What’s Up This Weekend?

June 24 to 26

June 20 to 25; Aboriginal Awareness Week Family Day Festival and Powwow, join AAWC and partners for this week-long celebration of events that promote pride, understanding and awareness of Aboriginal cultures, traditions, contributions and achievements to Canadian society. Since 2011, the week leading up to National Aboriginal Day, June 21, is known locally as Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary or AAWC. Learn more about specific dates, times and locations of events at aawc.ca.

June 22 to 26, Sled Island, since 2007, Sled Island’s thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of music, comedy, film and art as well as over 40,000 attendees across multiple venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe. Learn more at sledisland.com.

June 23 to 24, 10am to 8pm; Indigenous Awareness Week Artisan Market, celebrate Indigenous culture while supporting local businesses at our Southcentre Mall’s Aboriginal Awareness Week Artisan Market on June 23 and 24. The artisan market will showcase nine unique Indigenous vendors in partnership with Authentically Indigenous. The two-day event will begin with an opening ceremony, which will include an opening prayer, blessing from elder Dian EagleSpeaker and a traditional dance performance. Learn more at southcentremall.com/aboriginal-artisan-market-2022/.

June 23 to 27; Parade of Planets, at the end of June, you can see all five planets visible with the naked eyes aligned together in the sky. Coined a ‘Planet Parade,’ this alignment is not a common occurrence. If you look up in the dawn sky, you can see these planets aligned and positioned in their original order from the Sun: bright Mercury, brightest Venus, reddish Mars, very bright Jupiter and the yellowish Saturn.

June 24, 4pm to 10pm; Calgary Night Market, supporting local vendors, artisans, entrepreneurs and designers to showcase their talent in a fun and safe place. A night of fun shopping with friends and family. This is a culturally diverse market that sells handmade and local goods. Indulge in delicious street foods and more. The market is located at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (917 Centre Avenue NE).

June 24 to 26, 5pm to 12am; The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, now more than ever, people need to laugh, people need an escape, people need to be together again. The vision of The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is and will always be to create a diverse, inclusive and safe festival experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. The festival aims to be an important piece of the comedy landscape for many years to come. Learn more at greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com.

June 25, 10am to 3pm; Tri-Services Show and Shine at YouthLink, the Calgary Police Service, the Calgary Fire Museum, and the EMS Foundation are teaming up to bring you one truly unique and free outdoor event, where you’ll find First Responder vintage cars, trucks, and specialty vehicles on display, representing EMS, CFD, and CPS. Learn more at youthlinkcalgary.com.

June 25; Okotoks BuskersFest, musicians, actors, magicians, jugglers, street performers, dancers, b-boys, singers and entertainers of all ages and acts are spread throughout the streets of downtown Okotoks for this fun street festival. It’s all free – if you like what you hear, show your appreciation for the performances with whatever you can afford! Plus, shop at the local downtown stores, as well as at the artisan street market, which will feature vendors spread throughout downtown. Learn more at okotoks.ca.

June 25, 10am to 4pm; Marda Loop Summer Solstice Artisan Market + Food Truck Festival, is a celebration of the Summer Solstice. Get your shop on (with amazing finds by local artisans) and enjoy some great eats by Calgary food trucks. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

June 25; Parkland Summerfest, Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96. Learn more at parklandsummerfest.com.

June 25, Sicome Lake Opens, Sikome Lake is a must-go family fun destination for the summer. It is a man-made lake located in Fish Creek Provincial Park in the south part of Calgary. The area includes a playground, change rooms and concession stands. Learn more at albertaparks.ca.

June 25; Bug Hunt in the Weaselhead, for National Insect Week, Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society will be holding a bug hunt. Naturalists will lead you through the park to see what insects make their homes in Weaselhead Park. Stop at various locations and conduct a leaf litter study to take a closer look at what might be hiding from plain sight. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

June 25 to July 3; YYC Summer Scoopfest; the YYC Summer Scoop Fest is a nine-day ice cream event that celebrates the end of another school year and the start of a great summer. Grab a Summer Passport from participating vendors and start trying all the featured ice cream creations. Collect signatures on your passport for a chance to win prizes from the participating vendors. Learn more at mealsonwheels.com.

June 25, 8am to 12pm; Breakfast on the Dairy Farm – Didsbury, bring the kids to enjoy a free breakfast, fun activities and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a dairy farm in the Didsbury area. Find more information on Facebook @breakfastonthedairyfarm.

June 26; GlobalFest Groves, this community building program as part of the Reaching Out initiative. Happening in the park at the new Trico LivingWell residence (7721 Macleod Trail SW), enjoy a fun afternoon for the whole family featuring: performances by Hymmmelodies (Iran); Samba Brasil Heritage Dance Group (Brazil); LaSoulC (Turkey); Golden Sparkles Dance Group (Philippines); Aarti’s Dance Academy/Madeep Gittal (Pakistan); and Azeri All Stars (Azerbaijan). Learn more at tricolivingwell.com.

Ongoing

Throughout June; VIVO Play Project Play Hubs, these pop-up Play Hubs are community gathering spaces filled with loose parts and staffed by Play Ambassadors. It’s a free place designed for kids to learn to play in exciting new ways, allowing them to take little risks, engage their imagination, and build a sense of belonging. With the freedom to be imaginative and challenge themselves, kids become more resilient, active, and creative. Find the most up-to-date schedules with days, times and locations at vivoplayproject.com/play-hubs.

June 10 to August 28; Rosebud Theatre presents: Songs for a New World, enjoy a soaring musical song cycle about a series of moments in the lives of a startling array of characters who not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity. Rosebud Theatre anchors its 2022 Season with a summer musical all about hope! Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

June 10 to September 16, Inglewood Night Market, a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles and artisan eats at 10 Avenue and 10 Street SE.

June 11 to 25, 3pm to 7pm; Sun n’ Sips, Rümi wants you to make the most out of these summer rays at their brand new Sun n’ Sips summer patio pop-up. Stop by ATCO Park for hot tunes, cold drinks and tasty Blue Flame Kitchen snacks at the summer’s most anticipated pop-up patio series! Learn more at visitcalgary.com.

June 11 to September 3; Junior Fishing Clinic at Bow Habitat Station, cast your line into the world of fishing for the first time in an introductory, hands-on clinic designed for families with kids ages four to 12. This clinic will use classroom-based activities, as well as the Fish Hatchery and Discovery Centre aquariums to teach you how to fish responsibly by understanding Alberta’s sportfishing regulations, proper fish handling techniques, identifying different sportfish, and much more. Learn more at shop.albertaparks.ca.

June 24 to September 4, Wagonstage 2022 presents: Bee-trayal, Bee-trayal features bees, wasps and hummingbirds in a hilarious and interactive performance where our creatures vie for the top spot as Pollinator Extraordinaire. Wagonstage Children’s Theatre is part of the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts. Learn more about the dates and times of shows at arts.ucalgary.ca.

Until June 26; Spring at Calgary Farmyard, spring is the perfect time to meet newly born barn babies and explore all the great attractions at the farmyard. Most of the animals on the farm are born there and remain there so you can visit them each year. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

June to August, 5pm to 7pm; City of Calgary Family Golf Nights, get your kids interested in hitting the links this summer with the City of Calgary’s Family Golf Nights! Juniors (ages four to 17) golf for free when accompanied by at least one adult. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Ongoing until October 1; Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.

Until October 26; Dinosaurs Awakened at The Calgary Zoo, get ready to marvel at the sights and sounds of these magnificent life-like creatures and see for yourself what Alberta might have looked like when dinosaurs reigned supreme. Entry included in admission to the Zoo. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 27; National Music Centre’s Jam Club, join the National Music Centre’s free after-school Jam Club program. Youth ages thirteen to nineteen are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell for free. Students can drop in at any time between 3pm and 6pm and there is no obligation to attend week to week. Snacks, drinks, and pizza are provided. Learn more at studiobell.ca/after-school-jam-club.r

Visit Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park is buffed up and ready to shine under the bright lights as it opens for another season. Discover highlights from the vintage pick-up truck collection, play games, and visit with members of the Rocky Mountain Model Club.

Visit the Glenbow at The Edison, the satellite location of the popular museum at The Edison building in downtown Calgary is now open. Best of all – admission is free for everyone, thanks to the support of the Calgary Downtown Association. A timed ticket is required for entry. To reserve your ticket, visit glenbow.org.