The Calgary International Film Festival is here, and you can check out two family-friendly Alberta premiere films. Get 20% off with code CIFF4KIDS. So Long Pluto: a space musical for the whole family Dates: September 29, 3:15 PM (Cineplex Chinook) AND October 3, 12:30 PM (Globe Cinema, downtown) Tickets: www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2026/so-long-pluto
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It’s time to step into Halloween magic! As the sun sets, the jack-o’-lanterns start to glow at Pumpkins After Dark, Canada’s largest Halloween festival. This family-friendly, walk-through experience offers fall fun for all ages. Pumpkin sculptures and displays are lit and curated to music, sounds, and special effects. And just
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Studio Bell at the National Music Centre occasionally has free admission days for families. We will post anything we hear about below. Wednesdays, May 6 – November 4, 2026 While this free offer is not for families, it might be the perfect opportunity for grandparents to take the little ones
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This fall, all ghouls, goblins, and ghosts can enjoy spooktacular fun with Haunted Mini Golf at WinSport on select days from September 26 – October 31, 2026. Pumpkins After Dark guests: Present your Pumpkins After Dark ticket and get $2 off your group’s Haunted Mini Golf admission. WinSport Halloween Haunted
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The West End Whirlwind is the University of Calgary’s celebration of a new home for the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape! On September 23, 2026, come celebrate at The Valentine, SAPL’s new vertical campus in the heart of downtown Calgary. Everyone is welcome to this free, family-friendly celebration with
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Adventure with Alberta Wilderness frequently hosts family-friendly events that allow families to reconnect with nature and learn about the world around them. Explore their events and click the link to register by donating. September 26, 2026, 9 AM: Ice, Glaciers, Gravel, and Oil: Cochrane North Fall Trip Join AWA for
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The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell! The NMC Jam Club is ready for the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens. Youth ages 13 – 19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential,
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The community of Capitol Hill occasionally has family events for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up. Say goodbye to summer at Capitol Hill Community Association on September 18, 2026! Enjoy live bluegrass from Smokin’ Toad Revival, thrilling acrobatic and sideshow performances by Skinny Circus, food trucks, a beer garden, games, prizes,
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Check out a huge lot of used Lululemon and Ivivva sport and dancewear for sale. There will be hundreds of items, and all items are sized, tagged, and hung on racks for easy shopping. (There is even a men’s section.) The sale is in collaboration with The Posh Closet to
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The Loose Moose Theatre Company makes going to the theatre an experience that is truly magical for children 4 – 10 years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Plan an affordable family outing that everyone can enjoy! September 12 – October 4, 2026: Hansel and Gretel October
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