Homeschool & family fun in Calgary, AB

Halloween science activities all October, included with admission or membership. On Oct 31 there is Teach-or-Treat and a dance party from 12 to 4 p.m. A worm dissection is for ages 8 and up (ages 8–11 need a helper). A sheep heart dissection runs Oct 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Parking is $13.

Halloween fun at the zoo. It is included with zoo admission.

A guided homeschool program at the historical village. Programs are capped at 15 students. One guardian per student is complimentary, and guardians help with the program. Younger siblings are not allowed. Registration closes at 9 a.m. two days before. Refunds are available up to 14 days before, less a $25 fee. A minimum number of registrations is needed for a day to run. The park's self-guided Living History visit is an alternative. The next day after this one is Fri Apr 16, 2027.

A science festival with hands-on experiments, workshops, exhibitors and live performances for all ages. Saturday admission is free, first come first served at the door, with no online ticket needed. Sunday Nov 8 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) has reduced admission. Some workshops are ticketed.

Admission and parking are free (donations are welcome). Hands-on exhibits include forensics, a fingerprint station, a uniform try-on and Throwbots missions in the Tactical Zone. Public hours are limited because school groups fill the building Monday to Thursday.

A large urban provincial park with trails and the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre. The park's page says it stays open during pathway and sewer-line construction, so expect short delays on the Central Corridor Pathway, and notes a recent black bear sighting.

The zoo's holiday lights festival. Visit Santa's Polar Palace nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. until Dec 23. Buy tickets in advance. A discounted combo ticket pairs daytime zoo admission with ZOOLIGHTS.

A free holiday lights display in the park every night, with a grand opening on Sat Nov 21 at 5 p.m.

A holiday event with professional photos with Santa and facility dogs, a photo with the Grinch behind bars, a milk and cookies bar, a holiday craft station, a selfie station and full access to the museum. All ages are welcome.

A holiday event throughout the historical village with horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, farm animals, children's crafts, a Christmas market, a Lego village and Santa. The new Heritage Holiday Train is an add-on. Admission only: adult (16+) $19.95 plus GST, child (3–15) $14.95 plus GST. With the train: adult $29.95, child $24.95 plus GST. Train rides are cancelled at –20°C. Hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dress warmly.