Easter long weekend in Calgary: special events and closures

As we head into the long Easter weekend, here is a list of what you need to know to get around town and take in the best the city has to offer.

Getting around

The City of Calgary is adjusting its public transit operations this weekend, with a Sunday level of service on Good Friday, and regular weekend service both Saturday and Sunday. Check the schedules page to find out when your bus is running.

On-street parking is free on Friday and Sunday and holiday rates arein effect at select Calgary Parking Authoritysurface lots and parkades.

Things to do

There are loads of family-friendly, fun festivities happening this weekend.

Show off yourchicken dancemoves during theSpringSparktacular, cuddle with some furry bunnies and fill your baskets atButterfieldAcres, or hop on down to the Easter Eggstravaganza at theCalgary Zoo for cookie decorating and otherEaster-themedcrafts.

Free swimming will be available from 1 p.m. to2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (half hour break will be waived if capacity permits) on Sunday at the following locations:

• Acadia
• Inglewood
• Killarney
• Sir Winston Churchill

All other aquatics and fitness centres will be closed on Sunday.

Southland Leisure Centre will be open on Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.but closed Sunday. TheVillage Square Leisure Centre will be closed on Friday, but open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All city-operated arenas will be closed both Friday and Sunday, except for one. The Village Square Leisure Centre Arena will be open on from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. on both days, with public skating from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on both days.

The front nineholes and driving ranges will open at McCall Lake and Shaganappi Pointgolf courses on Saturday.

Spring Cleaning

Regular garbage and recycling pickup will occur on Good Friday, soput out your blue and black carts as usual.

All three City of Calgary-operated landfills are open from 7:30 a.m. to5:00 p.m. on Good Friday but will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Other closures

All City of Calgary administrative buildings including City Hall will be closed for the long weekend.

North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres will be closed Fridaythrough Monday.

The Calgary Soccer Centrewill be closed be closed on Friday, March 25, and Sunday, March 27.

The Nature Centre at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary will be closed on Friday, Sundayand Monday.

The Animal Services Centre will be closed on Friday and Sunday.