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Local Events

March is here already, can you believe it? While we're getting a snowy and cold start to the month, things are looking up! Here are some of the events happening this month around Calgary:

March 1-23 Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Beach Barbie's Birthday Bash
March 1-31 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons at Ranchmans
March 10 Daylight Savings Begins
March 15 Spring Backyard Canada Market Fest
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 18-22 Indoor Pan American Cup
March 22-23 Grape Escape
March 19-24 Broadway Across Canada Presents: Hairspray
March 29 Good Friday
March 28 Noah Khan: We'll All Be Here Forever Tour
March 28-30 2024 Western Canadian Ringette Championships
March 29-31 Shun Yun
March 31 Easter Sunday

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In honour of Valentine’s day tomorrow, we thought we would share our top ten reasons why we love YYC! Calgary is such a fantastic city, and we are so proud to call it home. Here are a few of the wonderful things that everyone loves about this amazing city:

1). Calgary is incredibly close to mountains! Great towns like Canmore and Banff, nestled quaintly in the mountains, are only a mere hours drive out of the city! This makes Calgary the ideal place for people who love to hike, travel, and explore.

2). Downtown life in Calgary is thriving! The city has done a fantastic job of making downtown a safe and fun place to be! With beautiful art instalments, old buildings to marvel at, and easy transit access, downtown Calgary is a fantastic place…

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Family Day Long Weekend is here! Breathe a sigh of relief, YYC. You have an extra day to relax and have some fun after coming through a cold winter spell. Here are some fun things happening around the city this weekend for you to check out: 

  • Burger it Forward:  "Support food banks locally and across the country while you savour Canadian beef burgers this February! It's time to BURGER IT FORWARD! In 7 regions across Canada, participating restaurants are grillin' up delicious beef burgers in support of food banks from February 1st to 29th. Beef farmers and ranchers across the country are helping to 'beef up' food banks. As part of the national campaign, for every campaign featured burger purchased, Canada Beef will donate the equivalent of 1 meal…

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It's the month of love! Check out some of these fun events happening around the city:

February 1-10 Winter Sleigh Rides at Boundary Ranch
February 1-24 Curling at St. Patrick's Island
February 1 - March 1 Hygge Hut
February 9-10 2024 Snow Rodeo FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup
February 10 Lunar New Year
February 14 Valentine's Day
February 15-18 2024 ISU World Speed Skating Championships (Single Distance)
February 15-17 Block Heater
February 16-25 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
February 16-March 16 Storybook Theatre Presents: A Wrinkle in Time
February 17 Films at the Fort: When Harry Met Sally
February 19 Family Day
February 19 Family Day at the Military Museums
February 27-March 2 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

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Happy New Year, YYC! Here are some of the fun events happening around the city this January:

January 1-March 1 Hygge Hut
January 1-February 10 Winter Sleigh Rides at Boundary Ranch
January 6 Films at The Fort: Raiders of The Lost Arc
January 8-14 2024 Canadian National Skating Championships
January 13 Calgary Philharmonic Presents Starman: David Bowie
January 14 Films at The Fort: The Princess Bride
January 16 Broadway Across Canada Presents: Mean Girls the Musical
January 18 Calgary Flames vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
January 20 Kid Koala DJ Set
January 20 Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers
January 25 Beer vs. Wine Dinner at Rodney's Oyster House
January 25-27 Making Treaty 7 Presents: Indians and Cowboys
January 27 Montgomery Community Association Senior Social

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Here are some of the great events happening around the city of Calgary, Alberta this month:

November 8 BCA Planning & Development Committee Meeting
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 11 Shania Twain
November 12 KISS World Tour
November 16 MCA Senior Social
November 17-January 7 Zoolights
November 17 The Hangar Flight Museum's 48th Anniversary 
November 18 Fireside Storytelling at Fort Calgary
November 18 Schoolhouse Christmas
November 18-19 BCA Holiday Craft Fair
November 24 Black Friday
November 24 Locked Library
November 24 MCA Volunteer Appreciation Pub Night
November 24 BCA Arts Wrap-Up Showcase
November 25 Small Business Saturday
November 25-December 17 Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park
November 26 Circus Workshop with Bravo Circus
November 27 Cyber…

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Happy October, Calgary!

Here are some of the fun events to check out around the city this month:

October 1-31 Pumpkins After Dark
October 1-7 Halloweekends at Calaway Park
October 1-18 Calgary Ghost Tours
October 1-21 Crocodile Rock: The Legend of Elton John
October 3 Naloxone Training and Opiate Awareness
October 4 BCA Planning & Development Committee Meeting
October 5-29 The Burton Bar
October 7-December 17 The Wizard's Den Magical Pop-Up
October 8 The Allstate Soccer Show
October 9 Thanksgiving Day
October 11 Energy Efficient Future Workshop
October 11-15 Imaginarium by Wordfest
October 13 The Calgary Stampeders: Day of The Dino
October 13 Rocky Mountain Food & Wine Festival
October 14-22 Ghost Tea at Heritage Park
October 21 Karen's Diner on Tour
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September 1-17 Wildscapes at The Zoo
September 4-10 PGA Tour Canada Fortinet Cup
September 7 The Chicks & Marin Morris
September 9-October 7 Halloweekends at Calaway Park
September 10 Fifty Cent: The Final Lap Tour
September 15 Carnivale at Heritage Park
September 15-16 Fahr Oktoberfest
September 16 30 Years of Helping Wildlife
September 16 Bowness Lutheran Church Tea & Bake Sale, 2:00-4:00 pm
September 17 La French Run in Rouleauville
September 17 Terry Fox Run at Fort Calgary
September 17 University District Block Party
September 20 Indigenous Night Market
September 21-October 1 Calgary International Film Festival
September 23 September Equinox
September 23 Calgary Stampeders Pink Power
September 28 Iron Maiden: The Future Past Tour
September 30 National Day for…

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Calgary is known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and adventurous spirit. However, during the scorching summer months, the city can experience soaring temperatures that might leave you seeking refuge from the heat. Luckily, Calgary offers a variety of fantastic places where you can cool off and enjoy the summer season to the fullest. From serene river escapes to exhilarating water parks, here are the top places to beat the heat in Calgary:

  1. Sikome Lake at Fish Creek Provincial Park: Sikome Lake is a popular man-made lake situated within the breathtaking Fish Creek Provincial Park. It's an ideal spot for a day of family fun and relaxation. With its sandy beach, designated swimming area, and well-maintained facilities, Sikome Lake…

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Happy July, Calgary!

Can you believe we're halfway through the year already? Here are some of the fun events happening this month. Calgary is always busy in July, so take advantage of these great offerings!

July 8 Bowness Stampede Parade & Breakfast
July 7-16 The Calgary Stampede
July 7, 14, 21, 28 Family Fun Nights at Calaway Park
July 8, 15, 22, 29 Market Nights at Heritage Park
July 10 Poetry Slam & Open Mic Night at Dickens
July 18-23 Disney's Aladdin on Broadway
July 20 Montgomery Community Association Senior Social
July 23 Calgary Stampeders: Family Day
July 26 University District Night Market
July 28 I Love The 90's Tour
July 28 Corks for Conservation

What To Do in Calgary Every Day This Summer!

What are you most looking forward to this July?

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