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<\/p>\nThe mornings are getting crisp, and the leaves are starting to turn — it must be September! Are you thrilled to send the kids back to school, or are you grieving the end of summer? Either way, hopefully, you enjoy the change of season and all it brings.\u00a0 Embrace the back-to-school energy and find new opportunities for amazing extracurricular activities. Enjoy the beautiful colours of fall and find a day to enjoy the moment, because you know it goes way too fast. And to help you out, we’ve rounded up some great September events in Calgary for your family!<\/p>\n
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Featured |\u00a0<\/strong>Kick off September with Labour Day fun at Spruce Meadows! There is no show jumping on this special day, just tons of family entertainment. If you’d like to visit during the show jumping, head to Spruce Meadows from September 5 \u2013 7, 2025, for show jumping\u00a0and<\/em> family fun.<\/p>\n The Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo runs over the Labour Day weekend, and you won’t want to miss the classic parade on Monday morning!<\/p>\n Featured | <\/strong>The FUTURE is bright as\u00a0Cirque du Soleil presents ECHO. The gorgeous set and costumes are a treat to behold. The acrobatics, circus arts, and clowning around will astonish and entertain you. This unforgettable show is a treat for the whole family.<\/p>\n Featured |<\/strong> Halloweekends at Calaway Park kicks off on September 6, 2025, and runs every Saturday and Sunday through the month. Get some extra fun out of that Halloween costume and enjoy the new scenes and activities at the park.<\/p>\n Featured |<\/strong>\u00a0The RBC Race for the Kids is back, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy one last summer adventure. It’s a fun family run that includes entry to Heritage Park and supports the Alberta Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation as they fund child mental health programs and services.<\/p>\n Featured | <\/strong>Do you want to be a wildlife conservation champion\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0enjoy some family fun this fall? That\u2019s easy! You just need to check out the\u00a0Alberta Biodiversity Festival at the Wilder Institute\/Calgary Zoo, with a special final event at Bow Habitat Station.<\/p>\n Featured |<\/strong> All aboard for Railway Days at Heritage Park! Enjoy all the fun you\u2019ve come to expect from Heritage Park, plus a wide variety of unique activities that will fascinate rail enthusiasts. Trains take centre stage for two days of demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibits.<\/p>\n Get excited about high-octane entertainment when Monster Jam roars into Calgary with a spectacular showcase of speed, skill and gravity-defying stunts.<\/p>\n Alberta Culture Days takes place all month, with a wide variety of interactive activities throughout the province, many of which are free.<\/p>\n The Calgary Fall Home Show will help you be inspired and excited about your home. (And just in time for the colder weather to keep us housebound!) Find real home advice from trusted experts.<\/p>\n September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day). The day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, along with their families and communities. A few opportunities are popping up around Calgary where you can participate in supportive, educational, and community-building events.<\/p>\n This is the time to register for all the great extracurriculars we love! Here at Family Fun Calgary, we want to make it easier for you to find quality extracurricular programs that you AND your kids will love. It\u2019s always a great time to try something new or get back to what you love, so keep reading to find the BEST lessons for kids in Calgary!<\/p>\n Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n I grew up in the country, but have lived in cities my whole adult life. My kids, on the other hand, are born and bred city kids. One time, we went to a corn maze and one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, \u201cI didn\u2019t realize it was actually corn!\u201d Sweet mercy. Whether your kids are country kids or city kids, we have a list of places your family can get outside and experience fun on the farm.<\/p>\n Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Make the most of a fall evening this year \u2013 grab some lawn chairs and snacks (and a toque and blanket!) and enjoy a movie under the stars! We’re posting all the outdoor movies we hear about for the summer and fall of 2025, from free events in the park to ticketed drive-in movies.<\/p>\n Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fall is fleeting in Calgary, so you have to make the most of the season! Two of the season\u2019s most iconic symbols are a nice big pumpkin and a juicy cob of corn, so here are the best places in Calgary to find your favourite pumpkin or challenge yourself with a journey through a corn maze. Plus, these are great places to plan some amazing photos!<\/p>\n Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n September means back to school,\u00a0finding extracurricular activities, and planning for childcare on all those PD days. Maybe you want to plan a trip over the\u00a0Fall\/Remembrance Day Break, figure out your family Christmas, or start dreaming about sunshine over Spring Break. We\u2019re creating a post with links to Calgary & area school calendars, to give you an easy place to start planning your school year.<\/p>\n Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n From tots to teens, family time is important, and if you can combine it with outdoor activity and a short (or non-existent!) drive, it\u2019s even better. Our family often heads to the mountains for a day of hiking and picnicking, as Calgarians do. But Calgary, being the sprawling city that it is, has several urban hikes to enjoy throughout the year, without ever leaving the city.<\/p>\n Read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are lots of other events happening during September; Calgary is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. For a complete listing of all the best events, click on our calendar<\/a> to find more family fun and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok<\/a> and Threads<\/a>!<\/p>\n Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the submission\u00a0<\/a>form\u00a0<\/a>with<\/span> your event details, and we\u2019ll do our best to add your event to our events calendar<\/a>. You can also sign up<\/a>\u00a0for the monthly Family Fun Calgary e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary.<\/p>\n Enjoy the month, Calgary!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo Parade<\/a> | September 1, 2025<\/h3>\n
Cirque du Soleil ECHO<\/a> | All Month<\/h3>\n
Calaway Park Halloweekends<\/a> | Weekends in September<\/h3>\n
RBC Race for the Kids<\/a> | September 7, 2025<\/h3>\n
Alberta Biodiversity Festival<\/a> | September 12 – 14 & 20, 2025<\/h3>\n
Railway Days at Heritage Park<\/a> | September 13 – 14, 2025<\/h3>\n
Monster Jam<\/a> | September 13 – 14, 2025<\/h3>\n
Alberta Culture Days<\/a> | All Month<\/h3>\n
Calgary Fall Home Show<\/a> | September 26 – 28, 2025<\/h3>\n
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/a> | September 30, 2025<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n![\"Classes](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/files\/2020\/04\/Classes_Calgary_1080x1080-200x200.jpeg\")
<\/a>Fall Classes for Kids<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n![\"Farm](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/files\/2022\/08\/Farm-Fun-Instagram-Calgary-200x200.jpeg\")
<\/a>Farm Fun<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n![\"Outdoor](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/files\/2025\/09\/Outdoor-Movies-Instagram-Calgary-200x200.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nOutdoor Movies<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n![\"Pumpkin](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/files\/2023\/04\/Pumpkin-Patches-Corn-Mazes-Guide-Instagram-Calgary-200x200.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n![\"Calgary](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/files\/2023\/08\/Calgary-Area-School-Calendars-Facebook-Calgary-200x200.jpeg\")
<\/a>School Calendars 2025-26<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nUrban Hikes<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nBut Wait \u2026 There\u2019s More!<\/h3>\n