FAMILY PROGRAMMING

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.

It's our cutest event. Come cheer on the Cosplay stars of tomorrow at our Kids' Cosplay showcase. 

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.

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. 

Draw along and learn to make your own amazing cartoon art with professional cartoonist Joe Wos. See schedule for details.

Calling all knights - It’s time to build an epic fort with dragons. Grab a box and build, build, build.

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.

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.

Create some nerdy souvenirs to take home at one of our craft workshops.

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.

Swish and flick - Join the headmaster of Hogwarts himself for a lesson in proper wand work.

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.