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On April 21, 2026 by Calgary's Child

April 23 to May 3

April 23, 10:30am to 4pm; Calgary Volunteer Fair. Choosing the perfect volunteer opportunity will be much easier when you can talk in person with the organizations and agencies that need your help at University of Calgary Downtown Campus. Learn more at volunteerfair.ca.

April 23; 7:30pm; An Intimate Evening with Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic. Seize this special chance to hear the sensational 17-time Canadian Country Music Award-winner Tenille Townes perform her biggest hits with your Calgary Phil at Bella Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 23 to 26; Kids Fair Consignment Sale. Shop a massive selection of high-quality, gently used, and brand-new items for kids, from newborn to pre-teen. From strollers, bassinets, books, toys, baby gear and exclusive products, you’ll find everything your kids need at unbeatable prices at The Garrison Curling Club. Learn more at kidsfair.ca.

April 23 to 26; Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. If you are into comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming or cosplay, visit the BMO centre to feel out of this world – and right at home. Learn more at fanexpohq.com.

Weekends, April 23 to May 3; Painted Fish Theatre Company Presents: Hairspray. Hairspray is a feel-good celebration you won’t want to miss. The performance follows big-haired teen as she dances her way onto a local TV show and civil rights movement that changes her forever. Learn more at paintedfish.ca.

April 24, 9:30am to 3pm; Bow Habitat Station: Showers to Flowers. Experience spring as more than a season and see how it sparks the cycles that keep nature thriving. Discover growth and regeneration in the most unexpected spaces and reveal ways that you can protect our plants and animals. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

April 24, 4 to 10pm; Vaisakhi Mela. Celebrate diversity and multicultural communities in Canada and share each other’s cultural heritages at Genesis Centre. Learn more at vaisakhimela.ca.

April 24; Calgary Opera Presents: The Barber of Seville. Matchmaking mishaps. Comedic chaos. Can Figaro figure it out? Household barber, Figaro, happily hustles to unite the besotted lovers Count Almaviva and Rosina. The catch? Boorish Dr. Bartolo, Rosina’s guardian, wants her for himself. Featuring The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Sung in Italian with English translations. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

April 24 to 25; Quest Theatre Presents: Whispers in the Air. An invented story based on true events in St. Johns, Newfoundland, in 1901, Whispers in the Air seizes the imagination with skillful puppetry, unexpected invention, and visual storytelling at cSPACE Marda Loop Studio Theatre. Learn more at questtheatre.org.

April 24 to 26; PetFest at Spruce Meadows. This year’s PetFest promises to be even more fur-tastic, with non-stop animal entertainment, shopping, and adoptable animals from local charities. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

April 24 to May 2; Morpheus Theatre Presents: Patience, or Bunthorne’s Bride. All the maidens in the village are besotted with Reginald Bunthorne, a moody and handsome poet, but he has eyes only for the simple milkmaid, Patience. The problem? Bunthorne’s artistic ways are all just an act to attract women to him – he doesn’t even like poetry. Learn more at pumphousetheatre.ca.

April 25, 9am to 1pm; Samaritan Club Super Thrift Sale. This is the oldest, largest, single-day thrift sale event in the city. Get great prices on collectibles, household goods, art, clothing, accessories, books, toys, and more at Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre. Learn more at samaritanclub.ca.

April 25, 9am to 5pm; SUPERTRAIN. Canada’s largest annual model train show featuring more than 70,000 square feet of operating model railroads, vendor booths, photo exhibits, and interactive displays like LEGO and Thomas & Friends at the Olympic Oval. Learn more at supertrain.ca.

April 25, 10am to 12pm; Adventures with Alberta Wilderness: Nose Hill Crocuses, Geology, and Nature. Experience the unique geology, botany, history, and natural elements of Nose Hill Park. Learn more at albertawilderness.ca.

April 25, 10am to 2pm; TTMAC’s Used Kids’ Clothing Sale. The Twins, Triplets and More Association of Calgary is hosting a huge used kids clothing sale at Genesis Centre. Shop for a baby-on-the-way or teenagers needing clothes in the next size up and every size in between. Learn more at ttmac.org.

April 25, 1 to 4:30pm; Bowling for a Better Future. Don’t miss this fun bowling event with pizza, prizes, and more that supports the Calgary Youth Justic Society at The Banquet. Learn more at zeffy.com.

April 25; Murder at the Park: Death on the Dancefloor. Sharpen your detective skills for Murder at the Park: Death on the Dancefloor, where a lively night at the Heritage Park Wainwright Hotel turns deadly and no two endings are ever the same. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 25, 7:30pm; An Intimate Evening with Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic. Seize this special chance to hear the sensational 17-time Canadian Country Music Award-winner Tenille Townes perform her biggest hits with your Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 25 to 26; Stuff-a-Truck Book Drive Drop-Off. There will be four Stuff-a-Truck book drive drop-off locations across Calgary as part of a broader community effort to collect books ahead of the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, running May 8 to 17. Drop-off locations include: Melcor YMCA, Southcentre Mall, Rundle College, and YMCA at Seton. Learn more at bigbooksale.ca

April 25 to 26, 10am to 4pm; Beacon Original Art Show & Sale. Shop local for a special occasion or treat yourself and chat with artists behind the work at Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association. Learn more at beaconoriginalart.com.

April 26, 10am to 4pm; Steps to End Homelessness. Inn from the Cold is inviting Calgarians to step up for families experiencing housing instability at the 15th annual Steps to End Homelessness. Taking place at the McHugh Bluff Stairs, this high-energy, springtime gathering brings the community together to climb, connect and raise critical funds in support of Inn from the Cold’s programs – with all donations matched by the Power of One Foundation, Suzanne’s charity, now operated by her family. Learn more at zeffy.com.

April 26, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market. This market has two floors of local vendors with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products at Shawnessy Barn. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

April 26, 1 to 3pm; Michaels MakeBreak: Paint a Spring Birdhouse or Make a Derby Horseshoe. Come in for a free crafting event! You can buy the base birdhouse and paint it just in time for spring or choose a derby horseshoe craft you can make for free. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

April 30, 7 to 9pm; Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) Screening and Q&A. Join The Confluence for a screening of award-winning Inuk producer and director Zacharias Kunuk’s latest film Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband). The movie is a historical fiction inspired by traditional Inuit stories and legends dealing with classical epic themes of fate, justice, murder, and jealousy. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

April 30 to May 2; Alberta Ballet Presents: Notre Dame de Paris. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, this ballet follows Esmeralda, a free-spirited dancer, and Quasimodo, the devoted bellringer, as they navigate love, obsession, and tragedy at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at albertaballet.com.

April 30 to May 3; Circo Festival Canada. This Western Canadian Competition for aerials, acrobatics, dance, and a variety of circus acts is non-stop fun for the whole family at The GRAND Theatre. Learn more at circofest.ca.

April 30 to May 9; The Starling Effect. Brought to life in a stunning world premiere, The Starling Effect will offer Calgary audiences a rare chance to see science fiction live on stage at Vertigo Studio Theatre. Learn more at verbtheatre.com.

April 30 to May 10; RESET Society of Calgary Book Sale. Shop a selection of more than 100,000 books. With a fresh inventory of books on the shelves each day, you are sure to find something you will love at Crossroads Market Tent. Learn more at resetcalgary.ca.

May 1; Bow Habitat Station Trout Pond Opens. The Kids Can Catch Trout Pond provides young anglers and their mentors a place to learn to fish right in the heart of Calgary. The Trout Pond is stocked with up to 200 rainbow trout from the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery each fishing season. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

May 1; 4:30 to 5:45pm; Free Soccer Friday. Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.

May 1 to 3; Calgary Artists Studio Tour. The Calgary Artists Studio Tour is a unique event inviting the public to explore artists’ studios located throughout Calgary and surrounding areas. This tour is hosted at each participating artist’s studio, with attendees driving from studio to studio. Learn more at calgaryartistsstudiotour.com.

May 1 to 9; Workshop Theatre Presents: Emma. At the heart of the story is Emma Woodhouse – clever, headstrong and determined to play matchmaker among her friends and neighbors. But as her well-intentioned meddling leads to unexpected consequences, Emma must confront the complexities of love, friendship and self-discovery. Learn more at pumphousetheatre.ca.

May 2; Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops across the city will be celebrating one of the best days of the year for fans. Learn where you can get your free comic book at freecomicbookday.com.

May 2, 8am to 5pm; Calgary Bike Swap 2026. Bicycle buy and/or sell and/or buy event that support safe legitimate CAN-BIKE cycling education and the repair of donated bikes. Learn more at albertabikeswap.ca/calgary/.

May 2, 9:30am to 12:30pm; “Butterflies & Boards” Mother’s Day Brunch & Silent Auction. A delicious brunch, entertainment and a silent auction that offers something for everyone at Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Learn more at basicallybabies.org.

May 2, 12 to 1:30pm; The Happiness Path Hangouts for Teen Girls. THP Hangouts are a monthly meetup for teen girls, come as you are to connect, create, move and have fun. No pressure, no supplies, just you at Social Grounds in Oakridge. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

May 2, 1 to 3pm; Calgary Opera Serious Family Fun. Serious Family Fun explores the many facets of opera: music, theatre, dance, visual arts, storytelling, creative writing, and more at Mamdani Opera Centre. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

May 2, 7:30pm; Alberta in Harmony: The Planets. Take the plunge into huge orchestral sound as the Calgary Phil and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra come together to perform John Luther Adams’ Become Ocean, a haunting work that evokes an unstoppable tidal surge at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

May 2 to 3, 11am to 5pm; Calgary Farmers’ Market: Taste the Market. Modelled after some of the world’s most popular culinary tours, Taste the Market will offer snippets of everything — from delicious bites to take-home treasures, as well as demonstrations and interactive activities. Learn more at calgaryfarmersmarket.ca.

May 2 to 3; K-pop Demon Hunters & Spider-Man Mascots at Banff Sunshine Village. K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Rumi, Mira and Zoey are bringing energy and excitement to Banff Sunshine Village for a weekend of smiles, hugs, high fives and pictures. They’ll also be joined by everyone’s favorite friendly neighbourhood hero, Spider-Man! Learn more at skibanff.com.

Saturday and Sundays May 2 to 10; Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll. Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging his way back to Heritage Park this spring for a train ride adventure your kids will never forget. The highlight of the day is an interactive train ride pulled by Thomas himself, but there are plenty of other special activities. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

May 2 to June 6; Stage West for Kids Presents: Little Red Riding Hood. Featuring chases, songs and slapstick comedy, this modern classic is sure to entertain the entire family. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Ongoing

Until May 3; Theatre Calgary Presents: A Doll’s House. Ibsen’s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day. Join at Max Bell Theatre for the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog’s fresh, compact, and devastatingly contemporary adaptation that took Broadway by storm. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until May 3; Loose Moose Theatre Presents: The Frog Prince. The Loose Moose Theatre for Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

Tuesdays, until May 19, 5:20 to 6:45pm; Built to Run: Girls Running Program. Calling all girls ages seven to 12 who want to run, jog, or walk outdoors in a welcoming and inclusive space. Participants will learn running skills, take part in fun team-building activities and explore mental skills curriculum covering important topics like goal setting and mindfulness. Meet at Rocky Mountain Soap Co (Market Mall). Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

Until May 23; Rosebud Theatre Presets: Hurry Hard. Hurry Hard is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about what it takes to overcome impossible odds. Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

Thursdays, until May 28, 3:30 to 7:30pm; Dalhousie Farmers’ Market. Stop by after work to pick up fresh local food, support Alberta vendors, and enjoy the community atmosphere that makes the Dalhousie Farmers’ Market special. Learn more at dalhousiecalgary.ca.

Until May 30; Jubilations Junior Presents: Despicable Minionz. The most notorious supervillain in the world is finally rehabilitated and now has a job… reforming other supervillains? Learn more at jubilations.ca/calgary-junior.

Until May 31; High Tea at the Zoo. High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Your ticket includes entry to the zoo with a 1.5 hour High Tea seating that allows you to indulge delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and mouthwatering snacks, complemented by a selection of tasty loose leaf teas. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12 to May 31. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until June 21; Stage West Theatre Presents: New Sound in Town. Tune in and trace this captivating musical journey as the lines between genres melt away and a new sound takes the town by storm. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

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.