What’s Up This Weekend?

June 3 to 5

June 3; Genesis Land’s Drive In Movies, Genesis Land hosts the community with a triple feature drive-in movies to celebrate National Drive-In Movie Day at Genesis Place Recreation Centre in Airdrie. All proceeds will be donated to Community Links, a non-profit registered charity. Learn more about movie titles and times at eventbrite.ca/o/genesis-land-development-corp-33179658105.

June 3 to 5; Free admission at Alberta Provincial Historic Sites and Museums, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, Alberta’s government is hosting free public events and activities. Although admission is free, there may be additional fees for some activities. Please visit the facility’s website in advance to find information on operating hours, program schedules and ticket reservation.

June 4; Calgary Stampede Community Round Up, community events that bring neighbors, community partners and Calgary Stampede volunteers together for a morning full of community spirit, including live music, performances, demonstrations, and pancakes. These events give the community a chance to get to know their community organizations and learn more about the Calgary Stampede at Cavalry FC Regional Field House (125 Fieldhouse Drive East, Okotoks.) Learn more at calgarystampede.com/community-roundup.

June 4, Dog Jog 2022 – A Walk or Jog to End Animal Cruelty, walk or jog either 2.5km or 5km at South Glenmore Park on the Weaslehead Trail with your friends, family and most importantly… your fur babies. All money raised goes towards caring for and protecting animals in our community directly funding life-saving programs rooted in prevention education and enforcement. Contribute to creating a community where animals are valued treated humanely and live enriched lives. Learn more at support.calgaryhumane.ca.

June 4, 11am to 2 pm; Grand Opening of Event – Silver Haven Equestrian Ltd., check out the pony rides, jumping castles, games, laughter, horsemanship demonstration, face painting, and food trucks. RSVP to info@silverhaveneu.com required. Learn more at silverhaveneq.com.

June 4, 5pm to 9pm; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Zoo Brew, cheers to a hoppy night at the zoo. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has teamed up with BeerGuysYYC for an evening full of local craft beer, local food, fun activities and best of all … no kids! Learn more at
http://websales.calgaryzoo.com/buy/special-event/zoo-brew.

June 4; Charged Up – Calgary’s Electric Vehicle Festival, presented by The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) and GoElectric Vehicle Corporation, Charged Up – Calgary’s Electric Vehicle Festival celebrates the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Learn more at driveelectricweek.org.

June 4; Little Modern Market, a pop-up market is holding a sale featuring a cool and modern environment for local makers to share their craft at ATCO Park, The Commons Building. Get your tickets at the door.

June 4 to 5; Say Cheese at Granary Road, local cheese producers are excited to share their craft with you while they teach you about their cheese making process. Check out the giant cheese photo-op stop and use your cheese expertise to win free Learning Park passes. Learn more at granaryroad.com.

Until June 4; Cannonball! A Festival of Youth Theatre at West Village Theatre, CYPT welcomes back the 2022 Cannonball Festival of Youth-Led Theatre. Seven youth-produced one-act plays performed over two weeks! You heard that right – every show is directed, written, designed, stage managed, produced, and performed by youth age 10 to 19. Learn more at cypt.ca.

June 5; 4th Street Lilac Festival, this free one-day event is the start up to Calgary’s vibrant festival season. Each spring, thousands of attendees come out to 4 Street between 13 Avenue and Elbow Drive to enjoy the unique and pedestrian friendly event, offering an array of musical talent, artisan vendors, quality entertainment. Learn more at lilacfestival.net.

June 5, 12pm to 4pm; Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair at Winsport, shop 110 student businesses at Canada’s largest youth business fair. Presented by the Financial Academy at North Point School, this unforgettable event is the culmination of months of planning and hard work by our students as part of the entrepreneurship and financial education program. The Business Fair allows North Point students to experience the entrepreneurial process and provides a marketplace for our future businessmen and women. Learn more at northpointbusinessfair.com.

June 5, 2:30pm; Rising Stars Concert by Calgary Civic Symphony, will feature two musicians – Cellist Sabina Sandvoss and Violinist Ashley Tsai from the 2020 competition; and Flutist Jinghui Bai, Pianist Riley Ngo, Pianist Alexa Brianna Manzano and Violinist Chanan Ngo from 2022. These young musicians will astound audiences with their musicianship and their poise at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgarycivicsymphony.ca.

June 5, Run Bowness 2022, Run Bowness is a 10k, 5k, and kids mile run/walk through the community of Bowness, Bowness Park, and Baker Park. There is something for all ages and it is a great activity for the family to do together. Your race kit includes awesome giveaways from local businesses, and an optional t shirt purchase. Learn more at events.runningroom.com.

Until June 5; Royal Canadian International Circus, the all new Royal Canadian International Circus is in Calgary! This spectacular show will mesmerize, astound, thrill and captivate audiences beyond the extraordinary. There are no exotic animals in this show. Want 2-for-1 tickets? Buy them online at royalcanadiancircus.ca and use the code: calgaryschild! Learn more at royalcanadiancircus.ca.

Ongoing

June 2 to 12; 7:30pm; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Painted Fish presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 2-12, 2022. Children of all ages can meet Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Gaston and even the Beast himself! The classic musical and heartwarming story is set in the enchanted castle where everything is quite unexpected… except love itself! An amazing cast in costumes and sets bring the story to life. Tickets are available at www.paintedfish.ca.

Until June 6; Storybook Theatre’s SpongeBob the Musical, adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series. SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation — until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. For more information and to buy tickets, visit storybooktheatre.org.

Until June 11; Stage West for Kids: The Great Race, join Hannah Hare and Tonya Turtle as they compete to win the grand prize in a reality show. Through obstacles, challenges and facing their fears, Hannah and Tonya discover that they are more the same than they are different. Based on the Aesop fable with a modern twist, The Great Race is a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com/stage-west-for-kids.

Until June 26; Spring at Calgary Farmyard, spring is the perfect time to meet newly born barn babies and explore all the great attractions at the farmyard. Most of the animals on the farm are born there and remain there so you can visit them each year. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Ongoing until October 1; Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.

Until October 26; Dinosaurs Awakened at The Calgary Zoo, get ready to marvel at the sights and sounds of these magnificent life-like creatures and see for yourself what Alberta might have looked like when dinosaurs reigned supreme. Entry included in admission to the Zoo. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 27; National Music Centre’s Jam Club, join the National Music Centre’s free after-school Jam Club program. Youth ages thirteen to nineteen are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell for free. Students can drop in at any time between 3pm and 6pm and there is no obligation to attend week to week. Snacks, drinks, and pizza are provided. Learn more at studiobell.ca/after-school-jam-club.r

Visit Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park is buffed up and ready to shine under the bright lights as it opens for another season. Discover highlights from the vintage pick-up truck collection, play games, and visit with members of the Rocky Mountain Model Club.

Visit the Glenbow at The Edison, the satellite location of the popular museum at The Edison building in downtown Calgary is now open. Best of all – admission is free for everyone, thanks to the support of the Calgary Downtown Association. A timed ticket is required for entry. To reserve your ticket, visit glenbow.org.