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Back to School Celebration

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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September 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

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

September 6-8 Calgary Ribfest
September 7-October 13 Halloweekends at Calaway Park
September 8 RBC Race for The Kids
September 8 1616 Hyundai Hockeyfest: Calgary
September 8 Calgary's Taste of Italy
September 9 WWE Monday Night Raw
September 13 Chinatown Lantern Festival 2024
September 14 Shepard of The Hills Lutheran Church Summer's End Tea & Bake Sale
September 14 Calgary Cat Festival and Market
September 14-15 Monster Jam YYC
September 14-15 Heritage Park Railway Days
September 18 Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits
September 20 Sam Hunt Locked Up Tour
September 20-21 Fahr Oktoberfest 2024
September 21 Silent Disco
September 25-19 2024 Curling Canada Pointsbet Invitational
September 28 All My…

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August 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

It is going to be a fantastic final month to the summer; make sure to enjoy it! Here are some of the events happening around the city: July 26-August 11 Summer Olympics
August 1-4 Calgary International Blues Festival
August 1-18 Immersive Disney Animation at Stampede Park
August 2-10 Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival
August 3 Tour De Bowness Race & Street Festival
August 5 Heritage Day
August 6 Garden Tour of Lougheed House & Beaulieu Gardens
August 7 Southcentre Mall Turns 50!
August 9 Calgary Dragon Boat Festival
August 9 Wild After Hours: Corks for Conservation
August 10-11 Granary Road Family Fun Fair
August 10 YYC Fan Fair
August 11 Marda Gras Street Festival
August 14-18 2024 Rogers Charity Classic
August 16-18 Expo Latino Festival
August 17-18 Summer…

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10 Things We Loved About The 2024 Stampede

And just as quickly as it arrived, the Calgary Stampede has come to a close. It truly is one of the greatest times of the year with the greatest outdoor show on earth. The Stampede is such a point of pride for Calgary, and every year we look forward to experiencing it! We already cannot wait until next year, but in the meantime, here are some highlights from this year:

1. The Music Lineup: Each year we are always surprised to see who is performing at the Stampede, and this year was no different. There was something for everyone, whether you attended a big show in the Dome or the Cowboys tent.  
2. The WestJet Chair Lift: If you need to get from one side of the grounds to the other, the chairlift is a great way to do so! Not only do you get to avoid…

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July 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the fun events happening around the city this month!

July 1 Canada Day 
July 1-31 Little Women: The Broadway Musical
July 2-7 2024 YONEX Canada Open
July 4 CountryFest: Cowboys Music Festival
July 4 Cowboys Stampede Showdown Charity Pokerfest
July 5 The Calgary Stampede Parade
July 5-14 The Calgary Stampede
July 5-14 Burwood Music Festival
July 6 Bowness Lions 33rd Annual Stampede Parade & Breakfast
July 12 Club 52 Live Presents: Magic and Comedy
July 12-14 Calaway Comic Fest for Kids
July 13 Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
July 19-21 Rally in The Rockies
July 22-28 LPGA CPKC Women's Open

There are so many incredible events happening during the Calgary Stampede! Check out their website by clicking here for all the details. Yahoo!

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Stampede 2024 Highlights

Happy Stampede season, Calgary!

Waking up to the first day of Stampede can feel like waking up on Christmas morning. The city is buzzing with visitors, country music, and the wild west spirit we still hold tightly onto. Stampede is such a point of pride for many Calgarians, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. 

As per usual there is an incredible lineup of events and things to check out this Stampede. Here are some highlights:

• The Evening Show: "The Calgary Stampede Evening Show is a unique entertainment doubleheader that takes place nightly at 7:45 p.m. The blast of a klaxon kicks off the Cowboys Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races—excitement that’s measured on the Richter Scale. When the last wagon thunders over the finish line, the…

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June 2024 Events Things to Do in YYC

Check out some of the great events happening this summer!

June 6-27 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons
June 8-August 10 Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Friends - The One with Ace Ventura
June 14 La Fille Mal Gardee
June 15 Neighbour Day
June 15-16 Heritage Park Children's Festival
June 15-16 Wings and Wheels at The Hanger Flight Museum
June 16 Father's Day
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 Snoop Dogg: Cali to Canada Tour
June 22 Midsummer Masquerade
June 23 Wordfest Presents: Carley Fortune
June 27-29 Sound Atlas Music Festival
July 1 Canada Day 

What are you most looking forward to?

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Fun Family Day Trips & Tours

Happy Long Weekend, Calgary!

It's going to be a rainy weekend here in the city, but that means this is a great chance to venture out to nearby attractions! Check out these great day trip options for this weekend:

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology:

The Drumheller dinosaur museum is at the top of our list because there is so much available for you to do when you go there. First, enjoy the beautiful drive through the heart of Alberta's prairies that slowly turn into the badlands. In the town of Drumheller there are plenty of places to stop for lunch, along with over 30 dinosaur statues hidden around the town. Don't forget to climb the world's biggest dinosaur statue, a massive T-Rex standing 86 ft. tall, at the heart of Drumheller. The…

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YYC Things to Do May Events in Calgary

The trees are starting to bud, and everyone is venturing outside after a long winter. Here are some fun events happening around the Calgary, AB this month:

May 1-25 Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire
May 3-11 Murder at the Park: Death Checks In
May 4-12 2024 Para Ice Hockey Championship
May 5 Fairview Studies Spring Pottery Market & Sale
May 10 Stars on Ice
May 10 SkiiTour
May 10-11 The Mens Expo
May 11 Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration
May 11 Films at The Fort: Dungeons & Dragons
May 12 Mothers Day
May 12 Mother's Day Bunch at the Fairmont Palliser
May 12 Goat Yoga at Granary Road
May 18-19 Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest
May 20 Victoria Day
May 23 Thundrin' Thursdays at Ranchmans
May 23 Alexander Keith's Lobster Boil
May 26 Servus Calgary…

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Things To Do in Calgary April Events YYC

Happy April, Calgary!

Here are some fun events happening around the city this month:

April 5-May 25 Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire
April 13 Art Exhibition: Diana Zasadny - Summer's Edge
April 13 The Country Mix Tape: Live Music at Ranchmans
April 13-June 1 Jubilations Junior Presents Teenage Mutant Kung-Fu Turtles
April 14 The Spring Market at Deerfoot Inn & Casino
April 18-28 Calgary Underground Film Festival
April 20-21 Supertrain 2024
April 20 YCMA Calgary Arts: Writing Change Into The World - Shane Homes YMCA
April 21 Thunder From Down Under: Untamed 2024 Tour
April 25-28 Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo
April 27 Shepherd of the Hills Spring Tea & Bake Sale

What To Do in The Mountains in April

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