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Monday, Feb. 16 is Family Day. Would it surprise you to learn there are plenty of events geared toward the kiddies? Here are five that will keep the gang hopping.

1. The Hobbit; Until Saturday, Feb. 21. At StoryBook Theatre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W.



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Peter Jackson managed to squeeze three movies out of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic, but StoryBook Theatre will take fans from shire back to shire in a mere two hours (plus intermission).

The adaptation uses masks, puppets and shadow play. It is not suitable for those younger than 8.

The show runs Tuesday to Saturday at 7 p.m. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday.

The run continues until Saturday, Feb. 21.

Tickets ($19.05 – $23.81) are available online.

2. Family Fish-tival; Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Bow Habitat Station

The finny fun coincides with Family Fishing Weekend (Feb. 14-16), three days in which it is legal to fish in Alberta without a licence. (Naturally, all other regulations are still in effect.)