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Activities . Family Fun . What's Up in Calgary? July 16 to 26 July 16 to 18, 10pm; Rothney Astrophysical Observatory’s Milky Way Nights. Milky Way Nights allow the public to observe the dark night sky alongside U of C researchers. Learn more at science.ucalgary.ca/rothney-observatory. July 17; Fiestaval Latin Festival.

Activities . Family Fun . What's Up in Calgary? July 9 to 19 Stampede Breakfasts Dust off your hats, gather your crew, and check out where to kick off your day—Stampede style on our blog. July 11, 11am to 7pm; 7-Eleven Free Slurpee® Day. One free small Slurpee® beverage available in-store only while supplies last. Learn more at slurpee.ca. July 10, 4:30 to 5:45pm; Free Soccer Friday. Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity.

Written by: Kelsey Woods Calgary isn’t just a city surrounded by nature – it’s built around it. With hundreds of parks, trails, and greenspaces to choose from, not all are created equal when it comes to family-friendly activities. So where do you start? Whether you’re looking for low-elevation walks, adrenaline-packed obstacle parks, or open-air fitness circuits, Calgary has something fun for every age group and energy level.

Written by: Kelsey Woods Did you know Calgary averages nearly 2400 hours of sunlight each year? It’s referred to as the sunshine capital city of Canada, and we want to help you take advantage of it. If you’ve lived here for any time at all, you know our summers go by fast. Between work, road trips, adventures, and the multitude of events busying your calendar, it’s not uncommon to blink and realize it’s September (especially before you’ve crossed activities off your to-do list!).

Activities . Family Fun . What's Up in Calgary? July 2 to 9 Stampede Breakfasts Dust off your hats, gather your crew, and check out where to kick off your day—Stampede style on our blog. July 2; Stampede Bowl: Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts. Kick off the Calgary Stampede in true Calgary style at the Stampede Bowl, as the Calgary Stampeders take on the Toronto Argonauts in a primetime Thursday night showdown. Learn more at stampeders.com. July 2, 5pm to midnight; Calgary Stampede Sneak-A-Peek.

Written by: Dr. Kathy Savoia Adolescence, a time of physical and emotional changes and fragile self esteem, can be made even more troubling by those dreaded lumps and bumps... acne. Usually between the ages of ten and 13, the first pimples, whiteheads and blackheads appear in about 85 percent of teens. As a result of the hormonal changes which occur in adolescence, particularly due to androgens, the male hormone, oil glands in the skin begin working overtime producing more sebum and blocking pores.

Written by: Sheri Bruneau There’s a current trend for small living. While we haven’t necessarily seen Tiny Home communities in Calgary, we are seeing more single-family homes, row houses, and condominiums designed with smaller footprints. When space is at a premium, the key is creating beautifully designed, highly functional environments that feel expansive and luxurious. Here are our top three tips for achieving smart, stylish small-home living.

Written by: Tracy Wrubleski For a long time, the ideal family yard was easy to picture. It typically featured a big lawn, maybe a playset off to one side, and enough open space to let the kids and dogs run around. This setup still works for some families, but more and more homeowners are starting to rethink how they want their outdoor spaces to feel and function.

Written by: Lori Beattie Patterson to Paskapoo Slopes and Cougar Ridge, SW Offering unobstructed views of the Bow River Valley and the prairies beyond, this urban walkabout offers the perfect vantage point to get the lay of the land in Calgary. Navigating a mix of forested singletrack trails, quiet side streets and paved pathways, walkers soak up spectacular vistas. Walk along paved pathways through saskatoon-filled ravines that lead to the community of Patterson.

Written by: Tanya Koob Tanya Koob's top three destinations that her family loves visiting in the autumn from Calgary. I’ve chosen to feature three destinations that my family loves visiting in the autumn from Calgary. We bring our bikes or a good pair of walking shoes with the essentials for an easy hike, we pack lunch and snacks to enjoy along the way, and there’s always a stop at a local cafe or ice-cream shop.