SERIOUS FAMILY FUN
Create-your-own opera adventure. Free with registration.
Our doors are wide open for people of all ages to play, learn, and discover. Serious Family Fun brings together storytellers from different cultures, puppetry, and audience participation to create opera magic on the spot. Crafting, colouring, a reading corner, and a fun photo booth await. No two experiences are ever the same – each gathering is a unique creation that unfolds as you participate.
Open to all ages. Completely free with registration below.
Dates
September 27, 2025
February 14, 2026
May 2, 2026
1-3 pm (doors open at 1 pm; first guided adventure begins at 1:15 pm)
Location
Mamdani Opera Centre
1315 7 Street SW
Calgary Alberta
Good to know
When you register, the ticket will say 1 pm, but you can feel free to explore anytime between 1-3 pm.
Snacks will be available, and volunteers will be on hand to help engage children of all ages.
Please have your ticket ready for scaning when you arrive! This will be found in an email from sales@calgaryopera.com. Not able to register online? Don’t worry — free registration is available at the door.
The Mamdani Opera Centre is, regrettably, not a barrier-free facility. The entry way has four outdoor steps with a hand rail, a single step over the threshold, then six steps with a hand rail inside to reach the main level of the building. Staff will be on hand to assist if necessary, but please take this in to account when planning your visit. For instance, we recommend leaving large strollers at home or in your vehicle if possible.
Serious Family Fun is meant to be a welcoming and flexible environment that inspires creativity and participation in ways that work for you and your family. Self-guided activities will be available throughout the afternoon, and the guided adventure can be joined or departed as required.