What’s Up This Weekend?

July 29 to August 1

July 25 to 31; Calgary International Blues Festival, a full week of blues workshops, concerts and special events culminates in four days and nights of non-stop music on MainStage, followed by the Twilight Blues dance parties. Bring your family down to Shaw Millennium Park to enjoy world class music, the colorful arts market, delicious cuisine by local food trucks, cool beverages and souvenirs. Learn more at calgarybluesfest.com.

July 29; Calgary Night Market, Calgary Night Market supporting local vendors, artisans, entrepreneurs, designers to showcase their talent in a fun and safe place at Bridgeland Riverside Community Association. Learn more at calgarynightmkt.com.

July 29, 9:30am to 11:30am; 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 and Fish Hatchery and Discovery Centre aquariums. To learn more visit  bit.ly/Fishing101BHS.

July 29 to August 1; Strathmore Stampede, the Stampede includes rodeo, chuckwagon races, and the signature Running with the Bulls event. Learn more at strathmoreag.com.

July 29 to August 1; Nanton Roundup Days, a long weekend filled with so much to do you won’t be able to fit it all in. Although things may still look a little different in 2022, this long-standing tradition is the perfect way to spend Heritage Day weekend. Learn more at visitnanton.com.

July 29 to August 1; Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic dog show, come see dogs of all shapes and sizes at the Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic dog show at Spruce Meadows. Nearly 2,000 canines and their human companions will compete each day in several dog sports – including junior handling for the kids, obedience trials, rally obedience trials, agility, scent hurdle racing, and of course for the coveted Best in Show! Learn more at albertakennelclub.org.

July 29 to August 6; Calgary Fringe Festival, the Calgary Fringe Festival features local, national, and international productions for a total of over 100 performances over nine days. This year’s event will be a hybrid festival experience between live in-person performances and digital offerings (pre-recorded theatrical video/audio presentations and live stream). Learn more at calgaryfringe.ca/2022-calgary-fringe-festival.

July 29 to 30; Calgary Zoo – ZOONIGHTS, the zoo will be open late over the long weekends throughout summer so you can enjoy your favorite animals and the beautiful zoo grounds a little longer. Whether you make it a date night or you bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Grab dinner in Kitamba Cafe, grab a beer, and enjoy some acoustic musicians as you wander the zoo. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

July 30; Inglewood Sunfest, at Sunfest, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer, discovering a great new band, being wowed and amazed by cool street performers, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening. Inglewood is host to over 200 vendors that vary from artisan crafts, to imported wares, to community organizations and more. Learn more at inglewoodsunfest.ca.

July 30, 9am to 11:30am; Mega Bounce Run, summer 2022 is going to be mega fun as the craziest inflatables in Canada will be at North Glenmore Park. This is a “serious” run for people that want to have “serious” fun and physically challenge themselves and their friends to the best run ever. Learn more at megabouncerun.ca.

July 30; SMOC SUMMER FUNFAIR 2022, St. Mary’s Malankara Orthodox Church Calgary is inviting you to a Summer Funfair 2022 to celebrate Calgary summer with family and to raise funds for construction of a new church for the Malankara Orthodox community. Please come and enjoy the carnival events with us.

July 30 to 31; Granary Road’s Pickle Palooza, relish in Granary Road’s inaugural Pickle Palooza. Not only will you find delicious pickles across the vendors and enjoy savory and sweet pickles… you will actually need to find a hidden pickle around the market. Do you think you have what it takes to enter the pickle challenges? Learn more at granaryroad.com/picklepalooza.

July 30 to 31; Play ON! Canada’s Sports Festival, Canada’s largest street hockey festival is back in 2022 and open to males and females of all ages and experience levels. No skating ability is necessary – just grab your sneakers and a stick and you’re ready to play for just $49 for the weekend in Marda Loop at 33 Avenue SW. Learn more at playon.ca.

July 30 to 31; YMCA Theatre Events — Imagine Action, head to the Shane Homes YMCA and join a young boy as he travels into the world of his imagination in Imagine Action. This show is offered free to the community, but be sure to reserve your spot by calling 403-988-9340 or emailing thejudithmendelsohn@gmail.com.

July 30 to August 1; Canmore Folk Festival, the longest running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest. Taking place over three days of the Heritage Day long weekend in August, the festival features 30 individual acts or performers, family-friendly site, a free downtown concert on Friday evening, a kids’ area jammed with crafts, puppets, music, storytelling and a climbing wall. Learn more at canmorefolkfestival.com.

July 30 to August 1; Tour de Bowness, 2022, will mark the 19th edition of the Tour de Bowness. On Saturday, watch the cyclists from many great viewing points along the road course just outside of Cochrane. On Sunday, enjoy a hill climb on MacKay Road in Montgomery during the day. This year’s event will have a small twist ensuring the fastest will go up against each other for the title. On Monday, visit beautiful Bowness to see the racers tackle the challenging 7 turn Cory Meza Memorial Criterium! Learn more at tourdebowness.com.

August 1; Heritage Day at Heritage Park, come spend the day at Heritage Park and celebrate Alberta’s history in the best way possible – by traveling back in time! You’ll get to experience first-hand how much life in Alberta has changed over the past 100 years as you stroll through Canada’s Largest Living History Museum. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

August 1; Incredible India Fest, a one-day festival and will have, primarily, Southeast Asian vendor booths, dance, food, culture, arts, interactive sessions and fashion shows. There will be three show sets throughout the day, to keep the guests entertained. The event will celebrate both traditional and contemporary spheres of South Asian music, dance, film, theater, literature, poetry, cuisine, arts and crafts.

August 1; Heritage Day at Fort Calgary, spend Heritage Day at Fort Calgary, on lands that have played a role in many diverse histories of this region. Join the journey to understand the past and shape the future. Visit for free admission, a walking tour with an artistic twist, a beading workshop and a family-friendly fireside drum circle. Learn more at fortcalgary.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.

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. 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.

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.

August 1 to 28; BUMP Festival, BUMP self-guided mural tours are a perfect way to explore the murals and experience new works of art as they are being created right before your eyes. New tours will be released throughout the month of August. The Beltline Urban Mural Project (BUMP) is a program that funds and installs art on buildings in the Beltline. Learn more at yycbump.ca/festival.

Until August 27; Nooks and Crannies Festival in Okotoks, a festival where artists create temporary site-specific installations in downtown Okotoks. This art festival sees artists repurpose and animate forgotten places with ‘forgotten’ materials, bringing public art to forgotten corners of downtown Okotoks. Individual artists and teams use recycled products to create installations that raise environmental awareness, animate spaces, and entertain audiences. Learn more at okotoks.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.

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.