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March 26 to April 5

Fridays until March 27; LENA Start Classes. Free LENA Start classes support early language development and give parents and caregivers simple strategies to build skills through everyday talk, play and interactions. Learn more by emailing [email protected].

March 27 to 28; Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra Presents: String Attached. Rock choir meets full symphony in a high-voltage fusion of hits — Celebration, Stairway to Heaven, Sound of Silence and more — performed live at Summit View United Church. Learn more at rockymountainsymphony.ca.

March 27 to 29; Closing Celebration of Nightrise at Banff Gondola. Help close out the final season of Nightrise with a weekend of performances and stories. Featuring live traditional Stoney Nakoda performances, Bow Valley entertainers and more. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.

Saturdays until March 28, 2 to 5pm; City of Calgary Free Skating Lessons. Learn to skate for free at Prince’s Island Park Lagoon. Each lesson will kick off with a 30-minute guided lesson, followed by skating support. Skates and helmets will be available for free rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Until March 28; Lazy Susan by Col Cseke. Audiences get a front row seat and sit side by side with the characters as their story unfolds around a giant spinning table. This immersive play explores love, loss, loyalty and coming-of-age…at any age at The Big Secret Theatre. Learn more at insideouttheatre.com.

March 28, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Elli and Her Monster Team. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

March 28, 12 to 6pm; Bungu Art Market. Featuring more than 70 artists and vendors from across Canada, offering original artwork, fan art, stationary, anime, K-pop merchandise, and plenty of cute finds at MacEwan Concert Hall. Learn more at bunguartmarket.carrd.co.

March 28, 6 to 9:30pm; Earth Hour Celebration at Central Library. Come enjoy fun green activities, a live DJ, and special performances throughout the night, including traditional dancing, lion dancers and much more!  There will also be a Repair Exchange, a space where you can bring in broken items and work with a volunteer to get it fixed for free. Learn more at arusha.org.

March 28, 7:30pm; Video Games in Concert with Eímear Noone. Delve into awe-inspiring scores from some of the biggest video games ever with your Calgary Phil and award-winning video game music composer and conductor Eímear Noone at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgaryphil.com

March 28 to May 30; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Golden Girls Vegas Vacation. Everyone’s favorite golden gang of lovely ladies is hitting the Las Vegas strip. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until March 29; The Springtime Express at Heritage Park. Grab a Ticket to Ride the Springtime Express for a unique opportunity to experience Heritage Park completely by rail. Guests hop aboard the new 1951 diesel-electric locomotive and journey through the Historical Village, with a scheduled stop at the Wainwright Hotel for a spot of tea, tasty treats and a theatrical performance. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until March 29; Nightrise at the Banff Gondola. When the sun sets, a whole new adventure begins at the Banff Gondola. Experience Nightrise and rediscover Sulphur Mountain’s summit beneath the moon. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.

March 29, 11am to 4:30pm; World Piano Day Showcase at Southcentre Mall. Calgary-based arts organization Honens will mark World Piano Day by bringing a Steinway & Sons concert grand piano into Centre Court at Southcentre Mall for an afternoon of free live performances. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

March 29, 1 to 3pm; Family Movie Trivia Showdown at The Confluence. Bring family and friends and put your movie knowledge to the test in this fast-paced, fun-for-all trivia challenge. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

March 29, 1 to 4pm; Calgary Wranglers Sunday Funday. Cheer on the Calgary Wranglers at Scotiabank Saddledome. The west concourse will be filled with activities, like games and face painting. Learn more at calgarywranglers.com.

April 1, 5 to 7pm; Staples Kids’ Events: Design Your Own Dominoes with STAEDTLER. Participants will color, cut, and assemble a set of picture domino cards using STAEDTLER supplies before putting their creations to the test in a friendly round of dominoes. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

April 1 to 4; ADFA Calgary Region One Act Play Festival. The Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association have returned for this annual festival. From drama to comedy, new works to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone. Learn more at adfa.ca.

April 3, 8pm; The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight. The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to the Southern Jubilee Auditorium with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock and metal. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

April 4, 10am; RONA Kiddos’ Workshop: Workshop for Little Gardeners. Your children will learn how to start seeds, discover the basics of gardening, and go home with their own seedlings to plant this summer. Learn more at rona.ca.

April 4; 10am to 12pm; Landmark Cinemas Sensory-Friendly Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. For those movie lovers who prefer or require a sensory-friendly environment, catch the latest films for all ages at Morning Movies pricing. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

April 4, 7:30pm; The Story of Nirvana with El Niven. Experience the explosive rise of Nirvana like never before at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

April 5, 11am to 1pm; All Sport, One Community Sports Day. The Youth Central Mayor’s Youth Council and Sport Calgary invite you to try badminton and soccer, meet new people, and experience how sport bring community together at Genesis Centre. For youths ages 14 to 18. Learn more at youthcentral.com.

Spring Break Activities

March 26 to March 29; Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show. Journey through the wonders of nature at the Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show at Spruce Meadows. Browse an impressive selection of crystals, fossils, gemstones, beads, and artisan-made jewelry — each forged by geological forces over millions of years. Learn more at facebook.com.

Until March 27; Autobio Comics for Youth Spring Break Art Class. Turn your life stories into art in comic book format at Canopy Studios. In this inspiring spring break camp, youth will learn how to tell their story using drawings, character development, story structure, text bubbles, narration, panel and page formatting.

Until March 27; Spring Break Movies at Landmark Cinemas. Landmark Cinemas is helping you get the kids out of the house this Spring Break, with $5 movies playing at their Calgary theatres. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

Until March 27, 1 to 3pm; Mastermind Toys Spring Break. Mastermind Toys locations in Alberta are hosting free demo events and activities for spring break while supplies last. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

March 27 to 29; World of Wheels. Western Canada’s premier custom car show, featuring hundreds of hot rods, motorcycles, custom trucks, and antique vehicles at the BMO Centre. Learn more at autorama.com.

March 28, 10am to 1pm; Minecraft Mayhem at Airdrie Public Library. Grab your pickaxe and join for Minecraft Mayhem where you will watch the Minecraft movie, get creative with themed crafts, and celebrate all things Minecraft during a Teen-Council-led event. Learn more at bookings.yourapl.ca.

Until March 28, 11am and 1pm; Indigo Spring Break Activities. There will be affordable fun, with a themed story time and activities at participating Indigo locations. Learn more at indigo.ca.

Until March 29; Cineplex 2026 March Break Movies. The March Break Family Favourites generally play each weekday at participating theatres during Calgary’s spring break. Learn more at cineplex.com.

Easter Events

March 28 to April 5; Cabela’s Bass Pro Easter Activities. Get free photos with the Easter Bunny and find everything you need for all your spring adventures. Reservations required. Learn more at basspro.com.

March 29, 1 to 3pm; Michaels MakeBreak: Bunny Wood Frame. Make a decorated frame perfect for Easter memories. Just buy the base and all supplies are included. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

March 30 to April 7; Kensington Easter BINGO. Hop around the neighborhood, visit participating businesses and fill your BINGO card along the way. Snap a photo and share on social media (tag @kensingtonyyc) to win cash. Learn more at kensingtonyyc.com.

April 3, 10am to 12pm; Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs (and their families). Thousands of colorful eggs are filled with dog treats and hidden all over a defined area near Calaway Park. Participants (dogs with the assistance of their humans) will hunt and collect eggs. Come out for a fun filled morning with lots of treats and the chance to win great prizes. All money raised support NSD’s award winning Certified Service Dog programs. Learn more at nsd.on.ca.

April 3 to 5, 9am to 4pm; TELUS Spark Easter Egg Hunt. The science centre has tons of things happening on Easter weekend, including extended hours and an Easter egg hunt. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

April 3 to 5, 10am to 12pm; Lake Louise Ski Resort Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will make his annual appearance at Lake Louise over the Easter long weekend. He never fails to have a basket full of chocolate eggs, so be sure to come and spend a day or three here at Canada’s Natural Playground. Learn more at skilouise.com.

April 3 to 5, 10am to 4pm; Butterfield Acres Spring Babies Festival. Enjoy hands-on visits with baby farm animals, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, seasonal treats, spring photo opportunities and more! This is one of Butterfield Acres’ most popular events of the year, and tickets often sell out in advance. Visits are scheduled in specific two-hour time windows, and advance ticket purchase is required. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.

April 3 to 5, 11am; Easter Tea at Heritage Park. Join for an elegant Easter tradition filled with delicious flavors, history and charm at Heritage Park’s annual Easter Tea. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 3 to 6; Easter Eggstravaganza Weekend at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Join the egg-citement with new games and experiences for the ‘hoppiest’ of Easter celebrations! Free with the purchase of a daily admission ticket. Enjoy treat stations, candy bags, decoration station, lawn games, a coloring mural and more. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

April 4, 10am to 4pm; Taylor Markets — Easter Egg-stravaganza. This event will include vendors, food trucks, pony rides, face painting, crafting workshops, and a balloon artist at Bowness Community Association. Get your free pictures with the Easter Bunny and free loot bags for the first 100 families. Learn more at taylormarkets.ca.

April 4, 11am to 2pm; Blue Grass Garden Centre: Hoppy Easter Kids’ Event. Join for an afternoon of egg hunts, creative activities, and plenty of springtime excitement. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season and create special Easter memories with your little ones. Learn more at bluegrassnursery.com.

April 4, 11am to 3pm; Spruce Meadows Easter Egg-Venture. The outdoor All Canada Ring and Founders Plaza will transform into a festive Easter playground filled with thousands of hidden eggs, family activities, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and more. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

April 4, 2 to 5pm; Capitol Hill Annual Easter Egg-stravanagza! The sweet egg-scape is back in Capitol Hill. Get ready for Hammerhill Stables pony rides, egg hunts, live performances Anna and Elsa and the Little Mermaid, DJ stageshow, beer garden, and so much more. Grab your free tickets, mark your calendar, and prepare yourself for egg-streme Easter fun! Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

April 4 to 5; Easter Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Embark on a wild and delightful adventure this Easter weekend and indulge in the Easter Specialty Brunch at the zoo! You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much more. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

April 5, 9am; Easter Brunch at Heritage Park. Celebrate Easter with a festive brunch at Heritage Park, where spring flavors and time-honored favorites come together in one unforgettable buffet. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 5, 10 to 11am; Mount Norquay Easter Fun. Grab your baskets and put on your snow boots because hundreds of Easter eggs are hidden and waiting for adventurous kids of all ages to find them. Each egg you discover leads to a sweet reward, with thousands of chocolate treats ready to delight every hunter. ­ Learn more at banffnorquay.com.

April 5, 11am to 1pm; Banff Sunshine Village Easter Weekend. Take part in a non-denominational Easter service at 11am. Following the service, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids as they ski or ride down Strawberry. Learn more at skibanff.com.

Ongoing

Until April 12; StoryBook Theatre Presents: Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. Everyone’s favorite redhead returns to Beddington Arts Theatre as Anne Shirley arrives unexpectedly at a small farming community. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

Until April 14; Stage West Theatre Presents: Who’s Under Where? Combine suspicious spouses, stolen underwear and mistaken identities with $5 million, a scantily clad model and a lecherous security guard and you have the recipe for this giddy farce in the classic tradition. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Wednesdays until April 22; Storytime at Heritage Park. Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park. Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favorites. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until April 22; Spring Ghost Tours. Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Thursdays until June 25; Downtown Tutoring Club Chinatown. Need help with homework? This free, drop-in tutoring program is for junior high and high school students. Tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot of work. Walk-ins welcome at 110 3 Avenue SE. Learn more by emailing [email protected].

Mondays until June 29; Downtown Tutoring Club CORE. Need help with homework? This free, drop-in tutoring program is for junior high and high school students. Tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot of work. Walk-ins welcome at 131 7 Avenue SW. Learn more by emailing [email protected].

Thursdays until the end of June 3 to 6pm; NMC Jam Club. A free after-school drop-in program for teens looking to practice their skills at Studio Bell. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 12pm; Active Toddlers at the Genesis Centre. Bring your little one for a delightful playtime adventure with our bouncy castle, toys, puzzles, and a lot more for free. Learn more at genesis-centre.ca.

Thursdays, 4 to 4:30pm; Storytime at Mastermind Toys. Mastermind Toys often has special events at their Calgary stores, including storytime. Check with your store to confirm details. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

Weekends; Asylum for Art Brunch. Asylum for Art hosts weekend brunch and live music at the WaffleHaus Saloon. Admission is by donation, and you can reserve a spot. Learn more at asylumforart.ca.

Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime. On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach. Learn more at thebeachyyc.ca.

Monday to Thursday, 9am; Parent + Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old. Learn more at regionalfieldhouse.com.

Drop-In Programs at City of Calgary Recreation Centres. Don’t miss out on Active Play where you can bring your kiddo’s energy to an indoor play space. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Storytime at Calgary Public Library. Drop into various Calgary Public Library locations to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family at Family Storytime. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

All winter; Monday Night Twoonie Skate at Olympic Oval. Lace up and hit The Fastest Ice in the World™ every Monday this season for the Monday Night Toonie Skate. From 6pm to 8pm, you can carve up the ice for $2. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.ca.