Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
Enjoy Labour Day Weekend with BBQ on the Bow
What’s Labour Day weekend without a little BBQ? Or maybe a giant BBQ? BBQ on the Bow is an annual Kansas City BBQ Society BBQ Competition. It will take place from August 29 – 31, 2025. Their vision is to be a “free, fun, family-oriented annual culinary festival featuring one
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Rib Fest!
Get ready for a fabulous BBQ when the Calgary Rib Fest comes to town from August 22 – 24, 2025. It’s a weekend of delicious ribs, live music, and family-friendly fun. Admission is only $5! Calgary Rib Fest: Date: August 22 – 24, 2025 Time: Friday and Saturday, 11 AM –
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Cool Down With These Hot Summer Food Deals
It can be pricey to take a family out for treats these days. So we’ve compiled a list of hot summer food deals where you can grab a treat for only a few dollars and save some loonies for a rainy day! As always, things are subject to change and
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Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Calgary
Are you a classic vanilla or a decadent chocolate peanut butter? Maybe you’re an exotic rosemary rhubarb sorbet. Whatever you choose, who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone on a hot day? Sweet and creamy, cool and refreshing, going for ice cream can be the crowning touch on a family
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YYC Summer Ice Cream Scoop Fest — Stay Cool and Support Meals on Wheels!
We have the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest in the winter, and now we have the YYC Summer Ice Cream Scoop Fest, supporting Meals on Wheels! A portion of the proceeds from every scoop will go to Calgary Meals on Wheels, which helps feed hungry school kids without lunch and supports
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Go a Little Wild on Sunday Mornings! Safari Sunday Brunch at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and
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Time for a Cuppa! Tea on the Verandah at Heritage Park
Heritage Park invites you to afternoon tea on Sundays between July 6 – August 31, 2025 (plus holidays). Enjoy a traditional tea, served on the verandah of the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women. Tea and an assortment of freshly baked goodies will be served as you relax in style
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Outdoor Exploration at the Saskatoon Farm
The Saskatoon Farm, just outside of Okotoks, is a farm fun destination. Depending on the time of summer, you can come to pick your own saskatoons, sour cherries, and currants. But you’ll also find greenhouses, a gift shop and restaurant, and a seasonal farmers market! U-Pick Saskatoon berry picking starts
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Splurge on the Best Easter Chocolate! Our Top Picks
It will soon be time for Easter fun and Easter chocolate is a huge highlight – at least in our house! Make the most of the season and splurge on the best chocolate in the country. The Easter Bunny is on its way, thanks to these chocolatiers! The Chocolate Lab:
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Where Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) in Calgary!
Eating out is one of life’s pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get very expensive, very quickly. Thankfully, some restaurants in town offer deals for kids on certain days! As a rule, enjoying a free kid’s meal requires the purchase of an adult meal.
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