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Calgary Events Calendar, Long Weekends
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5/1/2012 - 5/31/2013
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Vintage to Volt
Gasoline Alley Museum
Limited Time Exhibit
March 1 - May 31, 2012 Open Daily 9:30am-4pm
Enjoy a rare and engaging look at the iconic vehicles of the past century that left their mark of the world.
Picture yourself behind the wheel of a classic ’67 Camaro or a sweet and sassy ’57 convertible. Get a close-up look at a 1916 Milburn electric car, a century ahead of its time, and compare it to today’s sophisticated Chevy Volt.
www.heritagepark.ca
All Aboard for a Season of Fun!
Day Out With Thomas™
May 5 & 6, 12 & 13
Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Heritage Park with all of his friends in 2012!
For two weekends only, Heritage Park transforms into the Island of Sodor for Thomas themed fun.
Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their grownups to take a 20 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to have their picture taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. Activities and enterta...
Canada Olympic Park
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Calgary Pet Expo
May 5 & 6, 2012
Canada Olympic Park (COP)
At the show you will find hundreds of pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, clubs and organizations that cater to pets.
The show strives to include all types of pets, anything from dogs & cats, to reptiles and other small caged exotics. All of these animals can be seen on-site during the show for you to interact with!
Participate at our Show & Tell Theatre as well as learn about your pet's needs in our Semin...
All Aboard for a Season of Fun!
Day Out With Thomas™
May 5 & 6, 12 & 13
Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Heritage Park with all of his friends in 2012!
For two weekends only, Heritage Park transforms into the Island of Sodor for Thomas themed fun.
Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their grownups to take a 20 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to have their picture taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. Activities and enterta...
Crossroads Furniture Mart
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Royal Canadian Circus
05/12/2012 - 05/21/2012
Crossroads Furniture Mart 2222 16 Ave Northeast, Calgary
Magical Moments!
That’s what the circus has mean to children for generations. From clowns to animals to death-defying feats of the high-wire performers, the circus brings magic into our every day lives.
http://royalcanadiancircus.com/
University of Calgary
Initiated in the Greater Toronto Area in 2008, Science Rendezvous will celebrate its fifth anniversary, in 2012, as Canada’s largest public science festival. Award-winning institutions and organizations have partnered to host events at university and college campuses, research hospitals, cultural, and public sites. Across the country, volunteers and leaders in science and technology play host to tens of thousands of visitors, of all ages. Through interactive workshops, demonstrations, scie...
All Aboard for a Season of Fun!
Day Out With Thomas™
May 5 & 6, 12 & 13
Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Heritage Park with all of his friends in 2012!
For two weekends only, Heritage Park transforms into the Island of Sodor for Thomas themed fun.
Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their grownups to take a 20 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to have their picture taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. Activities and enterta...
Mother's Day Sleepover
From Saturday, May 12 2012 - 7:00pm
To Sunday, May 13 2012 - 8:30am
www.calgaryzoo.org
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13 2012, 9:00am - 3:30pm
9:00 am OR 11:30 am OR 2:00 pm
Come celebrate all of the super Moms out there!
PRE-PURCHASED tickets only.
www.calgaryzoo.org
Scotiabank Saddledome
Stars on Ice
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Sun, May 13, 2012
AWARD-WINNING STARS ON ICE
Launches 2012 "Love 'n' Life" Tour
Headlined by a Select Cast of Olympic and World Champions The Premier Figure Skating Tour Unveils New Production Co-Directed and Choreographed by Skating Superstar Kurt Browning
TICKETS ON SALE JANUARY 13th
http://www.starsonice.ca/
Click event date to see all Calgary Mother's Day events and Mother's Day Brunch.
Mother’s Day date in Canada is on the second Sunday of May each year.
When is Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012
Carnations are a popular Mother's Day symbol in Canada. However, other flowers are also given to mothers to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.
All Aboard for a Season of Fun!
Day Out With Thomas™
May 5 & 6, 12 & 13
Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Heritage Park with all of his friends in 2012!
For two weekends only, Heritage Park transforms into the Island of Sodor for Thomas themed fun.
Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their grownups to take a 20 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to have their picture taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. Activities and enterta...
Canada Olympic Park
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Mother's Day Brunch
Canada Olympic Park
Sunday, May 13, 2012 - ATCO Centre
Join us for one of our feature brunches this year, where our talented team of chefs will dazzle you with specialty-themed cuisine.
www.winsportcanada.ca
Mother's Day Brunch
Heritage Park
Sunday May 13, 2012 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Show your Mother how much you care by treating her to a fabulous
Mother’s Day Brunch at Heritage Park Historical Village.
Enjoy a delicious brunch on the mezzanine of Gasoline Alley Museum, which overlooks the grand showroom of the museum. After brunch, enjoy a leisurely stroll down memory lane as you explore Gasoline Alley’s world-class collection of beautifully restored vintage vehicles and oil and gas ...
35th Annual Sport Chek Mother's Day Run & Walk in Calgary
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Chinook Centre (61st Avenue & Macleod Trail)
www.mdrunandwalk.com
Crossroads Furniture Mart
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Royal Canadian Circus
05/18/2012 - 05/21/2012
Crossroads Furniture Mart 2222 16 Ave Northeast, Calgary
Magical Moments!
That’s what the circus has mean to children for generations. From clowns to animals to death-defying feats of the high-wire performers, the circus brings magic into our every day lives.
http://royalcanadiancircus.com/
Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Long Weekend, is a federal Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the last Monday before or on 24 May, in honour of both Queen Victoria's birthday.
Victoria Day serves as the unofficial marker of the end of the winter social season, and thus the beginning of the summer social calendar. It is during this long weekend that many summer businesses — such as parks, outdoor restaurants, bicycle rentals, city tour operators, etc. will open.
Victoria Day...
Opening Weekend
Heritage Park
May 19 - 21 9:30am-5:00pm
Celebrate the long weekend with a journey back in time!
Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, experience the thrill of an antique midway or take a ride on our thundering steam train.
Pick up a treat at the Alberta Bakery, old-fashioned candy store or the Vulcan Ice Cream Parlour.
History comes to life in the homes, shops and on the streets of our Historical Village and in the Settlement.
Our friendly costumed townsfolk will be happy to ...
Mountie Day
Fort Calgary
Monday, May 21, 2012 11am - 4pm
You are invited to join Fort Calgary on Victoria Day to commemorate the formation of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) by Sir John A. Macdonald in 1873. To celebrate the 139th birthday of the formation of the NWMP - who later grew and evolved into Canada's world-renowned RCMP - the first 139 visitors will enjoy a piece of birthday cake. Visitors will learn about the NWMP's March West and the history of the NWMP in Calgary. Activities w...
Victorian Afternoon Tea
Heritage Park
May 21 12pm and 2pm
Pre-Ticketed Event. Upstairs Tea Room in the Wainwright Hotel
The perfect girls’ afternoon out: Afternoon Tea in the elegant Wainwright Hotel.
Enjoy a stylish and historic experience at Heritage Park. Linger over traditional Afternoon Tea in the upstairs Tea Room of the Wainwright Hotel. Sip tea or coffee out of fine bone china, enjoy silver tea service and relax with those who are nearest and dearest. Afternoon Tea is served...
Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
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Calgary International Children's Festival
May 22 - 26, 2012
Where does the Festival take place?
Festival performances take place in and around the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts in the heart of downtown Calgary.
How do I know if a show is right for my child and my family?
We strongly suggest that you read the descriptions carefully, taking into account the age guidelines provided, as well as the show genre and length. The Calgary International Children's Festival works directly with the ...
Scotiabank Calgary Marathon
Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Lace up your shoes and join thousands of other runners and walkers for the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Race Weekend on May 25th-27th, 2012. Voted the 2010 & 2009 Best Road Race in Alberta, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a challenging, competitive and fun event with a race designed for everyone of any level. Events include the Scotiabank Marathon, Centaur Subaru half marathon, Jugo Juice 10K, AstraZeneca 5K Walk ...
Carifest 2012
June 2 - June 9, 2012
Calgary
Carifest is an annual festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that showcases the arts and culture of the Caribbean.
Carifest 2012 takes place from 2nd June to 9th June, 2012. The festival opens with the Gospel Concert and continues with the Carifest Movie Night. Carifest then spices up the weekend with the Carifest Culture Showcase, then climaxing on Saturday with the Parade, Sunshine Fest, and Afterparty events.
www.carifestcalgary.com
FREE family event! Bring your bikes and helmets and follow the clues to find the treasure! (Trikes, training wheels, and run-bikes welcome too) It's free to sign up just call 1-888-886-6464 or email info@atlantisprograms.com
When: Saturday June 2, 2012
Where: Edworthy Park - North side parking lot
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
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Roald Dahl's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sunday, June 3, 2012 – 3pm
Instrument Petting Zoo – 2pm
EPCOR CENTRE's Jack Singer Concert Hall
Enjoy this truly twisted take on a classic fairy tale, featuring an inspired original score, puppets and “seven funny little men, each not more than four-foot-ten.”
Symphony Sundays for Kids Series
www.cpo-live.com
Calgary Moms Trade Fair
June 9th, 2012
Quality Hotel - Conference Centre, 4804 Edmonton Trail NE
Join us June 9th, 2012 for some family fun at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre. Shop, browse and interact with exhibitors to find the latest in local products & services that are available for you and your family. From new brands & businesses that have recently launched, to the latest mompreneur inventions & gadgets, to the all-time favorites.
Saturday, June 9th 2012 ~ 9:00am - ...
Flicker Day
Calgary Zoo
June 9
Photographers are invited to purchase a ticket for Flicker Day that will get them onto the Zoo grounds before we open to the public. This will allow photographers to photograph the gardens, grounds and animals (once they wake up) without the crowds and with the amazing morning light. The Zoo is perhaps one of the most peaceful and picturesque places in Calgary come sunrise, so you won’t want to miss out on this great opportunity. More details on the event wi...
Canada Olympic Park
(map)
Father's Day Brunch
Canada Olympic Park
Sunday, June 17, 2012 - ATCO Centre
Join us for one of our feature brunches this year, where our talented team of chefs will dazzle you with specialty-themed cuisine.
www.winsportcanada.ca
Canada Day
Fort Calgary
Sunday, July 1, 2012 9am - 4pm
Join us during our Canada Day celebrations, which will include a free pancake breakfast, live stage entertainment in partnership with Cantos Music Foundation, a classic car show, carnival games, jump houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, roving entertainment, and more. We will be offering free shuttle bus services between Fort Calgary and Prince's Island.
www.fortcalgary.com
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! 100th Anniversary
July 6 - 15, 2012
Stampede Parade on July 6, Calgary Stampede Rodeo, midway, chuckwagon races, Grandstand shows, concerts and much more.
SNEAK-A-PEEK - Thursday, July 5, 2012
Suncor Energy Family Day - Sunday, July 8, 2012
Western Heritage Day - Tuesday, July 10, 2012
BMO Kids Day - Wednesday, July 11, 2012
http://cs.calgarystampede.com/
Prince’s Island Park
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Calgary Folk Music Festival
July 26-29, 2012
Prince’s Island Park
See and hear 68 artists from 14 countries on 7 stages. Visit the interactive family area, browse at the original tree-shaded artisan market, sample some cuisine from the global village and share a beverage with your tribe in the beer garden. Make some music in Bin 15 and see some original theatre at the BIOBOXES.
www.calgaryfolkfest.com
Teddy Bear Picnic
Calgary Zoo
August 11 & 12, 2012 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
You and your teddy bear are invited to the Calgary Zoo on August 11th & 12th for the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic. So grab your picnic blanket, your teddy and come down to the Zoo!
If you missed out on the fun last year, make sure to mark down these dates and head to the Calgary Zoo for the biggest and best Teddy Bear Picnic Calgary has ever seen.
This event is free with regular Zoo admission.
www.calgaryzoo.com
Four + Urban Arts Festival
Eau Claire Plaza 3 St. & Riverfront Ave. S.W.
August 25, 2012 12 - 10pm
Four + is a free one day Urban Arts Festival, held on August 25, 2012 at Eau Claire Plaza in Calgary.
This Festival will showcase Local talent within the Urban Subculture, and will allow Calgarians to explore the roots of Hip Hop and its Evolution.
Hip Hop, is one of the most influential genres in today’s society, it appeals to both youth and adults. Four + aims to provide Free ...
34th Annual Calgary Women's Run
Shouldice Park, 5303 Bowness Rd. N.W, Calgary, AB
Sunday, 26 August 2012 - 9:00am
The Calgary Women's Run is one of the oldest women's races in Canada. Organized by volunteers from the Calgary Roadrunners, the race is made possible by The Tech Shop. And our other valuable sponsors.
www.calgaryroadrunners.com
Boo at the Zoo night-time -October 26th & 27th – 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Boo at the Zoo day-time – October 28th, 2012 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
WE DARE YOU TO COME AFTER DARK…
The Boo at the Zoo that you love to fear is back again! Voted BEST 2011 Halloween event by Calgary’s Child Magazine’s Parents’ Choice Awards.
Boo at the Zoo welcomes ghosts and goblins to Calgary’s most spooktacular family Halloween event.
Updates on tickets, activities a...
Remembrance Day – also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day – is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 (major hostilities of World War I were formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice).
Thursday, ...
ZooLights
Calgary Zoo
November 30, 2012 - January 5, 2013
(Excluding Christmas Day and December 31)
Voted Best Christmas Event 2011 by Calgary’s Child Magazine’s Parents’ Choice Awards
If you enjoyed Zoolights 2011, then get ready to have the time of your life at Zoolights 2012! We are changing lights up, bringing in new lights and figures, activities and more.
calgaryzoo.org
Christmas Day is a holiday held on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, garlands, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly. Santa Claus is a popular folklore figure, associated with the bringing of gifts for children.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
In Canada, Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday, much as the United States treats the day after Thanksgiving. It is a time where shops have sales, often with dramatic price decreases. For many merchants, Boxing Day has become the day of the year with the greatest revenue.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Zoo Year's Eve
Calgary Zoo
December 31st, 2012
Join the Calgary Zoo for Zoo Year’s Eve 2012!! Enjoy the amazing Zoolights, plus live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.
Zoo Year’s Eve sold out in 2011, so make sure to check back here for more information on ticket sales come Fall 2012. You don’t want to miss this event….it just keeps getting better and better.
calgaryzoo.org
New Year's Eve or Old Year's Night is on 31 December, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Year's Day. In modern Western practice, New Year's Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year at midnight. Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making in part of the celebration.
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year's Day is the first day of the year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1. It is also customary to make New Year's resolutions, which individuals hope to fulfil in the coming year. The most popular resolutions in the Western world include to quit tobacco smoking, stop excessive drinking of alcohol, lose weight, get physically fit, and save money.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Valentine's Day, held on February 14, celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines").
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day
Calgary
Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a religious holiday on the 17th of March. It is named after Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland. It began as a purely Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. It has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.
It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Newfoundland and Lab...
Calgary
April Fools' Day is celebrated in the Western world on April 1st of every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1st is not a legal holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day which tolerates practical jokes and general foolishness. The day is marked by the commission of good humoured or funny jokes, hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, teachers, neighbors, work associates, etc.
Also called All Fools' Day
http://en.w...
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