I quit! The reluctant athlete
On November 7, 2023 by Calgary's ChildConcrete solutions to stop them from giving up “The first step is to determine the child’s reason for wanting to quit.” When I was growing up, the extent of my athletic experience was whatever the gym teacher made me do twice a week when I put on my goofy blue gym uniform. I hated it!
What’s Up This Week?
On September 15, 2026 by Calgary's ChildSeptember 17 to 27 September 17, 12:15 to 2:15pm; Movies for Mommies: Practical Magic 2. Moms and dads can watch a movie, without paying for a babysitter in an accommodating environment for babies at Market Mall. Learn more at moviesformommies.com. September 17, 2 to 3pm; 17th on 17th Free Sidewalk Concerts. Free sidewalk concerts take
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On September 1, 2026 by Calgary's ChildSeptember 3 to 13 September 3, 4:30 to 8:30pm; Kensington Night Market. Entertainment, local vendors and so much more; shop the market then experience and enjoy Kensington. Learn more at thedowntownmarkets.ca. September 3 to 7; Windwood Music Festival. Mark your calendars for the Windwood Music Festival in Airdrie (with some events happening in Calgary, Strathmore
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On August 25, 2026 by Calgary's ChildAugust 27 to September 6 August 27, 12:30 to 2pm; Phoenix Info Session. Come check out the Phoenix Foundation – a Kindergarten to Grade 9 school that offers an amazing blended educational program for weird but wonderful kids. Learn more at phoenixfoundation.ca. August 27, 7 to 8:30pm; Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History. Naturalist,
What’s Up This Weekend?
On August 18, 2026 by Calgary's ChildAugust 20 to 30 August 20, 12:15 to 2:15pm; Movies for Mommies. Moms and dads can watch a movie, without paying for a babysitter. You can expect an accommodating environment for babies, including bottle warming, stroller parking, and change tables at participating Cineplex Cinemas. Learn more at moviesformommies.com. August 20, 12:30 to 2pm; Phoenix Info Session.
Back-to-School Edition Contests
On August 12, 2026 by Calgary's ChildPLAYMOBIL® Wilderness Climbing Park Turn every play session into a safari adventure with the PLAYMOBIL Zoo: Wilderness Climbing Park. Designed for curious young explorers, this interactive playset invites kids to discover African wildlife across three immersive levels, from feeding giraffes and zebras along a suspension bridge to spotting lions through a unique viewing window. A
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On August 11, 2026 by Calgary's ChildAugust 13 to 23 August 13; 3 to 5pm; containR Commons: Dance Workshop. This free and family-friendly workshop led by emerging artist Jo Dickau-Duguay might just be the place for you. You will get to experience the joys of dance within a larger creative realm, with no wrong or right answers. Learn more at springboardperformance.com.
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On August 4, 2026 by Calgary's ChildAugust 6 to 16 August 6, 10:30am to 12pm; Phoenix Chili Cook Off. Join the Phoenix Foundation Campus for this annual community event where flavors collide and a new Chili king or queen is crowned! Whether you are a secret chef or a professional taster, we want to see you on the lawn. Learn more
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On July 28, 2026 by Calgary's ChildJuly 30 to August 9 July 30, 4:30 to 8:30pm; Kensington Night Market. Entertainment, local vendors and so much more; shop the market then experience and enjoy Kensington. Learn more at thedowntownmarkets.ca. July 30 to August 2; Calgary International Blues Festival. Four days and nights of non-stop music, followed by the Twilight Blues dance parties.
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On July 21, 2026 by Calgary's ChildJuly 23 to August 2 July 23 to 26; Calgary Folk Music Festival. A diverse music festival held at Prince’s Island Park, with a wide range of musical genres, from folk to funk. Learn more at calgaryfolkfest.com. July 23 to September 27; River Hall. A vibrant space where local culture, gastronomy, music, and community moments
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On July 14, 2026 by Calgary's ChildJuly 16 to 26 July 16 to 18, 10pm; Rothney Astrophysical Observatory’s Milky Way Nights. Milky Way Nights allow the public to observe the dark night sky alongside U of C researchers. Learn more at science.ucalgary.ca/rothney-observatory. July 17; Fiestaval Latin Festival. Enjoy the three hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors,