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Community Connections

The best things in a community aren't always advertised. They're discovered through a conversation, an invitation, a neighbour opening their door.

This is where we share those stories — hidden gems, local characters, and the small moments that make Calgary neighbourhoods feel like home.

Recent stories

Real family outings, hidden gems, and local discoveries from Calgary neighbourhoods.

Calgary · July 2026
A Hot Calgary Weekend: Lougheed House, Markets, and Riley Park A sunny family weekend with the BEAULIEU Flower & Artisan Market, Crossroads Market treats, Bearspaw Farmers Market, and a Riley Park water break.
Airdrie · Crowfoot · July 2026
A Family Day Out in Airdrie: Mighty Machines, Playground Fun, and a Crowfoot Dinner Stop A sunny toddler-friendly outing with free vehicle fun in Airdrie, playground time at Nose Creek Regional Park, and an easy dinner stop in Crowfoot.
Calgary · June 2026
A Rainy, Windy Calgary Weekend With a Toddler Community events, Chinatown food, indoor wandering, a quick playground reset, and a realistic formula for weather-complicated weekends.
Panorama Hills · June 2026
Panorama Hills Community Clubhouse: A Sunday Well Spent Garage sales, a freshly expanded community clubhouse, pickup basketball, and coffee with neighbours — the best adventures are sometimes right in your own neighbourhood.
Winston Heights · Airdrie · June 2026
A Train Garden in Winston Heights & An Afternoon at Tuxedo Play Park How a birthday party conversation led to discovering Ricky's backyard garden railway — and a great playground just 5 minutes away.
Know a hidden gem or community character? We'd love to feature them. Reach out through the Tiny Village waitlist and mention Community Connections.
TinyVillage Circle · Calgary

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