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Calgary area events . . .

SpongeBob at Calaway

SpongeBob SquarePants and the YTV Weird on Wheels crew will be at Calaway Park Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. Meet and greets will take place between 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and are on a first come first serve basis. Also on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, celebrate Canada’s birthday Calaway Park style.

Toons for Toddlers

Enjoy a day at the movie theatre with the munchkins as the next Toons for Toddlers (TFT) is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Uptown Stage & Screen, 612 8th Ave SW, in Calgary. From the organizer of Movies For Mommies, TFT allows children to see their favourite programs and characters on the big screen. Screening time is 60 minutes. Each child will receive a surprise Super Why! & Sid the Science Kid souvenir. Sound levels are lowered, and lights are left on a low setting. Admission is $5 per toddler. Adults and babies are free when accompanied by toddlers. Full info www.toonsfortoddlers.com.

Airdrie Pro Rodeo

Round up the kidlets and head on down to the Airdrie Pro Rodeo, Saturday, June 27 to Wednesday, July 1. Fun for the whole family.

Stampede kick-off

Lake Chaparral hosts their first annual Stampede kick-off, Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the lake, 225 Chaparral Dr. SE. Entry is by donation to food bank. Enjoy free pancake breakfast, entertainment, lots of fun for the kids, outdoor market, and more.

Family fun barbecue

GirlTalk presents a family fun barbecue Sunday, June 28, 3:30 p.m., Edworthy Park (site 4). Enjoy lots of family fun, including games, playing at the park, and more. Beef and vegetarian burgers along with cool non-alcoholic drinks will be served. Bring your favourite side dish, salad or dessert to share. There are some picnic tables on site, but if you are more comfortable in your favorite camp chair, bring it along. Cost is $15 for an individual or $35 for a family (which includes up to two adults, and up to four children under 12 years of age). For more information or to register please head to www.girltalkevents.com and click on upcoming events.

Canada Day fun in Airdrie

Celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, in Airdrie with a special parade at 10 a.m., fireworks at Nose Creek Park at 10 p.m., and the Airdrie Pro Rodeo at 2 p.m., Airdrie Rodeo Grounds. For all the Canada Day details, visit online.

Canada Day at the Fort

Head out to Fort Calgary to enjoy a full day of free fun on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free pancake breakfast, petting zoo, pony rides, games, and more.

Outdoor fun days

Room to Grow is offering Outdoor Fun Days for little kids (baby up to age three) and big kids (2.5 to four years). Relax with other families as your child gets to enjoy some summer fun, including bubbles, toys, crafts, and more. We love this program! Contact Room To Grow for more details and to register.

Bobs & Lolo

Our favourite children’s entertainers Bobs & Lolo will be hitting the stage at the Calgary Stampede. Be sure to check them out in one of many daily performances, July 3 to 12, at 2, 5 and 7 p.m. Additional shows are scheduled for July 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 at 11 a.m. All Bobs & Lolo shows are free with general admission to Stampede Park.

Edmonton area events . . .

Toons for Toddlers

Enjoy a day at the movie theatre with the munchkins as the next Toons for Toddlers (TFT) is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Magic Lantern Parkland 7, 130 Century Crossing, Spruce Grove. From the organizer of Movies For Mommies, TFT allows children to see their favourite programs and characters on the big screen. Screening time is 60 minutes. Each child will receive a surprise Super Why! & Sid the Science Kid souvenir. Sound levels are lowered, and lights are left on a low setting. Admission is $5 per toddler. Adults and babies are free when accompanied by toddlers. Full info www.toonsfortoddlers.com.

Wild Rose Arabian Horse Show

Check out the Wild Rose Arabian Horse Show, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, at Amberlea Meadows (southwest of Edmonton via Highway 19 and Range Road 253). Admission is free.

Canada Day in Leduc

Catch a parade celebrating Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, noon, from the Heritage Grain Elevator to the Royal Canadian Legion. At 10 p.m., there’s also a special movie in the park at William F. Lede Park and there’ll be fireworks.

Canada Day in the garden

Enjoy arts and crafts displays and sale, live music and entertainment, and children's activities in one of Alberta’s most beautiful settings to celebrate Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Devonian Botanic Garden. Free with admission.

Edmonton’s Canada Day fun

There’s lots going on to celebrate Canada’s 142nd birthday in Edmonton, including pancake breakfasts, barbecues, family events, fireworks and more. For the complete list of events happening in Edmonton, including fireworks, parades, and more, visit online.

Fun at Spruce Grove

Wednesday, July 1, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., celebrate Canada Day with lots of fun in Spruce Grove. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, parade, performers, cake, and more. Events take place at the Spruce Grove Composite High School sports field. For more information call 780-962-7616.

Upcoming events. . . (3 *NEW*)

Scrapper’s camp for juniors *NEW*

Children are invited to join in for a half-day Junior Scrapper's Camp, July 6 to 10, 9 to 11 a.m., 11 Sackville Dr. SW, Calgary. For five mornings your child can learn the basics of scrapbooking, complete a paper album kit, make their own scrapbooked placemat, create a card or two to give at upcoming celebrations, and, more. Cost is $110 and includes all supplies and materials as well as daily snack and outside playtime. Register by Thursday, June 25 online.

Intro to canoeing *NEW*

GirlTalk presents introduction to canoeing, a women-only event on the Glenmore Reservoir offering canoe lessons and a chance to discover how peaceful gliding across the smooth water can be, Saturday, July 26, 1 to 4 p.m. The three-hour lesson will include orientation to the equipment, basic paddling skills, strokes, steering, basic water safety and plenty of time to practice. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com.

Pizza, pottery and wine *NEW*

GirlTalk is heading back to Fire Escape for another ladies only evening of creativity with pizza, pottery and wine, Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 to 10 p.m. Included in the $38.00 registration fee is your studio fee (instruction, space, paint, glaze & firing of our items for pick up a few days later), taxes, pizza, wine and dessert. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com and click on "upcoming events".

Fall retreat just for you

GirlTalk is holding a fall retreat in Canmore, Sept. 25 to 26 at the Creekside Country Inn. GirlTalk has rented the entire Inn so there will be no interruptions. The weekend will include a wine and dessert PJ party on Friday night, 80’s name that tune competition, prizes, games, gifts, good food, and great company. For more information or to register for this ladies weekend please go to www.girltalkevents.com and click on upcoming events.

Ongoing events online . . .

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Sales scoop . . .

Westcoast Baby sale *NEW*

BC-based online retailer Westcoast Baby is having a 20% off site wide sale. Not sure when the sale ends so grab the deals while you can, no coupon code necessary.

Fab sale at Cake Beauty *NEW*

Toronto-based Cake Beauty is having a 40% off everything sale until June 26th, use checkout code:hotsummer. Shipping is FREE on orders over $75, or $6.99 otherwise, so shop with a friend to save.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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