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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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SUMMARY:Red Panda Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast\, fresh fruit\, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access\, a delicious breakfast\, an engaging interpretive talk\, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for families and little ones of all ages\, you’ll discover fascinating facts about red pandas\, their unique adaptations\, and the efforts conserving this beautiful species. \n \nWhere: Kitamba Café and Asian Highlands \n \nTime: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \n \n7:15 a.m. – Guests may begin to arrive at the North Entrance and proceed to Kitamba Café \n7:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast begins \n8:00 a.m. – Red panda interpretive presentation from Conservation Education begins \n8:30 a.m. – Guests proceed to Asian Highlands for an exclusive viewing of red pandas \n8:45 a.m. – Early access to Asian Highlands with a special red panda enrichment \n9:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast concludes
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/pjdd-h7aye-red-panda-breakfast/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo\, 210 St. George's Drive Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260908T201500
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SUMMARY:Wordfest Presents Liane Moriarty
DESCRIPTION:Big Little Truths is the delicious binge read we’ve been waiting for\, full of Moriarty’s trademark duplicity and intrigue. The follow-up to 2014’s Big Little Lies\, it follows fabulous fremenies—Madeline\, Celeste\, Jane\, Renata\, and Bonnie—a decade into the future as they navigate the volatile teen years. Big kids. Big problems.  \nYour ticket includes an on-stage conversation\, hosted by Jenny Steele\, a pre-signed copy of hot-off-the-presses Big Little Truths\, and a post-show book signing. \nWordfest showcases the world’s most intriguing authors (in every genre!) from January through December. For more information about this show and others coming up soon to Calgary\, visit wordfest.com.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/5bfchnruy-wordfest-presents-liane-moriarty/
LOCATION:Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall\, Central Library\, 800 3 Street Se\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0E7
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T235959
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SUMMARY:Wordfest Presents Téa Mutonji + Imaginairium Preview
DESCRIPTION:Téa Mutonji’s conversation with Joshua Whitehead was one of the standouts of our 25@25 online anniversary shows in 2020. So we’re thrilled to (finally!) be presenting her in person to celebrate My Person\, her debut novel\, in conversation with Paula Turcotte. \nThis special show will be preceded at 6PM with an exclusive preview of Wordfest’s 2026 Imaginairium (Oct. 13-18)\, presented by Wordfest’s Creative Ringleader Shelley Youngblut. This is your exclusive opportunity to optimize your festival experience: get the inside scoop on the 30+ shows and stellar international lineup\, ask questions\, and be the first to buy festival books and the official festival tote. It’s also your last chance to secure a Festival Pass for the early bird rate of $195. (Buy now before June 30 for an additional $30 savings!)  \n\nOwl’s Nest Books will be on site with both of Téa’s books (you might remember her debut short-story collection Shut Up You’re Pretty from the 2024 Canada Reads competition)\, as well as a curated selection of Imaginairium books.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/1rz3shtay-wordfest-presents-tea-mutonji-imaginairium-preview/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Memorial Park\, 1221 2 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 1N8
CATEGORIES:Education,Festivals & events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC
DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high-energy\, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free programs offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants get top-tier instruction at no cost\, learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in a supportive environment.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/sxqywjmzm-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-calgary-wild-fc/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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SUMMARY:Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor
DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high‑energy\, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free clinics offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City of Calgary\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association\, and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants receive top‑tier instruction at no cost while learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in the heat of the city. \nWhen: June 7 – September 20\, most Sundays  Who: Youth ages 8–17  Where: Peace Park (2 Avenue & 8 Street SW)  Weather: Clinics may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/zgmjwhwd-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-cavalry-fc-and-suncor/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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SUMMARY:Red Panda Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast\, fresh fruit\, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access\, a delicious breakfast\, an engaging interpretive talk\, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for families and little ones of all ages\, you’ll discover fascinating facts about red pandas\, their unique adaptations\, and the efforts conserving this beautiful species. \n \nWhere: Kitamba Café and Asian Highlands \n \nTime: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \n \n7:15 a.m. – Guests may begin to arrive at the North Entrance and proceed to Kitamba Café \n7:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast begins \n8:00 a.m. – Red panda interpretive presentation from Conservation Education begins \n8:30 a.m. – Guests proceed to Asian Highlands for an exclusive viewing of red pandas \n8:45 a.m. – Early access to Asian Highlands with a special red panda enrichment \n9:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast concludes
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/pjdd-h7aye-red-panda-breakfast/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo\, 210 St. George's Drive Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T073000
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SUMMARY:Red Panda Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast\, fresh fruit\, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access\, a delicious breakfast\, an engaging interpretive talk\, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for families and little ones of all ages\, you’ll discover fascinating facts about red pandas\, their unique adaptations\, and the efforts conserving this beautiful species. \n \nWhere: Kitamba Café and Asian Highlands \n \nTime: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \n \n7:15 a.m. – Guests may begin to arrive at the North Entrance and proceed to Kitamba Café \n7:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast begins \n8:00 a.m. – Red panda interpretive presentation from Conservation Education begins \n8:30 a.m. – Guests proceed to Asian Highlands for an exclusive viewing of red pandas \n8:45 a.m. – Early access to Asian Highlands with a special red panda enrichment \n9:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast concludes
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/pjdd-h7aye-red-panda-breakfast/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo\, 210 St. George's Drive Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Food & drink
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