Enjoy some free summer fun on St Patrick’s Island! Every Sunday you can head to The Rise for music, games, and activities the whole family will enjoy. Some favourite games include ladder ball, parachutes, giant Jenga, badminton, Connect 4, and more. St Patrick’s Island — Sunday Funday: When: Sundays, June
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With summer here, we can all use some ideas on staying cool during hot weather. Even if you’re lucky enough to have air conditioning at home, staying in all the time is bound to make the kids restless and you irritable. (And if you don’t have air conditioning, there are only so
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The National Youth Orchestra of Canada is coming to Calgary on July 31, 2024, with their Horizons Tour. This concert showcases exceptional young talent as they perform a dynamic program of orchestral classics and contemporary works at the Bella Concert Hall. The National Youth Orchestra of Canada Presents the Horizons
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Quinterra Legacy Garden, Calgary’s first fully dedicated music garden, hosts Music in the Park events with a wide variety of programs for all Calgarians to enjoy, including live music performances and more! These events are free for all ages. Here’s what’s coming up. August 25, 2024: Enjoy a performance by
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The world’s biggest badminton stars are coming to Calgary from July 2 – 7, 2024! The Yonex Canada Open is for everyone from badminton fans to families wanting to enjoy an affordable afternoon together. (Tuesday’s event is free!) Yonex Canada Open Badminton: When: July 2 – 7, 2024 Where: WinSport
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Cancelled for 2024 due to water shortage. This Canada Day, head to NW Calgary’s biggest fireworks show at the Lynx Ridge Golf Club! Everyone is invited and there’s plenty of parking with a huge viewing area. Best of all, the event is free to attend! (Note that parking is limited.)
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Giddy-up with TransAlta and their Stampede Party! Head to Macleod Trail and 11th Avenue SE on July 5 and July 11, 2024, for Stampede fun. There will be line dancing, boot shines, photo-ops, bedazzling, cotton candy, and freezies. This event is open to all. TransAlta Generation Station Stampede Party: When:
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Grab your family and friends and head to the Springs Church Canada Day Outdoor Carnival on July 1, 2024, filled with great family activities, including a Butterfield Acres Petting Zoo! Admission is $5 per person (ages 4+). Springs Church Canada Day Outdoor Carnival: When: July 1, 2024 Time: 11 am
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Head down to the Olympic Plaza for a great day of music and cultural performances this Canada Day. Pack a picnic or grab lunch at a food truck. Canada Day at Olympic Plaza: When: July 1, 2024 Time: Time to be confirmed; usually 11 am – 5 pm Where: Olympic
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CANCELLED IN 2024 Celebrate Canada Day in historic Bowness at the annual BownessFest Canada Day Festival! The event features live music and a market, as well as food, face painting, carnival games, and more. And best of all, it’s free! BownessFest Canada Day Festival: When: July 1, 2024 Time: 10
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