Family Day WEEKEND
Fun events for kiddies and parents.
fri feb 16 to sun feb 18 Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Core Featuring lion dancing, violinist, Chinese orchestra, and traditional tea service (with $10 donation to Calgary Zoo’s panda exhibit). At the Core Shopping Centre, 324 8th Ave. S.W. Tea service Saturday and Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.; Lion dancing Friday, noon; violinist Saturday, noon; Chinese orchestra, Sunday, 2 p.m. coreshopping.ca.
sat feb 17 Beltline Bonspiel A free family event of curling, kids’ activities, live DJ, live band, beer tent and food. See Our Town, page 28. At Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403-2446333, lougheedhouse.com.
Family FISHtival Outdoor family fun and reduced admission to the Discovery Centre. Roast a marshmallow, trek through the park on snowshoes, practise your fish-identification skills, tie a fly and more. At Bow Habitat Station, 1440 17A St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-2976561, bowhabitat.alberta.ca.
Puppet Pop-Up Studio: Family Finger Puppets Make your own finger puppet family and relate some funny reminiscences, maybe even a tall tale or two. Ages four-plus; children must participate with an adult. At St. Matthew’s United Church, 2035 26A St. S.W. 1-3 p.m. $5 - $35. 403-2283373, wppuppet.com.
mon feb 19 Family Brunch & Kidlympics Fun-filled afternoon of games
and prizes to celebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics. Enjoy brunch, scooter curling, Olympic ring toss and Happy Hour-pricing on Fernie Brewing Co. pints. At National Westhills, 180 Stewart Green S.W. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403-685-6801, ntnl.ca.
Family Fun Day Free day of family-friendly activities, including live entertainment, petting zoo, magician, kids’ crafts, carnival games, and much more. At Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-2686642, eauclairemarket.com.
The Military Museums Day of family-friendly interactive presentations, behind the scenes tours, and activities related to Canada’s proud military heritage. At The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7.50. 403-410-2340, themilitarymuseums.ca.
Studio Bell Featuring Kid Koala’s Music To Draw To, an air-guitar workshop, National Music Centre collection show-and-tell, instrument demos, singalongs, musical video games, instrument building and more. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $11 - $18; kids under three, free. 403-543-5115, studiobell.ca.
Winterfest Family-friendly activities including Siksika stories, a free movie, and optional character brunch. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 403-290-1875, fortcalgary.com.