Here are the best things to do in Calgary this Weekend with Kids
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Here’s what to do in Calgary this weekend with Kids
Friday
High River Santa Claus Parade and Light Up Festival
The High River Santa Claus Parade is a tradition for many families to begin their Christmas season. We look forward to coming together again to celebrate a magical evening of lights, music, and activity for our 37th annual parade.
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Lions Festival of Lights
The 37th annual display will be turned on November 25, 2023 at 6pm, then nightly from 5:30 pm until midnight on January 8, 2024. Donations to the Food Bank are gratefully accepted only at the Grand Opening.
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Watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Stage
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious."
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Saturday
Christmas Cookie Crime Scenes
Cookie Crime Scene competitions are returning to YouthLink this December! Create a crime scene in the most festive way possible, with gingerbread in our interactive police museum! Building slots are available on December 2nd, 9th and 16th, and winners will be selected the week of December 18th.
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Airdrie Santa Claus Parade
What better way to ring in the Christmas season? Join us as we light up the night and ring in the holidays. Enjoy lights, music, dancing, and a visit from the man in red himself!
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Village Ice Cream Grand Reopening Party
To celebrate, Village Ice Cream will be throwing a huge reopening party at Britannia Plaza on Saturday, December 2, and ice cream lovers will not want to miss out. Guests will be able to spin the Village Prize Wheel for the chance to score some Village goodies.
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Get Free Photos at The Core
Visit Santa at the Simons Truck every Saturday & Sunday from December 2nd to December 17th, 2023. Photos can be taken on your phone for easy sharing with family and friends. Share your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #FindYourselfDowntown to have your photo printed out on the spot courtesy of Fotohub!
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Light up the Square in East Village
Meet up with your neighbours on December 1st for the annual community tree lighting at 5th Street Square! Chat or sing carols with your EV friends as you take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon through the neighbourhood’s streets and pathways. With carolers, treats and a visit from Santa, you’ll be in the holiday spirit in no time! Tree lighting will take place at 5:30PM.
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Watch a $2.99 Movie at Cineplex Family Favourites
This weekend, catch a screening of the Polar Express on the big screen at Cineplex. It’s your chance to bring the kids to see a cheap holiday movie, with tickets at just $2.99!
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Super Soaker Swim at Trico Centre
It’s super soaker swim! Come for the open swim at Trico Centre and bring your super soaker to get in on the water fight action! If you don’t have one, don’t worry - you can borrow one on site!
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Kids Button Making Workshop
This is a super fun & hands-on Kids Button Making Workshop where your little ones can unleash their creativity & make four of their own buttons!
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Sunday
Drop in for Fun at Devonian Gardens
Drop-in programs are free, fun and educational activities offered seasonally in the Devonian Gardens. The programs will rotate between 3 themes: Coexisting with City Critters, Diverse Parks of Calgary, and Devonian Plants and Fish. With crafts, games, and an educational touch-table, participants of all ages will find something to get excited about.
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