The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has become one of Canada’s most celebrated live music ensembles, presenting classical standards, pop favourites, bold collaborations, and cutting-edge new works. Throughout the year, they also present Symphony Sundays, a specially designed symphony experience for children. There are other concerts that kids, especially teenagers, may enjoy,
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If you head to the community of Wolf Willow, in Calgary’s SE, you’ll find Fish Park, an animal-themed park and playground. It includes Calgary’s tallest slide! Mark your calendars for August 8, 2026, and enjoy fun for the whole family at the grand opening. You’ll find food trucks, games, giveaways,
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Since 1972, Calgary Opera has been connecting people, through the magic of opera, to themselves, to each other, and to the community. They are dedicated to nurturing Canadian talent and creating new opera works, while also making opera accessible to all ages in the community. Besides bringing opera to younger
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Alberta Ballet is Canada’s second-largest ballet company, beloved for its delightful, classical repertoire and engaging, contemporary works. Alberta Ballet is renowned for such family favourites as the annual Christmas special, The Nutcracker. They also demonstrate their ingenuity and cultural connection by making ballet relevant to Albertans with such creations as
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From the Milky Way to making music and the FIFA World Cup to festival fun, there are so many cool events in Calgary this weekend! (Speaking of cool, you can also Beat the Heat with inspiration from our guide!) We’ve picked our favourite family fun events to help make a
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It’s time to get out of the house for something fun! Movies for Mommies screens movies where Moms and Dads can watch a movie, without paying for a babysitter. You can expect an accommodating environment for babies, including bottle warming, stroller parking, and change tables. You’ll often find pre-show events,
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From the splendour of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, The Calgary Zoo takes you to see over 1,000 animals from around the world. Trek through the gorilla’s rainforest, safari over the Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds for a grizzly bear encounter! […]

Glenbow Ranch is a great natural space located between Calgary and Cochrane. The park is an ideal place to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, with almost 30 km of trails throughout the park. (The main paved pathway is part of the Trans-Canada Trail system.) Some scheduled programs are
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Are you ready for DINO SUMMER?! TELUS Spark frequently has special exhibits and events, and there’s no better time to check it out than when the kids are off school. There’s a world of science and wonder waiting for your family, and you don’t want to miss the newest exhibit,
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The Calgary Farmers’ Market has two locations, one in the south and one in the west. Besides offering Calgarians the best local food and products, it’s also an experience. It’s a place to meet friends and family, and a place to make new friends with your local tomato farmer or
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