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On March 26, 2024 by Calgary's Child

March 28 to April 7

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.

Until March 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.

Until March 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.

Until March 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.

Until March 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 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) at Calaway Park. 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 favorite 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.

Until March 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 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 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, 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. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

March 30, 11am to 3pm; Hoppy Easter Event at Blue Grass Nursery. Come to Blue Grass Nursery for a scavenger hunt, crafts, treats, and a visit from Allen the Alpaca. Learn more at bluegrassnursery.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.

March 30, 3 to 5pm; Paint with Bunnies. Hop on into Color Cafe in Kensington for an exclusive bunny cuddle and creative art experience like no other. Ticket includes meet, greet and photos with bunnies, studio time, glazing, firing, use of art supplies, instruction, paint colors and a great experience. Learn more at colorcafe.ca.

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 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.

Until March 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 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.

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.

Until March 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. Learn more at cabelas.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. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 1 to 30; BUMP Mural Tours. Looking to rediscover the city? Explore Calgary’s open air street art gallery with an official guided mural tour led by the BUMP Festival. Learn insights from the artists and stories behind their works. Learn more at yycbump.ca.

April 2, 7:30pm; Pavel Kolesnikov in Recital. For the first time in over eight years, 2012 Honens Prize Laureate Pavel Kolesnikov returns to Calgary for this highly anticipated recital. Commended for his fresh and unexpected perspective on familiar pieces, Pavel is a sought-after soloist around the globe. Featuring waltzes, nocturnes, and mazurkas from Chopin and wrapping up with Schubert’s final Piano Sonata No. 21, this stunning program is sure to leave you spellbound. Presented in partnership with the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts at the Rozsa Centre. Learn more at honens.com.

April 2 to 27; Theatre Calgary Presents: Selma Burke. Few know of Selma Burke, the Black American sculptor who played a major role in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and 30s. A stirring play about the importance of art, courage, romance, and justice, Burke’s rarely-told story is brought to life in this world premiere by Calgary playwrights Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until April 4; 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.

Until April 4; 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.

April 4, 7:30pm; DakhaBrakha. Hailing from Kyiv, DakhaBrakha, whose name means “give/take” in old Ukrainian, takes audiences on a roller coaster of rhythmic storytelling, theatrical experimentation and folk culture from around the world at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Their musical spectrum is intimate then riotous, trans-national but rooted in traditional Ukrainian sounds, and plumbs the depths of contemporary roots and rhythms while inspiring cultural and artistic liberation. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

April 4 to 7; Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show. You’ll find interesting vendors, a selection of rocks and stones, handmade jewelry, and so much more at Spruce Meadows Equiplex. Learn more at calgarygemshow.com.

April 4 to 26, 10am to 4pm; PDD Fiber Art Collective Show. The PDD Fiber Collective Show is a collaborative group exhibition that combines the work of the embroidery and rug hooking programs run within Prospect’s Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) services at Studio C (Prospect). Learn more at gallerieswest.ca.

April 5, 9:30 to 11:30am; Fly Babies at The Hangar Flight Museum. Join for a morning filled with fun and educational activities for you and your children. Experience stories, activities, crafts and more. Suitable for ages two to five. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

April 5, 7pm; Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story. This story immerses audiences in the passionate but brief romance Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell shared that shaped their songs, their lives and music history at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

April 5 to 6, 7:30pm; Soulful: Capathia Jenkins. Vocal powerhouse and Calgary Phil favorite Capathia Jenkins returns with this exciting revue of soul and R&B hits at Jack Singer Concert Hall. With lush arrangements played by the full Orchestra as her backing band, savour her gripping interpretation of songs by powerhouse figures of soul such as Diana Ross, Toni Braxton, Adele, Sade, Amy Winehouse, and Anita Baker. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 5 to 7; World of Wheels. All the finest hot rods, motorcycles, customs, and trucks are coming to the BMO Centre for World of Wheels. Learn more at autorama.com.

April 5 to 7; Magnetic Bodies. Enjoy a series of short performances created and performed at Motel Theatre by students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts UCalgary as part of the Alchemy Festival 2024. Imagine a body producing a magnetic field – invisible and powerful. Polarity, attraction, repulsion and sphere of influence will be explored in Magnetic Bodies. Learn more at events.ucalgary.ca.

April 5 to 21; StoryBook Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! The Musical. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

April 6, 1 to 6pm; Banded Artists Showcase. Artists collaborating to celebrate this sensational world and all that creativity has to offer at Sunalta Community Hall.

April 6, 3 to 5pm; Autism Aspergers Friendship Society Calgary Easter Party. Fun and safe space for the neurodivergent and beyond. Learn more at aafscalgary.com.

April 6, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Films at the Fort: Alien (Adults Only). Visit the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the cozy indie theatre atmosphere, snacks and screenings of movies made for the big screen. Alien (R): The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 6 to 24; Canstruction® Calgary at Southcentre Mall. Canstruction® Calgary brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures out of non-perishable food items. The structures are judged, exhibited to the public and then de-canstructed, with food going to the Calgary Food Bank.  Learn more at calgaryfoodbank.com.

Saturdays April 6 to 27; Tour Fort Calgary: the Land, the People and Their Stories. Saturday’s in April, delve into the complex and rich histories rooted in the lands at Fort Calgary. Through stories, photographs and a tour through the permanent exhibition space, uncover the layered past of the confluence on this indoor tour, which includes a presentation in our beautiful Burnswest Theatre and a guided walk through the Interpretive Centre. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

Until 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.

April 7, 2 to 4pm; Michaels’ Sunday Make Break: Abstract Spring Painting. Join in-store to create your own abstract spring painting. All you need to do is purchase a canvas base and they will provide the paint, brushes, and other supplies. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

April 7, 2 to 4pm; Films at the Fort: The Iron Giant. Visit the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the cozy indie theatre atmosphere, snacks and screenings of movies made for the big screen. The Iron Giant (PG): A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 7, 3pm; Mini Pop Kids. This jam-packed concert features songs by Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, and even includes some favorite throwbacks that everyone will love.  Don’t miss your chance to sing, dance and pop with Canada’s best-selling music group for kids. It’s the show for kids by kids…and adults too at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at minipopkids.com.

April 7 to 14; Queer History Tour at Fort Calgary (Ages 16+). There are many stories of gender, sexuality, and queerness from the early colonial-frontier city we now call Calgary. This one-hour guided walking tour around the lands at Fort Calgary will explore the intersection of masculinity, militarism, and colonialism, and their relevance to both past and present Calgary. Learn more at fortcalgary.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.

Until April 14; Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Chapter Two. Recent widower, writer George Schneider, is encouraged by his younger brother Leo to start dating again. This sends George into even more depression after a series of bad matches. Then Leo comes up with Jennie Malone, and she’s a keeper. Still, it’s a bumpy trip on the road to Dreamland for these not-so-young lovers. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.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.