What’s Up This Weekend?

July 22 to 24

July 21 to 24; Calgary Folk Music Festival, the site on Prince’s Island boasts a family area with interactive activities and live entertainment, a Talk Tent featuring comedians and spoken word artists plus other site animations, an artisan market, global culinary delights, a record tent and tree-shaded beer garden within earshot of two stages. Learn more at calgaryfolkfest.com.

July 22; Fishing 101, cast your line into the world of fishing in this introductory course designed for families with kids ages four to 12. Learn the basics of fishing through hands-on activities in the classroom, Fish Hatchery and Discovery Centre aquariums. To learn more at  bit.ly/Fishing101BHS.

July 22 to 24; Fiestaval Latino Festival, Fiestaval is a free and family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American Culture — three days of fun in the sun, hundreds of performers, authentic Latin food vendors, the best Latin entertainment from Western Canada, international Latin bands, international dance showcase, amazing kids area, beer gardens with our award winning Sangrias, and much more. Learn more at fiestaval.ca.

July 23; Afro-Caribbean Food Festival, a celebration of the Caribbean, Africa and everything in between through culture, food, music. Learn more at acfoodfestival.com.

July 23, 10am to 3pm; We’re Poppin’ Up Calgary Farmer’s Market, The Calgary Farmer’s Market second location is nearly finished after five years of planning. Get to know the market right next to our new building at 25 Greenbriar Dr NW. Enjoy free family fun with local music, food trucks, and a Kid Zone filled with face painting, caricatures, glitter tattoos, balloon art, and a soft playground for the little ones. Plus, the Calgary Food Bank will be there taking donations along with local artists and a local rescue foundation. Learn more at calgaryfarmersmarket.ca/events/were-poppin-up/.

July 23, 10am; John’s Journey, a walk in support of mental health, addictions, and recovery at Elliston Park. Learn more at facebook.com/johnsjourneywalk.

July 23, 10am to 4pm, Marda Loop MADE Makers + FoodFest, Marda Loop YYC MADE Outdoor Market features YYC artisans, markets and food at the Marda Loop Community Association. Learn more at facebook.com/mardaloopmadeyyc.

July 23, 1pm to 8:30pm; The ReLove Market, the market offers community, connection, creativity and small business love and features local artisans, makers in fashion, vintage, beauty, home and lifestyle at the ContainR site in Sunnyside. Learn more at relovegeneration.com.

July 23, 11am to 4pm; Scarboro Heritage Walk, Open Gardens & Tea, the event provides a walking tour of the landscape, parks and historic houses in the area while explaining its historical significance and its importance to Calgary and Canada. The tour that starts at Scarboro Community Hall includes nine lovely gardens. Follow this with a tea at the historic community hall to complete a lovely afternoon. Learn more at scarborocommunity.com.

July 23 to 24; Pet a Palooza, this free family friendly event is one you cannot miss. The event will include pool party, puppy stampede, races, pet exhibitors and food trucks at Eau Claire Market. Learn more at petapaloozawest.com/Calgary.

July 23 to 24, Wings over Springbank, a not-for-profit, two-day outdoor event featuring the Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds, a nine-plane demonstration team, as well as several other Civilian Aerobatic Performers. On the grounds, you can try foods from a variety of food trucks, let the kids have some fun on one of numerous kid-friendly bouncers and take in the car show. Learn more at wingsoverspringbank.com.

July 23 to 24, 11am to 2pm; Toys R Us: Minion Toy Demo, celebrate everyone’s favorite chaos agents with toy demos, coloring sheets, and a cool, design-your-own Minion activity. Call your local Toys R Us store for details.

July 24, 8:30am to 11am; Canadian Global Care Chronic Pain Run, whether you’re a star athlete or someone who just likes to take casual strolls, meet at the Edworthy Park North parking lot to join hundreds of people for the fifth annual run and walk for chronic pain. Learn more at canadianglobalcare.com.

July 24, 5pm to 9pm; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Sustainable Seafood Boil, with a laid-back atmosphere, good food, good music, and good company, the event has all the makings of a ‘kitchen party’ – without the kitchen of course. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

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; Historic Calgary Week, Chinook Country Historical Society, a chapter of the Historical Society of Alberta, is pleased to present the 32nd annual Historic Calgary Week. Join and learn about and celebrate the history, culture, and community of Calgary and area with this year’s theme – We’ll Meet Again: Unseen History Brought to Life. There are virtual and in-person events and with more than 65 different walks, talks, tours and presentations. Pre-registration is required for most events and attendance at many in-person events is limited. Learn more at chinookhistory.ca/historic-calgary-week.

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 27, Saturdays, 11am to 4pm; The Summer Market in Quarry Park, Grab your friends & family and see all Quarry Park has to offer. Join us in the parking lot of Cardel Theatre every other Saturday in July & August. Support local business and find your new favourite treats, breweries, fashions, fitness & more. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.