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.
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Join our onsite play ambassadors for this free self-directed, drop-in program. We provide loose parts and natural materials to inspire active and creative outdoor play. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch their children’s imaginations soar in these adventure spaces.
Ages: 4 years and up + adult
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Are you ready to learn all about the wonders of wetlands? Discover why these natural spaces are important and get an up-close view of the amazing critters that live below the surface. This free drop-in is offered twice on Wednesdays at Ralph Klein Park. 10:30 am – noon and 1:30 – 3 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ages: 5 – 12 years + adult
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Check out these free drop-in wheeled sport opportunities. Fun for both beginners and skilled in-line skaters, skateboarders, and scooter users of all ages. Skate and scoot monitors are on site during the indicated hours and can provide tips and tricks. Helmets are required.
Ages: All ages
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Experience a guided walk through Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to learn all about the birds and other wildlife that make their home in Calgary.
All ages and birdwatching experience levels are welcome!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Free opportunities to learn about the wildlife that make their home in Calgary.
Ages: All ages
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Beat the heat and enjoy the summer weather in Calgary by visiting one of our many wading pools and spray parks around the city.
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Courts that have not been reserved by permit can be used free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Ages: All ages
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Discover stunning landscapes, rich history, diverse ecosystems and interesting wildlife at your own pace. Set out on a self-guided walking tour.
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The Calgary AfterSchool program provides a searchable database to locate free after school programs for children.
Ages: 6 – 16 years
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Fun safe, supervised programs help children make new friends and learn. Games and activities are designed to support them on their path to healthy and active lifestyles. Programs run Monday to Friday. Free Drop-in on a first come, first serve basis.
Stay n' Play ages: 3 – 5 years + adult
Park n' Play ages: 6 – 12 years
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Enjoy the outdoors while staying active and healthy on our outdoor fitness equipment. Find Fit Parks at communities throughout Calgary.
Ages: 13+ years
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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
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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.