July
Woezo Africa Presents Light It Up
Light It Up celebrates Woezo Africa’s 20th anniversary with an immersive evening of African, Caribbean, and Black arts featuring live music, food, dance, a visual arts exhibition, the premiere of Woezo Africa’s 20-year documentary, and performances by internationally acclaimed guest artists. Woezo Africa Presents Light It Up: Date: July 25,
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Midnapore Movie in the Park
Head to the Mid-Sun Community Centre in Midnapore for a FREE outdoor Movie in the Park on July 17, 2026. Don’t forget to bring your chair, snacks and drinks, and bug spray. They will be featuring How to Train Your Dragon. Midnapore Movie in the Park: Date: July 17, 2026
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Refreshing Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Calgary
With summer here, we can all use some ideas on staying cool during hot weather. Even if you’re lucky enough to have air conditioning at home, staying in all the time is bound to make the kids restless and you irritable. (And if you don’t have air conditioning, there are only so
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YYC Summer Ice Cream Scoop Fest — Stay Cool and Support Meals on Wheels!
We have the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest in the winter, and now we have the YYC Summer Ice Cream Scoop Fest, supporting Meals on Wheels! A portion of the proceeds from every scoop will go to Calgary Meals on Wheels, which helps feed hungry school kids without lunch and supports
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Summer Fun in Calgary: Get the Best Value for Your Dollar!
For Calgarians, summer is to be enjoyed. But in this economy?! That’s okay — we have some ideas! Make the most of the lovely, light-filled days and help your dollars stretch further with our best value picks for summer fun in Calgary! Calgary Attractions We have some big-ticket attractions in
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Summer Flicks Outdoors! Movie on The Rise at St. Patrick’s Island
Get ready for FREE summer movies outdoors in the natural amphitheatre ‘The Rise’ on St. Patrick’s Island in Calgary’s East Village! They will be showing a double feature on August 20, 2026. Come see A Bug’s Life and 10 Things I Hate About You. We recommend getting there early to find a
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Cool Down With These Hot Summer Food Deals
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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Wild Swimming: Find the BEST Beaches on Rivers and Lakes Around Calgary
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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Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding — Add More WOW to Your Summer with TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
TELUS World of Science is temporarily closed due to flooding from the severe storm on July 10, 2026. A fall reopening is anticipated. 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
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Capitol Hill Events: Summer Sunset Social – A Lawnchair Theatre Event
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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