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SUMMARY:Penguin Walk
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, you can see up to 13 king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through the zoo grounds.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/penguin-walk/
LOCATION:Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd N.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:Monstress
DESCRIPTION:A stylistic gothic thriller that asks what costs arise from resurrecting the past.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/montstress/
LOCATION:Vertigo Theatre\, 115 Ninth Ave. S.E. #161\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:Chinook Blast
DESCRIPTION:Chinook Blast is Calgary’s winter festival celebration that brings together partners from the arts\, nonprofit\, neighbourhood\, tourism\, and sports communities to create an inclusive event that showcases the best of our city.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/chinook-blast/
LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 101 Barclay Parade S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 4R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
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SUMMARY:Taste of Chinatown 2026
DESCRIPTION:Taste of Chinatown is BACK! Discover\, experience\, and explore Calgary Chinatown eats with special promotions at $5 for a limited time! Check their social media pages with updated list of participating businesses.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/taste-of-chinatown-2026/
LOCATION:Chinatown\, 328 Centre St. S.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 4X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
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SUMMARY:La Poutine Week
DESCRIPTION:There’s no better food combination than crispy fries\, melty cheese curds and warm gravy! Try a variety of poutines offered by local restaurants.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/la-poutine-week/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260406T192521
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SUMMARY:YYC Hot Chocolate Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy creative takes on the traditional hot chocolate!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/yyc-hot-chocolate-festival/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260406T192521
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SUMMARY:East End Cold Spell
DESCRIPTION:On select dates in February\, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland will transform into the coolest winter playground with music\, fashion\, skijoring and markets during this new festival. \nEast Village Live​: Vintage Night Market\nFebruary 4\, 2026 \nBlock Heater\nFebruary 5-7\, 2026 \nCold Spell Fun for All!\nFebruary 7\, 2026 \nSkijorDue\nFebruary 21-22\, 2026
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/east-end-cold-spell/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Festivals & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260406T192521
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SUMMARY:Block Heater
DESCRIPTION:This year’s event brings musical performances by artists like Cedric Burnside\, Field Guide and Goldie Boutilier at venues throughout the city.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/block-heater/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events,Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
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SUMMARY:Exposure Photography Festival
DESCRIPTION:This popular festival showcases the work of local and international photographers.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/exposure-photography-festival/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St. S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events,Galleries & Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
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SUMMARY:Mecha Mayhem 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mecha Mayhem is Canada’s largest robotics competition\, bringing more than 200 teams from around the world to Calgary to battle it out for top honours. Hosted at the BMO Centre\, the event showcases high‑energy engineering talent as teams compete for championship titles and coveted qualification spots at the VEX Robotics World Championships.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/mecha-mayhem-2026/
LOCATION:BMO Centre\, 20 Roundup Way S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events
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SUMMARY:Live Ice Sculptures in Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of live ice sculpting as master carvers from Heilongjiang Province\, China transformation blocks of ice into stunning works of art. \nFeb. 6-7: Sien Lok Park (Chinatown) \nFeb. 9-10: Daqing Square (Chinatown) \nFeb. 12-13: Eau Claire Plaza
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/live-ice-sculptures-in-chinatown/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events
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