13 Things to do in Calgary this Weekend with Kids - August 25-27, 2023
Here are the best things to do in Calgary this weekend with Kids
Friday
Calgary Mobile Adventure Playground: Dover
Adventure playgrounds are dynamic spaces where children can explore, create, imagine and learn in their own way. They contain a variety of materials and loose parts such as boards, tires, tape and cardboard that children are free to use to build, demolish, assemble and change their environments as they desire.
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Try Marsh Dipping at Bow Habitat
Have you ever wondered why so many wild creatures seem to love marshes? The secret lies in all of the delicious nutritious bugs lurking in the murk! Come dip into this nutrient-rich water and discover all the interesting and tasty creepy crawlies that call wetland waters home. We provide the science gear; you bring the scientific enthusiasm!
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Watch Cirque du Soleil: Kooza
KOOZA is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. A mystery item is delivered to The Innocent one day when he is flying his kite. The self-discovery journey of The Innocent, who is miraculously transferred to a bizarre but exotic world, is followed in KOOZA under the watchful eye of an enigmatic trickster with remarkable abilities. You can see it under the big top this weekend!
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Learn about Bats at Wesselhead Glenmore Reservoir
Learn all about Bats of Alberta with Susan Holroyd from the Alberta Community Bat Program.
Susan along with a Naturalist from the Weaselhead Preservation society will take you on a guided hike through the Weaselhead to detect and listen for bats in the park. You will learn first how to use the bat detectors, then head out into the park to listen for bats!
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Saturday
Open Swim and Supersoaker Wars at Trico Centre
Bring your super soaker and join in on the fun every Saturday night at Trico Centre. 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: Skate into the Schoolyear
Join this free event to skate into the school year! Join the fun for FREE Skating Fun: Lace up your skates and hit the ice! Bring your own skates and helmet or rentals are provided on-site for FREE.
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Pokemon Trading Day at Toys R Us - Free Trading Kit!
Pokémon Trade + Play Day: A perfect activity for trading-card newbies (+ their confused grownups): join us in-store to learn the basics – every participant will receive a FREE* trading kit!
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Pop up Roller Rink at the Bounce
Join the fun for a free Pop Up Roller Rink experience in the sunshine at The Bounce in East Village. There are going to be four DJs and skates for rent ($10) and a whole afternoon of family fun.
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Sunday
Trico Centre Movie in the Park: Back to the Future
On August 27th Trico Centre will be transforming their ball diamond for an evening of fun, laughter and entertainment. is Fun, movie and an outdoor experience to finish off summer break - you can’t ask for a better night. Registration is required, but the event is free.
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Take a Land Learning Walk
This weekend, take a walk in Lindsay Park (2225 Macleod Trail SE) to connect with nature! This event will be facilitated by Erica (she/they) and Dakota (she/they), and they will be providing an educational component alongside the walk.
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Try the New Parkour Park
There’s a brand new playground in Calgary designed to get older kids playing on the playground, but all ages of our kids enjoyed it when we visited! It’s located at 972 Coventry Drive NE.
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See a $4 Movie for National Cinema Day
Celebrate National Cinema Day at your local theatre because you can find $4 movies at Theatres, for any screening, for any format, this Sunday in Calgary. It’s a cheap way to bring the kids to the movies, and catch a new release!
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