FAMILY DAY LISTINGS
There’s plenty of musical, sugary and historical fun to be had this long weekend.
fri feb 17 to mon feb 20 Family Quest
Get to know some of the great drivers of history through crafts, games and activities that take place throughout the museum. At Gasoline Alley, Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca.
Glow downtown winter-light festival
Each night, public spaces throughout the downtown core are lit with one-of-a-kind installations, projections, theatrical experiences and interactive light art commissioned from artists, representing local, national and international talent. Downtown Calgary. 6:30-11 p.m. calgarydowntown.com.
sat feb 18 FISHtival
Enjoy outdoor activities including casting games, ice-fishing safety and marshmallow roasting. Warm up inside the Discovery Centre with even more fishy fun, including crafts, games and prizes. At Bow Habitat Station, 1440 17A St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5. 403-297-6561, bowhabitat.alberta.ca.
sun feb 19 Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Fun-filled afternoon of wildlife crafts, nature games, scavenger hunts and more. Enjoy a guided walk around the park or try out spotting scopes to catch a glimpse of the sanctuary’s high flyers. 2425 9th Ave. S.E. 1-3 p.m. Free. 311, calgary.ca.
mon feb 20 Early Germination Event
Free family-friendly event featuring hot chocolate, fun tours, tractor rides and more. Help Grow Calgary by germinating at home or by planting seeds at their farm. At Grow Calgary, 10319 West Valley Rd. S.W. 1-3 p.m. 403-383-3420, growcalgary.ca.
Eau Claire Market
Enjoy live entertainment, a magician, petting zoo, carnival games, face painting and more. 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 403-268-6642, eauclairemarket.com.
Free Public Skating
Bring your own skates and helmets. At Ernie Starr Arena, 4808 14th Ave. S.E.; Optimist/ George Blundun Arenas, 5020 26th Ave S.W.; Murray Copot Arena, 6727 Centre St. N.; Rose Kohn/Jimmie Condon Arenas, 502 Heritage Dr. S.W.; Shouldice Arenas, 1515 Home Rd. N.W.; and Stu Peppard Arena, 5300 19th St. S.W. 1-2:30 p.m. Call 3-1-1 for more info, calgary.ca.
Free Public Swimming
At Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre, 9009 Fairmount Dr. S.E.; Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre, 4812 14th Ave. S.E.; Foothills Aquatic Centre, 2915 24th Ave. N.W.; Inglewood Aquatic Centre, 1527 17th Ave. S.E.; Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre, 1919 29th St. S.W.; Shouldice, 5303 Bowness Rd. N.W.; and Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre, 6715 Centre St. N. 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Call 3-1-1 for more info, calgary.ca.
Funderful Family Day Celebration
Free family leisure skate (helmets mandatory), toonie swim, hot-chocolate bar, cookie decorating, storyland theatre and more. At Trico Centre for Family Wellness, 11150 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tricocentre.ca.
Studio Bell
Live music and pop-up shows, sound sandwich instrument crafts, NMC educators throughout the building and Kimball Theatre Organ performances at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 851 4th St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 403-5435115, studiobell.ca.
The Military Museums
Featuring kid-friendly interactive presentations and behindthe-scenes tours. Handle artifacts from Canada’s military past. Build and test your own tanks. Try on an authentic uniform, learn how to march, or try your hand at naval braiding and knot tying. Dig into your own family history and find out how to locate service records of loved ones in our Military Genealogy workshop. 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults, $5; seniors, $2.50; students, $2; family, $10. 403-410-2340, themilitarymuseums.ca.
WinterFest
A day of family activities including a Quebecois sugar shack, traditional Blackfoot winter stories, dreamcatcher-making workshop, Mountie uniform try-on, historical play and more. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. Activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; lunch served, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission, $5 - $12; children two and under, free. 403-290-1875, fortcalgary.com.