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August 21 to 31

August 21; Celebrate A&W Burgers to Beat MS Day. For every Teen Burger sold across Canada, $2 will be donated to MS Canada, a national organization funding critical research and providing support and wellness programs for all Canadians living with and affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Learn more at web.aw.ca.

August 21, 4:30 to 8:30pm; Kensington Night Market. Entertainment, local vendors and so much more. Shop the market then experience and enjoy Kensington. Learn more at thedowntownmarkets.ca.

August 21 and 25; Raising Resilient Teen Girls: The Empowered Back-to-School Edition. Hosted by Teen Psychologist Chantal Côté & Women’s Health & Movement Expert Michelle Falzone, this is a supportive talk for parents of teen girls. Learn three key pillars and practical tools to ease anxiety and boost confidence for the year ahead. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

August 22, 11am to 10pm; Ribfest. The Western Canada Ribfest Tour is back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars and gather your crew at 68 McKenzie Towne Gate SE for finger-licking good ribs and family fun. Learn more at wcrft.ca.

August 22, 6 to 8pm; Calgary Zoo Drag Dinner (18+). Prepare for a night of dazzling entertainment and fabulous flavors. Gather your friends, family or bring your special someone for an unforgettable evening at the zoo where bold performances meet mouthwatering food. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

August 22, 6:30 to 8pm; Dinosaur Trivia at The Confluence. It’s your time to shine, dino devotees! If you have a Giganotosaurus-sized appreciation for these (mostly) extinct reptiles, this trivia night is for you. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

August 22 to 24; Strathmore Medieval Faire & Artisan Market. Don thy robes, gowns, armor, or humble burlap, and immerse thyself in merriment most grand including magic, music, costumes and decor at the Strathmore Ag Grounds. Learn more at calgarymedievalfaire.com.

Until August 23; GlobalFest @ Elliston. An annual celebration of Calgary’s multi-cultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks. Illuminating the sky with a colliding orchestra of light and sound, this year’s celebration event will showcase presentations produced by world-class pyro musical artists hailing from USA, Malaysia, Philippines, and China, plus the Canadian-produced finale. Learn more at globalfest.ca.

August 23; Castle Mountain Resort Huckleberry Festival. Enjoy tons of free live music, scenic chairlift rides, berry picking, great food and drink, a mountain (vendor) market, and lots of games for the kids. Learn more at skicastle.ca.

August 23, 10am to 3pm; Cochrane Children’s Theatre Festival. A full day festival of fun, creativity, and community connection at Mitford Park Stage. Join for free performances, crafts, face painting, food trucks, and more. Learn more at sleepinggiantstheatre.ca.

August 23, 10am to 4pm; YYCFanFair. Experience the ultimate celebration of fandom at YYCFanFair. This vibrant event brings together an incredible lineup of vendors offering the best in comics, toys, video games, cards, collectibles, and more at Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Association. Learn more at yycfanfair.com.

August 23, 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.

August 23, 11am to 4pm; Fund the Flight Festival. A fun family day supporting Dreams Take Flight Calgary at Harvest Hills Alliance Church. The carnival will feature face painting, a bouncy castle, family games, food trucks, mini golf, and more. Learn more at yyc.dreamstakeflight.ca.

August 23, 11am to 8pm; Muslim Heritage Day Festival.  An event that promotes an understanding of Islamic culture, history, and civilization for the public. It will include activities and games, traditional kids’ performances, cultural exhibits and art displays at Cowboys Park. Learn more at icnacalgary.com.

August 23, 1 to 4pm; Knock Knock Play Day. A free outdoor community event designed to encourage families to put down their screens and spend meaningful time outside together hosted by Elevated Abilities at Rosemont Community Centre. Learn more at knockknockplay.ca.

August 23, 1:30 to 3:30pm; Free Summer Skate with AOR. Free skating fun! Lace up your skates and hit the ice with AOR at Winsport. Bring your own skates and helmet, if you’ve got them. Otherwise, rentals will also be provided on-site for free while supplies last.

August 23, 3 to 9pm; Bowness Movie in the Park. Join under the stars for a fun-filled evening of music, food, and film at the Bowness Community Association. There will be food trucks, local vendors, and live music before you settle in for Cool Runnings. Learn more at mybowness.com.

August 23, 5 to 10pm; 4th Street Night Market. Back for its fifth summer, you can expect to see vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry and home decor items to food, apparel, planters and more at the 4th Street Night Market. Learn more at 4thstreetnightmarket.ca.

August 23 to 24, 1 to 4pm; Weekends at Stephansson House – Wool you or Won’t you? Discover all things “wool” this weekend. Come and test your skills at carding, spinning, dyeing, and knitting wool. See if you can do a better job than our interpreters! Learn more at stephanssonhouse.ca.

August 23, 7pm; Heritage Park Midway and a Movie: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 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.

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.

August 24, 9am to 3pm; Adventure for Wilderness – Whitebark Watch: Ecology, Conservation, and Action. Explore Alberta’s endangered whitebark pines and their ongoing restoration work at Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve. Learn more at albertawilderness.ca.

August 24, 2 to 4pm; The Calgary Wind Symphony. The symphony is pleased to be returning to Riley Park this summer to bring music to the community. Learn more at calgarywindsymphony.com.

August 24, 2 to 4pm; Michaels Kids’ Club: Clay Dinosaur Collage. Create a dino-mite clay dinosaur collage. Perfect for every budding paleontologist. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

August 26, 6:30 to 7:30pm; Square Dance Rocks! Free intro hours on Tuesdays, August 5 to 26 at 6:30pm at Winston Heights Community Centre. Free admission. No partner necessary. Experienced caller will introduce you to the basic steps of today’s square dancing. Learn more at squaredancecalgary.com.

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.

August 27, 12 to 3pm; The Joy of Reading with Families Matter. The Little Reading House’s Little Red Reading Van will be onsite at the Families Matter Horizon location exploring new stories and fostering children’s love of reading. Learn more at familiesmatter.ca.

August 27, 3pm; Powwow Trail 101 – Crowfoot Library. These events celebrate Indigenous culture with dancing and drumming that brings community together. Powwow Trail 101 will prepare you for other Powwows in Treaty 7 this summer in a welcoming environment at different Library locations. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

August 27, 5to 9pm; U/D Night Market. Take in live entertainment, browse local artisan vendors and explore all that our 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.

August 27, 7:30 to 10pm; Adventures with Alberta Wilderness: Bats at the Weaselhead. Discover bats at Weaselhead Flats with Susan Holroyd. Listen in the dark for night-flying bats using “bat detectors” provided by the Alberta Community Bat Program. Learn more at albertawilderness.ca.

August 28, 9am to 12pm; Alberta Baton Twirling: Free Learn to Twirl Camp. Alberta Baton Twirling Association is offering a free beginner camp for girls ages five to 14 years at Good Shepherd Church. Learn more at form.jotform.com.

August 29 to 30; Calgary Reggae Festival. Featuring a mixture of local and international reggae acts, the festival is sure to get you moving and grooving at St. Patrick’s Island. Learn more at reggaefest.ca.

August 29 to September 1; Cochrane Lions Rodeo. Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo enthusiast or a first-time spectator, the action-packed schedule of this rodeo promises a fusion of thrilling competitions, community gatherings and unforgettable entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Learn more at cochranerodeo.com.

August 29 to September 1; Fiesta Filipino. A celebration of multiculturalism and diversity in Alberta. An opportunity to experience Filipino-Canadian culture and heritage through music, arts, food, and performances at Eau Claire Plaza. Learn more at fiestafilipino.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.

August 30, 6:30 to 8:30pm; How True is a True Story? Bonnie & Clyde. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “how much of this actually happened,” join The Confluence as they dig into the real events behind iconic films. Sometimes, the truth really is stranger than fiction! Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

August 30 to 31; Festival of Pins. The 35th Annual Festival of Pins will be held on at the Calgary Centennial Branch #285 Legion. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beaver as the official symbol of Canada, and donations of non-perishable food items for the Veterans’ Food Bank will be accepted. Learn more at calgaryinternationalpinclub.com.

August 30 to 31; Canmore Highland Games. This event is full of great activities that celebrate Celtic culture among gorgeous mountain views at Centennial Park. Learn more at canmorehighlandgames.ca.

August 30 to 31; Calgary Pride Parade and Festival. One of the most vibrant events in Calgary at Price’s Island Park! From a parade to inspirational speakers, parties, and more, there will be tons of incredible things happening in celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community this summer. Learn more at calgarypride.ca.

August 30 to 31; 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.

August 30 to October 19; Cirque du Soleil ECHO. Cirque du Soleil brings modern and surprising twists with ECHO, a story of connection, intention, and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom at the Big Top at Stampede Park. Learn more at cirquedusoleil.com/echo.

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 August 31; StoryBook Theatre Presents: Chicago The Musical – Teen Edition. StoryBook Theatre’s 2025 Student Summer Intensive Program returns to proudly present a bold showcase of ambition, resilience, and survival at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

August 31, 10am to 10pm; Alberta Day at Heritage Park. Celebrate Alberta with free admission, live music, kid-friendly activities and Indigenous storytelling. Unwind at the local beer garden and explore unique finds at the Made-in-Alberta Marketplace — all while enjoying classical Heritage Park favourites. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

August 31, 2 to 4pm; Michaels Kids’ Club: Monster Bookmark. Make an adorable, silly, and page stopping Monster Bookmark. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

Ongoing

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 October 18; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof. Get ready to blast off again, down the highway to the danger zone. It’s an all new mission set to the greatest hit songs of the ‘80s. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until October 18; Jubilations Junior Presents: Top Gunn Barbie Ken Takes Flight. We all know Barbie can do anything, from being a pilot to a store clerk, teacher to rock star, party planner to… mermaid?! Barbie can do it all, but what about Ken? Learn more at jubilations.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.