What’s New This Week?

January 2 to 12

January 2 to 5; IndigoKids Special Events: Winter Break Events. Need fun, free activities to do before the kids head back to school? Indigo has you covered! Join in store for storytime, scavenger hunts, painting, and more. Learn more at indigo.ca.

January 3, 9:30am to 3pm; Bow Habitat Station Discovery Day. Join Bow Habitat Station for a series of immersive Discovery Days, featuring live theatrical programming, community partners, and activities that go beyond the Bow-ordinary. From fins to feathers, roots to trees, your regular admission to the Discovery Centre and Aquariums unlocks a world of exploration. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

January 3, 7:30pm; Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert. Experience the beloved animated series’ soundtrack performed by a live orchestra, as Aang’s epic journey comes to life on a cinema screen at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

January 4 to 12; Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. This brand-new edition of Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony features beloved classics like What’s Opera, Doc? and The Rabbit of Seville new additions such as Coyote Falls and Rabid Rider. Don’t miss these, plus many more favorites at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at bugsbunnyatthesymphony.net.

Until January 5; ZOOLIGHTS at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is bigger, brighter, and bolder with over one million lights and close to 250 light figures. Immerse yourself in an array of lights, including new light displays such as Lemur Tales and The Festive Forest, making for the perfect photo op, date night or night out with friends and family! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

January 7 to 12; Broadway Across Canada Presents: Beetlejuice. Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Check it out at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgary.broadway.com.

Until January 8; Lions Festival of Lights. For many Calgary families, the visit to the Lions’ annual light display marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Located on the east side of the Confederation Golf Course, you’ll find thousands of glowing lights displayed in beautiful Christmas themes. Learn more at lionsfestivaloflights.ca.

January 8, 1:30pm; Movies for Mommies. Movies for Mommies (and babies or kids), at SilverCity CrossIron Mills, screens movies made for mommies on alternating Wednesdays. There will be an accommodating environment for babies, including bottle warming, change tables, samples, prizes, and more. Learn more at moviesformommies.com.

January 8, 5 to 7pm; Staples’ Kids Events. Free fun at Staples Stores, with special in-store kids’ events. These monthly activities and crafts feature popular kids’ brands and activities vary by location. Register and learn more about each event at eventbrite.com.

January 8, 6 to 7pm; Rundle Studio: Virtual Open House. Let Rundle Studio show you how they empower students to reach their full potential! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of our wonderful community. Learn more at rundle.ab.ca.

January 10 to 12; Calgary Renovation Show. The largest renovation show in the city featuring landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior design companies and more at the BMO Centre. Learn more at calgaryrenovationshow.com.

January 10 to 11; Harlem Globetrotters. Get ready to witness the magic! The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to Calgary for three shows of high-flying dunks, jaw-dropping tricks, and nonstop family fun. Learn more at ticketmaster.ca.

Until January 11; Jubilations Junior Presents: Beauty and the Grinch. The town of Glooville is set for Christmas to ring, to light up the tree and to laugh, dance and sing. The mayor has come to do her mayoral duty and is joined by her dazzling daughter named Beauty.  Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until January 11; Jubilations Dinner Theatre: All Those Rolling Stones. Step into the tumultuous world of All Those Rolling Stones, where the rhythms of an iconic rock band, the ink-stained pages of a revolutionary magazine, and the pulse of a generation converge.  Learn more at jubilations.ca.

January 11, 9:30am; Schulich Trailblazers. Have you ever wondered what engineers actually do? Join us for Schulich Trailblazers – a fun, all-family event where you can explore engineering research and even experience it firsthand through an interactive lecture and engaging hands-on activity. Learn more at schulich.ucalgary.ca.

January 11, 11am; Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Build a Piggy Bank. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Learn more at homedepot.ca.

January 11 to March 3; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk. See the king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through the zoo grounds. Penguin Walk offers the king penguins an opportunity for wintery enrichment as well as additional daily exercise. Don’t miss it! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

January 12, 10:15am to 3:45pm; The Hangar Flight Museum: Simulator Day. Take to the skies and experience first-hand what it’s like to be a pilot. Show off your aviation skills at the museum. Must be ten years or older and registration is required. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

Until January 14; 10th Annual Legacy Christmas Light Parade. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the community of Legacy is ready to brighten 2024 with their 10th annual Christmas light display. Legacy will illuminate the south end of the city with over a million sparkling Christmas lights, making it one of Calgary’s largest free light displays. This milestone year promises even more festive charm as the community celebrates a decade of spreading holiday cheer. Learn more at westcreekdevelopments.com.

Ongoing

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.

Until February 2; Stage West Theatre Presents: Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Step aside, boy bands! The era of the girl groups has arrived! From the stylish swingin’ sounds of the Andrews Sisters in the 1940s to the pop perfection of the Spice Girls in the 1990s, female vocal groups have brought harmony, hip shaking, and hit after hit. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until February 17; Journey Through the Stars. Delight in a wintertime journey that moves you through four locations in the heart of East Village. Woven into a four-part short story exhibit, this experience invites readers to discover new ways to take in the night sky, embrace the crisp winter air, and find words to express a newfound love for their surroundings. Written by four talented authors inspired by different folklore, history, and imagination, each story unfolds uniquely, shaped by the path you choose. Learn more at evexperience.eventcalendarapp.com.

Until March; WinSport Tube Park. This tube park is one of the largest in Western Canada and is the perfect activity to spend some time outdoors with your family. Purchase advance tickets at winsport.ca.

Fridays until March 2 to 6pm; Hygge Hut. Hygge Hut returns to RiverWalk for its fifth winter season, bringing you warmth, comfort, and all the cozy winter vibes. This contemporary, Scandinavian-style space is inspired by the Danish idea of Hygge, which means a special kind of well-being. Watch the lights twinkle across the river and warm your hands with crackling firepits ready to welcome you until March 2025. Learn more at evexperience.com.

Until March 31; Nightrise. Suphur Mountain’s summit is transformed 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.

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.