12 Things to do in Calgary this Weekend with Kids - May 10-12, 2024
Here are the Best Things to do in Calgary with Kids
Friday
Girls Free Soccer Friday
Servus Credit Union Free Soccer Friday is a free, drop-in style soccer opportunity for youth of all ages, abilities, and skill levels to participate in sport, make new friends, and stay active – no previous soccer experience required!
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Go Downtown for the ‘Los Trompos’ Art Installation
Los Trompos is bringing a splash of colour to Lot 6 through the month of May and you’re going to want to explore it. We love a larger than life at exhibit and Los Trompos is bringing a bright and colourful installation, to the heart of the city, until May 28th, 2024.
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Saturday
Try Birding on St. Patrick’s 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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Michaels Makebreak: Make a Mother’s Day Card for Mom
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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Free Session: Making Robots for Mom
Join author, illustrator, and puppeteer, Jenny Dale Stables, for this 2-hour robot-building workshop. Drawing inspiration from her book, BOLTS, families will be guided in creating their own robot family using wood blocks and found objects. Get creative with materials such as bolts, buttons, wire, and springs, and learn how to paint metallic effects using acrylic paint. Make it a Mother’s Day to remember!
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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. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided.
Recommended for kids ages 8–12.
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Pop Into the Free Mobile Adventure Playground
Calgary Mobile Adventure Playground is 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.
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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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Sunday
Free Planting and Clay Sculpting Workshop
Inspired by the trees weep, the mountain still, the bodies rust by Derek Liddington, this workshop invites kids to dive into the fairytale forest envisioned by Liddington and unleash creativity through hands-on activities with clay sculpting and planting. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, feelings, and relationships between the forest and ourselves.
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