Experience what it was like for Olympic athletes to whiz down the 450-metre oval ice surface when you go public skating at the Olympic Oval! You can see the schedule here. FALL & WINTER | On select Monday nights, head to the Oval for the Monday Nights Toonie Skates from
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September brings crisp mornings in cozy sweaters, freshly sharpened pencils, and getting back to routine. Are you cheerfully waving the kids back to school, or are you grieving the end of summer? Either way, the seasons are changing, so embrace the fall energy and enjoy the beautiful foliage. Savour the
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September means back to school, finding extracurricular activities, and planning for childcare on all those PD days. Maybe you want to plan a trip over the Fall/Remembrance Day Break, figure out your family Christmas, or start dreaming about sunshine over Spring Break. We’re creating a post with links to Calgary
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Home to a sunflower maze – grown from thousands and thousands of sunflowers! – the Bowden SunMaze and Eagle Creek Farms also features u-pick flowers, veggies, and pumpkins. Wondering about the weather and the state of the various crops? Stay up to date with their Facebook page. Come get some
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While Calgary may not be surrounded by orchards filled with sweet, red apples or those juicy plump cherries, there are several ways to enjoy the fruit of the season around the city in August and September. It’s even better when you know that you are using food that might otherwise
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You know what they say about family life: the days are long, but the years are short. But we say, let’s claim those ‘long’ days as summer days filled with light and adventure and wonderful summer events to make the most of the moments with your family! What’s on your
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The Calgary Vegan Society invites you to VegFest on September 5, 2026. Anyone who is plant-based or plant-curious will discover new things, with educational speakers, interactive booths, and hands-on learning. Families will enjoy music, activities, and more. Admission is by donation. Calgary VegFest: Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 12 –
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Fall weekends mean pumpkin time at the Calgary Farmyard! Visit the farm for Fall Days on weekends from September 11 – October 25, 2026, to enjoy seasonal activities, from exploring a corn maze to finding the perfect pumpkin. Visit the farm animals and have some outdoor farm fun! You can
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The Calgary Farmyard is inviting you back to Harvest Lights! The entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings, from September 11 – October 24, 2026 (weather permitting). The lights come on at sundown, and the only area left unlit will be the giant corn
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Mark your calendars for the Windwood Music Festival in Airdrie this September, bringing classical and contemporary music to the community. With several events, we have noted a couple of sessions that families may be interested in. September 3, 2026, 7 – 10 PM | Opening Concert This evening of story
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