Wool & Warmth
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Calling all knitters, crocheters and crafters! Bring your current crafting project and cozy up with us at The Confluence for an evening of handicrafts and conversation. Whether you’re working to refine your craft, looking to try something new or just want to meet likeminded people, connect with your community over a glass of wine and some laughs in this recurring meet up at The Confluence.
Tickets include complimentary light refreshments and cultural centre admission. Additional drinks and alcohol available for purchase. Must be 18 years or older to attend.

Season's Screenings: The Polar Express (2004)
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
The holiday season is finally here, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than watching nostalgic movies on the big screen! Create new family traditions at The Confluence with a selection of merry movies sure to have you feeling the magic of the season.
Warm up on a cold winter afternoon or evening by adding a gourmet hot chocolate bar to your ticket! Add on a customized comforting cup of cocoa with a variety of delicious toppings to choose from, like marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream and more!
SUNDAY, DEC. 7: THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)
When a doubting young boy takes a train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. (-Rotten Tomatoes)
Tickets include a small popcorn. Hot chocolate bar available as additional purchase. Theatre seating is not assigned and is first come, first served.

Cult Classics & Crafts: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Fuel your creativity with the love of cult classics – join us for Cult Classics and Crafts at The Confluence! Often known for their dedicated and creative fanbases, these films are also known to push the limits of storytelling. Gather your crafting supplies, grab a seat and settle in for an evening of creating and laughing alongside a diverse selection of cult favourites!
Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we view some of the most iconic films that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, or you’re just looking for a place to hunker down and get your creative juices flowing, we have no doubt this is the perfect even for crafters and cinephiles alike!
Supplies are not provided, so please remember to bring your current craft and all required supplies along with you.

SPARK AFTER DARK - GREATEST HITS
2025-12-12 18:00 | TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T2, Canada
Greatest Hits of Spark After Dark 2025: Science, Mischief, and Seriously Good Vibes!
Get ready to rally the crew for Spark After Dark: Greatest Hits on December 12! This is the ultimate 2025 Spark After Dark, where all your favourites from the year collide in one epic party. Whether you loved February’s Guilty Pleasures, April’s Foodology, June’s Beyond the Rainbow, and August’s Your Brain On Music and October’s Gore it’s all coming back for one wild night!
Those warm and fuzzy feels? Yeah, that’s just your brain chemistry at work, and there’s no escaping it. So why fight science? Join the year-end bash and close out 2025 with a bang! Here’s a taste of what’s coming your way:

Experience cabaret, talk show vibes, interactive demos, and live acoustic performances hosted by social media star, Kylee Roman
Dive into passions, taboos, and playful indulgences at the Kink and Guilty Pleasures vendor booths, plus browse steamy erotica and fantasy books
Savor chemistry-meets-cuisine at The Chocolate Lab and explore how scent shapes taste with Ol.Facto, guided by guest speaker Anastasiia Stepanchuk
Cheer on local drag performers and dance to beats from DJ SoniDef, while discovering the science of light with Sean Stotyn
Unplug with live music, explore brainwaves as sound with Dr. Blake Ausmus, and create your own plant-powered symphony in Steven’s Lab
Learn the science behind decomposition with Ally De Jonge, test your skills with Escape City puzzles, and shop unique gifts from Paige Abbott Arts
Relive childhood magic in Goodnight Moon, explore Chemistree, cuddle with therapy animals from PALS Calgary, and ride RO5iE the Robo-Coaster
Sip the feature chocolate martini or enjoy street food-inspired treats, shop the Spark Store, and experience Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits
Take advantage of a complimentary shuttle from the Calgary Zoo parking lot and a toonie coat check at the Creative Kids Museum
Extend the fun with add-on workshops: A Croakless Carol, dissect a frog and take home a preserved organ, or Claws for Effect, safely pin and mount a real scorpion
…and so much more!

Send off 2025 in style with delicious treats, great vibes, and seriously cool science.

Season's Screenings: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:30 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
The holiday season is finally here, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than watching nostalgic movies on the big screen! Create new family traditions at The Confluence with a selection of merry movies sure to have you feeling the magic of the season.
Warm up on a cold winter afternoon or evening by adding a gourmet hot chocolate bar to your ticket! Add on a customized comforting cup of cocoa with a variety of delicious toppings to choose from, like marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream and more!
SATURDAY, DEC. 13: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there. (-Rotten Tomatoes)
Tickets include a small popcorn. Hot chocolate bar available as additional purchase. Theatre seating is not assigned and is first come, first served.

Season's Screenings: A Christmas Story (1983)
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
The holiday season is finally here, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than watching nostalgic movies on the big screen! Create new family traditions at The Confluence with a selection of merry movies sure to have you feeling the magic of the season.
Warm up on a cold winter afternoon or evening by adding a gourmet hot chocolate bar to your ticket! Add on a customized comforting cup of cocoa with a variety of delicious toppings to choose from, like marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream and more!
SUNDAY, DEC. 14: A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. (-Rotten Tomatoes)
Tickets include a small popcorn. Hot chocolate bar available as additional purchase. Theatre seating is not assigned and is first come, first served.

Penguin Walk
2026-01-10 10:30 - 2026-03-15 11:00, 2026-01-11 10:30 - 2026-03-16 11:00, 2026-01-12 10:30 - 2026-03-17 11:00, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 2026-03-18 11:00, 2026-01-14 10:30 - 2026-03-19 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:30 - 2026-03-20 11:00, 2026-01-16 10:30 - 2026-03-21 11:00, 2026-01-17 10:30 - 2026-03-22 11:00 and 15 more dates | Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7V6, Canada
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is excited to share that the Penguin Walk, presented by WestJet Cargo, is waddling back this January! Starting January 10th until March 15th, watch as up to thirteen king penguins step outside their habitat for a royal stroll through the zoo grounds each morning.
Penguin Walk is dependent on the birds’ desire to walk as well as the weather, but luckily for zoo guests, the colony loves to walk and usually chooses to!
When: January 10th – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. daily (weather conditions permitting)
Cost: Penguin Walk is included with your Daily Admission Ticket to the zoo
Remember to get your tickets in advance to save big on daily admission!
*Please note: Penguin Walk will be cancelled if the temperature warms up to 5° C, drops to or below -25° C, or the winds are too strong.

Intro to Herbal Medicine Workshop
2026-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E1, Canada
Learn all about herbal medicines from plants that are grown in the Calgary area! This hand-on workshop will teach you about the medicinal properties of common plants, best practices for preparing plants for medicinal purposes and guide you through making three kinds of herbal remedies for you to take home.
What you’ll learn:

Medicinal properties of common herbs and foods
The difference between teas, tonics, tinctures and more
How to harvest, prepare and store plants for medicinal purposes

Participants will make:

Healing balm with calendula and comfrey
Antiviral sage tincture
Garlic and mullein infused oil
