There are some terrific family fun events happening in Calgary this weekend, and you can find our top picks here! There’s excitement on the rails and Earth Day activities. You have two chances to see those teenage turtles or you can score some sweet deals on things your kids need. As always, the Family Fun Calgary weekend guide is filled with the best weekend events so families of all ages and interests can enjoy their time together. Whatever your family is up to, we wish you a happy spring weekend!
If you’re looking for after-school fun, look at our Classes for Kids Guide and add some activity to your spring. And while you’re at it, get your summer sorted out with help from our Summer Camp Guide!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for April 19 – 21.
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1. SUPERTRAIN
It’s time for SUPERTRAIN! This is Canada’s largest model train show, where you’ll find plenty of affordable family fun for everyone to enjoy.
2. Kids Fair Online Consignment Sale
Kids Fair is an online, pop-up consignment sale for various children’s items. You can shop from hundreds of families who have consigned their new or gently-used items, without driving all over the city. Then, you pick everything up in one spot!
Do you love dogs? Check out the first-ever PetFest! Shop at vendors and watch amazing performances, like the corgi races, sheepdog trials, K9 demos, and the Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs.
Cowabunga! Jubilations Junior is ready for family fun with Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles. It’s a dinner theatre experience designed for families, with a show the whole family will enjoy.
Catching a Cineplex Family Favourites movie is a great way to enjoy family time at a price that won’t break your budget. Admission to Cineplex Family Favourites is only $3.99 per person (in-theatre price, before taxes), and this weekend they are playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Head to Michaels on Sunday afternoon for a family craft activity. The theme is ‘Totally Tie Dye’ and although some supplies are included, you need to buy the base.
7. Engine 23 at Fish Creek Library
Do you remember when decommissioned Fire Engine 23 was at the old Central Library? Well, it’s back at the newly-renovated Fish Creek Library and the opening party is this Saturday.
8. Earth Day
Earth Day is technically not until Monday, but some events are happening this weekend, so take a look at our guide.
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Want more ideas? Plan ahead with a look at What’s Happening in April.
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The shriek of the train whistle, a wave from a cheerful conductor, and the romance of the rails — it all adds up to a love of trains! There’s something about the clackety-clack of a train that captures the imagination of everyone from the littlest tykes to their parents and grandparents. This April, it’s all aboard for the perfect family day with SUPERTRAIN, Canada’s biggest and best Model Train Show, organized by the Calgary Model Railway Society!
Saturday and Sunday, April 20 – 21, 2024, SUPERTRAIN will be at the Genesis Centre, with over 50,000 sq. ft. of operating model railroad layouts, Lionel, Lego and Thomas trains, model building demonstrations, historical associations, railroad art and photos, hobby shops, manufacturers, and much more. The Children’s Play Area will also have large Thomas and Lego tables – all waiting to be enjoyed and Iron Horse Park will be back with their free ride-on trains!
No matter who you are, you’ll find something here to appreciate. Past years have included all kinds of activities and excitement, like face painters, henna tattoo artists, and a children’s storybook reader. The many exhibitors will impress you with new exhibits, spectacular displays, and a fun, affordable day out for the whole family.
Indulge your train lover’s passion with a day on the (mini) rails and family fun activities for everyone this spring at SUPERTRAIN!
