The forecast for the weekend looks just lovely! Now, I’ve lived in Calgary long enough to know I need to hold that loosely, but I can hope. There are lots of great family events popping up in Calgary, so keep reading to find our guide to family weekend fun in
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Granary Road is a 20,000 square foot Public Market, a 36-acre Active Learning Park, a 3-bay on-site Greenhouse, The Loft Bakery, Kitchen and Lounge operated by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, and a mini-golf course just south of Calgary. Families LOVE the Active Learning Park, home of themed exhibits and interactive
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Taking the family to see a movie isn’t cheap–even before you purchased popcorn and drinks! Cineplex’s Family Favourites are a great way to enjoy a classic family movie every Saturday morning at a great price! Admission to Cineplex Family Favourites is only $2.99 per person, making this a great way to enjoy the weekend
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Toys R Us is ready to play! Canada’s toy store often has great weekend events for kids and families, offering free activities and fun events. Check the website to be sure your store is participating. Find great reasons to head over to your local Toys R Us this month! May
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Zero Latency On Tilt celebrated its grand opening on April 29 – 30, 2022. It’s Calgary’s first free-roam virtual reality experience and it offers families a truly unique and memorable experience. I cautiously stepped forward, hands flung out like an awkward 8-year-old pretending to be a debutante at a ball.
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Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, in the heart of Destination Africa at the Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique Calgary brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian
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There’s a new playground in town . . . and it won’t stay put! The City of Calgary has a mobile adventure playground that spends the summer travelling between city parks. The pilot program was so successful that over 2000 children visited the playgrounds over the summer. It has continued
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The Calgary Farmers Market has been open since 2004 and sees more than one million visitors each year from all around the world. They provide a venue where Calgarians can get the best local food and products available. But the Calgary Farmers Market is so much more than that. It
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Set in a lovely location, with over 100 years of Alberta history, The Heritage Centre near Cremona, AB (north of Cochrane) holds a variety of family-friendly events. Take a short drive and see for yourself! The restored historical venue is a sight to see in itself, with a 1904 original
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Birthday parties are a highlight for kids, but they can be a lot of work for the parents! Between sorting out food and presents, it can be a challenge to come up with fun ideas your kids will love for a memorable birthday party. But you also want something that won’t
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