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Family events in Calgary for May 29th-31st!

🎭 Cirque En L’air Presents Peter Pan | May 30 – 31
📍 The Grand
Lost boys, pirates, crocodiles, and mermaids — get ready for an adventure to remember this spring! You’ve heard of Neverland, but you haven’t met Peter Pan quite like this before. It’s a beautiful, family-friendly show for all ages, filled with vibrant colour and entertaining theatrics.
🆓 Studio Bell PlayLab | May 30
📍Studio Bell
Did you know the National Music Centre has opened a free PlayLab at Studio Bell? It’s open daily, and they often have special programs on the weekends. This Saturday, check out Circuit Jam. Participants ages 9-12 build simple circuits and create sounds they can hear instantly.
🎪 Royal Canadian Circus | May 29 – 31
📍Cross Iron Mills
This is your last chance to catch a traditional circus. The Royal Canadian International Circus blends traditional circus artistry with modern theatrical elements.
🆓 Youth Singers of Calgary Performance | May 30
📍Heritage Park Plaza
Pack a picnic and head to the Heritage Park Plaza (no admission to the Park required) for free performances by the Youth Singers of Calgary. It’s entertainment al fresco!
🍌 Jubilations Junior | May 30
📍Jubilations Dinner Theatre
This is your last chance to catch Despicable Minionz at Jubilations Junior – the dinner theatre that’s perfect for kids and their parents.

More events and info at link below!
https://www.familyfuncanada.com/calgary/weekend-guide/

Sensory play may be messy… but there is so much learning happening in those little hands.

5 benefits of sensory play:

🌈 Encourages creativity
Children get to explore, imagine, build, mix, pour, and create in their own way.

✋ Builds fine motor skills
Scooping, squeezing, pinching, rolling, and pouring all help strengthen the small muscles needed for writing, dressing, and everyday independence.

💬 Supports language development
Sensory play introduces new words like soft, sticky, smooth, full, empty, wet, dry, squishy, and rough.

🧠 Strengthens problem-solving skills
Children experiment, test ideas, compare textures, and figure out how materials move, change, and work.

🤍 Supports emotional regulation
Hands-on sensory activities can be calming, grounding, and a wonderful way for children to reset.

Which sensory activity is always a hit in your house? Tell us below!

Outdoor play does more than help children burn energy — it helps them regulate, reset, and reconnect. 🌿

Fresh air, open space, natural light, and movement all give little bodies the chance to release big feelings in a healthy way. Whether they’re running, climbing, digging, exploring, or simply taking a quiet moment in nature, outdoor play supports emotional regulation by helping children feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control.

Sometimes the best learning happens under the trees, in the grass, and with a little dirt on their hands!

We’re celebrating the love, care, and comfort that children receive from the special people in their lives. 💐

Mother’s Day can look different for every family, and we want to honour all of the moms, grandmas, aunties, caregivers, bonus parents, and special grown-ups who help our little ones feel safe, supported, and loved.

Wishing you a gentle and beautiful weekend filled with love, however your family celebrates. 🤍

It’s the first weekend in May! What are you planning?

Here are some fun events happening in Calgary this weekend.

You can head to the playground, or find a new bike at the Bike Swap, check out what Little Red Riding Hood is up to or stock up on summer reading — there is so much family fun for you this weekend!

Let us know in the comments what you are most excited to check out!

Cold days call for warm hugs! ❄️🤗

Valentine’s Week is all about friendship around here 💕
Sharing toys, helping friends, and learning how to be kind — every day is a love lesson when you’re little.
We’re so lucky to watch these sweet friendships grow! 🥰

Happy New Year!

Please make note that these are our closure dates for the year:

February 16 - Family Day

April 3 - Good Friday

May 18 - Victoria Day

July 1 - Canada Day

August 3 - Heritage Day

September 7 - Labor Day

September 30 -
Truth and Reconciliation

October 12 - Thanksgiving

November 11 - Remembrance Day

December 24 - January 4 - Christmas Break

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We can’t wait to see you all in 2026! ♥️🎄

We’re so excited for our Christmas celebration this Friday, December 19th!

🎶 Performance Times:

Babies – 3:30 PM
Toddlers – 4:00 PM
Preschool – 4:30 PM

Gift Exchange: Please bring an age-appropriate gift valued at $20

Christmas Cookie Treats will be served
Dress Code: Red & Green

We can’t wait to celebrate the season together and watch our kiddos shine 💫🎄