Special Events
Calgary Opera Family Events: Serious Family Fun (for FREE!)
Calgary Opera is bringing you ‘Serious Family Fun,’ a FREE (but you need to register!) family-friendly event where they throw open the doors and invite families to explore. People of all ages are invited to drop in and enjoy music, opera stories, visual arts, dress-up activities, and more! Calgary Opera
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What a Gem! Check Out the Rock N’ Gem Show at Spruce Meadows
Head to the Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show at Spruce Meadows from August 14 – 17, 2025. You’ll find amazing vendors, an incredible selection, handmade jewelry, and so much more! This is the largest gem and mineral show in Canada, so there will be thousands of new crystals, gemstones, jewelry,
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Fund the Flight Festival
Fund the Flight Festival is coming on August 23, 2025, for a fun family day supporting Dreams Take Flight Calgary. The carnival will feature face painting, a bouncy castle, family games, food trucks, mini golf, and a dunk tank. Fund the Flight Festival: Date: August 23, 2025 Time: 11 AM
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Western Canadian Reptile Expo and Plant Show
Western Canada’s Largest Reptile Expo and Plant Show is taking place at the Seven Chiefs Field House from August 16 – 17, 2025. They will have interactive displays, breeders, and reptile and plant suppliers. Step into the world of reptilian wonders and a tropical paradise! Western Canadian Reptile Expo and
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Escape the Present with the Strathmore Medieval Faire & Artisan Market
Get ready for a weekend of medieval excitement, performances, and treasures from throughout the realm! From August 22 – 24, 2025, don your finest apparel for a visit to the Medieval Faire in Strathmore. You’ll be amazed and entertained by magic, music, enthralling tales, authentic costumes and decor, and talented
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Canmore Highland Games
Come out for a full slate of great events during the Canmore Highland Games from August 30 – 31, 2025. You’ll find all kinds of great activities celebrating Celtic culture in a beautiful mountain town. Canmore Highland Games: Date: August 30 – 31, 2025 Time: Saturday, 9 AM – 4
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YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre Special Events: TAC Day
Part museum and part learning centre, the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre lets kids indulge their fascination with police and the law. The Centre helps kids start thinking about the issues they will face in the world today, so they can make informed decisions and become responsible citizens. They often
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The Military Museums Events: Tanks for the Memories! Tour 2025
At The Military Museums, you will experience the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the men and women of the Canadian Forces, and they sometimes have special events, too. Ever wanted to climb into a real tank? Now’s your chance! Climb inside a real (deactivated) T-72 tank on July 19 –
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Enjoy a Classic Country Fair in Millarville
The Priddis Millarville Country Fair is old-fashioned, country-style family fun from August 16 – 17, 2025. The Fair is the place to come to learn about Alberta’s agricultural history, touch the animals, and view the creations of local artisans, gardeners, photographers, and woodworkers. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
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BOOM! It’s the Summer Skirmish at The Military Museums
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? It’s fascinating to get a glimpse of history, and that is exactly what Calgarians can do from August 16 – 17, 2025. The Military Museums invite you to join them at the Summer Skirmish as they bring almost 2000 years of
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