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<\/a><\/h3>\nWe can spend time together at home, but sometimes families connect on a different level when they head out to do something fun! Mother\u2019s Day is the perfect chance to step back from regular life, and The Hangar Flight Museum is ready with family entertainment. Cool planes, fun activities, and lasting memories \u2014 celebrate Mother\u2019s Day at The Hangar for a lively, interactive day!<\/p>\n
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IndigoKids LEGO\u00ae Peace Lily Make and Take<\/a> | May 2, 2026<\/strong>
\nFamilies can head to select Indigo Stores for a LEGO\u00ae Peace Lily Make and Take, plus a storytime. Reservations are required and cost $5; kids will also receive a $5 gift card.<\/p>\nMichaels MakeBreak<\/a> | May 3, 2026
\n<\/strong>Plan ahead and do a Mother’s Day craft for Mom at Michaels, with their MakeBreak session on the Sunday before Mother’s Day. You will be making a Mother’s Day Vinyl Mug. (Please note: the Michaels website says this event is for ages 13 and up.<\/p>\n![\"Mother's](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/calgary\/files\/2025\/04\/Mothers-Day-Calgary-Banner-2000x100.jpg\")
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Aspen Crossing Mother’s Day Train<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026
\n<\/strong>This year, show your appreciation for Mom by booking tickets for yourself (and Mom) on a brunch or supper train ride at Aspen Crossing for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\nBella Concert Hall: Two Pianos, One Heart<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nTwo Pianos, One Heart brings you love songs from the Elizabethan court to the streets of New York \u2014 with two pianos in between! This Mother\u2019s Day concert makes a lovely Mother\u2019s Day outing.<\/p>\nCalgary Reads Big Book Sale<\/a> | All Weekend<\/strong>
\nThe Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is back and filling our lives with great books! The sale starts on May 8, 2026, and runs all through Mother’s Day weekend by appointment. (The sale continues through May 17, 2026, and no appointment is needed after the first weekend.)<\/p>\nCalgary Rock and Mineral Show<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nThe Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club presents the Rock & Mineral Show, featuring up to 50 vendors from around the world, live demonstrations, door prizes, activities, a silent auction and more. The show will have something for the whole family, as it showcases the lapidary trade, minerals, fossils, jewellery, beads and treasures for all.<\/p>\nHeritage Park: A Day Out With Thomas<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nMoms of little ones love to see their children’s faces light up, and kids will love A Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park. On Mother’s Day weekend, indulge your train lovers and spend a day in the spring sunshine. (But this event books up quickly, so hurry!)<\/p>\nJubilations Junior<\/a> | May 9, 2026<\/strong>
\nMother’s Day is a great time to enjoy some family giggles! Jubilations Junior delicious food and fun entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Get your tickets for Despicable Minionz.<\/em> (We also hear the Golden Girls are heading to Vegas for the regular dinner theatre.)<\/p>\nKirk’s Alpaca Farm Spring Event<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nKirk\u2019s Alpaca Farm is about an hour\u2019s drive from Airdrie. The Spring Event at Kirk\u2019s Alpaca Farm\u00a0features alpacas, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, a spring scavenger hunt, and sweet take-home treats for the whole family!<\/p>\nMichaels Kids’ Club<\/a> | May 9, 2026
\n<\/strong>Plan ahead and take the kids to do a Mother’s Day craft for Mom at Michaels, with their Kids’ Club session on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.<\/p>\nMother’s Day Brunch Guide<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nPersonally, my favourite part of Mother’s Day is eating brunch out with the family! Find some ideas on where to make reservations with our Mother’s Day Brunch Guide.<\/p>\nRESET Society Used Book Sale<\/a> | All Weekend<\/strong>
\nThe RESET Society hosts another huge Used Book Sale in May, and you can shop all Mother’s Day weekend. This sale supports women and children who face the violence of exploitation.<\/p>\nRoller Palace<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nCheck out the Mother’s Day Family Skate at Roller Palace (formerly House of Skate). Moms get in FREE with their kids, so keep it rolling!<\/p>\nSymphony Sunday<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nIf you want to listen to quality music, but you have little kids, check out Symphony Sundays with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra! On Mother’s Day, they are presenting Wandering with Wonder.<\/em><\/p>\nSpring Markets and Craft Fairs<\/a> | All Weekend
\n<\/strong>Find a spring market with a Mother’s Day theme this weekend!
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nTaylor Markets Mother’s Day Extravaganza<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nHead to the Taylor Markets Mother\u2019s Day Extravaganza! The first 100 Moms each day can grab a free loot bag. Then shop the vendors and enjoy family activities like face painting, crafting, and miniature horses & baby goats.<\/p>\n
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IndigoKids LEGO\u00ae Peace Lily Make and Take<\/a> | May 2, 2026<\/strong> Michaels MakeBreak<\/a> | May 3, 2026 Aspen Crossing Mother’s Day Train<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026 Bella Concert Hall: Two Pianos, One Heart<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong> Calgary Reads Big Book Sale<\/a> | All Weekend<\/strong> Calgary Rock and Mineral Show<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026<\/strong> Heritage Park: A Day Out With Thomas<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026<\/strong> Jubilations Junior<\/a> | May 9, 2026<\/strong> Kirk’s Alpaca Farm Spring Event<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong> Michaels Kids’ Club<\/a> | May 9, 2026 Mother’s Day Brunch Guide<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong> RESET Society Used Book Sale<\/a> | All Weekend<\/strong> Roller Palace<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong> Symphony Sunday<\/a> | May 10, 2026<\/strong> Spring Markets and Craft Fairs<\/a> | All Weekend Taylor Markets Mother’s Day Extravaganza<\/a> | May 9 – 10, 2026<\/strong>
\nFamilies can head to select Indigo Stores for a LEGO\u00ae Peace Lily Make and Take, plus a storytime. Reservations are required and cost $5; kids will also receive a $5 gift card.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Plan ahead and do a Mother’s Day craft for Mom at Michaels, with their MakeBreak session on the Sunday before Mother’s Day. You will be making a Mother’s Day Vinyl Mug. (Please note: the Michaels website says this event is for ages 13 and up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This year, show your appreciation for Mom by booking tickets for yourself (and Mom) on a brunch or supper train ride at Aspen Crossing for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
\nTwo Pianos, One Heart brings you love songs from the Elizabethan court to the streets of New York \u2014 with two pianos in between! This Mother\u2019s Day concert makes a lovely Mother\u2019s Day outing.<\/p>\n
\nThe Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is back and filling our lives with great books! The sale starts on May 8, 2026, and runs all through Mother’s Day weekend by appointment. (The sale continues through May 17, 2026, and no appointment is needed after the first weekend.)<\/p>\n
\nThe Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club presents the Rock & Mineral Show, featuring up to 50 vendors from around the world, live demonstrations, door prizes, activities, a silent auction and more. The show will have something for the whole family, as it showcases the lapidary trade, minerals, fossils, jewellery, beads and treasures for all.<\/p>\n
\nMoms of little ones love to see their children’s faces light up, and kids will love A Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park. On Mother’s Day weekend, indulge your train lovers and spend a day in the spring sunshine. (But this event books up quickly, so hurry!)<\/p>\n
\nMother’s Day is a great time to enjoy some family giggles! Jubilations Junior delicious food and fun entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Get your tickets for Despicable Minionz.<\/em> (We also hear the Golden Girls are heading to Vegas for the regular dinner theatre.)<\/p>\n
\nKirk\u2019s Alpaca Farm is about an hour\u2019s drive from Airdrie. The Spring Event at Kirk\u2019s Alpaca Farm\u00a0features alpacas, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, a spring scavenger hunt, and sweet take-home treats for the whole family!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Plan ahead and take the kids to do a Mother’s Day craft for Mom at Michaels, with their Kids’ Club session on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.<\/p>\n
\nPersonally, my favourite part of Mother’s Day is eating brunch out with the family! Find some ideas on where to make reservations with our Mother’s Day Brunch Guide.<\/p>\n
\nThe RESET Society hosts another huge Used Book Sale in May, and you can shop all Mother’s Day weekend. This sale supports women and children who face the violence of exploitation.<\/p>\n
\nCheck out the Mother’s Day Family Skate at Roller Palace (formerly House of Skate). Moms get in FREE with their kids, so keep it rolling!<\/p>\n
\nIf you want to listen to quality music, but you have little kids, check out Symphony Sundays with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra! On Mother’s Day, they are presenting Wandering with Wonder.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Find a spring market with a Mother’s Day theme this weekend!
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nHead to the Taylor Markets Mother\u2019s Day Extravaganza! The first 100 Moms each day can grab a free loot bag. Then shop the vendors and enjoy family activities like face painting, crafting, and miniature horses & baby goats.<\/p>\n