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Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for...
The Minto Cup is emblematic of the National Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse Champions of Canada.The Minto Cup has a storied history dating back over a century. From its inception in 1901 to the present day, this trophy has witnessed fierce battles, remarkable feats, and the emergence of future lacrosse stars.
In honour of the King Eddy’s 120th anniversary, NMC presents Eddy Fest, a three-day music festival from August 14-16, celebrating every chapter of the venue’s history. Eddy Fest showcases an eclectic mix of performances that represent the venue’s past and present — from blues and rock to country and singer-songwriters! The King Eddy has lived...
Celebrate With Us at the 30th Annual Expo Latino Festival in 2026!The Hispanic Arts Society and its Board of Directors are thrilled to invite you to join us for a milestone celebration—the 30th Annual Expo Latino Festival—a joyous tribute to Hispanic culture, music, dance, art, and community. As Western Canada’s largest Latin festival, Expo Latino...
Featuring 170+ events, 150+ presenters, and more genres than you can shake a bookmark at for 3 sweet summer days and nights in Calgary, AB, from August 14-16, 2026.If you are a writer, reader or fan, we dare you to have more fun at a festival this summer.About the FestivalHeld in Calgary, Alberta, every August,...
Aug 14 – 16, 2026 Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and vibes! Carifest Calgary returns, promising an unforgettable weekend of vibrant festivities.
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect, discover, and keep learning through the summer months.From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part...
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high‑energy, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free clinics offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
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 soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free programs offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.Delivered...
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages...
Celebrate National Acadian Day in PlayLab with the energy of a kitchen party.This all-ages, hands-on drop-in invites visitors to explore Acadian music traditions through fiddle-inspired sounds, group music-making, and the rhythmic pulse of spoon playing.Drop in and take part in lively, collaborative music-making that shows how rhythm, movement, and song bring people together.PlayLab is a...
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