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Guides, tips, and curated events for Calgary families.
October 8, 2026
Your Child Mixes Two Languages. Should You Be Worried?
“Can I have the bleu one?” Explore why children mix languages, what a study suggests about considering the listener, and how to respond. Meet Calgary studios Polyglots and A French Start.
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October 5, 2026
Calgary Libraries Your Kids Will Love
A helicopter, a real fire truck and a place to play: discover three free Calgary library adventures, then find opening hours, addresses and directions on LekkerKids.
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September 30, 2026
5 Calgary Family Events for Truth and Reconciliation Day — September 30, 2026
Listen, learn and remember together at five Calgary events on Orange Shirt Day. Four have free admission. Find times, locations, tickets and official programs.
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September 30, 2026
8 Fall Adventures in Calgary Your Kids Will Love
Pick a pumpkin, explore a corn maze or follow beaver clues. Find your next family day out with eight Calgary fall ideas, plus activity lists to make planning easy.
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September 29, 2026
6 Fall Leaf Sensory Play Ideas for Kids
One fall walk, a handful of leaves and six easy ways to play at home. Try leaf sorting, agar play, rubbings, nature soup and more.
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July 24, 2026
Weekend Family Events – July 25–26, 2026
6 fun things this weekend: free Inglewood Sunfest street festival, Naija Market Day, Pet-A-Palooza, Calgary Wind Symphony at Riley Park, The Barn Artisan Market, and Clue the Musical.
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July 17, 2026
Weekend Family Events – July 17–19, 2026
7 things to do with the family this weekend: free Fiestaval, Omatsuri Japanese Festival, Beaulieu Flower Market, Pokémon trading, FIFA Finals Watch Party, a free nature walk, and the Folk Fest preview.
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July 10, 2026
Stampede Final Week + ComicFest for Kids – July 6–12, 2026
Two unmissable family picks this week: the Calgary Stampede's epic grand finale with BMO Kids Day on July 8, and Calaway Park's ComicFest for Kids with TMNT meet-and-greets July 10–12.
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July 7, 2026
Park n' Play – Free Daily Outdoor Play for Kids (July 7–18)
City of Calgary's free drop-in outdoor play program is running at 8 locations this week and next — drop the kids off and let them play all day, no cost.
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July 3, 2026
Stampede Opening Weekend – July 3–5, 2026
6 things to do this Stampede opening weekend — rodeo at Stampede Park, Calgary Métis Fest, MexiFest, Madiba Carnival, Hangar Museum Open Aircraft Days, and the Stampede Road Race.
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July 1, 2026
The Ultimate Calgary Stampede Family Guide 2026
Everything Calgary families need for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth — admission prices, 4 free days, the $50 SuperPass, BMO Kids Zone, pancake breakfasts, pro tips, and a full day-by-day breakdown for July 3–12.
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June 29, 2026
Canada Day in Calgary – July 1, 2026
5 free ways to celebrate Canada Day with the family — main stage at Prince's Island Park, Indigenous powwow at The Confluence, cultural activities at Sien Lok Park, Eau Claire Plaza fun, and fireworks at night.
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June 26, 2026
Weekend Family Events – June 27–28, 2026
6 things to do this weekend — chalk street art in Montgomery, free jazz in East Village, a library summer party, medieval jousting in High River, a community festival in Deer Ridge, and Country Thunder at The Confluence.
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June 25, 2026
Free Stampede Pancake Breakfasts for Families – June 27–July 5, 2026
15 community Stampede breakfasts with kids-friendly gimmicks — from bouncy castles and petting zoos to Stampede Princesses, a crane rodeo, and puppy pancakes.
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June 19, 2026
Weekend Family Events – June 20–21, 2026
7 things to do with the family this weekend — All Sport One Day city-wide, Neighbour Day block parties, Jurassic Quest, two free Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations, a puppet theatre birthday party, and the Millarville Farmers' Market season opener.
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June 11, 2026
Weekend Family Events – June 12–14, 2026
7 things to do with the family this weekend — World Cup kickoff at Eau Claire Plaza, two night markets, a giant garage sale, reptile encounters, a free sound lab, and a wacky street parade.
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June 9, 2026
Free Lessons & Classes for Calgary Kids This Summer
Three free programs running in Calgary right now — a global swim lesson at four city pools, drop-in soccer every Friday, and year-round library classes for every age.
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June 4, 2026
Weekend Family Events – June 5–7, 2026
Seven things to do with the kids in Calgary this weekend — from medieval jousting in Millarville to the giant Lilac Festival street party.
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May 29, 2026
Weekend Family Events – May 30–31, 2026
Six fun things to do with your kids in Calgary this weekend — magic shows, markets, orchids, and more.
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May 22, 2026
Weekend Family Events – May 23–24, 2026
Five fun things to do with your kids in Calgary this weekend — from a circus to outdoor markets.
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