November
Locked Library: Full Steam
Is your brain in gear and ready for a puzzle? Locked Library: Full Steam is coming on February 20, 2026. This event is great for both seasoned detectives and first-time players. Puzzle difficulty is geared toward adults, and while families have successfully escaped the Locked Library before, they recommend this
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Follow the Trail with ‘Hansel and Gretel’ — Discover Calgary Opera!
With a few breadcrumbs, some skillful puppetry, and a dose of trickery, your family can rediscover Hansel and Gretel and try something new this year. When Calgary Opera presents Hansel and Gretel, on January 31 and February 1 and 6, 2026, it’s the perfect introduction to the opera! This whimsical show
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Calgary’s LARGEST Garage Sale
Calgary’s LARGEST Garage Sale is no ordinary garage sale! It’s a massive indoor event, packed with treasures galore. On March 7, 2026, visit this indoor garage sale featuring 122 tables packed with everything from vintage finds to everyday essentials. Admission is $3, and kids 12 and under are free. Calgary’s
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Go a Little Wild on Sunday Mornings! Safari Sunday Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and
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Find A Winter Escape in Banff: This is the Last Season For Nightrise at Banff Gondola!
Find a winter escape in Banff this year. We’re not talking about escaping winter, we’re talking about embracing it! It’s all about the magic of a snowy landscape, the crisp mountain air, and cozy visits by the fireplace. When even the air sparkles, you know it will be an enchanting
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Don’t Hibernate … Embrace the Winter! The Family Fun Guide to Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding In and Around Calgary
Snow sports like skiing and snowboarding are a big part of winter life in the Calgary area and many families are excited to get their little snow bunnies on the slopes almost as soon as they’re able to walk. The ski hills and resorts in Southern Alberta are happy to accommodate
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Make the Most of Your Family’s Time on the Hill: Ski & Snowboard Money-Saving Deals
When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill.
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The Best Gift Guide for Experience-Oriented Christmas Gifts
What’s on your holiday shopping list this season? Instead of more stuff to fill your closets, what about wrapping up joyful experiences and special memories with your family? Experience-oriented gifts are always the perfect size and can draw you closer as a family as you encounter new adventures together. Make
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Landmark Cinemas: Big Screen Rewind for the Holidays
It’s Big Screen Rewind at Landmark Cinemas! That means you can check out a holiday classic movie on the big screen for only $7.99 (+ taxes and fees). Find these favourite movies: Elf Dr Seuss’ The Grinch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation The Polar Express — 20th Anniversary Arthur Christmas Landmark
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Catch the Christmas Spirit With Holidays on 17th — Let’s Glow!
Head to 17th Ave — Let’s Glow this holiday season! Tomkins Park will be lit up all of December with a beautiful display of lanterns and lights by local artist, Dylan Toymaker. If you visit, tag @17thAveSW for a chance to win gift cards. Holidays on 17th — Let’s Glow:
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