The warmth of the sun, a good rainstorm, the long, light evenings, and playing outside — there’s nothing better than summer! Of course, we’re also facing non-stop chaos: “Can we have … friends over, another snack, a lemonade stand, screen time?” Let us help you manage that chaos, with terrific summer events to keep everyone occupied and happy. July offers so much fun family time, so get out there and play!
Summer Fun Bucket List | All Month
Check out the Family Fun Calgary Summer Fun Bucket List, filled with a variety of our top family fun choices in Calgary. We’re not just surviving this summer, we’re thriving! Plan your personal bucket list, with inspiration found here.
Canada Day Guide | July 1, 2025
Of course, July starts with a bang, and terrific Canada Day celebrations all over Calgary. We’ve done our best to compile the ultimate guide to great events all day, with food, fun, and fireworks. (Is this the year you let your kids stay up to watch the fireworks?)
Calgary Stampede | July 4 – 13, 2025
Okay, I know you don’t need me to tell you about the Calgary Stampede, but our guide makes it easy to find information! For these ten days, Calgary is filled with special energy and community fun. If you just want to find free breakfast, check out our Stampede Breakfast Guide.
Spruce Meadows EPIC Weekends | July 4 – 6, 2025
Featured | This is the last EPIC Weekend at Spruce Meadows this summer! With affordable family fun (kids under 8 are free!) and a day in the summer sun, these events running alongside the world-class show jumping tournaments at Spruce Meadows can’t be beat. Check out outdoor movies, live music, face painting, corgi races, shopping, and more.
Indigo Kids Summer of Fun | Saturdays in July
From Bluey to Pokémon to LEGO®, every Saturday in July is a Kids’ Summer of Fun at Indigo/Chapters stores! For a $5 (+fees) registration, kids can join a storytime and craft activity. Participants will also receive a $5 gift card at the event.
City of Calgary Recreation | All Month
Do you know about all the FREE programs offered by the City of Calgary? Check out our post to find playground programs, nature programs, and more!
Calaway Park Comic Fest for Kids | July 11 – 13, 2025
Featured | Find a costume and get ready for a SUPER weekend at the Calaway Park Comic Fest for Kids. With special features and activities dedicated to making the Comic Fest weekend unforgettable, you’ll have an out-of-this-world day.
Jubilations Junior | All Month
Featured | Plan dinner and a show with your family — but make it a show everyone will enjoy! Jubilations Junior is presenting Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle every Saturday in July (with some bonus shows!). Of course, you and your kids might not be laughing at the same things, but you’ll still be laughing!
Jubilations Dinner Theatre | All Month
Featured | If you need a break from the kids, check out ABBAMANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension this month at Jubilations Dinner Theatre. You’ll laugh, eat, and enjoy an evening escape! (This might be a good option to convince your teens to spend time with you, too.)
Calgary Folk Music Festival | July 24 – 27, 2025
Featured | Cherish the moments this summer with a wonderful weekend at the Calgary Folk Festival. It offers a rich sense of community, relaxing in the summer sun, enjoying the company of friends and family, and listening to great music. (And there is FREE admission for kids 12 and under!)
Pet-A-Palooza | July 27 – 28, 2025
Pet-A-Palooza is in East Village this year, for a free, pet-friendly, family outing featuring great events, vendors, and exhibits. It really is a dog’s life!
Farmers Markets
There are many fabulous food producers in and around Calgary, and the city’s farmers markets allow us to take advantage of their products when they’re at their absolute freshest! Visiting a farmers market is a chance to buy the freshest local produce, and sometimes, an opportunity for family fun.
Read more about it here.
Parade Guide
From the lively music to colourful costumes and ingenious floats, and maybe even the chance of flying candy … what’s not to love about a parade? There are a variety of parades around Calgary, offering a fun day trip, too. Find a parade for your family to enjoy with the help of our Parade Guide!
Read more about it here.
Swimming – Outdoor Pools
When the weather gets hot, there’s nothing nicer than taking a refreshing dip (or an extended frolic) in an outdoor pool. From outdoor swimming pools to wading pools and spray parks, you can just add water for family fun. (If you’re heading to a swimming pool, be sure to book your time to avoid disappointment.)
Read more about it here.
Summer Camp Guide
Do you have your summer camps sorted out? Happily, there are many great options for Calgary summer camps. We know that a busy family life doesn’t leave a lot of time to research summer camps, so we’re helping you find the BEST summer camps in Calgary with our Summer Camp Guide!
Read more about it here.
Calgary Parks – Beyond the Playground
It’s a good month to escape to a park! Now that my kids aren’t so little, playgrounds are often an attraction, but parks hold so much more than that for us these days. Calgary parks offer everything from playgrounds to exploring nature to playing a rousing game of whatever you can imagine. (Disc golf, anyone?)
Read more about it here.
But Wait … There’s More!
There are lots of July events in Calgary — this is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. For a complete listing of all the best events, click on our calendar to find more family fun and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok and Threads!
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the submission form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to add your event to our events calendar. You can also sign up for the monthly Family Fun Calgary e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled in Calgary.
Enjoy the month, Calgary!
