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August

GlobalFest (Family Fun Calgary)
GlobalFest Lights up Calgary’s Nights

The skies of Calgary are going to light up during the annual Globalfest extravaganza! The 2023 festival kicks off at Elliston Park on August 17, 2023, and runs until August 26, 2023, with five nights of fireworks, food, and unforgettable family fun. Starting at 6 pm on festival nights, head
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Family Music Concert at Quinterra Legacy Garden

Mark your calendars for August 20, 2023, when The Prophets of Music will bring you the first annual Family Music Concert. People of all ages can enjoy the talents of local artists, The Mocking Shadows, The Marcus Trummer Band, Fin McDowell and Kyle McKearney, in the unique setting of Quinterra
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Highfield Regenerative Farm Open Farm Days

Does farming look different in the city? Find out and explore Highfield Farm during Alberta Open Farm Days and see how things can look a little different in an urban setting. You can come for a visit during the day on August 19, 2023. The event is free for self-guided
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Korean Day Festival

Celebrate the Korean community in Calgary with the Korean Day Festival on August 12 – 13, 2023. This festival includes Taekwondo demonstrations, folk games, face painting and play areas, and multi-ethnic Korean folk performances and the event is free! Korean Day Festival: When: August 12 – 13, 2023 Time: Saturday,
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Feel the Beat at Carifest

Calgary’s Carifest celebrates Caribbean arts and culture every August. Enjoy a steel drum concert, a parade, and local, international, and Caribbean entertainment, food, art and more. Join them for this free event on August 19, 2023. See HERE for more details and events leading up to parade day and a
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The Perfect Complement to Studio Bell: Summer Sundays in C-Square

Join the National Music Centre on Sundays from August 6 – 27, 2023. From 1 – 4 pm* you can enjoy free, family-friendly musical afternoons in East Village’s open-air urban square, located at the corner of 7th Avenue and 4th Street SE in East Village! *Performances are weather permitted. 2023
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Visit Fort Calgary This Heritage Day Long Weekend for Historical Walking Tours

Head to Fort Calgary this Heritage Day weekend for a 1-hour outdoor walking tour on August 5, 2023, to learn stories rooted in the site and reflect on how these lands relate to the larger history of the creation of the city we now call Calgary. All ages are welcome.
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Learn More About Our Universe With Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) holds periodic evening open houses and public events. If the sky is cloudy, they cannot operate the telescopes, so check the website for sky conditions and updates before heading out. There are also sometimes Milky Way Nights you can check out. Upcoming events: August 11, 2023;
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Community Harvests (Family Fun Calgary)
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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August Events (Family Fun Calgary)
What’s Happening in August? Family-Friendly Events in Calgary This Month

How is your summer going? We hope there are some fun and memorable moments in the midst of work, chores, and constant cooking! There are lots of fun family August events in Calgary, so keep reading, throw in a few visits to our great Calgary attractions and the local pools
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