Alberta became a province on September 1, 1905, and September 1 has now been declared ‘Alberta Day.’ You can celebrate what makes this province special with family fun at Heritage Park on August 30, 2026, including all-day entertainment and family activities. The event is FREE, but you need to pre-register.
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Do you have a daughter aged 6 to 14 years? The Alberta Baton Twirling Association sometimes offers FREE girls’ camps, with baton twirling, acrobatics, and dance in a safe and supportive environment! Participants must be new to baton twirling. Take a look at the website to find more details. August
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Come out for a full slate of great events during the Canmore Highland Games from September 4 – 6, 2026. You’ll find all kinds of great activities celebrating Celtic culture in a beautiful mountain town. Canmore Highland Games: Date: September 4 – 6, 2026 Venue: Centennial Park (and a variety
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Fiesta Filipino is coming to Calgary on September 4 – 7, 2026. This colourful, giant street party celebrates Filipino arts, culture, and traditions. Come out to the new Eau Claire Plaza and enjoy featured exhibits, paintings, songs, sports, and dances that showcase the richness of this culture. Admission is FREE.
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Don’t let summer slip away! RBC Race for the Kids is coming back to Heritage Park on September 13, 2026, for a full day of outdoor fun for the whole family. More than a race, this is a community celebration that brings together families, friends, runners, walkers, volunteers, and supporters
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YMCA Arts Presents offers family-friendly live performances … in the suburbs, at your local YMCA! They have a variety of shows with live talent in everything from music to dance and comedy. Here’s what’s coming up. Nutcracker in a Nutshell Suitable for under 5 and families BMO Theatre — Shane
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Theatre Calgary is a premier theatre company in Calgary, performing numerous shows every season. Primarily an adult theatre, there are some shows, such as A Christmas Carol, that kids would enjoy. September 8 – 27, 2026: First Métis Man of Odesa September 29 – October 25, 2026: Little Shop of Horrors
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Vertigo Theatre, located at the base of the Calgary Tower, is home to the BD&P Mystery Theatre Series, which began with Agatha Christie’s classic, The Mousetrap, and plays such classics as Sherlock Holmes. While likely not suitable for younger children, many shows at Vertigo Theatre can be enjoyed by teens.
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Lunchbox Theatre, in Calgary’s downtown, presents an enriching and engaging theatre experience with an emphasis on accessibility for audiences and artists. They create and produce one-act plays primarily at noon, and they are mostly suitable for families with teenagers. October 7 -17, 2026: Ribstone December 1 – 24, 2026: A
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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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