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 2025
When: Saturday February 1 – Sunday February 2
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.
Calgary Hitmen Sunday Funday Games
When: Sunday February 2
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 2
Where: Downtown Banff
Description: Celebrate winter in Banff with snow sculptures, a play zone, and skijoring on Banff Avenue. The 2025 SnowDays Winter Festival has many activities for children, including the SnowDays Play Zone, Weekend of Wonder, and Ice Magic.
High Performance Rodeo
When: Until Sunday February 2
Where: Various Locations in Calgary
This rodeo is nothing like Stampede! Calgary’s High Performace Rodeo is an International Festival of the Arts that features touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new experimental work from local artists. They offer a number of programs for students to get them engaged and involved with the arts at a young age.
Stage West Theatre Presents: Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
When: Until Sunday February 2
Where: Stage West Dinner Theatre
Description: Experience the evolution of female vocal groups from the 1940s to the 1990s in this musical journey. Since this is not a Stage West Kids event, no children under 5 are permitted. Tickets are available HERE
James Hood’s Beautifica
When: Throughout February
Where: The Infinity Dome theatre at TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE
This brand-new epic immersive experience is unlike any other. Beautifica is journey through worlds real and imagined, from mindblowing particle fields to unashamedly euphoric fantastic environments almost impossible to describe. The brainchild of visionary composer James Hood, working with some of the finest immersive animators on the planet, this family-friendly show is a feast for the senses, which will leave your spirit refreshed and your face grinning ear to ear. Suitable for all ages, 6+
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: Until Monday February 17
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. 5, 12, 19, and 26
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 Goblet of Fire™ in Concert
When: Thursday February 20 – Saturday February 22
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 205 8 Avenue SE
Experience the fourth 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!
