You are invited to the Bowness Stampede Parade and Breakfast on July 4, 2026. This huge community event offers amazing Stampede fun for families, without going downtown! Free breakfast (donations welcome) will be served from 7 – 11 AM (while supplies last) in the ‘Bowness Mall’. The parade will start
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The Town of Banff is the perfect place to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1, with the Canada Strong Pass and free entry to National Parks. Fantastic family-friendly events run throughout the day, as the town has a full day of Canada Day fun planned, with live music and special
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This Canada Day, head to the mountains and experience all that Canmore has to offer. You can expect the usual activities, like a pancake breakfast at Centennial Park (9 – 11 AM), a fun run, a parade at 12 PM, live music, and lots more. See the schedule here. Canada
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Celebrate Canada Day in Airdrie and start the day off with a parade at 10 am on Main Street. (Note that the route has changed this year due to construction.) Enjoy the day, and then you can usually head over to Chinook Winds Park at 10:45 pm (dusk) for fireworks!
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Get your kid golfing … for FREE! July 6 – 12, 2026, is officially Take a Kid to the Course Week! During this week, participating golf courses will offer free golf to kids under the age of 16 when accompanied by a paying adult. In addition to free golf, some
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When school lets out in June, summer unfurls its glorious lazy days, filled with possibility! Playing outside, slurping popsicles, and going on adventures are the moments that anchor a childhood. But life doesn’t stop moving, kids get bored, and sometimes we need a plan! Happily, there are many wonderful summer
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If you didn’t get your fill of pancakes during the Stampede, head to the High River Stampede Breakfast on July 25, 2026. This free pancake breakfast offers tons of entertainment all day for the whole family! The event is part of the Battle of the Foothills Chuckwagons in High River,
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Celebrate spring with Bring Your Own Cup Day at 7-Eleven stores! Do you have the perfect vessel for the perfect Slurpee? Bring it to your local store and fill it up for only $2.50! Yes, there are rules. Check the website. Bring Your Own Cup Day: Date: April 10 –
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Adventure with Alberta Wilderness frequently hosts family-friendly events that allow families to reconnect with nature and learn about the world around them. Explore the following events and click the link to register by donating. Join Alberta Wilderness Association for Nose Hill Crocuses, Geology, and Nature. Experience the unique geology, botany,
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Broadway Across Canada is a theatre company that brings the best of Broadway to our city. Every year, they come to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium with some of the hottest shows on the Broadway scene. While many of these shows are designed for an adult audience, there are usually
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