Head to the Calgary International Pin Club for their annual Festival of Pins. This event is perfect for collectors of all ages, with free admission. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beaver as the official symbol of Canada, and donations of non-perishable food items for the Veterans’ Food
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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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Calgary’s popular Village Ice Cream is launching the “Dogs of Village” ice cream pint, a specially formulated, dog-safe treat, available at all five locations on July 19, 2025. Village Ice Cream will be donating $1 from every pint to the Canadian Animal Task Force. “Dogs of Village” Village Ice Cream:
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Foothills Creamery is hosting its annual Scoop Slam on July 20, 2025, for an afternoon of free ice cream (while supplies last) and an all-you-can-eat ice cream eating contest. This is a picnic-style event, so bring blankets and chairs and relax on the grass while enjoying the festivities. There will
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Head to the Bowness Community Association on August 23, 2025, for Movie in the Park. From 3 – 9 PM, you’ll find live music and a market. The movie, Cool Runnings, will begin at 9 PM. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this fun summer event! Bowness Movie in
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Enchanted Okotoks is returning on September 13 – 14, 2025, and all fantasy fans are welcome to swarm Downtown Okotoks! Enchanted Okotoks is a Fantasy By Numbers event created in partnership with EarthMMO. This free, family-friendly event transforms downtown Okotoks into an interactive fantasy adventure. Find vendors to shop at
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Franco Festival Calgary will be held on September 19 – 20, 2025, sharing the cultural richness of Calgary’s large Francophone community. It celebrates the many Francophone cultures, from Africa to Europe, through Asia and the Americas. Head to Prince’s Island Park for live music, food, art, and a free outdoor
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Get ready for FREE summer movies outdoors in the natural amphitheatre ‘The Rise’ on St. Patrick’s Island in Calgary’s East Village! They will be showing a double feature on August 20, 2025. We recommend getting there early to find a great spot to sit. Please leave your chairs at home,
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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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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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