Weekend Guide: Things to do in Calgary this Weekend with Kids - March 3-5
It’s looking like it’s going to become a balmy weekend out there, and we’re ready to get outside and explore. Start with the mobile pop-up playground, continue on for a cheap movie date with the kids and try something new at one of the Apple events where kids can learn to make their own emoji, and so much more.
Here’s what to do in Calgary this Weekend with kids
Saturday
Mobile Pop-up Playground
This fun experience features a self-directed, drop-in program that use loose parts and natural materials to inspire active and creative outdoor play, and connect people, young and old, to nature. Onsite play ambassadors will be on site to inspire play. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch their children's imaginations soar in this new adventure space.
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Catch a $2.99 Family Movie
Every weekend, you can watch a family movie with the kids on the big screen at Cineplex, and it’s only $2.99/ticket. It’s a great chance to catch some of the family favourites screening online. This weekend, you’ll watch Charlotte’s Web - an instant classic!
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Try Ringette - For FREE
In our house, some of the favourite sports that we’ve discovered with our kids are through the fun, free ‘try it’ sports events held throughout the city of Calgary. This weekend, give your kids the unique chance to try Ringette before you register for a spring season. Head out to Airdrie on Saturday for your chance to try the popular on-ice sport!
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Take a FREE Kids Art Workshop
Led by local artist, Sabine Lecorre-Moore, we’ll head into Esker’s galleries to draw inspiration from the artworks in Margaux Williamson’s exhibition, Interiors; then we’ll head back into the studio space to make our own experimental painting. Kids Studio is a series of hands-on workshops for children aged 8 to 12 where they independently explore creativity through process-based art making, movement and play. Parents or guardians are not required to be present for the duration of the program.
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Try Softball at Genesis Centre for Girls
Softball is an exciting sport that not only offers great exercise but teaches teamwork while building confidence and lifelong friendships. It is unique in that it is the only sport where players are just as much cheerleaders as they are athletes! GIRL POWER!!! The only equipment required is indoor shoes and a water bottle. If they already have their own glove, helmet and bat, they are more than welcome to bring it along.
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Coding Lab for Kids: 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. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colours, Memoji and more. Then you’ll work together to bring their app to life. Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided.
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Sunday
FREE Music Lab for Kids
Create a theme song for your favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will get hands-on with experimenting with Smart Drums, adding pre-recorded loops and remixing their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
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