A friendly elf narrates this 30-minute Nutcracker set to Tchaikovsky, perfect for introducing young children to live theatre. Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge: Dec 5,6, and 7, 2025. Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton: Dec 12,13, and 14, 2025. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

YMCA Calgary’s 2025 winter markets take place across our branches, showcasing local vendors and products. Free to attend and with affordable vendor fees, these community markets help us welcome more people into our spaces and build a stronger connection with our community.

Award-winning spoken word artist Luke Reece brings humour, heart, and poetic storytelling to As I Must Live It, a powerful exploration of growing up in a mixed-race family. Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton: Feb 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.; Feb 7 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge: Feb 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.; Feb 14 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Step into 1920s Dawson City for a whimsical, family-friendly tale of courage and sisterhood told with signature Wonderheads masks, puppetry and Yukon music. Rocky RidgeShane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge: March 14 and 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 p.m. Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton: March 21 and 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 p.m.