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July 1 is Canada Day. Take advantage of events happening in Calgary. Reconnect with your loved ones and your community and celebrate what makes you proud on Canada Day! From 10 am to 11 pm, head downtown for all events, including learning more about Indigenous culture and a full day of music, entertainment and fireworks. Fort Calgary – Canada Day …
Children are off on Spring Break this week, and activities to keep them busy don’t have to cost a lot. We have put together a list of some free activities below to bring your family hours of fun! Make and Take at Mastermind Toys – March 21-25, 2022. Free toy making workshop for your kids to learn to build a …
At sunset of November 28, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will welcome the beginning of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. Hanukkah customs include but are not limited to: Listening to music and songs written on Hanukkah themes. Eating foods fried or baked in oil (preferably olive …
Today is Black Friday! Black Friday is the Friday following the Thanksgiving in the United States. In the United States as well as Canada, Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season. No time to shop on Friday? No worries. Many retailers offer Black Friday Weekend deals, so that consumers have more time to shop on the …
A jack-o’-lantern (or jack o’lantern) is a carved pumpkin associated with Halloween. It’s not too late to carve pumpkins for this year’s Halloween! Here are some tips and tricks to make the process easier: Choose a fresh pumpkin with a flat bottom Must-have basic tools you will need: a serrated knife and an ice scream scoop Carve the lid from …
Time flies! We are welcoming our second Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy your favourite Halloween activities safely by taking some simple precautions. Help spread scary vibes and not COVID-19 this Halloween by taking some simple precautions: Outdoors Halloween parties with no more than 20 people (vaccinated or unvaccinated) with 2 metres between households. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 …
The 2021 Calgary Stampede is set to take place July 9 to 18. The on-Park experience of Stampede will be different. What experiences will NOT be offered in 2021 Calgary Stampede? Chuckwagon racing Stampede parade (virtual only on on GlobalNews.ca, on the Global News YouTube Channel, and on Amazon Prime.) What do I expect when I visit Stampede park? enhanced sanitization and …
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with fun and safe online and take-home activities, a fireworks show and a full day of music, etc! Pick up a Canada Day Freebie of your choice! Pick up your Fun-at-Home Kits available starting June 24 from the Calgary Public Library. Decorate your home, yard, balcony, car or bike. Pick up a Fun-at-Home digital kit made up …
World Refugee Day (each year on June 20) is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. Having been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution, refugees who settled in Canada make significant contributions to our nation’s economy. As tax payers, they create jobs, buy homes and put down roots …
Come and connect with your neighbors this Friday, June 18, at 6 pm! Where: Marlborough Community Hall What to expect: indigenous drumming circle and songs, individually packaged snacks What you need to bring: your passion, as well a chair/blanket to sit on.
