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Family Day Weekend Update

Happy long weekend!

There is nothing quite as glorious as having not one, not two, but three days in a row off! Long weekends feel like the only weekends you get to truly relax, which is why we are planning on making the most of it. They only come around once every month or so, after all! 

Not sure what to do this long weekend? Here are some ideas: 

• Stock up your DVR by scheduling it to record all of the Olympic events! Since South Korea is in a much different time zone, all the best Olympic action is happening while we're fast asleep. Load up the DVR, pick up all your favorite drinks and snacks and binge-watch away. The bonus? You can fast forward through all of the commentary and get straight to the action. 
• Spend a day going around…

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February 2018 Events

There are tons of events happening around Calgary during this month of love... check them out! For more information and events, visit www.avenuemagazine.ca 

Human Bonspiel: We've all watched curling at some point, we're Canadian after all. But we would wager that you haven't ever been the curling ball. Slide "the ice at Olympic Plaza while laying on top of a giant curling stone made out of an inner tube... four-person teams will do their best to end up in the center of the three blue, white and red rings. Event proceeds will support KidSport Calgary" (Avenue Calgary). Support a great cause and have fun doing it! More information can be found HERE.

In the Heat of the Night: Human's aren't the only ones who regularly find love; critters do, too! Join…

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Bell Let's Talk Day 2018

Tomorrow, January 31st, is Bell Let's Talk Day 2018. This day is hosted by Bell media and communications in an effort to bring mental health out of the shadows and into the light. This event has began in 2010 and has raised over $86,504,429.05 so far! Canadians have been quick to support this cause, recognizing the way it benefits Canadian's and the world as a whole.

The Bell Let's Talk Day initiative is "dedicated to moving mental health forward in Canada... [by promoting] awareness and action with a strategy built on 4 key pillars: Fighting the stigma, improving access to care, supporting world-class research and leading by example in workplace mental health." People are encouraged to look at how they can positively contribute to these four goals…

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Day 9: Holiday Activities in YYC

Calgary loves to celebrate the holidays. Here are ten activities happening around the city to check out this holiday season:

1. Market Collective: This Christmas market is happening the first three weekends in December and is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift, support local shops and get into the holiday spirit. You'll even get to meet Santa Claus!
2. Zoo Lights: A timeless tradition for many Calgarian's, Zoo Lights allows you to experience the Zoo in new and glowing ways. Enjoy the exhibits and wish all the animals a very Merry Christmas!
3. The Polar Express Train Ride: Hop aboard the Aspen Crossing train and enjoy a night of Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, carols, and a reading of the story The Polar Express. Each child is given a gift…

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Day 3: Places to Volunteer in YYC this Christmas

An essential part of the holidays is giving; not necessarily money, but your time and your heart. Calgarians are known for their selflessness and community spirit. Make someone's holidays a little brighter by volunteering with any one of these charitable organizations this Christmas. Here are the links to their volunteer pages and a description of what you would be helping with:

• The Calgary Food Bank: Holiday Fundraising
• Operation Christmas Child: Shoebox Packing
• Closer to Home: Christmas Elf
• Calgary Women's Centre: Toy Pick-Up
• Drop-In Centre: Cooking & Serving
• Snow Angels: Snow Removal

Looking for more opportunities? Here is a full list of all of the charitable organizations in Calgary. We encourage you to email them and find…

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November Events

Some must-see events this month:

Disney On Ice || November 15th - 19th || $$

• Come see your favorite Disney characters skate in the spectacular Disney on Ice show! Disney presents "Follow Your Heart," featuring characters from films such as Finding Dory, Inside Out, Frozen, Toy Story and more! This family-friendly event is a must see for all die-hard Disney fans.
• More information here. 

Calgary Expo Holiday Market || November 25th - 26th || $

• Brought to you by the creators of the Calgary Comic Convention, this holiday market is about to make all of your nerdy dreams come true. Dress up as your favorite character and check out the "local retailers, vendors and artists [that] sell comics, toys, collectibles and art... [Plus], if you…

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October Events

Here are some events happening around Calgary to check out this month:

Wordfest Festival || October 9th - 15th || Various Locations || This event is every literary lovers dream come true. Enjoy panels, games and books from over 70 authors and artists as they celebrate the power of words! Avenue Calgary notes, "the highlight of this year's roster will likely be Between the Pages, an event that will gather all five of this year's Scotiabank Giller Prize finalists together." This event combines learning and fun for one incredible week. For more information, visit their website at www.wordfest.com!

Jerry Seinfeld || October 13th-14th || Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium || Whether they know him from his hit 90's T.V show, his Netflix special, or his…

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Halloween Events in YYC

Calgary really gets into the Halloween spirit this time of year. Looking for some fun, spooky, even scary events? Here are some you do not want to miss: 

Heritage Park Ghost Tours || September 13th - October 18th || Ever wondered what ghosts haunt Heritage Park? Join this walking tour to learn about the creepy stories of days past, staff ghost encounters and maybe even (hopefully) experience the paranormal yourself. Heritage Park may be bright and kid-friendly during the day, but at night the ghosts come to play... 

Screamfest || October 13th-18th on Fridays & Saturdays, and October 29th - 31st || This Calgary Halloween classic is a classic for a reason: it is notoriously the scariest event in the city. Walk through multiple haunted houses, such as…

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Beakerhead: Everything You Need To Know

If you've driven through downtown lately you may have noticed something odd: random pop up art installations. The Center Street Royal Canadian Legion is covered in white balloon bubbles, giant glow-up rabbits are in the park and human-sized hamster wheels are lined up on Stephen's Ave. So what's the deal?

Beakerhead Calgary 2017 is here. 

Beakerhead is, in its own words,  "an annual program that brings together the arts, sciences, and engineering sectors to build, engage, compete, and exhibit interactive works of art, engineered creativity and entertainment. Year-round programming and community-connecting culminates in a five-day citywide spectacle consisting over over 60 events centered around delightfully bizarre engineered installations and…

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September Events

There are lots of fun things happening around Calgary this month! Check them out:

Easter Seals Drop Zone || September 6th, 2017 || Dress up as your favorite superhero and climb down the side of a building in the name of courage and charity. Avenue Calgary writes, "more than 100 brave Calgarians face their fear of heights as they rappel down the 30-storey Sun Life Plaza in support of the Easter Seals, an organization that supports Albertans with disabilities and special needs by providing equipment, recreational and residential programs." For more information visit their website here. 

Heritage Park Ghost Tours || September 13th - 18th || Do you love Ghost stories? Join Heritage Park on a walk through our haunted past. Here's the scoop: "the tours…

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