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SUMMARY:LitCon 2026 | A Calgary Youth Literary Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Teachers and students\, get ready for LitCon! This month-long virtual festival connects classrooms with acclaimed authors\, illustrators\, and creators through engaging\, curriculum-connected sessions – from graphic novels and manga to storytelling and creative workshops. Students will explore new ideas\, hear from inspiring voices\, and have a chance to win exciting prizes.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/okfqi5soc-litcon-2026-or-a-calgary-youth-literary-arts-festival/2026-05-17/
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SUMMARY:Otafest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Calgary’s ultimate Japanese pop culture festival. Anime\, panels\, shopping\, cosplay\, games\,\ncharity\, celeb guests. Find your community here. We can’t wait to meet\nyou!  \n \nCheck out over 100 hours of programming facilitated by fans\, members of our community\, special\nguests\, and staff\, our huge Exhibitor Hall and Artist Alley for amazing art and\nmerchandise\, autograph signings\, guest meet & greets\, concerts\, video game tournaments\,\nPokémon league\, Maid & Butler Café\, and so much more.  \n \nVisit our website at https://otafest.com for more information about Otafest – proudly non-profit and\nfully volunteer-run for over 25 years!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/cl7oqdtqf-otafest-2026/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre\, 120 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0P3
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Island Nature Series: Birding
DESCRIPTION:Let expert guides from Nature Calgary show you all the bird life on St. Patrick’s Island. Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick’s Island to observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. Explore the the inner city birds on this downtown island throughout all the seasons!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/widusivy7-st-patricks-island-nature-series-birding-occ-9382/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Island\, Calgary
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SUMMARY:High Tea at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun\, perfect for all ages. Your ticket includes entry to the zoo with a 1.5 hour High Tea seating that allows you to indulge delicious finger sandwiches\, scones\, and mouthwatering snacks\, complemented by a selection of tasty loose leaf teas. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st\, 2026. \nMake it an occasion to remember and dress in your Sunday best for High Tea at the zoo!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/fzkbrz3y0c-high-tea-at-the-zoo/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd NE\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
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SUMMARY:The Confluence Craft Club - May
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to\nkick-start your crafting journey\, need motivation to tackle that\nwork-in-progress or simply want to meet like-minded people? The Confluence\nCraft Club is the cozy\, community crafting experience you’ve been looking for!\nWhether you knit\, cross-stitch\, scrapbook\, or do anything in between\, come\nspend a relaxing afternoon sharing your craft and socializing over a warm\nbeverage.  \nAll art forms and\nskill levels welcome! Materials are not provided\, so please remember to bring\nyour craft and all required supplies along with you! Tickets include\ncomplimentary coffee and tea. *Attendees under the age of 16 must be\naccompanied by an adult for the entirety of the program.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/yiigjkyum-the-confluence-craft-club-may-2/
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 5E1
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