Cheapies & Freebies
Kooza Celebrations - Free EventWhen: Tuesday August 31, 2010 11:30am to 2 pmWhere: 7 Street and 6 Avenue SW Come celebrate the arrival of Kooza by Cirque du Soleil. There will be special offers, treats and more! 
Calaway Park - Free AdmissionWhat: Calaway Park Thank You Calgary Weekend!When:October 9th-11th, 2010 Info: Show your Calgary Co-op Value Plus card and you and three friends get free admission to the Park. Bring a non-perishable food donation. 
Trico Centre for Family Wellness - Free Admission Coupon
Trico Family Fun Centre has a coupon on their homepage for a free admisson. Value of $11.00. Visit their website and print off a pdf coupon for your free day pass.
High Noon Music - FREE event
Live musical performances run Wednesdays from June 16 to Sept 1. Kicking off this seasons musical line up starting June 16 is the hit vintage pop band "The Lovebullies".
In celebration of Parks 100th anniversary, The City of Calgary Parks is hosting free family concerts in parks this summer.
Where: Prairie Winds Park
Where: Valleyview Park
For more details and a listing of the performers visit: the City of Calgary website.
Bring your lawn chair, enjoy great snacks and live entertainment for the entire family at a variety of locations throughout the summer!
North Area July 8, 2010 July 15, 2010 July 22, 2010 July 29, 2010 Aug. 5, 2010 Aug. 17, 2010 Aug. 19, 2010 Aug. 26, 2010
East Area
July 8, 2010 July 15, 2010 July 22, 2010 July 29, 2010 Aug. 5, 2010 Aug. 12, 2010 Aug. 22, 2010 Aug. 26, 2010
The Town Square skating rink is comprised of a synthetic material; therefore, it won’t melt and can be skated on regardless of what Calgary’s erratic weather decides to do!
It’s open daily from 10am until 8pm from November until March. It is located in the free zone of Heritage Park, and is free to the public.
When: Monday nights in the winter from 6:30pm - 8:10pm
Some dates are excluded check website for details.
What: Unlimited Play for $2.00 at Josos
Joso’s caters exclusively for the fun, entertainment, learning and development of children up to the age of 6 years. The 5,000 square feet facility offers the services of a Preschool, Daycare, Drop-in Child care and Indoor Playground, all under the same roof, this is a dream come true for young families!
Check out Melissa's blog review of her visit to Joso's Play and Learn Centre
Thursday Afternoons at the MoviesWhen: Thursdays at 1pm - 3pm Join old friends, meet new ones, & enjoy a great movie!
Co-presented with Casablanca Video. No registration required
Temporarily Unavailable - Check back later for more details We are not sure if you knew this but the best chocolate in Canada has their factory right here in Calgary and they offer FREE tours! They offer self-guided and guided tours. If you would like a guided tour with a Bernard Callebaut expert telling you all about how chocolate is made you will need to make a reservation with a minimum of 6 people by calling (403) 266-4300. You can also do a self-guided tour during the week between 9:00am - 11:000am or 1:00pm - 4:00pm. There is no age limit and the tours can last from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. There is a lot of information along the walls when walking through the hallway explaining quite a bit about the chocolate making process. Be sure to stop by the retail store for some delicious samples.
Address: 1313 - 1 Street SE, Calgary AB Address: 13226 Macleod Trail S.E.
Cheap Movies!
Canyon Meadows Cinemas also offers "Mommy and Me" movies every Tuesday. "Mommy and Me" movies offer modified volumes and adjusted lighting see website or call (403) 670-5444 for details.
Home Depot Workshops for Kids - FREEHome Depot offers free Know-How Workshops for kids, ages 6-12. Children accompanied by an adult can construct projects from pre-fabricated kits, learning Do-It-Yourself skills and tool safety, while enjoying a real sense of accomplishment.Southcentre Comfy Kid's Club - FREEFor kids ages two to five, look for the Southcentre Comfy Kids Club with fun activities at Centre Court from 9:30 to 11 am the second Wednesday of each month (excluding December)Marlborough Mall Kids Fun- FREEAt Family Park, just inside entrance #1, Marlborough Mall has Kids Fun every third Saturday of the month.Upcoming events include: A Strolling Performing Clown - July 17 Balloon Twisting - August 21 Face Painting - September 18 Sunridge Mall Sunkidz - FREESunridge Mall invites all kids six and under to sign up for its new Sunkidz program. On the first Wednesday of each month (November and December excluded) at 10am, children and their parents will enjoy exciting activities, including crafts, games, sing-a-longs, and special guests.To register visit Guest Services on the main level of Sunridge Mall for details. For general info, please call 403-280-2525 or email info@sunridgemall.com. Membership is free; however, a parent or guardian must register the child and accompany him or her to Sunkidz events. Calgary SpacePortLocation: Calgary International Airport 2000 Airport Road N.E.Telephone: 403-717-7678 E-mail: sportmgr@yyc.com
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live in outer space? How about riding your own shuttle? A little too out of this world? Perhaps you’d like to be in control of your own F-18 Jet fighter. If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, perhaps you’ve thought of racing the circuit in Formula 1?
You can experience all of the above from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week at SpacePort. It’s absolutely free to enter and start exploring space and aviation. Exhibits include a scale model of the original space shuttle, a real moon rock, a whole room devoted to the International Space Station, many interactive displays
Movie in the Park - FREE (Summer only)*Summer Only*Movie in the park is Calgary's answer to drive in movies. These are free, sponsored events by companies and communities. A huge inflatable screen is set up on different dates around the city. All you need to bring is a blanket or lawn chairs, some movie snacks and enjoy!
Read our Movie in the Park blog post
Preschooler FunDuring the summer drop by the Kinder Room at the Southland Leisure Centre on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. For a $2.00 drop in fee, join your pre-schooler (walking to age 5) for an open (unsupervised) playtime.
Discounted Admission @ Southland Leisure CentreLast Call - $2 admissionMondays and Wednesdays: 9 - 10 p.m.
Terrific Tuesdays - 50% off regular admission
Community Association Discount - 30% off regular admission Wednesdays after 7 p.m. - with a valid community association membership card Where: Water Park at Village Square Leisure Centre Have fun playing family fun games and activities for all ages in the pool and the Safari Splash Zone. Door prizes and free tubes while quantities last. Coupons for Calgary AttractionsTo find coupons and deals online for many of Calgary's attractions including the Telus Science Centre, Calaway Park and more...go to
www.calgaryatttractions.com/coupon.html
The Calgary Public Library has free, registered and unregistered drop-in programs for parents and children. Each library has different programs for different ages, so you will need to look at the Kid's & Teen's prgram guide to find one that is right for you.
VRRI - Children's Open GymPlay equipment including a mini-trampoline, crash pads, mats, balls and scooters will be set up. Equipment varies slightly from day to day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Adults are not charged for this program. Times: Monday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm Admission: Ages 1-3 $2.25 Ages 4 and up $2.75 Website: www.vrri.org
Friday Night Stargazing - FREE!At the Telus World of Science, every clear Friday night amateur astronomers lead visitors through the spectacular night sky. Weather permitting (meaning clear skies).
Admission to view through the telescopes is free.
There is more information on the Telus World of Science and the Creative Kids Museum on our Museums page.
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Splash & Swims at Public Pools
Loonie/Toonie Swims (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at Okotoks Recreational Centre
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Mother Goose - FREE!!!
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