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July 3 to 13

July 3, 9 to 11am; Calgary Dream Centre Stampede Breakfast. Join for their 10th Annual Stampede Breakfast at 4510 Macleod Trail. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and promises food, fun, and community spirit. Learn more at calgarydreamcentre.com.

July 3, 3pm to 12am; Calgary Stampede Sneak a Peek. Kick off your Stampede experience early with Sneak-a-Peek Early Access – a limited-time opportunity to enjoy Stampede Park before the crowds at a special discounted price. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 4, 8:30 to 10:30am; Airdrie London Drugs Stampede Breakfast. Whether you’re a longtime Airdrie resident or just passing through, London Drugs invites you to dust off your boots, bring your family and friends, and join for a breakfast you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect way to kick off Stampede festivities and connect with your community. Learn more at londondrugs.com.

July 4, 9am; The Calgary Stampede Parade. The Stampede Parade is an iconic part of Calgary’s cultural identity. Since 1912, the Stampede Parade has served as the official kickoff of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Each year, the Stampede Parade entertains our community with a showcase of colorful floats, majestic horses and high-energy marching bands in the downtown core. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 4, 11am to 11pm; Mexifest. A family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Mexican culture at the new Eau Claire Plaza. It is an opportunity to support Calgary’s Mexican community while encouraging multiculturalism among all. Learn more at mexifest.ca.

July 4, 4pm; Market Mall Pancake Stacking Contest. Market Mall will host a high-energy Pancake Stacking Contest, live entertainment, a kiddie coral and an outdoor retail market. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com.

July 4, 4 to 6pm; New Horizon Stampede Breakfast for Dinner. Join New Horizon Mall as they celebrate Stampede with a twist on the traditional. Skip the early morning and enjoy a Stampede Breakfast for dinner. Enjoy a free traditional Stampede Breakfast with entertainment hosted by the Calgary Stampede. Learn more at newhorizonmall.com.

July 4, 5 and 7:30pm; Movies at the Meadows: Mufasa: The Lion King& Top Gun: Maverick. Every Friday of EPIC Weekends, enjoy a double feature under the open skies at Spruce Meadows. A family-friendly film starts at 5pm, followed by a second movie from 7pm. Come early for corgi races, prairie dogs, shopping, and movie snacks from 4 to 8pm. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

July 4 to 13; The Calgary Stampede. Yahoo! Don’t miss bringing your family to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Visit calgarystampede.com to find out what exciting family-friendly events are going on and when. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 5, 7 to 11am; Market Mall Breakfast Event. Market Mall has an ambitious goal of winning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most Pancakes Served! The more Calgarians that attend, the higher the chance of setting a world record. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com.

July 5, 7 to 11am; Stampede Breakfast at Chinook Centre. Stampede Breakfast is back at CF Chinook Centre. Kick off the first weekend of Stampede with a complimentary breakfast of fluffy pancakes and sizzling sausages with all the fixings, fresh coffee, and juice. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com.

July 5, 7am to 12pm; Bowness Stampede Breakfast & Parade. The breakfast will be served in the parking lot of the ‘Bowness Mall’ near Bowness Pub and the Bowness Animal Hospital. Come enjoy some pancakes, live music and community spirit. Learn more at bownesshall.com/stampedeparade.

July 5, 9 to 11am; Westside Recreation Centre Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 5, 9am to 12pm; MaKami College Annual Stampede Breakfast. MaKami College will be hosting their annual free Stampede Breakfast in the northwest parking lot of Marlborough Mall. Enjoy live music, a kids’ zone, a petting zoo, face painting and more. Learn more at makamicollege.com.

July 5, 9am to 12pm; Cavalry FC Regional Field House – Alderside Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 5, 9am to 1pm; Canela Vegan Bakery & Café Stampede Breakfast. Check out this Vegan Pancake Breakfast hosted by Canela Vegan Bakery & Cafe, in partnership with The Calgary Vegan Society and Calgary Heritage Roasting Co.

July 5, 10am to 12pm; Michaels Kids’ Club: Clay Animal Terra Cotta Pot. Kids get to create an animal-themed craft on Saturday mornings for $5. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

July 5, 10am to 2pm; RONA Kiddos Workshop: Build a Birdhouse. During this event, kids can learn how to use a screwdriver (like a pro) and have a blast doing it. They’ll also get to unleash their creativity and take home what they make. Learn more at rona.ca.

July 5, 11am and 1pm; IndigoKids Events: Bluey Playtime Party. Join the fun as participating Indigo stores bring Bluey’s world to life with an exciting toy demo, temporary tattoos, and more. Plus, there’s storytime in store. Ages three and older. Learn more at indigo.ca.

July 5 & 7 to 12, 8:30am to 1:15pm; Calgary Stampede at Fluor Rope Square. Get your bacon-pancakes hot off the griddles from the back of the authentic Chuckwagons stoves and Fluor Smokies at Fluor Rope Square. You might even get to meet one of the Chuckwagon drivers! Fluor Rope Square serves up our famous bacon-pancakes daily. Learn more at corporate.calgarystampede.com.

Until July 6; Europa Super Circus. Join for an unforgettable evening of thrilling performances, mesmerizing lights, and whimsical delights under the big top. Europa Super Circus puts a modern twist on a beloved classic circus at Deerfoot City. Learn more at supercircus.com.

Until July 6; North American Tournament at Spruce Meadows. Enjoy top athletes from around the world competing. It’s an EPIC Weekend every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the tournaments in June and July. Find affordable family fun like bouncy castles, dog shows, pony rides, face painting, and more. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

July 6, Calgary Stampede Family Day. Bring the whole family to the Calgary Stampede and celebrate with free fun for everyone. Admission is free until 11am, check out the free pancake breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard from 8 to 10am while quantities last, and take in a free variety show from 8 to 10am in GMC Stadium. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 6, 7:30 to 10:30am; Almusal Filipino-Style Stampede Breakfast. Enjoy a Stampede breakfast, the Filipino way, with fried rice, eggs, cured meat, Filipino sausage, and pan de sal (Filipino sweet bun) at 3223 17th Avenue SE. You’ll also enjoy loads of entertainment.

July 6, 7:30 to 11am; Woods Homes Stampede Breakfast. Join them at their Bowness Campus for an unforgettable morning of music, entertainment, games, and most importantly… pancakes. Learn more at woodshomes.ca.

July 6, 9 to 10:30am; Rockpointe Church Stampede Breakfast. You’re invited to join RockPointe in Bearspaw for a morning of pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee, and fun activities for the kids.

July 6, 9 to 11am; Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton Stampede Breakfast. Saddle up and bring your family and friends to a community Stampede breakfast filled with food, fun, and a few surprises at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

July 6, 9 to 11am; Northside Pancake Breakfast. Y’all are invited to Northside Bible Fellowship’s Annual Stampede Breakfast over at 2911 Edmonton Trail. Mosey on down for a free, hearty breakfast, toe-tappin’ music, fun for the young’uns, and a whole lot more. Learn more at northsidebiblefellowship.ca.

July 6, 9am to 1pm; Triwood Stampede Breakfast. Visit the Triwood Community Association for a morning of pancakes, an antique car show and shine, wagon rides, live music and more. Learn more at triwoodcommunity.com.

July 6, 10am to 1pm; Truth Church of Calgary Stampede Breakfast. Round up your family and friends for a free pancake breakfast (gluten-free available), live music, live horse presentations, a petting zoo, a bouncy house, and a whole lot of fun for the whole family. Dust off your cowboy boots and come hungry. Learn more at truthchurch.com.

July 6, 10am to 2pm; Puppy Pancake Day 2025. Bon A-Pet-Treat in Bowness will host a Stampede Breakfast for your pup. This event is by donation and all proceeds will be matched by Bon A-Pet-Treat! and donated to Animal Rescue Foundation. Learn more at petbakery.ca.

Sundays, July 6 to August 24, 11:30am to 3:30pm; Heritage Park Afternoon Tea on the Verandah. Spend a perfect summer afternoon at Heritage Park with tea on the verandah at the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women. Enjoy freshly brewed tea, finger sandwiches and sweet pastries from the Alberta Bakery, all with views of the Rocky Mountain peaks and the water glimmering from the Glenmore Reservoir. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

July 8, 7:30 to 9:30am; Remington YMCA in Quarry Park Stampede Breakfast. Saddle up and bring your family and friends to local YCMA locations for a community Stampede breakfast filled with food, fun, and a few surprises. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

July 8, 9 to 11am; Coventry Hills Centre Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 8, 9am to 12pm; Ella Grace Marketplace Stampede Breakfast. Enjoy free pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee, live music, and face painting for the kiddos.
Swing by 7271 12 Street SE for good vibes, good food, and a good time.

July 8, 9am to 12:30pm; City of Calgary Birding Breaks. Experience a guided walk through the beautiful Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to learn all about the birds and other wildlife that make their home in Calgary. Learn more at calgary.ca.

July 8, 2 to 5pm; Ranchman’s All Ages Taylor Swift Tribute. Get ready for a family-friendly afternoon of Tay Tay magic at the Ranchmans All Ages Taylor Swift Tribute. Starring Calgary’s own incredible Seraphina Ellen, this high-energy show brings all the hits and sparkle you can handle to Ranchman’s Stampede Tent. Learn more at showpass.com.

July 8, 6:30 to 7:30pm; City of Calgary Community Nature Walks. Join staff from Calgary Parks and learn about the local plants and wildlife in our communities. Through a guided walk and activities, you will explore one of the many neighborhood greenspaces within Calgary and discover the wild right in your backyard. This walk will take place in Nose Hill Spring Park. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Until July 9; Heritage Park Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour. You’ll explore the strangest corners of Heritage Park on a 1.5-hour guided walk. Starting at the Engineered Air Gazebo, you’ll visit places like the Prince House, Wing Chong Laundry, and Gledhill’s Pharmacy — each one packed with bizarre facts, hidden tales, and curious relics. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

July 9, 8:30 to 10:30 am; Power Properties Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy a Stampede-style breakfast with fresh pancakes, yogurt, coffee, and juice — all served by the Power Properties and Make-A-Wish teams. Breakfast is on the house, but you are invited to bring a cash donation to support Make-A-Wish. Learn more at powerproperties.net.

July 9, 9 to 11am; Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast. The Pink Breakfast is back! Visit Southcentre Mall the16th annual Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society in support of the CIBC Run for the Cure. Enjoy free breakfast, entertainment, and Stampede-inspired activities for the entire family. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

July 9, 9 to 11am; YYC International Airport Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 9, 10:30am to 3pm; City of Calgary Wetland Wonders. Are you ready to learn all about the wonders of wetlands? Discover why these natural spaces are important and get an up-close view of the amazing critters that live below the surface. This drop-in program runs at Ralph Klein Park. Learn more at calgary.ca.

July 10, 7:30 to 9:30am; Shawnessy YMCA Stampede Breakfast. Saddle up and bring your family and friends to local YCMA locations for a community Stampede breakfast filled with food, fun, and a few surprises. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

July 10, 9 to 11am; Deerfoot City Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 10, 9 to 11am; Mckenzie Towne Centre Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 11, 9 to 11am; Saddletowne YMCA Stampede Breakfast. Saddle up and bring your family and friends to local YCMA locations for a community Stampede breakfast filled with food, fun, and a few surprises. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

July 11, 9 to 11am; Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge Stampede Breakfast. Saddle up and bring your family and friends to local YCMA locations for a community Stampede breakfast filled with food, fun, and a few surprises. Learn more at ymcacalgary.org.

July 11, 9 to 11am; Genesis Centre Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 11 to 13, 10am to 7pm; Calaway Park Comic Fest for Kids. Dress up in your best family-friendly costume and be transported to the Calaway Comic Fest for Kids zone. With character meet-and-greets plus special activities each day, a whole new experience is waiting for you. Learn more at calawaypark.com.

July 12, 8 to 10:30am; Ismaili Muslim Community Stampede Breakfast. Grab your cowboy boots and hat, and mosey on down with your colleagues, neighbors, friends and family. This breakfast is more than just delicious food — it’s about connecting, having fun, and making memories at Calgary Headquarters Jamatkhana. Learn more at iicanada.org.

July 12, 8:30 and 10:30am; Home Depot Kids’ Workshops: Build a Toucan Mobile. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Toucan Mobile. Learn more at homedepot.ca.

July 12, 9am; Marda Loop Stampede Breakfast. Marda Loop Communities Association is hosting a Stampede Breakfast with a hearty meal for 1,500 people! Learn more at mardaloop.com.

July 12, 9 to 11am; Township Shopping Centre Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 12, 9 to 11am; Deer Valley Shopping Centre Stampede Breakfast. Come out to this Stampede Caravan Breakfast rain or shine for a Calgary welcome, a western pancake breakfast and live entertainment. Learn more at calgarystampede.com.

July 12, 10am to 12pm; Michaels Kids’ Club: Textured Canvas Art. Kids get to create a craft on Saturday mornings for $5. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

July 12, 11am to 1pm; IndigoKids Events: Pokémon Trade and Play. Calling all trainers! Dive into Pokémon fun with cards, coins, and activity sheets that’ll test your knowledge. Plus, there’s storytime in store. Ages six and older. Learn more at indigo.ca.

July 12 to 13; Family Fishing Weekend. During Family Fishing Weekends, Albertans and visitors are encouraged to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons without having to purchase a sportfishing licence. Learn more at mywildalberta.ca.

July 12 to 13, 10am to 4pm; The Hangar Flight Museum Open Aircraft Days. One of the most highly requested experiences at The Hangar Flight Museum is the ability to sit in the aircraft – Here’s your chance. Learn more, including which aircraft are available on which days, at thehangarmuseum.ca.

July 13, 9 to 11am; Harvest Hills Alliance Church Stampede Breakfast. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a great breakfast, some great music, a giant slide for the kids and much more. Learn more at hhachurch.com.

July 13, 9am to 1pm; Killarney-Glengarry Stampede Breakfast. This breakfast, hosted by Christian Life Assembly, is a family-friendly event featuring a delicious free breakfast, live entertainment, a fun petting zoo, bouncy castles, cotton candy and local vendors.

Ongoing

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until July 31, 11am to 1pm; Huntington Hills Drop-in Roller Skating. Bring your own Roller Skates or Roller Blades for some indoor arena skating at 520 – 78 Ave NW. Learn more at huntingtonhillscommunity.ca.

Until August 9; Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Super Mario’s Bowser Boogie Battle. The super plumber Mario is back with his bro Luigi and the whole gang. They are ready to take their singing and dancing to the next level. It’s time for another adventure full of all the Goombas and Thwomps that the Bros can handle. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until August 9; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: ABBAMANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension. Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along with ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, a rollicking musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Wednesdays, until August 27; Music in the Plaza at Heritage Park. Discover free live music in Calgary all summer long at Music in the Plaza. Each week, one of the best emerging live bands in Calgary will take the stage. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Saturdays until August 30; Polar Bear Breakfast. Bring your family and friends down for a fun and educational morning at the zoo! Taking place on select dates between April and August, tickets to Polar Bear Breakfast include an exclusive before-hours viewing opportunity of the Wild Canada zone with a side of polar bear facts from the zoo’s Conservation Education staff and volunteers. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Tuesdays to Saturdays until August 30, 10 to 11am; Bug Soup at Bow Habitat Station. Come dip into this nutrient-rich water and discover all the interesting and tasty creepy crawlies that call wetland waters home. We provide the science gear; you bring the scientific enthusiasm. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

Until August 31; Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Legends of the 80’s. Filled with larger-than-life pop stars who knew how to put on a show. These legends lit up the ‘80s and gifted us with some of the most iconic pop stars and songs ever. Their music continues to captivate us today, taking us on a totally tubular trip back in time. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until August 31; Calgary Public Library Ultimate Summer Challenge. The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. Read, attend programs, and have a lot of fun at the library this summer.  Track your reading using the Beanstack app or with one of the garden-themed challenge maps available at all library locations.  Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

Until November 2; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch. A unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 12pm; Active Toddlers at the Genesis Centre. Bring your little one for a delightful playtime adventure with our bouncy castle, toys, puzzles, and a lot more for free. Learn more at genesis-centre.ca.

Thursdays, 4 to 4:30pm; Storytime at Mastermind Toys. Mastermind Toys often has special events at their Calgary stores, including storytime. Check with your store to confirm details. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

Weekends; Asylum for Art Brunch. Asylum for Art hosts weekend brunch and live music at the WaffleHaus Saloon. Admission is by donation, and you can reserve a spot. Learn more at asylumforart.ca.

Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime. On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach. Learn more at thebeachyyc.ca.

Monday to Thursday, 9am; Parent + Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old. Learn more at regionalfieldhouse.com.

Drop-In Programs at City of Calgary Recreation Centres. Don’t miss out on Active Play where you can bring your kiddo’s energy to an indoor play space. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Storytime at Calgary Public Library. Drop into various Calgary Public Library locations to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family at Family Storytime. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.