What’s happening in Calgary this Family Day long weekend
Posted Feb 13, 2026 7:37 am.
Last Updated Feb 16, 2026 9:49 am.
Family Day is here, and there’s lots to do in Calgary to mark the occasion.
Here’s some events to take in, as well as what’s open and closed.
Chinook Blast
The third and final weekend of Calgary’s biggest winter festival kicks off Friday, which will see various performances on the Calgary Community Outdoor Stage.
Skating will also be open on The Lagoon.
Other festivities to take in live ice carving, beer gardens, light shows, and more.
There are free and tickets events.
More information at chinookblast.ca
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s Chinese New Year Festival
The first of two weekends of events starts Saturday at the Chinese Cultural Festival on 1 Street SW.
Highlights include traditional lion and dragon dance performances, a food and craft market, calligraphy, face painting, and more.
The events are free to attend.
More information can be found here.
The Military Museums Family Day
The Military Museum is hosting Family Day activities on Monday, Feb. 16.
Attendees will get to experience weapons handling, ration tasting, and black powder rifle demonstrations.
There will also be Pilot Talks with Cold War-era veteran pilots, wargaming sessions, genealogy, family history exploration, and more.
Ticket prices vary.
Details can be found at themilitarymuseums.ca
Family Day at Lougheed House
The museum on 13 Avenue SW in Calgary’s Beltine is offering free admission to all on Monday.
Lougheed House was built in 1891 by Senator James A. Lougheed and his wife, Lady Isabella Hardisty Lougheed.
Attendees can take part in free tours, crafts, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration is recommended.
Skating and swimming
Free swimming will be available from 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic and Fitness Centre (4812 14 Avenue SE)
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic and Fitness Centre (89 Canova Road SW)
- Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre (6715 Centre Street NW)
The popularity of free swims is leading the city to ask Calgarians to attend only one time slot. Pools will be cleared at 2:30 p.m. to make room for new customers.
There will be paid swimming available on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations.
- Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 St. N.E.)
- Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Dr. S.W.)
Free skating will happen from 1-3:45 p.m. at the following locations:
- Ernie Starr Arena (4808 14 Avenue SE)
- Frank McCool Arena (4808 14 Avenue SE)
- Murray Copot Arena (6727 Centre Street NW)
Paid skating will also be available from 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:
- Arena #1, Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 St. N.E.)
- Joseph Kryczka Arena, Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Dr. S.W.)
Meanwhile, the following City of Calgary facilities will be closed on Feb. 16:
- All indoor pools, fitness centres and arenas (except for those mentioned above)
- Calgary Soccer Centre
- North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres
- Animal Services Centre
Getting around
Calgary Transit
Over the Family Day long weekend, service hours will be adjusted. On Monday, Feb.16 buses, CTrains and On Demand will be running on a Sunday level of service.
More information on fares, schedules and Customer Service hours over the long weekend can be found on the Calgary Transit website.
Calgary Parking
Parking is free in on-street ParkPlus zones on Monday, Feb. 16. Weekend rates apply at Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots.
Regular rates will be in effect at partner lots such as Calgary Stampede, TELUS Spark, Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park.
Road construction and traffic safety
The City of Calgary is taking precautionary measures around two segments of Bearspaw feeder main pipe that have an enhanced level of deterioration.
These segments have experienced one new wire snap each detected by fiber optic monitoring.
As the city continues to operate the pipe in its current condition and scenario plan, it says risk mitigation strategies will continue to evolve.
A detour has been put in place around the location of the two segments to support risk mitigation.
Traffic impacts due to the detour include:
- Westbound 16 Avenue N.W. exit ramp to Sarcee closed.
- Traffic will be detoured to 29 Avenue N.W.
The detour will be in place until further notice. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Below are some of the unrelated road construction and closures in that will be in effect this long weekend. For a complete list, visit calgary.ca/trafficinfo
Southwest
- Feb. 14 (12 p.m.) – Feb. 15 (3 p.m.): 1 Street S.W. closed between Riverfront Avenue and 3 Avenue S.W. 2 Avenue S.W. closed between 1 Street S.W. and Centre Street for the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival.
- Feb. 14: Planned westbound right lane closures on 4 Avenue between 5 Street and 7 Street S.W. for a crane lift.
- Feb. 15: Right lane closure westbound 17 Avenue S.W. between 29 Street S.W. and 27 Street S.W. for an ongoing detour.
- Until Feb. 15: Two‑lane closure on the south side of 6 Avenue and 2 Street S.W. reduced to two northbound lanes. East and south crosswalks closed 24/7 for Green Line utility work.
- Until Feb. 18: Two left lane closures on 11 Avenue S.W. at 4 Street S.W. for construction work. Expect delays.
Northwest
- Feb. 13 – Feb. 17: Planned road closure on 20 Avenue between 11 Street and 12 Street N.W. for utility work.
- Until Feb. 25: 30 km/h speed reduction on Sarcee Trail N.W. at 34 Avenue N.W. for Bearspaw South Feeder Main project work.
- Sunnyside Flood Barrier : ongoing construction impacts along Memorial Drive. Expect major delays.
Southeast
- Until Feb. 20: Daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., right lane closed southbound and eastbound at 1 Street and 17 Avenue S.E. for utility and Hydrovac work.
- Until Feb. 24: Right lane closures in all directions at Memorial Drive and 39 Street S.E. for utility work.
Northeast
- Feb. 16: Planned utility work at Zoo Road and 12 Street N.E. Follow traffic control workers in area.
