On select days from November 28 – December 5, 2025, celebrate Christmas with the Calgary Opera! Little Red Riding Hood is a short and sweet family opera that provides a charming entry point for children into the world of opera. Christmas at Calgary Opera — Little Red Riding Hood: When:
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Founded in 1972, Calgary Opera’s Mission is to be the best at connecting people, through the magic of opera, to themselves, to each other, and to the community. For 44 years, Calgary Opera has made a name for itself as a company that is committed to the development of Canadian
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Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and
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Locked Library: Legendary is coming on February 21, 2025! Explore the library and test your skills in mythology and folklore with riddles, puzzles, and mysteries. You’ll discover storied artifacts, legendary creatures, and lost cities on every level of Central Library. Puzzle difficulty is geared toward adults and while families have
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Discovery Wildlife Park has over 90 acres of open parkland and is home to dozens of species of animals, from local animals to exotic creatures, for a cool day trip. But if you’re in the area from November 17, 2024, to January 5, 2025, stop by for Light the Night!
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What’s on your holiday shopping list this season? Instead of more stuff to fill your closets, what about wrapping up joyful experiences and special memories with your family? Experience-oriented gifts are always the perfect size and can draw you closer as a family as you encounter new adventures together. Make
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When you live in a place as wintery and as well-situated as Calgary, it makes sense to embrace alpine winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. But the cost of outfitting a family can really add up – and you don’t always want to do the same runs at the same hill.
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Head to 17th Ave (Tomkins Park) on December 1, 2024, and Let’s Glow! This is a free, family-friendly event with lights, music, kids’ activities, treats, and more. Holidays on 17th — Let’s Glow: When: December 1, 2024 Time: 4 – 6 pm Where: Tomkins Park Address: 17th Avenue & 8th
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We love those Christmas moments. From the cozy ones, snuggled up in pyjamas by the Christmas tree to the big events dressed in our sparkling best, there’s so much to love about the holiday season. Christmas is a magical time, and however you celebrate the winter holidays, we wish you
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Snow sports like skiing and snowboarding are a big part of winter life in the Calgary area and many families are excited to get their little snow bunnies on the slopes almost as soon as they’re able to walk. The ski hills and resorts in Southern Alberta are happy to accommodate
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