10 things to do in Calgary on Family Day weekend
There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city:
Wildlife Festival
- What: Meet a sloth, wrangle a Wallaby or pose with a porcupine at Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue's Wildlife Festival.
- When:
- Friday, Feb. 16 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and then 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (adults only)
- Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Nutrien Western Event Center, 1800 Stampede Trail S.E.
- Cost: Free for kids three and under, $16 in advance ($20 at the door) for general admission and $26 in advance ($30 at the door) for adults-only night.
Fishtival
- What: Head to the Bow Habitat Station for Calgary's 12th annual Fishtival. The vent includes family-friendly games and activities, fish feeding and theatrical performances.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Bow Habitat Station in Pearce Estate Park, 1440 17A St. S.E.
- Cost: Children (three and under) are free, youth (four to 17) are $6, seniors (65+) are $8 and for adults (18-64) tickets are $10. Family passes (two adults and four kids) are available for $30.
Chinook Blast
- What: Chinook Blast is a celebration of community, culture and civic pride featuring art, music, theatre, sport and recreation.
- When: Until Feb. 19.
- Where: Various venues throughout Calgary.
- Cost: Prices vary depending on the event, but some are free.
Family Day Brunch at Heritage Park
- What: Round up your loved ones and celebrate Family Day with brunch at Heritage Park.
- When: Monday, Feb. 19 from from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Where: Gasoline Alley Museum Mezzanine, Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
- Cost: $43.95 for adults (16+), $28.95 for children (three to five) and free for children two and under.
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
- What: Dozens of vendors will be selling specialty hot chocolates for charity during Calgary's annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. A portion of the sales go to Calgary Meals on Wheels.
- When: Until Feb. 29.
- Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.
- Cost: Prices vary
Thumbelina
- What: Kids and their family members can head to Loose Moose to watch a performance of Thumbelina, aimed for those between four and 10 years old.
- When: Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26 Ave. S.E.
- Where: Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m and 3 p.m., until Feb. 25.
- Cost: $18.89
Heist at Vertigo Theatre
- What: Heist is a play about a diamond heist gone wrong, described by the Vertigo Theatre as fast-paced and full of guns, lasers and betrayal.
- When: Until Feb. 25
- Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 Nine Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Flames vs. Red Wings
- What: The Calgary Flames take on the Detroit Red Wings in a matinee game at the Saddledome.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Flames vs. Jets
- What: The Calgary Flames take on the Winnipeg Jets in a matinee game at the Saddledome.
- When: Monday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Roughnecks vs. Thunderbirds
- What: The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Halifax Thunderbirds at the Saddledome.
- When: Sunday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
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