Fun Family Activities in Calgary in February
February has finally arrived and the fun in YYC is just beginning! Whether you’re a fan of outdoor celebrations or you’d rather stay warm indoors, there are plenty of ways to stay busy with your family in Calgary in February. From outdoor winter festivals, to markets and sporting events and a little bit of everything in between, everyone in your family will have something exciting to look forward to this month!
Fun Family Activities and Events in Calgary in February
Chinese New Year Festival 2026
When:
Saturday and Sunday February 14-15 and 21-22
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st Street SW
Enjoy multicultural performances, a vibrant vendor market, dragon and lion dances, art exhibitions, and more to celebrate the Lunar New Year. It’s the Year of the Horse!
Calgary Hitmen Sunday Funday Games
When: Sunday February 22
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Enjoy WHL hockey games with concourse activities, family-friendly prices, family-friendly food offers, and family-friendly entertainment! Join in for a post-game skate after select games! Hit their website for more Calgary Hitmen Sunday Funday information.
Banff SnowDays
When: Until Sunday February 8
Where: Downtown Banff
Description: Celebrate winter in Banff with snow sculptures, a play zone, and skijoring on Banff Avenue. The 2026 SnowDays Winter Festival has many activities for children, including the SnowDays Play Zone, Weekend of Wonder, and Ice Magic. On Friday, February 6 the Play Zone hours will be extended while CBC hosts a live Olympic Watch Party in Central Park next to the Play Zone.
Penguin Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: Throughout February
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Watch the king penguins take a daily royal promenade through the grounds of The Calgary Zoo, offering them winter enrichment and exercise.
Chinook Blast Winter Festival
When: Three weekends in February, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Feb. 6-8, and Feb. 13-16
Where: Various Locations in Calgary
Description: Celebrate winter with Chinook Blast — a festival featuring art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation. There’s no better place to celebrate and embrace winter with family-friendly activities.
Storytime at Heritage Park
When: Wednesday mornings in February: Feb. 4, 11, 18, and 25
Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
Join an experienced storyteller for some favourite tales. Treat your little ones to Storytime Adventures — a magical storytelling experience at the Railway Orientation Centre as the enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favourites. After Storytime, the fun continues with dance and sing-along activities, followed by a creative craft session where kids can take home a piece of their Storytelling Adventure!
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince in Concert
When: Thursday February 19 – Saturday February 21
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 205 8 Avenue SE
Experience the sixth installment of the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with the live symphony performing the score while the film plays on a high-definition screen.
Which events are your family looking forward to in Calgary in February? Will you be bundling up to check out some of the outdoor activities, or do you prefer indoor excursions? Did we miss anything exciting on our list? Let us know in the comments!
