12 Things to do in Calgary with Kids this Weekend - April 26-28, 2024

The weekend is here and it’s a proper chance to get outside and enjoy spring!

Here are the best things to do in Calgary this Weekend with Kids

Friday

Take the Calgary Nature Challenge
There are several public events happening across the city which include pollinator walks, guided birding tours, and park bioblitzes. You can also just head out to explore on your own or with a group of friends.
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Free Kids Coding Workshop: Code Your Own App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playgrounds using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.
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Saturday

Michaels Makebreak Craft Time
Michaels’ in-store events are back - it’s a great, free, way to spend an afternoon out creating with a quick, drop-in craft at your local Michaels store. Crafts are rotated seasonally, and in themes. No pre-registration is required for this fun, drop-in craft time but parents do have to remain in the store.
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Take a Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Kids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. We’ll show them how to draw colourful faces and objects.
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Drop in Trash Art Workshop
Drop-in between 1-6pm at Sparrow Artspace for an eco-friendly and creative event where you can turn trash into art! Everyone is welcome (all ages) to create their own trash art creations with artists-in-residence.
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Super Soaker Swim at Trico Centre
Bring your super soaker and join in on the fun every Saturday night! Regular admission prices apply, as always members are free! If you are in need of a Super Soaker have no fear! Trico Centre does have a few that we can lend, just please ensure they are returned at the end of the swim time!
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Free Kids Coding Workshop: Code Your Own App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playgrounds using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.
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Sunday

Birding on St. Patrick Island
Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick's Island on April 28, 2024 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. The start of spring is an excellent time to start birding, with no leaves on the trees it's easier than ever to see the birds.
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How are you spending the weekend with your kids in Calgary?