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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When the days get hot and the kids get cranky, it’s time to pack some snacks, grab the towels, and find some water. There are wading pools and spray parks in the city, but sometimes you need to reconnect to the natural world. Find places to go ‘wild swimming’ at
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Hitting the open road, with the sun shining and music playing … these are some of the best parts of summer! (Okay, maybe the kids are squabbling a bit in the back seat, but it’s nothing a few snacks can’t handle, right?) Get ready to head out of town and
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The community of Capitol Hill occasionally has family events for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up. On July 17, 2026, get ready for sweet tunes and incredible magic at Capitol Hill’s Dino Park. The Kelly T Band is on the bandstand, and Richard the Mysterious is dazzling attendees with up-close magic,
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Foothills Creamery is hosting its annual Scoop Slam on July 19, 2026, the annual all-you-can-eat ice cream eating contest. Does your family have what it takes?! Register to eat as much ice cream as you can in 5 minutes; there is one category for 12 and under and one for
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For 10 days each July, Calgary gets back to its Western roots and whoops it up during “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Visitors from the world over, together with the plaid- and Stetson-clad locals, take in exhibitions, concerts, competitions, the midway, and all manner of special events highlighting the
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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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Glenbow Ranch is a great natural space located between Calgary and Cochrane. The park is an ideal place to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, with almost 30 km of trails throughout the park. (The main paved pathway is part of the Trans-Canada Trail system.) Some scheduled programs are
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July offers so much in Calgary. Yes, we know July can bring the summer chaos of unscheduled kids. But that also means we have more freedom in our days to plan summer fun! We can’t help you with the constant questions: “Can we have … friends over, another snack, a
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Lougheed House is a grand sandstone prairie mansion built in 1891. It originally served as home to Senator James Alexander Lougheed and his family. Today, Lougheed House is a museum with lovely gardens and a cafe, open to the public as a fine example of prairie sandstone architecture. The museum
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