FAMILY PROGRAMMING
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FAMILY ZONE
Do you love crafts, games, and non-stop fun? The CALGARY EXPO Family Zone is located in the heart of the show floor and features games, activities, and programming for the whole family all weekend long.
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Kids' Cosplay Showcase
It's our cutest event. Come cheer on the Cosplay stars of tomorrow at our Kids' Cosplay showcase.
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TRAINER TOWN
Before you head out into the tall grass, visit Trainer Town to prep for your Pokémon journey. You can explore houses, get hands-on with Pokémon themed activities, and choose your starter.
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VICTOR DANDRIGE'S U-CRE8
Join award-winning comic author and publisher Victor Dandrige for a crash course on comic creation that will take your reading, writing, and character building skills to a whole new level.
CARTOON ACADEMY WITH JOE WOS
Draw along and learn to make your own amazing cartoon art with professional cartoonist Joe Wos. See schedule for details.
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CASTLES AND DRAGONS
Calling all knights - It’s time to build an epic fort with dragons. Grab a box and build, build, build.
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PADEWAN TRAINING
Is the Force strong with you? Calling all Padawans and younglings (ages 6-15) for an interactive lightsaber training experience as we continue our quest to find the Chosen One.
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KNIGHT FIGHT
It's a medieval battle in the Family Zone. Cheer on your favourite Knight as they go head to head in this live combat demo.
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PRINCESS MEET AND GREETS
Did you know that princesses are pop culture fans too? Three lovely princesses have journeyed from far, far away and they want to meet you.
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WAND CLASSES
Swish and flick - Join the headmaster of Hogwarts himself for a lesson in proper wand work.
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VISITORS FROM BARBIELAND
Hi, Barbie and Ken. Find out just how fantastic life in plastic can be when you meet Barbie and Ken in the Family Zone on Saturday for a meet and greet, photos, and bingo.