ENTERTAINMENT stables , watch horses exercise , and children can enjoy the playground . Open year-round , 9 am - 5 pm . Hours may vary during tournaments . 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW , 403-974-4200 . Map 1 , O5 www . sprucemeadows . com
STUDIO BELL , HOME OF THE NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE Studio Bell , home of the National Music Centre , is a state-of-the art facility and attraction that is an international hub for music and technology . The 160,000 square-foot building includes five floors of exhibition space and 22 exhibits , a 2000 + piece collection of artifacts , instruments and music technology , interactive exhibits , and other features including recording facilities , workshops , classrooms , an event space , and a 300-seat performance hall . $ 18 Adult , $ 14 Seniors / Students , $ 11 Youth ( 3-12 ), children under 3 are free . 850 - 4 St SE , 403-543-5115 . Map 2 , F8 www . studiobell . ca
TELUS SPARK , CALGARY ’ S SCIENCE CENTRE This allages facility houses four exhibit galleries , an HD Digital Dome theatre , a Creative Kids Museum for toddlers , and the outdoor play park The Brainasium . The handson exhibits and programming aim to inspire curiosity , risk-taking and problem solving . There are also Adults- Only nights where adults can enjoy the exhibits without children , as well as special programming including a cash bar , themed activities , and presentation . Admission : $ 26 adult ; $ 24 senior ; $ 22 youth ; $ 19 child ; children under 3 are free . 220 St George ’ s Dr NE , 403-817-6800 . Map 1 , G7 www . sparkscience . ca
THEATRE CALGARY A professional theatre company known for its high-quality , energy-charged performances . 220 - 9 Ave SE , 403-294-7447 . Map 3 , F8 www . theatrecalgary . com
WINSPORT The site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games continues to function as a year-round recreation and training facility . Summer attractions include bobsleigh , zipline , free fall , mini golf and scenic chairlift . 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW , 403-247-5452 . Map 1 , F2 www . winsport . ca
CASINOS CENTURY CASINO Over 500 slots and 25 VLTs , as well as table games including blackjack , roulette and baccarat . Bowling alley open to the public , with Glow Bowling Friday and Saturday nights from 7 pm - midnight . The Mid City Grill offers affordable breakfast , lunch , and dinner specials every day . 1010 - 42 Ave SE , 403-287-1183 . Map 1 , H7 calgary . cnty . com
CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK AND CASINO The casino offers a variety of entertainment options with 550 slot machines , electronic table games , and an off-track betting area . The Mid City Grill restaurant and lounge specializes in locally sourced ingredients and features beer from Alberta craft breweries . Live horse racing runs from early spring to late fall on weekends and holidays with family-friendly events throughout the year . 260 Century Downs Dr , Rocky View , 587-349-7777 . Map 1 , A8 www . centurydowns . cnty . com
COWBOYS CASINO This casino features a 24-hour poker room , a high limit room , 30 tables , 350 slot machines , and three restaurants and bars . 421 - 12 Ave SE , 403-514-0900 . Map 2 , H7 www . cowboyscasino . ca
GREY EAGLE RESORT AND CASINO The largest casino in the Calgary area , with 600 slot machines , 59 game tables , 24-hr poker , two restaurants , two bars and live entertainment as well as an adjacent bingo hall . 3777 Grey Eagle Dr ( corner of 37 St SW and Glenmore Tr ), 403-385-3777 . Map 1 , J4 www . greyeaglecasino . ca
COMEDY CRAIG FERGUSON Oct 21 Don ’ t miss this famed actor , writer and comedian ’ s newest tour , Hobo Fabulous . $ 90.55 and up . Grey Eagle Resort and Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr . Map 1 , J4 www . ticketmaster . ca
INNER ELDER Oct 23 - 27 Calgary actress Michelle Thrush , from Blackstone , North of 60 and Arctic Air , is performing a one-woman show that takes audiences on a comedic journey through her own life as she finds her inner elder using Indigenous clowning . $ 15.00 - $ 35.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 2 , F6 www . artscommons . ca
DANCE SLEEPING BEAUTY Oct 24 - 27 A timeless epic at its pinnacle , the whole family will enjoy the story of Princess Aurora , set to Tchaikovsky ’ s beautiful score , from Alberta Ballet . $ 42.00 - $ 144 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
FESTIVALS BEAKERHEAD Sep 19 - 23 This city-wide spectacle seeks to bring together the fields of art , science and engineering and bridge the gap between the creative and the technical , often through fascinating , bizzare and quirky means . Various Venues . Map 1 L5 www . beakerhead . com
CAMP FESTIVAL Sep 9 - 11 Hosted at the historical Theatre Junction Grand , CAMP is a festival on the forefront of technology , art and design , seeking to celebrate creativity and connect peers within the quickly changing digital landscape . $ 99.00 - $ 299 . Theatre Junction GRAND , 608 - 1 St SW , www . theatrejunction . com . Map 1 L5 www . campfestival . ca
CALGARY FOOD FEST Sep 8 A delicious gathering of over 12 food trucks , live entertainment and local vendors ! Free . Calgary Life Church , 11400 - 27 St SE . Map 1 L5 www . eventbrite . ca
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