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On June 30, 2026 by Calgary's Child

July 2 to 9

Stampede Breakfasts

Dust off your hats, gather your crew, and check out where to kick off your day—Stampede style on our blog.

July 2; Stampede Bowl: Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts. Kick off the Calgary Stampede in true Calgary style at the Stampede Bowl, as the Calgary Stampeders take on the Toronto Argonauts in a primetime Thursday night showdown. Learn more at stampeders.com.

July 2, 5pm to midnight; Calgary Stampede Sneak-A-Peek. Midnight Admission: $15. Starting at 5pm, the gates officially open and the full Stampede experience comes alive! Your ticket includes access to all Stampede venues and shows; midway rides, games, and food; concerts, entertainment, exhibits and more. Learn more at calgarystampede.com/stampede/value-days.

July 3, 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 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 3; Jimmy Eat World at Spruce Meadows. Jimmy Eat World will bring their signature alt-rock energy to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex, transforming the venue into an electrifying, intimate concert setting. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com/concerts.

July 3, 5 to 10:30pm; Movies at the Meadows. Enjoy an evening of outdoor movies on ATCO Field, with a family-friendly feature starting around 5pm, followed by a movie for older audiences at approximately 8pm. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

July 3, 6pm; Stampede Road Race Shakeout. Join Fun Frugal Friday and Strides Running Store for the Centaur Subaru Stampede Road Race Shakeout.

July 3 to 5; Mexifest. Mexifest is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Mexican Culture at Eau Claire Plaza. Learn more at mexifest.ca.

July 3 to 12, Splitsville Bowling: Cowboys Bowl Free. Don your cowboy hat, head to Splitsville and receive one free game of bowling for the “Cowboys Bowl Free” promotion. Learn more at splitsvillebowl.ca/calgary-bowling-creekside.

July 3 to 12; CF Chinook Centre Stampede Lounge. A 10-day Stampede Lounge Experience, transforming the centre into a western-inspired hub with live music, line dancing, workshops and photo-worthy installations. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com.

July 3 to 12; 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 3 to 19; Canadian Badlands Passion Play. An epic story of faith, hope and love based on the life of Jesus Christ and portrayed on Canada’s largest outdoor stage. Learn more at badlandsamp.com.

July 4; Hangar Flight Museum Open Aircraft Days. Choose to come based on your favorite plane, or the date you’re available for a visit, or sit in all five planes this summer. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

July 4, 10am to 12pm; Landmark Cinemas Sensory-Friendly Movie: Minions 3. Featuring raised house lights and lowered volume, movie lovers may bring their assistive devices and personal food items. They are also welcome to change seats and speak freely (but quietly) during the movie. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

July 4, 10am to 12pm; Staples Kids’ Events: LEGO® FIFA Mini Trophy. Make it, take it and lift it like a champion. Your LEGO® FIFA mini trophy awaits at participating Staples location. Learn more at Eventbrite.

July 4, 10am to 5pm; Métis Stampede Festival. A day filled with Métis culture, community, and celebration. Enjoy live music, jigging, an artist’s market, Elder talks, and so much more at The Confluence. Learn more at albertametis.com.

July 4, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Anaconda. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

July 4, 11am to 2pm; 14^th Street Block Party. Join for an afternoon of good food, great music, local businesses and community vibes at 14 Street and 29 Avenue SW.

July 4; Charley Crockett at Spruce Meadows. Charley Crockett brings his raw, heartfelt blend of country grit and bluesy charm that’s earned him a devoted worldwide following. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

July 4, 4 to 6pm; Calgary Chinatown Historic Tour. A free two-hour Chinatown tour where you will go behind the scenes of the buildings you have always wondered about.

July 4 to 12; CF Market Mall Stampede Stage. A Western Stage at Centre Court, featuring daily live music, DJs, line dancing and immersive photo moments. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-market-mall.

Until July 5; Spruce Meadows North American Tournament. All tournament tickets include access to world-class sport, entertainment, and weekend activities throughout the grounds—plus complimentary parking. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.

July 5, 1 to 3pm; Michael’s MakeBreak: Fan Fanatics Banners and Bracelets. Make a free fan bracelet made with your favorite team’s colors and watch a demo on how to use Michaels supplies to make a custom banner to cheer your team on. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

July 6 to 12; Take a Kid to the Golf Course Week. Take A Kid to the Course offers a free round of golf for youth under the age of 16 when accompanied by a paying adult at participating courses across Canada. Learn more at kidsgolffree.ca.

July 7, 12 to 4pm; Taylor Swift Tribute Show. 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. Dress up, sing loud, and dance your heart out in the Ranchmans Stampede Tent! Learn more at showpass.com/shake-it-off-tribute-2/.

July 8, 10:30am to 12pm; Wetland Wonders. Wetland Wonders is a free outdoor program aimed at children aged five to 12 on Wednesdays at Ralph Klein Park. There are two sessions, from 10:30am to 12pm and 1:30 to 3pm. Kids will learn about all the wonders of wetlands by exploring these natural spaces and the wildlife that call them home. Learn more at calgary.ca.

July 11, 11am to 7pm; 7-Eleven Free Slurpee® Day. One free small Slurpee® beverage available in-store only while supplies last. Learn more at slurpee.ca.

July 10, 4:30 to 5:45pm; Free Soccer Friday. Free Soccer Fridays 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.

July 10, 5 to 10pm; Wandering Souls Anti-Stampede Night Market. Enjoy products from more than 70 local makers, food trucks, entertainment and more.

July 11; Hangar Flight Museum Open Aircraft Days. Choose to come based on your favorite plane, or the date you’re available for a visit, or sit in all five planes this summer. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

July 11; Farm Fresh Festival at Calgary Farmers’ Markets. A free Stampede-season family event packed with food, entertainment, and hands-on fun. Enjoy a free pulled pork lunch, cowboy meet-and-greets, a corn shucking contest and more at Calgary Farmers’ Market South. Learn more at calgaryfarmersmarket.ca.

July 11; Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Build a Go Kart. 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. Learn more at homedepot.ca.

July 11 10am to 12pm; Michaels Kids’ Club: Camp Creatology – Wood Space Pals. Make free wooden space pals and then go watch the rest of Camp online at Michaels.com. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

July 11, 10:15am to 12:15pm; Parts to PC Program: Build a Computer From Scratch. Parts to PC will give you hands-on experience disassembling and assembling a computer at the Electronic Recycling Association’s Calgary Recycling Depot. Learn more at era.ca/parts-to-pc.

July 11, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: The Land Before Time. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

July 11 to 12; 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 11 to 13; 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 11 to September 12; Markets in the Plaza at Heritage Park. Shop local vendors, explore the shops in the Plaza, grab a bite to eat and be entertained at Markets in the Plaza. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Ongoing

Saturdays in July and August, 11am to 1pm; Indigo Summer Play Days. Pick up your free Summer Reading Passport and enjoy storytime and fun activities from kid-favorite series, including Dog Man, InvestiGators, and Wings of Fire. Learn more at indigo.ca/en-ca/events.

Wednesdays and Fridays until July 31; Heritage Park Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour. 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.

Until August 8; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Back to the ’80s: The Magic Mix Tape. What if there was a way to get back to the 1980s? There is with Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Back to the ’80s: The Magic Mix Tape. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Sundays until August 23; Heritage Park Sunday Afternoon Tea on the Verandah. 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.

Tuesdays, until August 25, 4 to 8pm; Cranston Tuesday Market and Social. Explore more than 20 local vendors, visit a variety of food trucks, have a beverage in the beer garden, and let the kids enjoy the Kids Fun Zone at Cranston Residents Association at Century Hall. Learn more at cranstonra.ca.

Until August 31; Planet Fitness Free High School Summer Pass. Teens ages 14to 19 can pre-register and work out for free from June 1 to August 31 at participating Planet Fitness locations. Learn more at planetfitness.ca.

Until August 31; Join the Ultimate Summer Challenge. Get ready for Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge. The challenge? Read every day this summer for free with the library. From babies to kids, to teens and parents — Ultimate Summer Challenge is a great way for readers of all ages to connect, discover, and learn through the summer months. Plus, you will be eligible to win epic prizes just by registering! Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

Wednesdays until September 2; Heritage Park Music in the Plaza. Enjoy an evening of live music in the Heritage Plaza – have dinner at the Selkirk, shop the Mercantile Block, or grab a coffee at the Railway Cafe. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until September 5; Rosebud Theatre Presents: Anne of Green Gables. Based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables is a musical story of love and belonging for all ages. Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

Until September 7; Canada Strong Pass. Discover a wide range of experiences – from majestic parks and captivating museums to inspiring historic sites and unforgettable train journeys for free. The Canada Strong Pass makes exploring our country more accessible than ever. Learn more at canada.ca.

Thursdays until September 10; containR Commons Events. Meet containR Commons—our weekly free family friendly series from 3 to 5pm on Thursdays. Activities include sing-alongs, guided crafts, family dance parties, gymnastic performances, and more. Learn more at springboardperformance.com.

Until September 12; Surge Basketball Clinics. Free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts. Learn more at calgarysurge.ca.

Thursdays until September 25, 3:30 to 7:30pm; Bridgeland Riverside Farmers’ Market. An incredible selection of produce, baked goods, dinner options and treats at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association. Learn more at brcacalgary.org.

Until September 30; Bow Habitat Station Trout Pond. The Kids Can Catch Trout Pond provides young anglers and their mentors a place to learn to fish right in the heart of Calgary. The Trout Pond is stocked with up to 200 rainbow trout from the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery each fishing season. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

Saturdays until October, 9am to 2pm; Millarville Farmers’ Market. The Millarville Farmers’ Market is Southern Alberta’s largest outdoor market, featuring over 100 local vendors, food trucks, and artisans. Located at the Millarville Racetrack, it operates Saturdays from June to October. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com.

Thursdays until October 1, 3:30 to 7:30pm; Dalhousie Farmers’ Market. Browse a wide variety of vendors offering fresh, ready-to-eat, frozen, and handcrafted goods. In addition, enjoy live music each week and grab a bite from one of the food trucks. Learn more at dalhousiecalgary.ca.

Saturdays until October 4; Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop. Held at cSPACE features more than 50 local farmers, food and craft artisan vendors, and food trucks. Learn more at cspacemardaloop.com.

Sundays until October 4; Bearspaw Lions Farmers’ Market. There are over 110 vendors in the market including returning vendors and new faces at 25240 Nagway Road. Learn more at bearspawlions.com.

Sundays until October 11, 11am to 4pm; Iron Horse Park. This park in Airdrie is all about miniature trains that represent the Canadian Pacific Railway in the west. A 1/8‑scale locomotive will carry you along a scenic 1.6 km journey through tunnels, over trestles, and across prairie-inspired landscapes, for a one-of-a-kind railway adventure. Learn more at ironhorsepark.ca.

Until November 29; SUE the T. rex Experience at TELUS Spark. SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

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.

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.