It’s the first unofficial weekend of summer — let’s celebrate! I mean, it might not feel like summer, but with the longer days, all the leaves popping out, and gorgeous flowering trees, I’ll take it. Of course, there are loads of family events this weekend, too! As always, the Family Fun Calgary weekend guide is filled with the best weekend events in Calgary, but you’ll find more ideas on our calendar.
Plus, get your summer camps sorted out before they fill up! Check out our Summer Camp Guide for amazing options.
Keep reading for the weekend guide for May 16 – 19.
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1. Seasonal Attractions Opening Guide
Seasonal attractions in Calgary open throughout the spring, but the May long weekend is a big one, so check out our guide.
2. Otafest
Otafest — Calgary’s Anime Convention that celebrates Japanese art, culture, and media in the Canadian community — is this weekend.
The Active Learning Park is open at Granary Road, and they are celebrating the Spring Fair this weekend, with a market, an inflatable obstacle course, Baby Goat Yoga, and more.
Storybook Theatre’s latest show, Once on This Island, is now playing! Transport your family to the Caribbean with a highly original theatrical adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
5. High River Little Britches Weekend
It’s the High River Little Britches Weekend, which includes a rodeo and a parade on Saturday morning.
6. Calgary Reads Big Book Sale
The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is this weekend, in support of kids’ literacy in Alberta.
7. ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ In Concert
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting How to Train Your Dragon In Concert this weekend.
Want to head out for something special? Jubilations Junior is a dinner theatre designed with families in mind. That means fun for the kids and the parents! Your family can see Rightside Out: Joy is Free, playing now.
But if you’d rather enjoy a date night sans kids (or you have teens you’re trying to entice out), get your tickets for Jubilations Dinner Theatre Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever.
10. Cineplex Family Favourites
Catching a Cineplex Family Favourites movie is a great way to enjoy family time at a price that won’t break your budget. Tickets are only $3.99 per person (in-theatre price, before taxes), and Shrek is playing on Saturday.
May is the best month for community garage sales. It’s time to go treasure hunting!
12. Spring Markets
Check out some spring markets and craft fairs to get you in the springtime mood.
But Wait … There’s More!
Want more ideas? Look at What’s Happening in May.
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