There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Read More
Calaway Park and Heritage Park Historical Village are both celebrating opening day this weekend
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Calaway Park and Heritage Park Historical Village are both celebrating opening day this weekend
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There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city.
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Discovery Days at Bow Habitat Station
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Explore the world of migratory birds at Bow Habitat Station’s final Discovery Days of the season. Learn about the journey birds take across ecosystems and over fields as they make their way back to Alberta for spring and summer.
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Noon News Roundup
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Where: Bow Habitat Station
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When: May 16: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Cost: $6+
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Heritage Park Historical Village opening weekend
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Heritage Park’s Historical Village is reopening May long weekend, offering visitors the opportunity to take in views from Calgary’s only paddlewheeler, the S.S. Moyie and visit new and returning attractions on the Antique Midway.
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Where: Heritage Park Historical Village
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When: May 17 to Oct. 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Cost: $30+
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Calaway Park opening weekend
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Western Canada’s largest outdoor amusement park opens for the season on Victoria Day weekend. Calaway Park is offering a brand new ride this year, the Riptide Racer, as well as a new restaurant, Riptide Grill. Also new in 2025 is a family-friendly water balloon fight.
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Where: Calaway Park
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When: May 17 to 19: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Cost: $38+
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Otafest
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Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Visitors will have opportunities to shop, cosplay, play games, watch anime and get autographs from celebrities. There will also be workshops and panels.
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Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre
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When: May 16 and 17: 8 a.m. to midnight. May 18: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Cost: $17+
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Spring at Calgary Farmyard
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Meet newborn baby animals and explore attractions at Calgary Farmyard this spring. Visitors can also enjoy freshly planted fields and a variety of food and beverages, including fairground classics like mini donuts, kettle corn and turkey legs.
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Where: Calgary Farmyard
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When: May 16 to June 29: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Cost: $20+
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150 Years Later Walking Tour (Mandarin)
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The Confluence is hosting a walking tour of its grounds offered in Mandarin Chinese. The tour will cover the 150-year history of what is now Calgary, reflecting on changes, progress and painful legacies.
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Where: The Confluence
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When: May 24: 2 to 3 p.m.
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Cost: $10
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Calgary Big Reads Book Sale
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The 21st annual Calgary Big Reads Book Sale is back, offering an inventory of over 200,000 books, including rare and collectable items. This book sale, stewarded by the Rotary Club of Calgary, supports children’s literacy and the right to read.
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Where: Calgary Curling Club
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When: May 9 to 19: Times vary, visit the Book Sale website for details
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Cost: $3+
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