While it may be a little hard to believe on days like today, March is here and spring is right around the corner. Out of the many things to look forward to (like warmer weather) Spring break is coming up! Even if you’re not flying off to a tropical destination, there are still lots of things to do in the city. Whether you have a little time to yourself, or need ideas to keep your family busy, here are all the free and cheap things to do in and around Calgary for March break.
City of Calgary Youth Hiring Fair
If you, or someone who lives with you, is between the ages of 15 and 24, The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) is hosting a free career fair. Mix and mingle with 80 different employers offering part-time, full-time, permanent and seasonal jobs.
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Big Four Building, 1801 Big Four Trail SE
Cost: Free to attend
Eva Newman: In My Mind’s Eye
Get a taste of art and culture with “In my mind’s eye.” This exhibition in Marda Loop will feature new paintings, both acrylics and watercolours, centred on landscapes, still lifes and self-portraits, from artist Eva Newman. It’s free to attend at cSPACE, which is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
When: March 18 – March 29, 2025
Where: cSPACE, 2nd floor, 1721 – 29th Avenue SW, Calgary
Cost: Free to attend
World of Wheels
This one is for the car nuts! Come down to BMO Centre and admire Western Canada’s finest hot rods, customs, trucks, and motorcycles. There will be a celebrity showcase along with contests, displays, and shopping among other attractions.
When: Friday, March 28 and Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: Stampede Park, BMO Centre 20 Roundup Way SE
Cost: $24 for general admission
Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show
Gather some inspiration for the warmer season at Western Canada’s largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences. The Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show will be in town for the last weekend of March Break, so check it out to plan your summer excursions or get some new gear.
When: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: Stampede Park, BMO Centre 20 Roundup Way SE
Cost: $12 for regular admission, $14 at the door
Festival of Animated Objects
The Festival of Animated Objects is back in and there’s a packed lineup that starts mid-March until the end of the month. This annual puppet festival will have events happening all over the city, from exhibitions and performances to hands-on workshops and family-friendly events.
When: Tuesday, March 11 – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: Venues across Calgary
Cost: Events vary from free to ticketed
PHENOMENA: The exhibit
Quick, this is your last chance! This mind-bending immersive adventure at Telus Spark Science Centre dives headfirst into the weird, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. From UFO encounters to ghostly apparitions, explore the thin line between science fact and science fiction.
When: Now until March 26, 2025
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE Calgary
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
Spring break may only be around for a week, but you can make the most of it!
March Break, Calgary
When: Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28, 2025
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