Celebrate Canada’s birthday at the East Village Street Fair. East Village is a vibrant, emerging community near Calgary’s core and is centrally located for many of Calgary’s family destinations. Visit vendors and food trucks and enjoy music and activities for all ages. East Village Street Fair: Date: July 1, 2025
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For all the tykes and teens who love amusement parks, head to Calaway Park this Canada Day! Be sure to stop by the Canada Day Station for flags and pins. Plus, you can enjoy rides, shows, and treats to your heart’s content! Canada Day at Calaway Park: Date: July 1,
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Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), is ready to rock for Canada’s birthday! Explore Canada’s rich musical history with FREE admission on July 1, 2025, plus live music and hands-on activities. To thank the community for its support, NMC will also be offering 50% off all NMC
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The Beach YYC is an indoor, sandy beach. It was designed with beach volleyball in mind but is open to anyone who likes to get sandy. On Wednesday and Friday mornings, The Beach YYC offers children’s playtime. From 10 – 11:30 am bring your child, ages 5 and under, to
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What does show jumping have in common with outdoor movie nights, live music, face painting, corgi races, shopping, and more? We know! It’s all part of EPIC Weekends at Spruce Meadows! With affordable family fun (kids under 8 are free!) and a day in the summer sun, these events running
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Can you think of anything better than relaxing in the summer sun, enjoying the company of friends and family, and listening to great music? Well, add the Calgary Folk Music Festival at a beautiful island location and it’s pure magic! Cherish the moments this summer with a wonderful weekend at
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Did you know that the City of Calgary offers community-based summer recreational programs that are FREE in July and August? And you can probably find one near you! If you aren’t familiar with them, check our guide so you can take advantage of them in your neighbourhood. Park n’ Play
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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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Rath Yatra, the Festival of Chariots, is in Calgary on June 22, 2025. The procession begins at 11 AM from 421 Riverfront Ave and ends at 2 PM at the Enmax Stage on Prince’s Island Park. Then you can enjoy a cultural festival until 7 PM. There is usually vegetarian
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Get ready for the most fun you’ll ever have in 10 days with the Stampede SuperPass! Grab your cowboys and cowgirls and whoop it up at the Calgary Stampede this summer (July 4 – 13, 2025). Visitors from the world over, together with the plaid- and Stetson-clad locals, take in
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