Food & Drink
Family-friendly restaurants in Calgary, food festivals, and events and fine dining for all.
XO Ice Cream & Waffles: Back-to-School Contest
Okay, young ice cream lovers, it’s time to create the next great ice cream flavour at XO Ice Cream & Waffles! It’s time to dream up a brand-new ice cream flavour for the annual Back-to-School Contest. The contest is free to enter, and kids can submit a flavour they’d love
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Feast on Fourth: Fall Edition
From September 23 – 27, 2026, Calgary’s five-day food festival ‘Feast on Fourth’ invites food lovers to embark on a walkable, budget-friendly culinary adventure along vibrant and bustling 4th Street, with more than 30 food and retail businesses joining the festivities. Feast on Fourth: Date: September 23 – 27, 2026
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Taste of Cochrane
Get ready to indulge in the mouthwatering flavours of Cochrane at the Taste of Cochrane, where local culinary delights await you! Based on feedback from guests, the event has expanded to two days, giving you more time to explore Cochrane’s local food and drink scene without feeling rushed – or
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Outdoor Exploration at the Saskatoon Farm
The Saskatoon Farm, just outside of Okotoks, is a fun farm 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 | July & August
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Fill Your Fridge! Calgary Produce Marketing Association Harvest Sale
The Calgary Produce Marketing Association will be bringing in truckloads of produce to the BMO Centre on September 19 – 20, 2026, all at bargain prices. In addition to treating your family to some great food at a bargain, you’ll also be supporting some worthy causes. Funds raised at this
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Calgary VegFest
The Calgary Vegan Society invites you to VegFest on September 5, 2026. Anyone who is plant-based or plant-curious will discover new things, with educational speakers, interactive booths, and hands-on learning. Families will enjoy music, activities, and more. Admission is by donation. Calgary VegFest: Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 12 –
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Kids Eat Free at Boston Pizza This Fall!
This fall, kids eat free at Boston Pizza! Get the Kids’ Card at Boston Pizza for a $5 donation and get five free kids’ meals! Cards are available online from late August until October. In past years, physical cards could be purchased in restaurants beginning on September 1. Valid for
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YYC Pizza Week is Now Pizza Fest – And a Delicious Way to Support Meals on Wheels!
YYC Pizza Week is now Pizza Fest, with charity, community and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an exclusive pizza in a competition to be lauded as Calgary’s best pizza. From each purchase, a slice of the proceeds goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels, directly supporting
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Saskaberry Ranch
Saskaberry Ranch, about an hour north of Calgary on the Cowboy Trail, has a summer u-pick and a year-round farm store, with Calgary drop-off locations. Depending on the weather and crop conditions, your family can come u-pick saskatoons, sour cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, and cucumbers. You can also check the farm
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Calgary Rib Fest
Get ready for a fabulous BBQ when the Calgary Rib Fest comes to town from August 21 – 23, 2026. It’s a weekend of delicious ribs, live music, and family-friendly fun. Admission is only $5 (ribs extra)! Calgary Rib Fest: Date: August 21 – 23, 2026 Time: Friday and Saturday, 11
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