Family & Kids' Events - Calgary

Explore the fully reopened Historical Village, take in views from the S.S. Moyie paddlewheeler and savour fresh summer flavours at the Selkirk. Read more…

In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials. Read more…

Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers. Read more…

Calgary Surge & The City are back for another summer of FREE youth basketball clinics led by Calgary Surge players and coaches and supported by the Centre for Newcomers. Don’t miss… Read more…

Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown! Whether your child or teen is trying… Read more…

As the 2026 Men’s World Cup kicks off, downtown will transform into the ultimate destination for free World Cup Watch Parties! In partnership with Calgary Minor Soccer… Read more…

Get ready for Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge. The challenge? Read every day this summer for free with the Library. Read more…

Meet containR Commons—our weekly free family friendly series from 3-5pm on Thursdays. Read more…

Looking for something to do with your summer days in Alberta? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. Read more…

Meet SUE and step into the world of a T. rex, 67 million years ago. SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. Read more…

Do not miss this greatest outdoor show on Earth! The festival attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world’s largest rodeos, a… Read more…

At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with our famous bacon pancakes served hot off a chuckwagon! We also have Stampede-style entertainment and fun events for the… Read more…

Celebrate Stampede season at CF Market Mall’s historic community tradition! This year, the 57th annual celebration is expanding into a 10-day mall-wide experience. Read more…

Calling all superheroes! Dress up in your best family friendly costume and be transported to the Calaway Comic Fest for Kids zone at Calaway Park, Western Canada’s… Read more…

Family fishing weekends are offered twice a year in Alberta – during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. Read more…

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) invites youth ages 12 to 15 to join Parts to PC, a free hands-on workshop in Calgary. Read more…

Join the Calgary Wind Symphony for a free family friendly concert in Riley Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a wonderful afternoon… Read more…

See astronomers in their natural habitat, under dark moonless skies. Read more…

The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association hosts movie screenings at High Park. Read more…

“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival”. Read more…

Come and enjoy the 3 hottest days of the summer with over 25 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer… Read more…

This summer, participating cafés, restaurants, and creameries compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Scoop, Best Non-Dairy Scoop, and special Golden Scoop award. Read more…

On Friday, July 17, get ready for sweet tunes and mystical magic at Capitol Hill’s Dino Park because long summer days won’t last forever. Read more…

Lemonade Day is a city-wide event where youth ages 5-13 set up lemonade stands and experience the thrill of being a business owner while making a profit… Read more…