Special Events

Telus Spark’s How to Make a Monster (Until July 1)

TELUS Spark: How to Make a Monster

Telus Spark is hosting its very first major traveling exhibit, How to Make a Monster — the Art and Technology of Animatronics from February 9 through to July 1. This amazing exhibit created by John Cox’s Creature Workshop explores how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) work together to bring filmmakers’ imaginations to life. [...]

Thrill Seekers Challenge!

Thrill Seekers Challenge

What’s on your Bucket List? The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta challenges you to join them in the Thrill Seekers Challenge! This year’s thrill is OGOing. What the heck is OGOing? Picture yourself strapped inside a massive inflatable ball (that’s approximately three meters in height), hurtling at high speeds down a hill face, watching the world [...]

Greek Festival

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Immerse yourself in Greek culture on June 21-23 at the Hellenic Community Centre. Enjoy Greek music, dance, wine, and the deliciousness that is authentic Greek food. Visit the Hellenic Society website for a schedule and menu. Greek Festival Details: When: June 21-23, 2013 Time: 12 pm-10 pm on June 21, 11 am-10 pm on June [...]

Weekend at the Museum: Out of Sight Dyn-O-Mite

Glenbow Museum Out of Sight Dyn-O-Mite

To tie in with the Glenbow’s new exhibit of works by M.C. Escher, the latest Weekend at the Museum is all about the art of illusion! Dubbed Out of Sight Dyn-O-mite!, the weekend will feature magician Malcom Russell’s sleight of hand magic tricks. In conjunction with another new exhibit about the 1970s, there will also [...]

The Rhubarb Patch at Heritage Park

Rhubarb Patch

Rhubarb grows so easily here in Alberta, making it a perfect food for the province’s early settlers. Learn how pioneers used this strangely sour but delicious foodstuff with some special activities at Heritage Park. Regular admission rates apply. The Rhubarb Patch at Heritage Park Details: When: June 22-23, 2013 Time: 9:30 am-5 pm Where: Heritage [...]

Watch Orange Julius Attempt to Break a Guiness World Record!

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Want to see a Guiness World Record broken in person? You’ll have your chance on June 25 when Orange Julius celebrates its launch in Dairy Queen stores across Canada by asking artist Shawn Feeney to create a 10 foot tall fruit tree out of real fruit. Feeney will build what will hopefully be the world’s [...]

Beyond Human at Telus Spark

Telus Spark Calgary Science Centre

On June 29 and 30, Telus Spark presents a weekend full of activities related to technologies that help the human body overcome adversity or excel beyond what comes naturally. All activities are included with regular admission to the Science Centre. Beyond Human at Telus Spark Details: When: June 29-30, 2013 Time: 9 am-5 pm on [...]

Creekfest

Creekfest

Creekfest is a fun outdoor event fit for the whole family! Learn how you can help protect the creek that runs through Fish Creek Park and take in some great entertainment from Juno-Award winning children’s performer Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales, theatre troupe Mountain WIT, and Evergreen Theatre’s Big Green Puppet Bus. You can also take [...]

West 49 LRN2SK8 2013 Tour

LRN2SK8

Presented by Disney XD, West 49 LRN2SK8 is touring skateboarding school that travels across the country teaching kids how to skate! This awesome program introduces kids age 5 to 15 to skateboarding in a way that is totally safe, age appropriate, and loads of fun. The tour kicks off in Milton, Ontario on June 8 [...]