Free activities

Free activities

Explore our fun, FREE activities for children, youth, adults, and families. These safe, supervised programs are great for making new friends and learning new activities. 

Our year-round outdoor programs and events are weather dependent.

  • Winter walks

    Let the cold air clear your mind and reduce stress. Take a winter walk to improve your health and explore our community maps and pathways.

  • Outdoor skating rinks

    Skating outside is a fun Canadian winter activity for all ages. All you need is a pair of skates and a helmet!

  • Cross country skiing and showshoeing

    Stay active and enjoy Calgary's beautiful winter scenery. We have several groomed and ungroomed areas to explore.

  • Self guided tours

    Discover stunning landscapes, rich history, diverse ecosystems and interesting wildlife at your own pace. Set out on a self-guided walking tour.

  • Winter cycling

    Cycling can be a year-round sport! See which routes get cleared and learn about winterizing your wheels.

  • Tobogganing & sledding

    Our city is full of toboggan hills of all sizes. When we get a snowfall, find a sled and have a great time.

  • Winter fire pits

    Drop-in or book our wood burning fire pits, or bring your own propane fire pit to a park. Perfect for roasting marshmallows with your family.

  • Calgary AfterSchool

    The Calgary AfterSchool program provides a searchable database to locate free after school programs for children.

    Ages: 6 – 16 years

  • Youth Leadership programs

    Enhance leadership skills, employable skills and critical thinking through our LEAD and LEAD 2 programs.

    Discover the positive impact of working with children and helping community. Register online through Live & Play.

    Ages: 11 – 17 years

  • Find more winter activities

    Enjoy the many fun outdoor activities that will get you exploring the city and see everything Calgary has to offer.

  • Sport Hub: Community sport lessons

    Find free sport lessons for a wide variety of sport types such as basketball, cricket and rugby! Lessons are led by experienced coaches from sport organizations, ensuring participants have safe and inclusive opportunities close to home.

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Weather cancellations

Outdoor programs and events are weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of severe weather, extreme temperatures or poor air quality for outdoor activities. Contact 311 if you are uncertain about weather cancellations.

 

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