What’s Up This Weekend?

August 5 to 7

August 4 to 7, 11am to 10pm; Taste of Calgary, the city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city’s food, beverages, music and other cool things. This year’s event takes place in a new location along the river pathway on the corner of 4 Avenue and 9 Street (right before the Louise Bridge into Kensington) in a surface parking lot. Learn more at tasteofcalgary.com.

August 5 to 7, Calgary Dragon Boat Festival, as Calgary’s premier water sport festival, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race and Festival draws 1850 competitors, 4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. Every year, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society (CDBS) organizes Dragon Boat Race and Festival at North Glenmore Park to showcase culture and dragon boat racing in a family-friendly environment. Learn more at calgarydragonboatsociety.com.

August 6, 10am to 12pm; Storytime: The Little Grey Mouse, bring the whole family to Sparrow Artspace to hear Trudy Cowan read from her delightful, best-selling children’s book, The Little Grey Mouse: A Fable in Fabric. She’ll also show the quilts she created to illustrate the Little Mouse’s story. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Learn more at sparrowartspace.com/.

August 6, 6pm to 9:30pm; Floating Lantern Peace Ceremony, this summer family event is filled with music performance, inspirational speeches, and the beauty of lanterns on the pool at Olympic Plaza. Rent your lanterns, launch them on the pool, and reflect on how to create peaceful community, society and the world. Learn more at calgaryfloatinglanterns.com/past-events/.

August 6, 7pm; Movie Night at Trico Centre, Trico Centre and Green Door Preschool invite you to the second annual movie night, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. They are bringing back the Trico Centre sense of community, fun and family to Bonaventure Drive. The movie will be on the ball diamond, so bring your beach chairs and blankets.

August 6, 1pm to 4pm; Superhero Day at the Library, visit your local Library for free, family fun! Kids can put their superhero skills to the test with games, crafts and more. Enjoy free treats, giveaways, a special Superhero Storytime at all locations and guest appearances from your favorite superheroes at select locations. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

August 6, 1pm to 3pm; Centennial Concert – Calgary Highlanders Regimental Pipes & Drums, celebrate 100 years of the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Pipes & Drums at Confluence Plaza, featuring the King’s Own Calgary Regiment band! The bands will play a selection of traditional and contemporary music, narrated with events over the past 100 years.

August 6, 12pm to 5pm; Hound ‘n Sound Centennial Celebration, the event will mark the centennial of the Calgary Humane Society and the completion of the facility’s enhancement project, a $14 million expansion of the shelter. Check out amazing local entertainment, featuring The Frontiers, carnival games for all ages, YYC Food Trucks, a beer area and a puppy cake smash at Calgary Humane Society Park. Learn more at calgaryhumane.ca.

August 6 to 7, 11am to 3pm; Imagine Action, delve into the world of a young boy’s imagination in this interactive performance where children are invited to sing, dance, and play alongside the performers. This show is for free, best-suited for children up to the age of eight and is located at Capitol Hill Community Centre. Spots are limited so reserve your tickets by calling 403-988-9340 or emailing thejudithmendelsohn@gmail.com. Learn more at facebook.com/imagineactionyyc.

August 7, 12pm to 3pm; Day with the Dogs, bring your pooch to Huntington Hills Community Association for a fun day of activities and community bonding thanks to ActivateYYC. With a splash park and toys galore, let your dog loose in the off-leash park nearby, and enter to win one of our many onsite dog awards. Learn more at huntingtonhillscommunity.ca/day-with-the-dogs-event/.

August 7 to 21, Sundays at 2pm; Calgary Wind Symphony, join the Calgary Wind Symphony for a free family friendly concert in Riley Park on Sundays. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join for a wonderful afternoon of music. Learn more at calgarywindsymphony.com.

August 7 to 28; & Friends in Concert, this five-week concert series will be hosted on the StoryBook Theatre grounds will feature some of the brightest stars and up-and-coming artists from Calgary and beyond. Each week will feature a wealth of talented performers from all ages and communities from across the globe. Take part in the Storybook community and be a part of the magic of live music! Learn more at storybooktheatre.org/and-friends.

Ongoing

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.

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, 12pm to 5pm; Summer Skating, cool off this summer with skating on the ‘Fastest Ice in the World’! The Olympic Oval has public skating times on Saturdays (as well as Wednesday evenings). Learn more at schedules.oval.ucalgary.ca.

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.