What’s Up This Weekend?

July 15 to 17

Stampede Breakfasts

July 15, 8:15am to 10:30am; Chuckwagon Breakfasts, get your flapjacks and bacon hot off the griddles from the back of the authentic GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagons and Fluor Smokies at Fluor Rope Square. You might even get to meet one of the drivers. The event will also include entertainment and activities, a horse-drawn old-time rig, First Nations parade and square dancing.

July 15, 9am to 11am; The Genesis Centre Stampede Breakfast, come out to the Calgary Stampede Caravan Committee’s free breakfast at The Genesis Centre. Learn more at caravan.calgarystampede.com/schedule/.

July 15, 9am to 11am; Norfolk Housing Annual Stampede Breakfast, since 2005 Norfolk Housing has hosted an annual Stampede breakfast in the heart of the Kensington district. The event attracts residents, local businesses and community members creating a unique opportunity to come together to enjoy food, dancing and social connection. Find them at the corner of 10a Street and Kensington Road.

July 16, 9am to 11am; Deer Valley Shopping Centre Stampede Caravan Breakfast, come out to the Calgary Stampede Caravan Committee’s free breakfast at Deer Valley Shopping Centre. Learn more at caravan.calgarystampede.com/schedule/.

July 16, 9am to 11am; Taking Strides Calgary Stampede Breakfast, come to Rutland Park Community Association for free pancakes, Spolumbo’s breakfast sausage, and hot coffee. Bring your family and friends to our kid-friendly event featuring live music, face painting, a bouncy castle, and raffle prizes.

July 16, 9am to 11am; Township Shopping Centre Stampede Caravan Breakfast, come out to the Calgary Stampede Caravan Committee’s free breakfast at Township Shopping Centre Stampede Caravan Breakfast. Learn more at caravan.calgarystampede.com/schedule/.

Other Events

July 8 to 17; Calgary Stampede, Yahoo! Don’t miss bringing your family to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth now that it is back in full swing! Visit calgarystampede.com to find out what exciting family-friendly events are going on as well as a list of free pancake breakfasts taking place around the city.

July 15; Oxford STOMP, Oxford STOMP is Calgary’s longest running corporate event, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated outdoor musical festivals at Shaw Millennium Park. Learn more at oxfordstomp.com.

July 15 and 16; Calaway Park Family Fun Nights, every Friday and Saturday evening in July, you can enjoy an extra two hours at Calaway Park, as they will be open from 10am to 9pm, for the regular price of admission. If you don’t want to play all day, you can visit from 5pm to 9pm for just $21.95 (plus GST) per person! Learn more at calawaypark.com.

July 15 to 17; 2022 Shady Grove Bluegrass Music Festival, the Shady Grove Festival is one of Canada’s largest bluegrass music festivals. It has been running annually for about 30 years and continues to deliver on top-notch entertainment and an unrivalled community for jamming. Learn more at foothillsbluegrass.com/shady-grove.html.

July 15 to 17; Inspire Fest, Inspire Fest is a community driven festival set at an urban farm near the heart of Calgary. Inspire Fest is a showcase of topflight Alberta bands, DJs, dancers and creators in a custom venue, backstopped by amazing lights and sound, with a Burning Man mutant vehicle to boot. Inspire Fest is a celebration of togetherness, and a central gathering intended to strengthen connections and foster collaboration across creative disciplines. Learn more at inspirefest.ca/tickets.

July 16; Parks Day & Creekfest, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Friends’ Creekfest event at Fish Creek Provincial Park. This free summer festival is combined with the new Get to Know Nature program that includes learning about the birds, fish, beavers and other wildlife that live in Fish Creek Provincial Park; a nature sketching station and more. Learn more at friendsoffishcreek.org.

July 16, 11am to 4pm; Taste of Okotoks, this pedestrian-friendly event boasts live music, great food from local restaurants, boutique shopping and a street market featuring a wide array of local artisan wares from MarketSquare. Enjoy tasty treats while listening to live music, happening all afternoon around the Olde Towne Plaza and at the outdoor stage in front of the Okotoks Art Gallery. Learn more at okotoks.ca.

July 17, 12pm to 3pm; Foothills Creamery Scoop Slam: Ice Cream Eating Contest, Happy National Ice Cream Day! Compete to win the title of ice cream eating champion and ice cream for a year at Foothills Creamery’s inaugural Ice Cream Eating Contest. Hungry Calgarians are invited to sign up to compete or simply to spectate at this fun weekend event. Beginning at 1pm, competitors will have five minutes to consume as much ice cream as they can, and all guests will enjoy free scoops of Foothills Creamery ice cream and door prizes throughout the afternoon.

Ongoing

Until July 30; BADP – Dance Intensive, this free immersive three-week dance intensive will be held in Calgary and invite five guest dance instructors to lead workshops and intensives for 40 African, Caribbean and Black participants ranging from five years of age to adults over three weeks from July 11 to 30. The instructors will be traveling from Africa (South Africa), USA (Denver, Chicago and Washington), and Vancouver bringing their more than 20 years of experience in African diasporic dance forms. Learn more at woezoafrica.com/badp.

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.

Until August 1; Luminarium at Telus Spark, imagine walking through a larger-than-life kaleidoscope or a stained-glass window, sprinkle in an immersive soundscape and you have Luminarium. An 11,000-square-foot inflatable structure with 21 mesmerizing rooms, filled with vivid colours that reflect the sun’s natural light off curved walls all within a labyrinthine of tunnels. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

Until 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.

Until August 31, 10am to 8pm; Museum of Failure, the worldwide touring exhibit, The Museum of Failure (MOX), is coming to Canada for the first time. MOX will be popping up in Calgary at Southcentre Mall this summer. This immersive walk-through exhibition showcases a collection of over 130 failed innovations from major brands, including Apple, Amazon, Nintendo, and more. Learn more at showpass.com.

Until 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.

Until 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.

Weekends until September 5, 10am to 4pm; Open Aircraft Days at the Hangar Flight Museum, the No. 1 wish visitors have expressed at The Hangar Flight Museum is to be able to sit inside the historical aircraft. Now’s the chance. From June 25 to September 5, there will be Open Aircraft Days on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be available to answer your questions. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

Until 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.

Until September 30, #YYCBlockParty – Roller Rink on the Boulevard, Block Party is back for the third summer, bringing the same vibrant energy to Deerfoot City with a new twist – say hello to the Roller Rink on The Boulevard. Dig out your vintage roller skates (or rent some vibrant wheels) and live your best retro ‘70s summer life. Get your tickets at the door. Learn more at deerfootcity.com.

Until September 31; Summer on 17th, visit 17th Ave retail and entertainment district this season for Summer on 17th. There will be live music, fitness classes, DJ and drag shows, outdoor movies, and more in Tomkins Park throughout the summer, and all of the events are free. Learn more at 17thave.ca/summer.

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.

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.