August

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Heritage Park Events

Heritage Park has so many great events throughout the year! We will be highlighting a few of them here. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026 Head to Heritage Park for Dancing in Their Honour: Truth & Reconciliation Powwow. This gathering, from 10 AM – 3 PM,
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Try Square Dance For Free!

Are you interested in trying something new? Try square dancing! An experienced caller will introduce you to the basic steps of today’s square dancing, and you’ll discover that square dancing is just walking to music! There is free admission to the intro hour, and singles, couples, and families are welcome.
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Enjoy Cheap Movies at Cineplex with $5 Admission!

Head to Cineplex theatres on September 5 – 6, 2026, for $5 movies! Plus, you can treat yourself to a small popcorn for only $5. Tickets will be available to purchase beginning September 2, 2026, and you can upgrade general admission tickets for a surcharge. A portion of proceeds from
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What a Gem! Check Out the Rock N’ Gem Show

Head to the Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show from November 26 – 29, 2026. You’ll find amazing vendors, an incredible selection, handmade jewelry, and so much more! This event features thousands of new crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, and fossils to amaze you. Admission is only $7 per family. This year,
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FREE Kids’ Events at Staples

There’s FREE fun at Staples Stores, with special in-store kids’ events! These monthly activities and crafts feature popular kids’ brands like Crayola, LEGO, Staedler, and more. Activities may vary by location. Register with your local store when they post the next event. Staples Kids’ Events: Paint a Patagonia Volcano with
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Movies for Mommies

It’s time to get out of the house for something fun! Movies for Mommies screens movies where Moms and Dads can watch a movie, without paying for a babysitter. You can expect an accommodating environment for babies, including bottle warming, stroller parking, and change tables. You’ll often find pre-show events,
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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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Harry Potter Trivia Night is Coming to Tim Hortons

Calling all Calgary witches, wizards, and Muggles! Head to a participating Tim Hortons on Friday, August 28 at 7 PM for Harry Potter Trivia Night, celebrating the new magical menu featuring Hogwarts™ House Donuts, Patronus™ Sparkling Quenchers, and the Golden Snitch™ Caramel Timbit. Arrive early for your chance to be
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The Bowden Sunflower Maze Will Bring You Smiles

Home to a sunflower maze – grown from thousands and thousands of sunflowers! – the Bowden SunMaze and Eagle Creek Farms also features u-pick flowers, veggies, and pumpkins. Wondering about the weather and the state of the various crops? Stay up to date with their Facebook page. Come get some
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Don’t Let it Go to Waste! Take Advantage of a Community Urban Harvest Season in Calgary

While Calgary may not be surrounded by orchards filled with sweet, red apples or those juicy plump cherries, there are several ways to enjoy the fruit of the season around the city in August and September. It’s even better when you know that you are using food that might otherwise
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