Past Events

Kids 12 and up can learn to work with real tools and learn terrific new hobbies at Lee Valley Kids’ Workshops! On July 26, 2026, register to Carve a Critter. Kids will learn basic carving skills as they carve an animal from a stick. Tickets are $15 and can be
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Light It Up celebrates Woezo Africa’s 20th anniversary with an immersive evening of African, Caribbean, and Black arts featuring live music, food, dance, a visual arts exhibition, the premiere of Woezo Africa’s 20-year documentary, and performances by internationally acclaimed guest artists. Woezo Africa Presents Light It Up: Date: July 25,
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TELUS World of Science is temporarily closed due to flooding from the severe storm on July 10, 2026. A fall reopening is anticipated. Hitting the open road, with the sun shining and music playing … these are some of the best parts of summer! (Okay, maybe the kids are squabbling
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The community of Capitol Hill occasionally has family events for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up. On July 17, 2026, get ready for sweet tunes and incredible magic at Capitol Hill’s Dino Park. The Kelly T Band is on the bandstand, and Richard the Mysterious is dazzling attendees with up-close magic,
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Foothills Creamery is hosting its annual Scoop Slam on July 19, 2026, the annual all-you-can-eat ice cream eating contest. Does your family have what it takes?! Register to eat as much ice cream as you can in 5 minutes; there is one category for 12 and under and one for
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For 10 days each July, Calgary gets back to its Western roots and whoops it up during “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Visitors from the world over, together with the plaid- and Stetson-clad locals, take in exhibitions, concerts, competitions, the midway, and all manner of special events highlighting the
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We have so many privileges living in Canada, and this July 1, it’s time to celebrate our country and make some memories with our families. We’re collecting all the best Canada Day events we can find in and around Calgary, so get out there and embrace every opportunity! Calaway Park
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Glenbow Ranch is a great natural space located between Calgary and Cochrane. The park is an ideal place to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, with almost 30 km of trails throughout the park. (The main paved pathway is part of the Trans-Canada Trail system.) Some scheduled programs are
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Lougheed House is a grand sandstone prairie mansion built in 1891. It originally served as home to Senator James Alexander Lougheed and his family. Today, Lougheed House is a museum with lovely gardens and a cafe, open to the public as a fine example of prairie sandstone architecture. The museum
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The Calgary Farmers’ Market has two locations, one in the south and one in the west. Besides offering Calgarians the best local food and products, it’s also an experience. It’s a place to meet friends and family, and a place to make new friends with your local tomato farmer or
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