Calgary's Child Magazine

09/03/2026

September is kicking off with a BIG weekend of family fun!

From night markets and live music to rodeos, Highland Games, festivals, movies, museums, soccer and the first taste of Halloween at Calaway Park, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the city and beyond.

Here’s a peek at what’s happening:

SEPTEMBER 3

Kensington Night Market, 4:30–8:30pm — local vendors, entertainment and a great excuse to explore Kensington. The Downtown Markets [thedowntownmarkets.ca]

Windwood Music Festival, Sept. 3–7 — classical and contemporary music in Airdrie, Calgary, Strathmore and Banff. Windwood Music Festival [windwoodfestival.com]

SEPTEMBER 4–7

It’s a BIG weekend for festivals and events!

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert — the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra [calgaryphil.com] performs John Powell’s thrilling score live to picture.

Canmore Highland Games — Celtic culture, music and activities in a spectacular mountain setting. [canmorehighlandgames.ca]

BBQ on the Bow — free family fun and one of Canada’s oldest sanctioned BBQ competitions. [bbqonthebow.com]

Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo — rodeo action, food, live music, vendors and a kids’ zone. [cochranerodeo.com]

Fiesta Filipino — four days of food, music, culture and performances at Eau Claire Plaza.

Inglewood Night Market — Fridays through Sept. 11, 5–10pm. Inglewood Night Market [inglewoodnightmarket.ca]

Free Soccer Friday — free, unstructured drop-in soccer for kids of all ages and abilities. Calgary Minor Soccer Association [calgaryminorsoccer.com]

SEPTEMBER 5–6

Calgary VegFest — plant-based food, live music, family activities, speakers and more. Calgary Vegan Society [calgaryvegansociety.com]

Alberta Culture Days: Family Music Celebration — live music, rhythm games, sound effects and singalongs at Studio Bell [studiobell.ca].

Hangar Flight Museum Open Aircraft Days — get up close and inside some favourite aircraft. The Hangar Flight Museum [thehangarmuseum.ca]

Afro-Caribbean Festival — music, dance, cuisine and cultural celebrations at Lot 6. Africanival [africanival.org]

Plus, Studio Bell’s DIY Sound Factory [studiobell.ca] on Sept. 5, a free Alberta Craft Gallery + Shop [albertacraft.ab.ca] paper-fish workshop, and Landmark Cinemas [landmarkcinemas.com]’ Sensory Friendly screening of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie.

STILL ON THIS WEEKEND

Celebrate Calgary Pride [calgarypride.ca] through Sept. 6, enjoy the Canada Strong Pass [canada.ca] through Sept. 7, and waddle over to The Royal Duck Bounce Park [royalduck.ca] at Marlborough Mall before it disappears Sept. 7.

And don’t forget: Calaway Park Halloweekends [calawaypark.com/halloweekends] begin Sept. 5 and run through Oct. 12!

There’s so much happening, we couldn’t fit it all here!

Find all the fun details, giveaways and much more in our newsletter linked below.
https://conta.cc/4gJTmKD

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09/01/2026

Happy September! Day 2 of back-to-school and we're already calling IT for tech support.

08/31/2026

Happy first day of school, Calgary!

New year, new teachers, new friends - maybe a few new family traditions, too. Here are 5 easy back-to-school rituals to make the first week a little more special.

1. Take a first-day or first-week photo - the same spot every year makes for a fun collection.
2. Make a "First Day/Week of Grade X" sign - chalkboard, paper, anything works!
3. Add a note to their lunchbox - because everyone needs a little encouragement.
4. Make a special first-day or first-week breakfast - pancakes, favourite brekkie, or whatever makes them smile.
5. Engage with them and ask one simple question - "What are you most excited about this year?"

Sometimes the little traditions are the ones they remember most.

08/28/2026

Celebrate Alberta Day at Heritage Park!

Looking for a fun way to wrap up summer with the kids? Head to Heritage Park for a full day celebrating Alberta's community, culture, and heritage.

Sunday August 30
10am to 9:30pm
Heritage Park
FREE admission - preregistration recommended
NO guest parking on Sunday - see details at heritagepark.ca

Families can enjoy: live music, multicultural performances, exploration of the Village, and a ride on an authentic steam train.
Families can also purchase an Antique Midway wristband for rides for $15, or cruise tickets for the S.S. Moyie for $5 each. Limit of 8 wristbands or ferry tickets per person.
End the day with an amazing drone show.

Want to know more? Plan ahead and check further details at heritagepark.ca to plan your transportation, activities, and registration.

08/27/2026

New Playground Alert!!

SE Parents - add this one to your playground list. And yes... that is a GIANT, WIDE slide!

This new playground is ready for some serious sliding, climbing, and playing - and we have a feeling that slide will be the star of the show. Find it at Seton Passage & 42 Street SE.

08/27/2026

There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, and this week’s lineup proves it! From GlobalFest and outdoor movies to markets, live music, pickle everything, mountain adventures and a little Y2K nostalgia, Calgary and area have families covered for a busy final weekend of August.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27: Kick off the weekend with Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History at The Confluence (theconfluence.ca/hotdogsandhottakes), a Movie in the Park in Bridgeland-Riverside, GlobalFest at Spruce Meadows (globalfest.ca), and the Kensington Night Market (thedowntownmarkets.ca).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28: Keep the fun going with Local on 17th at Tomkins Park (17thave.ca), a free Movie in the Park at Citadel, Y2K Trivia Showdown at The Confluence (theconfluence.ca/events/y2k-trivia), a double-feature Movie in the Park in Okotoks, and the start of Calgary Reggae Fest at St. Patrick’s Island (reggaefest.ca).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29: It’s a big one! Head to Picklefest at Big Rock Brewery (picklefestcanada.com/events/Calgary/), check out PlayLab: Circuit Jam at Studio Bell (studiobell.ca), join the Nose Creek Walk and Talk in Airdrie (act.environmentaldefence.ca), or find your flow with Yoga in the Rockies at Banff Sunshine Village (skibanff.com). Calgary Reggae Fest continues, and Jubilations Junior presents How to Train Your Stitch opens for families.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30: Wrap up the weekend with Watercolour Painting in the Rockies at Banff Sunshine Village (skibanff.com), Alberta Day at Heritage Park (heritagepark.ca/events/alberta-day), and Dover’s Twin Views Music in the Garden. BEEHIVE: The 60’s Musical continues at Stage West (stagewestcalgary.com).

And don’t forget the events and activities continuing throughout the week, including Indigo Summer Play Days (indigo.ca/en-ca/events), Calgary Library Store Summer Pop-Ups, the Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge (calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/ultimate-summer-challenge), Planet Fitness’ Free High School Summer Pass (planetfitness.ca/summerpass), and Calgary Pride, happening August 31 to September 6 (calgarypride.ca).

Find all the details, times, locations and more in our Calgary’s Child Weekly Newsletter, linked below.
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08/25/2026

Back-to-school bedtime reset... easier said than done! Anyone else still negotiating bedtime?

08/24/2026

Bored of the same old sprinkler? We've got 8 easy DIY water play ideas to keep the kids cool, busy, and having fun while summer is still here!

Save this post for a hot day before the kids go back to school.

08/21/2026

Can you die from sitting on the floor to play with your kid? Because getting back up just felt less like parenting and more like a medical emergency.

08/21/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the kids?

Visit your local Calgary Public Library

It's so much more than books - think storytimes, crafts, grames, programs, new adventures, cozy corners, and plenty of opportunities to let those imaginations run wild.

And the best part? There are so many things happening, often for FREE!

So grab the kids, head to your local library, and see what you can discover.