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10 Family-Friendly Festivals in Calgary
Take in these top performances over the next three months, and make every moment of outdoor time count.
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Spirit of Okotoks Parade Day
Small town events are the best. They're less crowded and oh so sweet! Make a day of it with a free pancake breakfast, parade and afternoon children's festival.
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Greek Festival
Set on a wide expanse of green space, kids can run wild in the field, whoop it up in numerous bouncy castles or join in traditional dances. Throw back some spanakopita, a wee bit of wine and you too can party like a Greek god. Opa!
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Calgary Stampede
Cowtown always pulls out all the stops for the greatest outdoor show on earth. With city-wide pancake breakfasts, two free admission days at Stampede Park and a host of activities for little buckaroos at Flour Rope Square, western hospitality is at its finest.
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Calgary Folk Music Festival
Even if you're not a hippy or a hipster, parents can still get their groove on at this trendy outdoor concert. Expose your tribe to different musical genres, browse the global village or burn off steam at the massive outdoor playground.
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Sun and Salsa Festival
Chips+Salsa = Charity. What's not to love about that? Touring this quaint village within the city while sampling over 40 different salsas is one of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon. Just don't forget to take in the Children's Carnival Zone.
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Inglewood Sunfest
This historic community brings a touch of nostalgia to their fair with pie-eating contests, street performers and home-based vendors selling their wares. With an emphasis on sustainability, you'll find plenty of hand-crafted products in addition to a tricked out kid's zone.
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Marda Gras Street Festival 2013
Taking in the the sights and sounds of New Orleans with tykes is made much easier in electric Marda Loop than venturing to the Big Easy. Sussing out the variety of cultural performers, jazz, rhythm, blues and zydeco musical acts, ensures you won't miss a beat.
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GlobalFest
Everyone loves fireworks, but this massive annual display is so much more than that. With over 20 cultural pavilions, an international night market, ethnic food kiosks and designated children's area, you can explore the world with wee ones without having to leave the city.
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Chinatown Street Festival
Between the vibrant costumes, traditional drumming and tasty Chinese food, this multi-cultural festival has your whole family covered. Just be sure to arrive hungry.
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Expo Latino
Western Canada's largest Latin festival turns up the heat with music, dancing and a wide variety of cuisine. Take the tots on a taco trek, introduce them to the cha cha or just soak up the flavour of this family-friendly festival from the banks of the Bow.