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Explore Calgary

Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary:

March 1-9 Penguin Walk
March 1 - September 1 Quantum Sandbox
March 7 Women & Wealth 10th Anniversary Gala
March 8 International Women's Day
March 8 Learn Floral Arranging for International Women's Day
March 8 Snowed In Comedy
March 9 Daylight Savings
March 11 Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour
March 15 Calgary Comic Books Show
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 18-23 Broadway Across Canada Presents: TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
March 21 HEART Tour
March 29-May 31 Jubilations Theatre Presents: Jukebox Heaven - Legends Live Forever
March 29 North Haven Lego Competition 2025

What are you most looking forward to?

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It may be cold, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay at home! After all, we’re made tough here in Alberta. Put on your winter clothes, gas up your car, and check out these nearby attractions for a fun day trip from Calgary:

  • Canmore: While Banff gets the global acclaim, Canmore also has so much to offer (without requiring a park pass). Check out Rocky Mountain Bagels, Canmore Brewing, BeaverTails, Mountain Equipment Co, and so much more on main street. At the North end you can walk down the boardwalk through the marsh, where wildlife abounds. There are spectacular views and great places to stay overnight should you wish. Canmore has something for everyone and is only 45 minutes out of the city.
  • Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump: Skip the busy…

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Happy Valentine’s Week, Calgary!

All of us here at Team Ken Richter would like to offer you our sincere thanks and love. You are the reason we have loved serving the City of Calgary all of these years. Calgary has so many wonderful things to offer its residents and visitors that they could never all fit into one list; but we're going to try. 

Here are 10 reasons we love YYC: 

  1. The Location: In real estate we always emphasize location, location, location! Therefore, location must be the top reason we love Calgary. Perfectly nestled between the prairies and the mountains, YYC has the most gorgeous views in all of Canada. On a clear day, the views are bare-none.
  2. The Amenities! Hiking, skiing, walking, climbing, shopping, eating, drinking;…

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary:

February 1-7 Calgary Opera Presents Don Pasquale
February 1-March 22 Jubilations Junior: The Musical Spiderverse
February 6-7 Mecha Mayhem
February 7 Galentine's Celebration & Self-Care Night
February 8 Wild About Ice
February 9 Family Nature Skate at Bowness
February 9 The Rec Room's Big Game Sunday
February 13-15 Wild After Hours: In The Heat of The Night
February 13-14 Blue Jay Sessions: Winter Edition
February 14 Valentines Day
February 15 Fishtival
February 16 Valentine's Brunch at The Zoo
February 17 Family Day
February 17 Family Day at Lougheed House
February 15-March 17 King James
February 19 Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour
February 21-22 2025 Snow Rodeo
February 21-22 Ethnik Festival…

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary!

January 7-12 Broadway Across Canada Presents Beetlejuice
January 10 Bear Grillz
January 10-12 Calgary Renovation Show
January 11 Guided Exhibition Tour of The Confluence
January 12 Simulator Day
January 14 Fly Babies at The Hanger Flight Museum
January 16-25 Echoes of The Land
January 16 SUM 41: Tour of The Setting Sum
January 19 Beading Workshop
January 20 US Presidential Inauguration
January 21 CREB 2025 Forecast
January 24-26 2025 ISU World Speed Skating
January 25 AV & The Inner City
January 25 Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: Eras! Eras! Eras! A Taylor Swift Sing Along
January 26-27 National Geographic Live - Andres Ruzo: Hunt for Sleeping Giants
January 26 Jeremy Hotz - Tres Miserables
January…

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary:

December1 - January 11 Beauty & The Grinch
December 1 - January 5 Zoolights at The Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo
December 1 - December 24 The Polar Express Train Ride
December 6-8 The Nutcracker
December 6-15 Holiday Market Collective
December 8 The Wonder of Winter at Atco Park
December 8 Christmas with Johnny Reid
December 13 Grinch Tree Workshop
December 14 After Hours: Holiday Edition
December 18 A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live Soundtrack
December 19-20 Jan Arden Christmas Tour
December 21 Winter Solstice
December 22 Perfectly Frank Christmas
December 22 Film Screening in the Brunswest Theatre: While Christmas
December 24 Christmas Eve
December 25…

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Calgary, Alberta truly shines during the holiday season. The city is aglow with gorgeous light displays, opportunities to meet Santa, tasty treats, artisan markets, and so much more. Regardless of what holiday you celebrate during this month, there is something for everyone. It can be the busiest time of the year, but also the most fun!

We recognize that with the increase in the cost of living, many Calgarian’s budgets are stretched thin this year. This is why in today’s blog we are highlighting some free activities to enjoy during the holiday break. You do not need to spend money in order to make this season merry and bright. Here are some ideas:

  • Skating Bowness Lagoon: This time-honoured tradition is absolutely beloved by Calgarians, and…

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary!

November 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 8 Diwali Dhamaaka: Dinner and Dance Gala
November 9 The Price is Right Live
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 14 Sarah McLachlan: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
November 16 Jerry Seinfeld Live
November 16 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
November 21 Top Talent Wrestling
November 22 Locked Library: Force of Nature
November 23 A Heebee Jeebees Christmas
November 23 Shepard of The Hills Lutheran Church Christmas Tea & Bake Sale
November 29 The Candy Cane Gala
November 30 Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis

Let us know what you're most looking forward to in the comments below!

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary!

October 1-31 Pumpkins After Dark
October 5-6 & 12-13 Halloweekends at Calaway Park
October 5-19 Superstitions and Secrets: The Dark Side of Victorian Society
October 11-26 Screamfest
October 12 Pumpkin Fest by Blue Grass
October 14 Thanksgiving Day
October 16 Rocky Horror Picture Show - 49th Anniversary
October 17 The Homegrown Short Film Showcase
October 18 Wild After Dark: Zoodunnit
October 18 Wordfest Presents: Literary Death Match
October 19 Brick Roundup 2024
October 24 The Vampire Circus
October 31 Halloween

Let us know what you're most looking forward to in the comments below!

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It is Back to School season in Calgary, Alberta! Whether you are already a handful of weeks in, or just started back, it is time to celebrate. This time of the year can feel daunting and overwhelming for kids, so a party to celebrate the kick-off gives them something to look forward to. Start the year off on a positive note!

Here are some ideas for your back to school party:

  1. Decor: Check out places like Michaels, Winners, and Amazon for cute back to school decorations! You don't need much to make the space festive. Get some napkins, plates, bunting, and balloons. 
  2. Food: You can look on Pinterest for cute food ideas, but you might also be tired from helping your kids with the transition in seasons. If that is the case, take the stress off…

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