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July 9 to 19

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

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; 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 12, 12 to 4pm; Weekends at Stephan’s House – Wonderful Watercolours. Looking for inspiration? Visit and get inspired by the rural landscape and the historical Stephansson House. Try painting flowers such as Helga’s roses and lilacs, or birds like the American yellow warbler and downy woodpecker that you can find on site. Learn more at stephanssonhouse.ca.

July 11 to 12 and 18 to 19; 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 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.

Until July 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.

Until July 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.

Until July 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 15, Imagine Asia Opens at The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. From towering peaks to forested slopes, you can explore the fascinating animals that make their home in the Eastern Himalayas. Visit the majestic snow leopards and the adorable red pandas. Then you can meet the Zoo’s newest species, the Sichuan takin, described as a ‘goat-antelope.’ Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

July 16 to 18, 10pm; Rothney Astrophysical Observatory’s Milky Way Nights. Milky Way Nights allow the public to observe the dark night sky alongside U of C researchers. Learn more at science.ucalgary.ca/rothney-observatory.

July 17; Fiestaval Latin Festival. Enjoy the three hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, a kids’ area, beer gardens and lots of fun at Eau Claire Plaza. Learn more at fiestaval.ca.

July 17; 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Curious George. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

July 17, 2 to 3pm; 17th on 17th Free Sidewalk Concerts. The 17th of every month free, live sidewalk concerts will by playing all over the business corridor. Learn more at 17thave.ca.

July 17, 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 17, 6 to 9:30pm; Summer Sunset Social. The Kelly T Band is rolling out the bandstand and Richard the Mysterious is dazzling attendees with up-close magic followed by a stage show showstopper at Capitol Hill’s Dino Park. Don’t miss the food trucks, beer garden, games and prizes. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

July 17 to 18; Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”. Omatsuri is the Japanese term for a traditional festival. The “Omatsuri – Calgary Japanese Festival” is an initiative of members from the Calgary Japanese Community Association at Max Bell Centre. Learn more at calgaryjapanesefestival.com.

July 18; Lemonade Day Calgary. Lemonade Day is a city-wide event where youth ages five to 13 set up lemonade stands and experience the thrill of being a business owner while making a profit and giving back to their community. Learn more at lemonadedaycalgary.com.

July 18, 11:30am to 2:30pm; Studio Bell PlayLab: Rhythm Playground. Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making. This free drop-in program invites participants ages four to 12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making with boomwhackers, djembes, and wooden spoons. Learn more at studiobell.ca

July 18, Beaulieu Art & Flower Market. Browse local flower vendors, artists, and makers, and taking part in free art workshops amongst the beautiful blooms of this beloved greenspace. Learn more at lougheedhouse.com.

July 18; Everyone Outdoors Together. Canadian Parks and Recreaton Association asks all Canadians to step outside at golden hour to share a synchronized national moment. Step outside solo for a moment of quiet reflection, or round up your family, friends, and neighbours to share the evening. Head to a local park, a backyard lawn or a tree-lined trail. Unroll a yoga mat, coordinate a casual group bike ride, pack an outdoor picnic, or simply sit quietly with the people you love. Learn more at everyoneoutdoorstogether.ca.

July 18, 5 to 10pm; 4th Street Night Market. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, and friends.

July 18 to 26; Little Mermaid. This family-friendly production brings Hans Christian Anderson’s timeless story to life through music, puppetry, and powerful performance. Learn more at werklundcentre.ca/whats-on/little-mermaid.

Until July 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 19, 12 to 3pm; Foothills Creamery Scoop Slam: Ice Cream Eating Contest. Your chance to show off your ice cream eating skills and compete for the title of Scoop Slam Champion. Learn more at facebook.com.

July 19, 1pm; World Cup Watch Party. Cheer on Team Canada and catch every electrifying moment on a giant LED screen, explore a family-friendly fan zone hosted by Calgary Minor Soccer Association, enjoy local food trucks, meet team mascots, and take part in interactive drills led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC at Stephen Avenue. Learn more at visitcalgary.com.

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.

Wednesdays until August 19; 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.

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.

Every Friday, 11am to 2pm until August 31; Calgary Library Store Summer Pop-Ups. You’ll find bookmarks, apparel, and library-themed swag for every kind of reader—and, as always, 100 percent of the proceeds from your purchase support vital Library resources.

Until August 30; Stagewest Dinner Theatre Presents: BEEHIVE: The 60’s Musical. The electrifying BEEHIVE musical pays homage to the unforgettable female powerhouses of the 1960s, belting out timeless classics. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

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.