary Public Library is the centre of their community, with free resources to enhance life, a place to work,
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When the name of the store is an actual date on the calendar, it means time to give stuff away for FREE! You can get a free small Slurpee® at 7-Eleven on July 11 (7-Eleven Day!) or November 7 (REVERSE 7-11 Day). It’s while supplies last, of course. Check with
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At The Military Museums, you will experience the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the men and women of the Canadian Forces, and they sometimes have special events, too. Mystery at the Museum: Compete with your team in a series of challenges designed to put your detective skills to the test
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Summer on 17th is bringing you FREE summer fun, with events and entertainment at Tomkins Park. Mark your calendars for September 12 – 13, 2025, because it’s Movie Weekend! That means three days of free family movies with something for everyone. Find the schedule here. September 12: Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing,
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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. WINTER | On select Monday nights, beginning on September 8, 2025, head to the Oval for the Monday Nights
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A beautiful summer evening is one of my favourite things, but the summer flies by so quickly. Steal every moment this year and enjoy a summer evening watching a movie outside with your family! Grab some lawn chairs and snacks (and maybe even a toque) and enjoy a movie under
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Kick up the fun this summer and take your family to a Cavalry FC game at ATCO Field! It’s the perfect time to spend an afternoon or evening outdoors taking in a sporting event, and Calgary is fortunate to have its own Canadian Premier League football club here to inspire
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From August 1 – 9, 2025, the Fringe Festival is coming to Calgary! Fringes are “anything goes” theatre festivals, and there is usually some kid-friendly stuff. The first Fringe started in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1947, and has grown into one of the biggest arts festivals in the world. Anything goes
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“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival.” Visitors to this festival on July 18-19, 2025, will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, featuring traditional music, dance, and song, as well as food, vendors, and more! Look forward to activities for the kids, galleries of local Japanese arts and
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There’s nothing quite like those long, lazy days of summer! Playing outside, slurping popsicles, and going on adventures are the things that anchor a childhood. But parents usually don’t get as long a break as our lucky kids, so we need to find safe and fun places for them to spend
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