What’s Coming Up?

East Village Hygge Hut
When: November 12, 2021 to March 2022
Where: C-Square in East Village, 508 7 Ave SE
The East Village Hygge Hut is a Scandinavian-style space inspired by the tradition of Hygge, with a firepit, games, ice sculptures, live music, food trucks, and more. Enjoy this cozy gathering place Fridays to Sunday in East Village. Free. For more information, visit the website.

Servus Tube Park at WinSport
When: Weekends and holidays
Where: WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Take a ride down one of the fastest tube parks in Western Canada with the Tube Park at WinSport. The tube park is located on the main hill with eight lanes and a magic carpet to bring you to the top. Buy tickets here: https://www.winsport.ca/explore-winsport/current-activities/winsport-tube-park/

Rescue
When: January 12 to May 15
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 Saint George’s Drive NE
Experience the new Rescue exhibition at TELUS Spark Science Centre, featuring rescue operations from air, sea, and land. Buy tickets here: https://www.sparkscience.ca/rescue

Guided Snowshoe Adventures
When: Friday and Saturdays 10 am to 11 am
Where: Bow Habitat Station, 1440 17a St SE
The one-hour guided snowshoe adventure will explore how Alberta’s wildlife adapt to survive winter while participants trek the trails of the Interpretive Wetlands on snowshoes. Buy tickets at: http://bowhabitat.alberta.ca/programs/snowshoe-clinics.aspx

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Penguin Walk
When: Until March 25
Where: Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE
During the winter months, the king penguin colony heads out on zoo grounds for a daily enrichment walk to keep their brains and bodies healthy and visitors get to experience the fun! This incredible program allows visitors to get an up-close look at the group of king penguins as they explore, exercise, and waddle their way through the zoo. Included with daily admission. More info here: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/events/penguin-walk

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
When: February 1 to 28
Where: Various locations
Local restaurants, cafes, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted title of YYC’s Best Chocolate at YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Taste a variety of hot cocoas and support Calgary Meals on Wheels. Prices vary and can be purchased at participating venues.

Chinook Blast
When: Feb 4 to 27
Where: Various Venues
Chinook Blast will be heating up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display. Over six weeks, The Hub features free festivities in Calgary’s city centre, including three unique areas of art installations, pop-up performances, a community stage, an artist pavilion and more. More info here: https://www.chinookblast.ca/