Find the Best Weekend Events in Calgary: July 17 – 19

From the Milky Way to making music and the FIFA World Cup to festival fun, there are so many cool events in Calgary this weekend! (Speaking of cool, you can also Beat the Heat with inspiration from our guide!) We’ve picked our favourite family fun events to help make a great summer weekend even better — what will your family love?

Looking for something else? As always, the Family Fun Calgary weekend guide is filled with the best weekend events in Calgary, but you’ll find even more ideas on our calendar.

If you still need summer camps, check out our Summer Camp Guide or plan your summer fun with help from our Summer Bucket List.

Keep reading for the best weekend events in Calgary for July 17 – 19.

**Click each title for more information**

Milky Way Nights | July 17 – 18

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Are you ready to stay up late?! Head to Milky Way Nights and observe the dark night sky alongside U of C researchers. The dark sky conditions are perfect for viewing planetary nebulae, globular clusters and distant galaxies.

Japanese Festival ‘Omatsuri’ | July 17 – 18

Max Bell Centre
“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival.” Here you’ll be treated to authentic Japanese customs, featuring traditional music, dance, and song, as well as food, vendors, and more!

Fiestaval | July 17 – 19 | FREE

Eau Claire Plaza
It’s also time for Fiestaval! Fiestaval Latin Festival is a free, family-oriented, multicultural, arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American culture.

Studio Bell PlayLab | July 18 | FREE

Studio Bell
It’s a Rhythm Playground at the Studio Bell PlayLab this Saturday! This free drop-in program invites participants ages 4 -12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making with boomwhackers, djembes, and wooden spoons. Families can enjoy the rest of the PlayLab together, too.

Taste of Okotoks | July 18

Downtown Okotoks
Feeling hungry? Check out the Taste of Okotoks this Saturday!

Beaulieu Flower and Artisan Market | July 18 | FREE

Lougheed House
The Lougheed House is hosting the Beaulieu Flower and Artisan Market this Saturday. Browse local artists, flower vendors, and makers, take part in free art workshops, and cool off by exploring the museum — all for free.

World Cup Soccer Watch Party | July 19 | FREE

Stephen Ave
This is it. Who will win the FIFA World Cup Trophy? Join a watch party this Sunday!

Indigo Summer Play Days | July 18

Participating Indigo Stores
Head to Indigo on Saturday for Summer Play Days! With two times to choose from, 11 AM and 1 PM, it’s all about Pokémon.

💦 Beat the Heat

With summer here, we can all use some ideas on staying cool during hot weather. So here are some ways to get out of the house and keep your cool!

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Festivals

The festival season in Calgary is great fun, and many festivals are free! It’s a fabulous way to get out in the community and enjoy the outdoors or try something new, so check out our Summer Festival Guide.

🍦 Ice Cream Guide

Are you a classic vanilla or a decadent chocolate peanut butter? Whatever you choose, who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone on a hot day? Sweet and creamy, cool and refreshing, going for ice cream can be the crowning touch on a family outing or an event all its own. Find your favourite Calgary shop!

🪣 Summer Fun Bucket List

What’s on your summer fun bucket list? We want to do more than banish boredom and survive summer — we want to make some memories and have some FUN! Check out our guide for terrific Calgary summer events.

🏊🏻‍♀️ Swimming

When the weather gets hot, there’s nothing nicer than taking a refreshing dip (or an extended frolic) in an outdoor pool. From pools to spray parks to wading pools, check out our guide.