What’s Up This Week?

July 24 to August 3

July 24, August 1 and August 8; StoryBook Theatre Presents: Singers @ Sunset. The beloved annual series of concerts returns, featuring some of StoryBook Theatre’s most talented alumni and their friends performing well-known and original works at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

July 24 to 26; 10pm to 2am; Milky Way Nights at RAO. See astronomers in their natural habitat, under dark moonless skies. Late night public observing is a unique opportunity to see deep sky objects such as planetary nebula and globular clusters at Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. Learn more at science.ucalgary.ca.

July 24 to 27; Calgary Folk Music Festival. A diverse music festival held at Prince’s Island Park, with a wide range of musical genres, from folk to funk, featuring headliners like BADBADNOTGOOD, Cake, and more. Learn more at calgaryfolkfest.com.

July 25, 7pm; Heritage Park Midway and a Movie: The Goonies & Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Settle in on Celebration Field as the big screen lights up the prairie sky. The antique midway will be alive with laughter, from the Ferris wheel to the carousel and classic rides like the caterpillar. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

July 25 to August 4; Historic Calgary Week. Take in several of the 81 events during this 11-day festival comprised of walks, talks, tours, and presentations. Learn more at chinookhistory.ca.

July 26; Adventures with Alberta Wilderness: Hike Along the Upper Oldman. The hike will cover five to seven kilometres, depending on river levels, with the potential to wade the river and traverse the Oldman’s south and north shorelines. Learn more at albertawilderness.ca.

July 26, 11am and 1pm; IndigoKids Summer of Fun: LEGO® Ice Cream Make & Take. Get ready to build the ultimate summer treat—one colourful brick at a time! Take it home for play and display. Plus, there’s storytime in store. Learn more at indigo.ca.

July 26, 11am to 4pm; The Mom Market. Canada’s original collective market devoted to showcasing small business owners in consistent and high-quality curated vendor market at East Village River Walk Plaza. Learn more at themommarketco.com.

July 26, 11am to 7pm; Inglewood Sunfest. At Sunfest, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer, discovering a great new band, being wowed and amazed by world-class circus and comedy street shows, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening in Inglewood. Learn more at inglewoodsunfest.ca.

July 26, 12 to 4pm; NHCA Neighbour Day Do-Over. The Northern Hills Community Association’s rescheduled Neighbour Day returns July 26 from 12 to 4pm in the big playing field on Country Hills Drive. Enjoy a free concert at 12pm, kite making fun, meet your neighbours and neighbour groups, enjoy games, and more!

July 26, 1 to 4pm; Weekends at Stephan’s House: Njál’s saga! Join for storytime with selections from Njál’s Saga, followed by the opportunity to illustrate the saga yourself! Help us with a collaborative scroll or make your own illustration. Learn more at stephanssonhouse.ca/njals-saga.

July 26 to 27; Pet-A-Palooza. The West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival has found its new home at Spruce Meadows. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys and get hooked up with loads of free swag. Learn more at petapaloozawest.com/calgary.

July 26 to 27; Afro-Caribbean Festival. The Afro-Caribbean Festival is a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean heritage, showcasing cultural diversity through a flag-raising parade, music, dance, and cuisine at Central Memorial Park. Learn more at africanival.org/afocaribbeanfest.

July 26 to August 3; Granary Road’s Annual Family Fun Fair. Step into a world of nostalgic fun at Granary Road’s Annual Family Fun Fair. Enjoy two action-packed weekends filled with inflatables and classic carnival games with prizes, Balloon artist and scavenger hunts, caramel apples, popcorn, mini donuts, and ice cream. Learn more at granaryroad.com.

July 27; Adventures with Alberta Wilderness: Mount Lipsett. Join AWA as they hike this former exploration road and discuss the history and future of cumulative effects on our Eastern Slopes. Learn more at albertawilderness.ca.

July 27, 2 to 3pm; Style & Soil at Blue Grass Nursery. Using jute, ribbon, fabric, washi tape and natural materials, participants will design a stylish pot, then fill it with a beautiful plant of their choice. A perfect hands-on experience for families, craft-lovers or anyone wanting to add a personal touch to their plant collection. Learn more at bluegrassnursery.com.

July 29, 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. All ages and birdwatching experience levels are welcome! This free drop-in is offered twice on Tuesdays at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more at calgary.ca.

July 30, 10:30am to 12pm and 1:30 to 3pm; City of Calgary Wetland Wonders. Discover why these natural spaces are important and get an up-close view of the amazing critters that live below the surface at Ralph Klein Park. Learn more at calgary.ca.

July 30, 5 to 9pm; U/D Night Market. Take in live entertainment, browse local artisan vendors and explore all the Retail Main Street has to offer. Be sure to enjoy some of the other popular park amenities, including the splash pad, greenspace and fire features. Learn more at myuniversitydistrict.ca.

July 30 to August 17; Broadway Across Canada Presents: Disney’s The Lion King. Experience stunning artistry, unforgettable music and exhilarating choreography of this African tale at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgary.broadway.com.

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.

Sundays until July 31; The Confluence Family Fun Hour. Get ready to play, create, and explore together. Each week brings a new theme packed with hands-on activities for kids ages toddler to 11 at The Confluence. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

July 31 to August 3; Calgary International Blues Festival. A full week of blues workshops, concerts and special events culminates in four days and nights of non-stop music, followed by the Twilight Blues dance parties. Bring your family down to The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) to enjoy world-class music, a colorful arts market, delicious cuisine by local food trucks, cool beverages and souvenirs. Learn more at calgarybluesfest.com.

July 31 to August 4; Taste of Calgary. The city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample food, beverages, music and other cool things. Discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies. Plus get a taste of Calgary’s great musicians at 311 8 Street SW. Learn more at tasteofcalgary.com.

August 1, 4:30 to 5:45pm; Free Soccer Friday. Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.

August 1 to 9; Calgary Fringe Festival. The festival features local, national, and international productions for a total of over 100 performances over nine days. Learn more at calgaryfringe.ca.

August 1 to 4; Alberta Kennel Club Dog Show. Learn about dog sports, dog ownership and see some adorable breeds strutting their stuff for the win at Okotoks Agricultural Society. Learn more at albertakennelclub.org.

August 1 to 4; Strathmore Stampede. Pro rodeo, chuckwagon races, running with the bulls, camping and more! Spend August long weekend at the Strathmore Stampede. Learn more at strathmoreag.com.

August 2 to 4; Canmore Folk Music Festival. The longest running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest. Taking place over three days of the Heritage Day long weekend in August, the festival features 30 individual acts or performers, family-friendly site, a free downtown concert, a kids’ area jammed with crafts, puppets, music, storytelling and a climbing wall. Learn more at canmorefolkfestival.com.

August 2 to 4, 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.

Ongoing

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.

Until August 17; YYC Ice Cream Fest. This summer, participating cafés, restaurants, and creameries compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Scoop, Best Non-Dairy Scoop, and special Golden Scoop award. Calgarians can taste a spectacular lineup of chilled treats and determine the entry that bests them all! Learn more at yycicecreamfest.com.

Sundays until 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.

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 September 13; Heritage Park Night Market. Shop local vendors, explore the shops in the plaza, grab a bite to eat and be entertained at Market Nights in the Plaza. Learn more at heritagepark.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.