Calgary Community Parks Fire Pits Smaller residential-style fire pits have been set up at select community parks across the city. These are free-to-use from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, but priority will be given to those who book the fire pits with a permit. Use of our fire pits is subject to any fire bans. Bring enough wood to burn for your booking Have a fire safety plan Pick one person to be in charge of the fire Have a way to quickly put out the fire if needed Bring a first aid kit just in case Bring water to put out the fire (there may not be enough snow on site) Permits: Getting a permit to book a fire pit is easy and FREE! Bookable times are 12 pm – 3 pm, 4 pm – 6 pm, and 7 pm – 9 pm. See website to obtain your permit. Website: calgary.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, locations, and times in case there are changes or it gets cancelled due to Covid 19.

Skate The Boulevard at Deerfoot City Grab your skates and join us for free outdoor skating on The Boulevard at Deerfoot City starting Nov 28! Rink capacity is limited, reserve your skate time below. This synthetic skating rink surface is perfect for casual, family-friendly recreational skating and those who want to experience skating in a unique environment. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 6 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 7 pm Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm Admission: FREE Website: deerfootcity.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates and times in case there are changes or it gets cancelled due to Covid 19.  

Penguin Walk is Back for 2021! 2021 marks the 9th year of the Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk! The king penguin colony heads out on zoo grounds for a daily enrichment walk in the winter months to keep their brains and bodies healthy and visitors get to experience the fun! This incredible program allows visitors to get an up-close look at the group of king penguins as they explore, exercise, and waddle their way through the zoo. This is a free-choice activity for the penguins and is subject to weather conditions* and animal inclination. Due to COVID-19, we have made some modifications to this year’s walk in order to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, staff, volunteers and the animals in our care. Please be sure to read the “What’s New This Year?” section on the website before you purchase your daily admission timed ticket or make a membership timed reservation.  Time: 10 am (first entry slot at 9:00 – 9:30 am, last entry slot 9:30 – 10 am) *Please note – if the temperature warms up to +5ºC, drops to below -25ºC, or the winds are too excessive, the Penguin Walk will be cancelled for the safety of the penguins. Decisions on cancellation will be […]

Glenbow Museum Porchraits: Calgary Families in Isolation During Covid-19 Glenbow Museum is temporarily closed to the public until at least January 10, 2021 to support bending the COVID-19 curve in Alberta. This exhibition of 55 photographs, taken by local photographer Neil Zeller during the pandemic lockdown, is a selection from the more than 650 families he photographed. The images reflect the diversity of lived experience in Calgary during this time, showing our resilience and the importance of family and friendship to get us through turbulent times. Co-curated by: Neil Zeller and Glenbow Times: Weekends only from 12 pm – 5 pm Tickets: $12.60 – $19.95, children ages 6 & under FREE Website: glenbow.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes or it gets cancelled due to Covid 19.

Heritage Park Ghost Tours Spring 2021 Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6 Two tours each evening 7:00pm & 7:30pm Visit Heritage Park for a guided ghost tour through the darkened streets of the Historical Village. Behind the Park’s old-fashioned charm lie stories of otherworldly encounters, spine-tingling history and some memorable manifestations! All tours depart from the front admission gates. Ghost tours are weather dependent and may be cancelled if conditions are dangerous. Please dress for the weather, including scarves, toques and mittens.  Sturdy footwear is recommended for the uneven, and occasionally slippery, terrain. Kindly be sure to share this information with other guests who are attending if you are booking on their behalf. Masks are strongly recommended for all guests. Adult ghost tours (16+) Tickets: $22.95 Walking distance: Approximately 2km Duration:  90 min All tickets include a 10% discount at the Selkirk on the day of your tour.  We look forward to you joining us for these adult ghost tours!  Website: heritagepark.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes or […]

Heritage Park Winter 2021 In the ongoing effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, we continue to comply with Provincial guidelines and do what we can to keep our visitors, employees and volunteers healthy. Gasoline Alley Museum will remain closed at this time. The Railway Cafe is open daily from 10am-4pm for take-out only. The Selkirk restaurant is open for curbside pickup only, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Haskayne Mercantile Block shops and Harvey’s Confectionery remain open daily at 15% capacity. If you would like to support Heritage Park during this time, please consider making a donation or placing an order for curbside pickup. We all must work together to help flatten the curve and keep our community safe. We look forward to welcoming you back to Heritage Park soon! Website: heritagepark.ca

Virtual Cooking Classes with ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen With our culinary classes, you can expand your recipe collection and learn new techniques from our chef instructors. Explore cultures through their dishes or delve more deeply into different types of meals. When you register for a class you will receive a shopping list, or for those in Calgary you can purchase an ingredient kit from ATCO which can be picked up at ATCO Park the day before the class. Take a look at the variety of classes we have! From classes just for kids to adult classes that explore different cuisines from around the world, you’re bound to find something that’ll peak your interest. Next Class: March 17, 2021 Chicken Stew and Dumplings DESCRIPTION Learn great tips and tricks from chef Darcy as he walks you through how to make savoury Chicken Stew topped with Garlic Parsley Dumplings. From the chicken stock, to the stew, to the dumplings, you’ll learn how to make each part of this quintessentially comforting dish. MENU Chicken Stock Savoury Chicken Stew Garlic and Parsley Dumplings Fee: $25.00, register on website Times: 5:30 pm – 7 pm Website: atcoblueflamekitchen.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s […]

CIFF: Global Perspective Series 2021 CIFF’s Global Perspectives Series is a monthly global cinema series running January – June 2021 online and in cinema. March file feature TBA Tickets for the in-cinema screening will go on sale 2 weeks prior to the event, pending local health regulations. Virtual Ticket: $13.50, includes tax, plus fees Advanced tickets for streaming are on sale now. Website: ciffcalgary.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates and times in case there are changes or it gets cancelled due to Covid 19.