April in Calgary is filled with amazing FREE events that bring the community together and celebrate the arrival of spring! Enjoy festive fun at Easter Eggstravaganza events happening across the city, get hands-on with agriculture and animals at Aggie Days, and experience the colourful creativity of the POW! Parade of Wonders. With family-friendly activities, interactive experiences, and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season, April is the perfect time to explore Calgary’s spring energy—without stretching your budget.
From creative inspiration to community connection, April in Calgary offers plenty of ways to explore, discover, and get involved. Wander through vibrant spring markets, take in local talent at art shows across the city, and enjoy a variety of seasonal events that celebrate creativity and connection. With unique finds, artistic experiences, and opportunities to support local, April is a perfect time to get out and feel inspired in Calgary.
Week of April 01 – 05
Staples Kids Events
📍 Participating Staples locations
📆 April 01, 2026
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
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Get ready for a fun, creative session where kids design, build, and play their very own picture domino game! Participants will colour, cut, and assemble a set of picture domino cards using STAEDTLER supplies before putting their creations to the test in a friendly round of dominoes. This hands‑on activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and early logic skills through matching shapes and images. Perfect for young makers who love to craft and play!
Heritage Park Story Time
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 01, 08, 15 & 22, 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
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Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park! Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as our enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favourites. And, the fun doesn’t stop there – dance to sing-along songs and enjoy take-home crafts!
Bass Pro Cabela’s Easter Photos and Activities
📍 Cabela’s Calgary (851 – 64th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB)
📍 Bass Pro Shops, CrossIron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd #112, Rocky View County, AB)
📆 April 03 – 05, 2026
⏰ Fri & Sat: 11am – 6pm / Sun: 11am – 3pm
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Get free photos with the Easter Bunny and find everything you need for summer fun while you’re there! Don’t forget to reserve your spot and confirm times with your local store.
4th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
📍 Bowness Community Association (7904 43rd Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 04, 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
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Free admission! Free parking! Free loot bags to the first 100 families. Free pictures with the Easter Bunny! Food trucks! Face painting! Crafting workshops! Pony rides! 70 amazing local vendors! Bring your friends and family. Fun for all ages!
Week of April 06 – 12
Heritage Park Story Time
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 01, 08, 15 & 22, 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
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Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park! Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as our enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favourites. And, the fun doesn’t stop there – dance to sing-along songs and enjoy take-home crafts!
Free Soccer Fridays
📍 Location vary’s by date
📆 April 10, 17 & 24, 2026
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:45pm
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Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a FREE, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. There is no cost, but parents do need to sign a waiver.
National Hockey Card Day
📍 Location vary
📆 April 11, 2026
⏰ All day
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Celebrate National Hockey Card Day with a FREE pack of Upper Deck NHL® cards on April 11, 2026! Find a retailer near you and enjoy the excitement of collecting, trading, and celebrating Canada’s sport.
Spring Fest: Holi & Vaisakhi 2026
📍 Bowness Park (8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 12, 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
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Join us for Spring Fest: Holi & Vaisakhi 2026, a lively and family-friendly celebration that brings together Calgarians from all walks of life to experience the vibrancy of two cherished spring festivals!
On April 12, 2026, at the picturesque Bowness Park, immerse yourself in the joy and cultural richness of Holi, the Indian festival of colors, and Vaisakhi, Punjab’s vibrant harvest festival. This free event offers something special for everyone.
Week of April 13 – 19
Heritage Park Story Time
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 01, 08, 15 & 22, 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
🔗 Learn more here: Click here
Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park! Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as our enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favourites. And, the fun doesn’t stop there – dance to sing-along songs and enjoy take-home crafts!
Canmore Bear Day
📍 Canmore Nordic Centre’s Provincial Park Day Lodge (1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, AB)
📆 April 18, 2026
⏰ 9am – 3pm
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Head to Bear Day at the Canmore Nordic Centre on April 18, 2026, for a free, family-friendly event! Bear Day will refresh your bear safety skills, and it includes demonstrations, a hike, activities, and a storytime.
Aggie Days
📍 Nutrien Western Event Centre & Agriculture Barns (Stampede Trail SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 18 & 19, 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
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Aggie Days welcomes the farm to the city for a fun-filled, educational experience that’s perfect for all ages. Find hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive displays, plus exciting animal competitions and family-friendly fun. Aggie Days is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Alberta agriculture up close.
Spring Thaw Car Show
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 19, 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm
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Get ready to kick off cruising season at the Nifty Fifty Spring Thaw Car Show at Heritage Park. This popular Calgary car show returns for another exciting year, with more than 400 classic cars, hot rods, antiques, and custom builds expected to fill the Park’s front lots for this annual show and shine.
Week of April 20 – 26
Heritage Park Story Time
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 01, 08, 15 & 22, 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
🔗 Learn more here: Click here
Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park! Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as our enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favourites. And, the fun doesn’t stop there – dance to sing-along songs and enjoy take-home crafts!
POW! PARADE OF WONDERS
📍 Central Memorial Park (1221 2nd St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 24, 2026
⏰ 10:30am
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This is Canada’s biggest cosplay parade, celebrating all things pop culture. You can register to walk in the parade or just watch.
Beacon Original Art Show & Sale
📍Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association (917 Centre Avenue NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 25 & 26, 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
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Chat with local emerging artists at Beacon Original Art Show & Sale and find something special to purchase. Emerging and established artists attend each day, showcasing painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles. There is free parking and admission, draws, and no GST.
TTMAC’s Used Kids’ Clothing Sale
📍 Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 25, 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm
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The Twins, Triplets and More Association of Calgary is getting ready for Calgary’s largest sale of used kids’ clothes, toys, and equipment on April 25, 2026. Outfit your family from head to toe, with sizes ranging from newborn to young adult. Stock up on everything you need for spring and summer. The sale has a huge selection of books, puzzles, games, and a variety of toys to keep kids occupied.
The Barn Artisan Market
📍 Shawnessy Barn (224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 April 26, 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm
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The Barn Artisan Market focuses on local vendors, made in Alberta products, and local Calgary small businesses. Come experience two floors of local artisans, crafters, creators, makers, bakers and more! Admission is free and there’s free on-site parking too. You won’t want to miss it!
April continues the spring momentum in Calgary with a vibrant lineup of free events that celebrate community, culture, and fresh seasonal energy, giving everyone plenty of reasons to get out, connect, and enjoy the city as warmer days arrive and the season comes to life.
Whether you’re enjoying family-friendly fun at Easter Eggstravaganza events, getting up close with animals and agriculture at Aggie Days, or soaking in the colourful creativity of the POW! Parade of Wonders, April in Calgary is filled with moments that celebrate community, creativity, and springtime energy each week. From lively seasonal events to interactive experiences and more, the month offers plenty of ways to get out, connect, and make the most of the season across the city.
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