Set in a lovely location, with over 100 years of Alberta history, The Heritage Centre near Cremona, AB (north of Cochrane) holds a variety of family-friendly events. Take a short drive and see for yourself! The restored historical venue is a sight to see in itself, with a 1904 original
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The Calgary Highland Games is one of the oldest gatherings in North America, with competitors and spectators from across Western Canada and the USA. Come watch some of the world’s top pipers, drummers, dancers, and heavy event athletes compete and perform. Calgary Highland Games: When: September 2, 2023 Time: 8
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Marda Gras is a FREE family-friendly event on the streets of Marda Loop in Calgary. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, come out to celebrate the longest-running street festival in Calgary. It’s a pedestrian-friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping locally and reconnecting with the community. There is
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Castle Mountain Resort’s Huckleberry Festival is back on August 26, 2023. The popular event features activities such as live music, vendors, games, hiking, berry picking, activities for young and old, food, and more. Come out for a celebration of summer! Admission to the festival grounds is FREE of charge, with
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Didn’t get your fill of rodeo, chuckwagons, or entertainment this July? Then head out to the Strathmore Stampede Heritage Days from August 4 – 7, 2023! See the rodeo, watch the brave run with the bulls, and enjoy the entertainment this August long weekend. You’ll find lots of family-friendly fun,
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Bring your family to the Floating Lantern Peace Festival on August 5, 2023, hosted by Project Ploughshares Calgary Society. It’s a FREE event at Olympic Plaza. You can spend a beautiful summer evening listening to inspiring talks, music performances, and the lights of the floating lanterns, plus there will be
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The Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Calgary Pride Flea Market on August 27, 2023. The purpose of this event is to showcase incredible local businesses, celebrate pride with music and a scheduled Drag Show performance, as well as connect the LGBTQ+ business community in Calgary. Calgary
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“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival.” Visitors to this festival on August 11 – 12, 2023, will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, presentations of traditional music, dance and song, and more! Look forward to games and activities for the kids and galleries of local Japanese arts
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From August 4 – 12, 2023, the Fringe Festival is coming to Inglewood, Calgary and online! Fringes are uncensored, non-juried theatre festivals. (Don’t worry – there is usually kid-friendly stuff.) The first Fringe started in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1947, and has grown into one of the biggest arts festivals in
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Are you a newcomer to Canada? Looking for support, advice and information to help you and your family succeed in Calgary? Mark your calendars and register for the FREE Canadian Immigrant Fair on August 24, 2023! Canadian Immigrant Fair: When: August 24, 2023 Time: 10 am – 3 pm Where:
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