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March 21 to 31

March 19 to 22, 10am to 10pm; Field Hockey Canada: Indoor Pan American Cup 2024. The 2024 Indoor Pan American Cup, hosted by Field Hockey Canada, Field Hockey Alberta and the Pan American Hockey Federation, will take place at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre and will showcase the finest indoor hockey talent from across the Pan American region. Come experience the Indoor Field Hockey event of the year. Learn more at fieldhockey.ca.

March 19 to 24; Broadway Across Canada Presents: Hairspray. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Presented at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgary.broadway.com.

March 20 to 23; Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Calgary Region One Act Play Festival. Join for new shows every night as artists compete for the chance to showcase their art to the whole province. Learn more at pumphousetheatre.ca.

March 20 to April 24; Spring Ghost Tours at Heritage Park. The normally lively and bustling Historical Village becomes eerily quiet and deserted after dark. Enter the gates, if you dare, for a ghost tour through the Park’s darkened streets to discover the ghostly stories that lie within the rich history of its century-old buildings. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

March 21, 10am to 2pm; Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo. At Career Fair Canada, connect with hiring managers and apply for jobs with companies hiring in Calgary at BMO Centre. This year, discover new career paths with college recruiters and learn more on how to earn the certifications and diplomas needed to find jobs in Canada. Learn more at careerfaircanada.ca.

March 21 to 24; Woven. First Alliance Church presents the live theatre production of Woven by Adam Schnell, in the main auditorium at the FAC Deerfoot Campus.

March 22, 10am to 3pm; Wonderful Water. Make a splash and explore the wonders of Alberta’s aquatic world. Water you waiting for? Take a plunge with Bow Habitat Station and dive into the extraordinary world of water! Immerse yourself in the wonders of the H2-oh-so-awesome life in Alberta! Led by partners – Friends of Fish Creek Park Society, the City of Calgary, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation and Calgary Wildlife – join for a celebration of waterful nature and conservation. Don’t miss out on this aquatic adventure! Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

March 22, 10:30 to 11:30am; Storytime at the Opera: The Tale of Maya, Who Loved to Sing. What do stories sound like? You get to decide. Explore the multicultural soundscapes in our city in this interactive, family friendly music and story play-along at Patricia A Whelan Performance Hall. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

March 22 to 23; THIRD ACTion Film Festival. THIRD ACTion Film Festival works to change the narrative on aging and create an age-positive culture shift. The event empowers everyone to envision their best third act at Festival Hall. Learn more at thirdactionfilmfest.ca.

March 22 to 23; Grape Escape (Adults Only). You’re invited to Calgary’s largest premium wine, spirits and beer tasting event at BMO Centre. Enjoy tasting experiences led by winemakers and master distillers with hundreds of sips to go around from over 150 vendors. Learn more at coopwinespiritsbeer.com.

March 22 to 30; Front Row Centre’s Sondheim Tribute Revue. Front Row Centre Players are bringing you a Sondheim Tribute Revue this March at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Stephen Sondheim was “widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history,” so make a plan for a musical celebration. Learn more at frontrowcentre.ca.

March 22 to April 7; Spring Break Movies at Landmark Cinemas. The kids are out of school, now get them out of the house during Spring Movie Break at Landmark Cinemas. Choose from select family friendly movies for just $5 each, with $1 from every ticket sold donated to Kids Help Phone. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

Until March 23; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: The Beach Boys of Summer. Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys and their timeless sound. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until March 23; Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Beach Barbie’s Birthday Bash. For Barbie, hosting the best birthday parties has always been a piece of cake, but when the day comes for her sister’s beach birthday party at their favorite spot, she finds out the whole beach has been… sold? How are they going to have a beach birthday party? And what’s going to become of the beach? It’s up to Barbie to ensure everything’s perfect. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until March 23; Imagine Theatre presents The Magician’s Nephew. Imagine Theatre brings to the stage a new adaptation from the well-loved book series, The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis at Lantern Church. Before there was the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there was Polly, Digory, and the rings. When sinister Uncle Andrew tricks the children into testing his magical theory about travelling to another world, Polly and Digory find themselves caught up in a series of events that not even Uncle Andrew himself could have predicted. Learn more at imagine-yyc.com.

March 23, 10am to 2pm; Michaels Kids’ Club: Plastic Egg Bunnies. Hop into the store for Kids’ Club and make plastic egg bunnies just in time for Easter. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

March 23, 10am to 4pm; Calgary Retired Teacher’s Association Art Show and Sale. Check out and browse original artwork in a variety of styles and mediums, meet the artists, and enter to win the door prizes. Also available will be art cards, some jewelry and stained glass work, and illustrated books at Parkdale United Church. Learn more at calgaryretiredteachers.org.

March 23, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

March 23, 12 to 5pm; Ukrainian Easter Market. Come with family, invite friends, and join the charity event, where you can buy Ukrainian food, sweets, souvenirs, clothes and goods from Ukraine. Entertainment program will be offered for children (quest, crafting, face painting) at St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre.

March 23, 1 to 4pm; The Melt Down at Sylvan Lake. Visit Centennial Park at Sylvan Lake for Holi celebration color throwing, dunk tank polar dip, horse and wagon rides, DJ dance party, snow decorating, a photo booth and more. Learn more at visitsylvanlake.ca.

March 23, 2pm; Films at the Fort: Hairspray. Can’t make it to see Hairspray at the Jubilee? Why not drop by the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the next best thing: seeing the Hairspray movie on the big screen. Hairspray (PG): Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

March 23, 6 to 10pm; March Madness at Apik Fine Art Gallery. Get ready to be dazzled by an explosion of creativity at the March Madness gallery event. Join and celebrate the exceptional talent of nine visionary artists. From bold strokes to delicate details, immerse yourself in a world where imagination knows no bounds. Learn more at apikfineart.ca.

March 23, 7 to 9pm; Earth Hour Calgary Unplugged at Central Library. A worldwide campaign focused on energy reduction and celebration of reducing our energy and environmental impact. Join for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour Party! Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

March 23, 7:30pm; A Night in Vienna with Sir Stephen Hough. Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to hear distinguished British pianist and polymath Sir Stephen Hough perform with the Calgary Phil in the Canadian premiere of his own piano concerto, inspired by the decadence of pre-war Vienna at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

March 23 to 24, 1 to 2pm; Splish Splash at YMCA. Live music, dance and puppetry, Splish Splash is a delightful celebration of imagination for the whole family. When there is a power loss during a rainstorm that traps Kid inside, Boredom looms. A chance discovery of a scrap of treasure in the depths of the couch launches Kid on an incredible adventure through the vastness of make-believe worlds. Combining original live music, dance and puppetry, Splish Splash is a delightful celebration of imagination for the whole family at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

March 23 to 31; Cabela’s and Bass Pro Easter Activities. Get free photos with the Easter Bunny and find everything you need for summer fun while you’re there. Reservations required. Learn more at basspro.com.

Until March 24; Festival of Animated Objects. The Festival of Animated Objects marries the timeless practice of mask and puppet arts with contemporary spaces, themes and ideas. The festival not only provides a stage for Alberta creators to showcase their work but is also a forum for an international exchange of ideas providing learning opportunities for professional and emerging artists and the public at large to find expression through animated objects. Learn more and find the schedule at puppetfestival.ca.

Until March 24; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch. Join for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. 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.

Until March 24; Theatre Calgary Presents: As You Like It. It’s the 1960s, and things are getting groovy in the Forest of Arden. Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and mistaken identity is given new life in this high-spirited adaptation featuring the music of The Beatles at Max Bell Theatre. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

March 24, 11am to 12pm; Indigenous Sports at Fort Calgary. Did you know that some of the sports we know and love today have origins dating back thousands of years? On Sunday, March 24, join at Fort Calgary to learn about the history of Indigenous sports across the land we now know as Canada. You’ll also get to try your hand at playing some of these sports, including the national summer sport of Canada: lacrosse! Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

March 24, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market – March Market. Come to Shawnessy Barn for the monthly curated market, featuring two floors of local vendors. With unique, hand-crafted, handmade items from artisans, crafters, creators, bakers, and even candlestick makers. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

March 24, 2 to 3pm; Women’s History Walk at Fort Calgary. Celebrate International Women’s Day with a one-hour outdoor walking tour around the lands of Fort Calgary! Discover some of the hidden histories of women who made an impact on the lands we now call Calgary — from First Nations and Métis women to new settlers on the prairies —and delve into why women are often overlooked in stories about our history. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk over snowy and/or uneven ground as the city starts to defrost from winter. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

March 24; 4 to 5pm; Animovies: Short and Sweet. Keep it sweet! This shorts pack aimed for families and children is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Curated by Kes Lefthand and Kelsey Two Young Men Presented by CAOS. Learn more at showpass.com.

March 24, 7pm; Works-in-Progress Circus Cabaret. The Screaming Goat Collective will fill the cSpace Marda Loop theatre with a unique circus art experience. As they are working on new concepts and pushing the limits of their arts, 11 Calgary performers will present their freshly created acts in an intimate event. Following the show, there will be a talkback with the artists, allowing the audience to interact and understand the steps that brought those creations to life. Learn more at showpass.com.

March 24 to April 2; Spring Rally in the Alley. Build some family memories from and celebrate with great spring break activities at the Gasoline Alley Museum in Heritage Park. Join the treasure hunt, play games (including mini golf), and enjoy crafts. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

March 25 to 29; Mastermind Toys Spring Break. Mastermind Toys locations in Alberta are hosting free in-store events and giveaways for spring break every day from March 25 to 29. Check with your local store to ensure availability. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

March 25 to 29, 1pm; Spring Break at Indigo. Entertain your kids and inspire your little ones with spring break stories and activities at Indigo. Contact your local store for details. Learn more at indigo.ca.

March 25 to 29, 1pm; Toys R Us March Break. Toys R Us has something planned for every day of March break, from March 25 to 29 to keep your kiddos entertained! Check with your local store for details. Learn more at toysrus.ca.

March 25 to 29; Visit an Early Learning Centre or Questionarium during March Break. Looking for resources to keep your kids entertained during March break? Visit one of 12 Calgary Public Library locations to find an Early Learning Centre or one of six locations with a Questionarium where kids can move, play, and find answers to big questions. Plus, the students section has lots of ideas for activities, book recommendations, and digital resources to keep hands and minds busy. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

March 27, 6:30 to 8pm; Indoor Scavenger Hunt Competition. Ready to upgrade your game night to a new location? Experience Fort Calgary in a new way – through an indoor scavenger hunt. A scavenger hunt like no other to put your keen eyes and razor-sharp mind to the test! Gather your most quick-witted family, friends or colleagues and be the fastest to explore the museum, find clues and solve riddles to win awesome prizes! Think you can come out on top? Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

March 28, 1:30 to 6pm; City of Calgary Youth Hiring Fair. The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) hosts its 25th Annual Youth Hiring Fair. The event has more than 80 employers and attracts over 5000 job seekers looking for part-time, full-time, permanent, and seasonal jobs at The Big Four Building. Learn more at calgary.ca.

March 28 to 30; The Kinkonauts Present: The Four Corners Improv Festival! Join The Kinkonauts for the Four Corners Improv Festival, where they bring their favorite improvisers from Alberta and the Pacific Northwest for a weekend of unforgettable laughs, stories, and improvised theatre to CSpace Marda Loop. Learn more at cspaceprojects.com.

March 29, 10am to 12:30pm; National Service Dogs 26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs. How does the HUNT work? A vast area of the local park will be filled with thousands of colorful treat-filled eggs and prize tokens, just waiting for your furry friend to find them (with your assistance). In addition to the treats and redeemable prize tokens your pup will discover in their collected eggs, each participant will receive a fully loaded Signature NSD gift bag to take home. Grand Prizes will also be awarded to the top three fundraisers. Learn more at nsd.on.ca.

March 29, 7:30 to 9:30pm; Mozart | Requiem. Hear a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem in the Bella Concert Hall. The program will also feature works both accompanied and unaccompanied by Andrew Balfour, Owain Park, Jeffrey Ryan and Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky. Learn more at luminousvoices.com.

March 29 to 31; Easter Tea at Heritage Park. Easter Weekend is a perfect time for tea! Enjoy petit finger sandwiches, your favourite treats from the Alberta Bakery and buttermilk scones with your freshly brewed cup of tea. Afterwards, explore one of the world’s largest collections of vintage vehicles in Gasoline Alley Museum (admission is included). Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

March 29 to 31; Experience Shen Yun. Shen Yun is a brilliant artistic revival and celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage. Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Experience Art with 5000 years of history, inspired by the Divine at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at shenyun.com.

March 29 to 31; Lake Louise Ski Resort Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is coming to the Lake Louise Ski Resort, and you know he always has chocolate eggs! You can catch him skiing over the long weekend, March 29 to 31 from 10am to 12pm. Learn more at skilouise.com.

March 29 to April 1; Easter Eggstravaganza at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. With the first hints of spring in the air, Easter egg-citement descends on the zoo! Kids 12 and under will be thrilled to find treat stations abound, while visitors should be on the lookout for animals receiving egg-cellent enrichment. With games and activities along with a photo op to capture the family fun, there’s something for every bunny to enjoy. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

March 30, 10am to 4pm; Taylor Markets — Easter Extravaganza. There will be free treats for the kids (including free pictures with the Easter Bunny), face painting, food trucks, and vendors at Marda Loop Community Association.

March 30, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Hop. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

March 30, 11am to 11:30pm; Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon – Films at the Fort. Fort Calgary is screening the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy (no, not the extended editions) starting at 11 am. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

March 30, 11:30am to 3pm; Lougheed House: Easter Tea. Join for an Easter Tea with all your favorite spring sweets and savories. Lougheed House has hosted princes and princesses, dukes and duchesses, and lords and ladies in the dining room, now it’s your turn to dine like royalty with a traditional afternoon tea. Learn more at lougheedhouse.com.

March 30, 12 to 4:30pm; Calgary Kids Comic Con. Check out the Calgary Kids Comic Con at Central Library. It’s for ages six to 12 and it’s a cool gathering of art activities, creative classes, kids’ literature, and comics. Learn more at showpass.com.

Saturdays and Sundays March 30 to April 14; Butterfield Acres Barnyard Baby Days. Spring is in the air! Bounce into spring by welcoming wonderful new baby farm animals! Join during the first few weeks to snuggle with baby goats, woolly little lambs, and peep at our freshly hatched chicks and the adorable piglets with their mama. Learn more and get your tickets at butterfieldacres.com.

March 30 to June 1; Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Journey to the 80s. Every decade has certain trends that develop… the 60’s had its hippie counter culture, the 70’s had bell bottoms and disco… but no other decade had the sheer explosion of pop culture like the 80’s. And so much of this cavalcade of wild styles and crazy quirks was a direct reflection of the music of the time. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

March 31; Easter Brunch at Heritage Park. Here comes Peter Cottontail! He’s hopping his way to Heritage Park for the Easter Weekend and Sunday buffet-style brunch! Fill up your plate with a wide array of delicious options, from good old-fashioned Belgian waffles to a gourmet charcuterie and cheese spread and so much more. And, if your little peeps get restless, send them upstairs to decorate Easter Eggs. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

March 31, 10 to 11am; Mount Norquay Easter Fun. Spring skiing and chocolate eggs? Sounds like the perfect day! On March 31, we hear the Easter Bunny will be stopping at Mount Norquay and distributing thousands of Easter delights in the snow for a sweet day out. Tickets are $5 for the hunt and you need to register. Learn more at banffnorquay.com.

March 31, 11 to 12:30pm; Easter at Banff Sunshine Village. Hop out to Banff Sunshine Village this Easter weekend. There will be a non-denominational church service at 11 am and kids can meet the Easter Bunny and join in on an Easter egg hunt after that. Learn more at skibanff.com.

March 31, 2 to 3pm; Fireside Storytelling. Join storyteller Julius Hirsch for an hour of tales from Blackfoot culture. Julius Hirsch is a status member of the Northern Piikani Nation in Brocket, Alberta who grew up around the Blackfoot Ceremony learning oral stories from the elders on both sides of his family. Julius is passionate about leading tours and educating others about Blackfoot history and the early contact with the North West Mounted Police. Julius is currently a third-year student at the University of Calgary majoring in History, and his previous work experience includes several years in the military as a reservist and Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge’s Indian Battle Park. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

Until March 31; Nightrise. At Nightrise, Sulphur Mountain’s summit is transformed after dark through four digital art installations. Vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, video projections, and music bring the mountaintop to life in a new and unexpected way. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.

Until March 31; Mirror Mirror by Moment Factory at Chinook Centre. Mirror Mirror seamlessly blends creative expression and interactive innovation to create an ever-evolving playground of immersive art. Spanning nine dynamic art installations, each explores themes sparked by the wonder of the human mind, designed to entertain visitors of all ages. Learn more at momentfactory.com.

Until March 31; Pysanky for Peace. Pysanky for Peace is a Ukrainian artwork fundraiser in support of Ukrainians who have been displaced or otherwise impacted by the war in Ukraine. A group of more than 20 local artists led by pysanka master Daena Diduck, will design 50 three dimensional eggs, ranging from a few inches to nearly five feet tall. The eggs will be displayed at Southcentre Mall as public art until the end of the month and will be available for purchase in exchange for a donation to WUNDERfund, a nonprofit that provides humanitarian aid to Ukrainians locally and abroad. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

Until March 31; YYC Food & Drink Experience. YYC Food & Drink Experience is serving up 10 days of unforgettable dining experiences across the city. Enjoy multi-course prix fixe menus at the city’s most inspired restaurants, as well as exclusive culinary events you won’t want to miss. Learn more at yycexp.com.

Ongoing

Until April 14; Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Girl on the Train. Rachel Watson escapes her dull life by watching the perfect couple through the train window every day until she witnesses something shocking unfold. Caught up in a world of infidelity and murder, she begins her own investigation, crossing a dangerous line and turning into a suspect herself. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

Every Wednesday until April 24; Heritage Park Storytime. Bring the kids to Heritage Park and visit a variety of locations in the park for story time! Volunteers will read familiar classics and modern favourites and kids will enjoy a take-home craft. Gasoline Alley rates apply. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until April 28; Rock the Nation at Studio Bell. A rousing theatrical production celebrating and honoring Canada’s remarkable musical legacy. Experience it all live on stage, and journey through the decades. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

Until May 5; Da Vinci The Exhibition at TELUS Spark. Da Vinci The Exhibition is a hands-on exploration of Leonardo da Vinci’s life, research, and art, developed by Aurea Exhibitions and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. Guests can go beyond the canvas, exploring over 65 life-size inventions, more than 20 fine art studies, and captivating displays. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

Thursdays 3 to 6pm until June 20; NMC Jam Club. The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell. In partnership with CJAY 92, NMC is supporting the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens, as Jesse & JD present the NMC Jam Club. Learn more at studiobell.ca/jam-club.

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. Bring your child to spend a few hours digging and playing in the sand. They supply all the beach toys including shovels, buckets and more. 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 cavsfcregionalfieldhouse.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. Roll, jump, throw, and balance while being creative with various active play equipment. Kinder Room Drop-in allows you to play with your child on an incredible indoor play structure. Race through tunnels, over a suspension bridge and slide down slides. Learn more at liveandplay.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.