What’s Up This Week?

March 27 to April 6

Until March 27, 1pm; Staples Kids’ Events. Free programs for the young and young at heart. Check out the cool activities and crafts at  eventbrite.com.

March 27, 7 to 8pm; Acton Academy Calgary Central – Information Session. Discover how the school empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey and develop essential skills for the future. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or student, this session is perfect for anyone interested in innovative education. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Until March 28; Toys R Us March Break Events. Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this March break? Participating Toys R Us stores have something planned for each day from the 24 to 28. Learn more at toysrus.ca.

Until March 28; Cineplex 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.

Until March 28; Mastermind Toys Spring Break Activities. With a new activity every day (while supplies last), your kids will have a blast creating at participating Mastermind Toys stores. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

March 28, 7:30; The Music of ABBA with Rajaton. Renowned Finnish vocal sensation Rajaton performs the ultimate tribute to Swedish pop supergroup ABBA, with your Calgary Phil led by guest conductor Stuart Chafetz at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

March 28 to 30; World of Wheels. All the finest hot rods, motorcycles, customs, and trucks are coming to the BMO Centre for World of Wheels. Don’t miss out on this car lovers’ paradise. Learn more at autorama.com.

Until March 29; Festival of Animated Objects. Breathing life into the inanimate and giving expression to the inert, the Festival of Animated Objects brings world-class artists to engage and entertain audiences of all ages through the innovative and sophisticated art of storytelling through mask, puppetry and animated objects at various venues around the city. Learn more at puppetfestival.ca.

March 29; Horse-drawn carriage ride at Heritage Park. Take your family on a spring break adventure with a horse-drawn carriage ride at Heritage Park. After, explore Gasoline Alley Museum – your ride includes admission. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

March 29, 10am to 4pm; Inglewood Indoor Garage Sale. Vendors will showcase pre-loved treasures, like antiques, collectibles, household items, clothing, house decor, tools, and more at Alexandra Centre Society.

March 29, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Migration. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

March 29 to 30; Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show. Alberta’s largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences t BMO Centre. Learn more at outdooradventureshow.ca.

Until March 30, 1pm; Spring Break Fun at Indigo. Participating Indigo stores will keep your kids hopping this spring break with fun events, crafts and activities. Learn more at indigo.ca.

Until March 30; Landmark Cinemas Spring Break Movies. The kids are out of school, now get ’em 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.

March 30, 11am to 4pm; The Spring Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Join in the Hallway, the Sundance & Bridlewood, Midnapore ballroom where you will find up to 90 vendors offering you everything you may need to bring Spring into your home and spirit! Learn more at facebook.com.

Until March 31; BUMP Mural Tours: The Connaught Tour. An urban adventure through Calgary where you can see the city through the eyes of the artists activating our streets. Immerse yourself in the Connaught neighborhood and experience a blend of inner-city life and heritage charm. Learn more at yycbump.ca.

Until March 31; Nightrise. Suphur Mountain’s summit is transformed through four digital art installations. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.

Until March 31; Rendez-vous de le Francophonie. Take part in a host of activities and contests, in your community or at home! Learn Francophone expressions, do a fun comic strip activity, view free films, listen to audio theatre performances … There’s something for everyone, from kids to adults! Learn more at rvf.ca/en.

April 2 to 5; ADFA Calgary Region One Act Play Festival. The Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association have returned for the 40th Annual Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival. From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone. Learn more at adfa.ca.

April 3, 1 to 5pm; Cake at the Cottage. Join as the Children’s Cottage Child + Family Centre celebrates one year. Explore the beautiful space with a self-guided tour, enjoy cake and snacks, and take part in fun family-friendly activities for all ages. Learn more at hildrenscottage.info/cake-anniversary.

April 4, 4:30 to 7pm; Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical. Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Take in this hilarious show at Bella Concert Hall. Learn more at tickets.mru.ca.

April 4, 7:30pm; The Lark Ascending. Get cozy with your Calgary Phil in this concert of grace and warmth led by Canadian conductor Naomi Woo. She brings English composer Ruth Gipps’s vivid Second Symphony, which is complemented by Vaughan Williams’s haunting pastoral romance The Lark Ascending, performed by violinist Anna Stube, this season’s MacLachlan/Ridge Emerging Artist at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 4 to 5; Murder at the Park: A Wedding to Die For. Step into a thrilling evening of mystery, music, dinner and a murder most foul at the Wainwright Hotel. Set in 1922, during the prohibition era, this devilishly exciting three-act murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 4 to 20, Spring Barnyard Baby Days at Butterfield Acres. Help Butterfield Acres bounce into spring by welcoming their wonderful new baby farm animals. Join during the first few weeks of the 2025 season to snuggle with baby goats, woolly little lambs, and peep at the freshly hatched chicks and the adorable piglets with their mama. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.

April 5, 10am to 12pm; RONA Kiddos Workshop: Seedlings for Summer. This spring discover gardening and the wonders of nature. RONA is pleased to invite you to a special workshop where children will learn how to start their summer seedlings with RONA garden centre experts. Learn more at rona.ca.

April 5, 7:30pm; Calgary Opera Presents: BlueBeard’s Castle. In Bluebeard’s Castle, the newly married Judith discovers seven locked doors prompting her quest to uncover her husband’s dark and mysterious past, one door at a time. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

April 5 to 6, 9am to 5pm; SUPERTRAIN 2025. Check out Canada’s largest model train show at Olympic Oval. Enjoy the kids’ play area, garden railways, LEGO and more. Learn more at supertain.ca.

April 5 to 6; GRADitude Project. Trellis Society and Youth Central present the GRADitude Project. Deserving youth can choose an outfit to feel their best on grad night. Learn more at youthcentral.com.

April 5, 2 to 3:30pm; Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: Prairie Mountain Fiddlers. Old-time fiddlers, any time fun. Prepare for an afternoon of foot-stomping, toe tapping, feel-good music. Learn more at airdrie.ca.

April 5, 2 to 4pm; Kincora Community Association Easter Egg Hunt. In addition to tons of eggs to find, there will be crafts and carnival games at Symons Valley United Church. This is a free event for KCA members or $5 per family for non-members. Learn more at kincora.org.

April 6 to 27; High Tea at the Zoo. High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Enjoy delicious treats like scones, finger sandwiches, and mouthwatering snacks while sipping on a selection of tasty loose-leaf teas, all in the beautiful setting of Grazers Restaurant. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Ongoing

Until April 13; Stage West Theatre Presents: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen. After the crash, Irving Bubbalowe and his daughter Honey risked everything to open a new restaurant. But when their star singing chef, the renowned François LaPlouffe, fails to show up for the grand opening, the event is suddenly in jeopardy. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until April 13; Vertigo Theatre Presents: A Killing at La Cucina. This world premiere of a new Canadian play is a delicious whodunnit of the highest order that introduces a new legend of crime solving in a fast-paced and intense mystery. Learn more at tickets.vertigotheatre.com.

Until April 13; Theatre Calgary Presents: Blithe Spirit. Farce and frights collide as Charles Condomine tries to keep his past from ruining his present after inadvertently summoning the spirit of his first wife at a dinner-party-turned-séance at Max Bell Theatre in Arts Common. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until April 16, 10am to 12pm; Daytime Playtime Drop-In. Drop-in weekly playtime in the gym at Perfect Storm Athletics Calgary. Run around on the sprung floor, use the tumbling equipment to tumble or make forts, listen to music, and play games. Unstructured, parent supervised play. Learn more at perfectstormathletics.com.

Until April 27; Sunday Brunch at Heritage Park. Sundays are for relaxing and brunch! At the Selkirk, they’ve got you covered with a delicious buffet featuring fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, fresh seasonal fruit and chef-inspired dishes that’ll make your taste buds dance. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Wednesdays until April 30; Story Time at Heritage Park. Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park! Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as our enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favorites. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Thursdays until June; NMC Jam Club. Jam Club is a free after-school drop-in program for teens looking to practice their skills and explore their creative potential, all the while making new friends at Studio Bell National Music Centre. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

Until November 2; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch. A unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

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.

Mondays all fall and winter, 6 to 8pm; Olympic Oval Monday Night Toonie Skates. Skate on the fastest ice in the world every Monday this season for only a toonie. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.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.