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July 25 to August 4

July 25, 11am to 12pm; Zumba for Kids. Join carya Calgary at 5th Street Square in East Village for free, easy, and inclusive ZUMBA classes for kids. Blending Latin dance with cardio, these classes are a fantastic way to stay active, have fun, and enjoy your workouts. Learn more at evexperience.eventcalendarapp.com.

July 25, 6 to 8pm; East Village Photo Walks with Alcove Photo Club. Meet and learn from fellow photographers while experimenting with street, architecture, portrait, abstract photography, and more in a collaborative setting. Learn more at evexperience.eventcalendarapp.com.

July 25 to 27, 10pm to 2am; Milky Way Nights at Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. See astronomers in their natural habitat, under dark moonless skies. Late night public observing is a unique opportunity to see deep sky objects such as planetary nebula and globular clusters. Learn more at science.ucalgary.ca.

July 25 to 28; Calgary Folk Music Festival. An unforgettable weekend of ground-breaking icons, upstart songwriters, and instrumentalists — that Folk Fest feeling is like none other at Prince’s Island Park. Learn more at calgaryfolkfest.com.

July 26, 6:30 to 10:30pm; Water Lantern Festival. This festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone at Waterfront Park. Learn more at waterlanternfestival.ca.

July 26 to 28; Summer on 17th Outdoor Movies. Free summer fun, with events and entertainment at Tomkins Park over three different weekends. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities. Learn more at 17thave.ca.

July 26 to 28; Team Canada FanFest. The events will feature Team Canada competition viewing, athlete appearances, live musical performances, sport demonstrations as well as a roster of exciting Team Canada partner activations. Learn more at olympic.ca/fanfest.

July 26 to August 5, Historic Calgary Week. The festival is comprised of walks, talks, tours, and presentations making up 88 events in 11 days. In addition to events in Calgary, attendees explore the history of Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Morleyville, and Okotoks. Learn more at chinookhistory.ca.

Fridays & Saturdays until July 27; Granary Road After Hours. Every Friday and Saturday in July, join Granary Road for extended fun until 9pm. Enjoy an evening of Yester Year Mini Golf, exploring the park, visiting our farm petting zoo, indulging in delicious ice cream, and savoring authentic Mexican food by El Gringo Loco YYC. Learn more at granaryroad.com.

July 27, 8am to 12pm; Intro to Fly Fishing. Join Indigenous Cree guide, Quinn, from Drift Out West, and discover the tranquility and wellness benefits of connecting with nature through fly fishing. Learn how to cast, basic knots, what flies to use and more. Open to participants ages 14+ comfortable walking and wading in the banks of the Bow River. Learn more at driftoutwest.com.

July 27, 10am to 12pm; Michaels Kids Club: Air-Dry Clay Rings. Create your own air-dry clay rings at this week’s free Kids Club. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

July 27, 10am to 4pm; Cochrane Fair. The Cochrane Fair, brought to you by the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society, has something for everyone. Check out the marketplace and lots of animals and farm displays. Enjoy the entertainment, rides, and treats. Learn more at cochranefair.com.

July 27, 10:30am to 4pm; Inspired By HER 2024. A day of celebrating confidence and building impactful, positive relationships at The GRAND. Learn more at thebeayoutifulfoundation.com.

July 27, 11am to 1pm; Beekeeping for Beginners. Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees. Get decked out in some beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. This two-hour workshop will cover all of the different aspects of setting up bee hives and how to care for them in an inner-city location. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

July 27; 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 world-class circus and comedy street shows, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening in Inglewood. Learn more at inglewoodsunfest.ca.

July 27, 12 to 5pm; Summer Skate Social. Join Skate of Mind at Pixel Park in The C+E for an afternoon filled with fun and games on wheels! Whether you’re new to roller skating or just looking to try something a little different, Skate of Mind has something for you. For the seasoned skater, relay races and limbo challenges are just a few of the activities on site to help you hone your skills. Learn more at cedistrict.com.

July 27 to 28; Pet-A-Palooza. The West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival has found its new home at Fort Calgary. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys and get hooked up with loads of free swag. Learn more at petapaloozawest.com/Calgary.

July 27 to 28; Wings Over Springbank Airshow. Wings Over Springbank Airshow is a non-profit, two-day outdoor event featuring the Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds, a nine-plane demonstration team, as well as several other civilian aerobatic performers. Don’t miss your chance to look up , look way up and see something awesome! Learn more at airshowcenter.com.

July 27 to 28, 1 to 3pm; Mastermind Toys Event: Friendship Bracelet Making Studio. Mastermind Toys hosts free events at their Calgary stores. Be sure to check with your local store to confirm the details. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

July 28, 11am to 4pm; A Day in the Life of Helga. Do you have what it takes to run a rural 1920’s home? Step into Helga Stephansson’s shoes and try one of the many household chores waiting for you like butter making and washing. Program free with admission. Learn more at stephanssonhouse.ca.

July 28, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market. This market has two floors of local vendors with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

July 28 to August 12; Windwood Music Festival. The Windwood Music Festival presents a series of creative music performance projects by international artists gathering in Airdrie for a two-week residency. Learn more at windwoodfestival.com.

July 29; Showdown at Heritage Park: A Wild West Adventure. This family-friendly evening kicks off with a cowboy buffet and side-splitting western entertainment. After dinner, step outside as a spectacular wild west gunfight erupts on Main Street. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

July 29 to August 4; Calgary International Blues Festival. A full week of blues workshops, concerts and special events culminates in four days and nights of non-stop music, followed by the Twilight Blues dance parties. Bring your family down to Shaw Millennium Park to enjoy world-class music, a colorful arts market, delicious cuisine by local food trucks, cool beverages and souvenirs. Learn more at calgarybluesfest.com.

July 31, 7:30pm; National Youth Orchestra of Canada Presents the Horizons Tour. The National Youth Orchestra of Canada is coming to Calgary with their Horizons Tour at the Bella Concert Hall. Learn more at tickets.mru.ca.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in July, 11am to 1pm; Huntington Hills Drop-in Roller Skating. Huntington Hills Community Association is offering drop-in roller skating this July. The cost is $5 per person or free for members. Learn more at huntingtonhillscommunity.ca.

August 1 to 5; Taste of Calgary. The city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample food, beverages, music and other cool things. Discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies. Plus get a taste of Calgary’s great musicians. Learn more at tasteofcalgary.com.

August 2, 4:30 to 6pm, Free Soccer Fridays. Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.

August 2 to 5; Alberta Kennel Club Dog Show. Love dogs? Want to learn more about them? There is no better place to do so than the Alberta Kennel Club Dog Show at Okotoks Agricultural Society. Check out some amazing breeds and watch them strut their stuff for awards and accolades. Learn more at albertakennelclub.org.

August 2 to 5; Strathmore Stampede Heritage Days. Ready for more Western heritage and rodeo? Check out the Strathmore Stampede to see entertainment, agricultural activates, and running with the bulls. Learn more at strathmoreag.com.

August 2 to 10, Calgary Fringe Festival. The 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. Learn more at calgaryfringe.ca.

August 3, 12 to 6pm; Incredible India Fest. A celebration of the rich culture, diversity and traditions of India. This festival promises to be a spectacular event that showcases the beauty, vibrancy and uniqueness of the country at The Westin Calgary Airport. Learn more at sparqproductions.com.

August 3, 2 to 4pm; Lantern Peace Festival. For families, couples, and anyone who wants to be inspired by peace-seeking spirit through art and culture, the best event is this. Enjoy the Midnight Taiko and many other performers of multicultural appearances, as well as speakers from diverse backgrounds at Devonian Gardens at the CORE Shopping Centre. Learn more at calgaryfloatinglanterns.com.

August 3, 3 to 10pm; Realize Your Potential Youth Society Honour Emancipation Day Celebration. Join for a spectacular cultural celebration at the RYP Honour Emancipation Day event at Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel. Learn more at rypcanada.com.

August 3, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Grease – Film Screening. Grease is the word! Take in all the singing and dancing of one of the most successful movie-musicals of all-time on the big screen at the Burnswest Theatre. This cozy, vintage theatre in downtown Calgary at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland is the perfect venue for an inexpensive night out. Learn more at theconfluence.ca/movies.

August 3 to 5; Tour de Bowness. On Saturday, watch the cyclists from many great viewing points along the road course just outside of Cochrane. On Sunday, watch a hill climb on MacKay Road in Montgomery. On Monday, visit beautiful Bowness to see the racers tackle the challenging seven-turn Cory Meza Memorial Criterium. Learn more at tourdebowness.com.

August 3 to 24, 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. Learn more at yycbump.ca.

August 3 to September 8; Bowden SunMaze. The Bowden Sunmaze is in central Alberta in the Certified Organic fields of Eagle Creek Farms and is one of Canada’s few Sunflower Mazes. Learn more at sunmaze.ca.

August 3 to 5; Canmore Folk Music 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 festival Friday evening, a kids’ area jammed with crafts, puppets, music, storytelling and a climbing wall. Learn more at canmorefolkfestival.com.

August 4; Tango 2 Echo Fest. From the local arts and vendors market to the beer garden, food trucks, live entertainment, mural tour, and car show – Tango 2 Echo has something for everyone in the family at Greenview Industrial. Learn more at reenviewindustrial.com.

Ongoing

Until August 5; YYC Ice Cream Fest. This summer, participating cafés, restaurants, and creameries compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Scoop, Best Non-Dairy Scoop, and special Golden Scoop award. Calgarians can taste a spectacular lineup of chilled treats and determine the entry that bests them all! Learn more at yycicecreamfest.com.

Weekends; Asylum for Art Brunch. Asylum for Art hosts weekend brunch and live music at the WaffleHaus Saloon. Admission is by donation, and you can reserve a spot. Learn more at asylumforart.ca.

Until August 6; Summer on 17th. Every weekend will be a unique experience, packed with exciting themes, live music, retro markets, guided tours, tasty bites, special offers, cultural delights, and movie nights. Learn more at 17thave.ca.

Until August 8; Free Music in the Park. Every Thursday, Quinterra Legacy Garden hosts Music in the Park, featuring free performances by talented local artists, free for anyone to attend. Learn more at quinterralegacygarden.com.

Until August 10; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Friends: The One with Ace Ventura. Featuring uproarious laughter and the greatest hits of the “Friends” era, performed by some of Canada’s best singers. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until August 10, Jubilations Junior Presents: Minionz: A Despicably Musical.  It’s 1988 and Gru is in high school with the Minionz trying to rule the school as… class president? Popular girl Nikki Nichols is the more likely candidate to win and with the school dance coming up, Gru is going see if his political rival would be his… dance partner? Can the Minionz help Gru secure the date? You’ll have to come see for yourself as Jubilations Junior presents… Minionz: A Despicably Musical Parody. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until August 18; Immersive Disney Animation at the BMO Centre. Experience iconic Disney songs like never before. Custom-designed features will take your Disney experience to the next level. Become part of the stories you love at Immersive Disney Animation! Learn more at disneyimmersive.com.

Until August 20; Wagonstage 2024 presents: The Underlings. Join emerging artists from the School of Creative and Performing Arts who write, design, direct, and present this popular summer performances at various locations throughout the city. All performances are free. Learn more at arts.ucalgary.ca.

Tuesdays until August 21, 10:30am and 1:30pm; City of Calgary Birding Breaks. Offers bird lovers of all ages a chance to drop into Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for a guided walk. You will learn all about birds and other wildlife in Calgary. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Wednesdays until August 21, 10:30am to 1:30pm; City of Calgary Wetland Wonders. Are you ready to learn all about the wonders of wetlands? Discover why these natural spaces are so special and get an up-close view of the amazing critters that live below the surface at Ralph Klein Park. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Wednesdays until August 21, 5:30 to 7pm; Colour the Trails Yoga Series. Colour the Trails invites BIPoC community members to join Wellness in Colour, a six-week beginner yoga series aimed at introducing individuals from diverse fitness backgrounds to the world of yoga and mindful movement in Confluence Plaza on St. Patrick’s Island. Learn more at colourthetrails.com.

Until August 21; Rosebud Theatre Presents: Little Women. Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War. Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

Until August 24; 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 24; Nooks & Crannies Festival. Nooks & Crannies is 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. Learn more at okotoks.ca.

Until August 25; NMC Presents: Rock the Nation — International Hits and Canadian Classics. Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Produced by Annerin Productions, hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, from May 11 to August 25. Learn more at studiobell.ca/whats-on/rock-the-nation.

Mondays until August 26, 1 to 3pm; Toys R Us: Storytime and Coloring. Canada’s toy store hosts free events for kids and families. Check with your local store to confirm. Learn more at toysrus.ca.

Wednesdays until August 28, 6pm to 8pm; Heritage Park Music in the Plaza. Discover free live music in Calgary all summer long at Music in the Plaza. Each week, one of the best emerging live bands in Calgary will take the stage. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Wednesdays until August 28; Powwow Trail 101. Want to learn more about Powwows? Have you ever wondered if there are protocols that you should know about? Throughout the summer, there will be outdoor demonstrations at select Library locations prior to the Siksika, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, Piikani, and Stoney Nakoda Powwows — which all make up the Powwow Trail. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca/events.

Fridays until August 30, 11am to 12pm; Toddler Time at The Confluence. Every Friday, join for exciting story times, age-appropriate crafts, coloring and more for youngsters up to age five. Tickets include the program and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre so you can make the most of your day. Learn more at theconfluence.ca.

Tuesdays to Saturdays until August 31, 11am; Bug Soup at Bow Habitat Station. Have you ever wondered why so many wild creatures seem to love marshes? The secret lies in all the delicious nutritious bugs lurking in the murk! Dip into this nutrient-rich water and discover all the interesting and tasty creepy crawlies that call wetland waters home. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

Until August 31; Summer Reading Passport at Cherry Tree Lane Toy Shop. Participants in the program will have the chance to earn a variety of prizes, including gift cards, bookmarks, books, and more. Additionally, all participants will receive an invitation to an end-of-summer pizza party. Take part by signing up for the Summer Passport Reading Program on at cherrytreelane.ca.

Until August 31; Ultimate Summer Challenge. Join the Ultimate Summer Challenge, Calgary Public Library’s largest program for readers and learners of all ages! The challenge is simple: read every day this summer. With free access to books and resources at the Library, it is something all Calgarians can participate in. Plus, you’ll be eligible for incredible grand prizes, including KiwiCrate subscriptions, iPads and more. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

Sundays until September 1, 1 to 3pm; Toys R Us: Beyblades Playday. Canada’s toy store hosts free events for kids and families. Check with your local store to confirm. Learn more at toysrus.ca.

Until September 1; Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Featuring all her biggest hits from Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy (written by Willie Nelson), She’s Got You, Leavin’ on Your Mind, Sweet Dreams, Faded Love, and all the way to her last single release of A Closer Walk with Thee. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until September 2; Bugs & Bytes Summer Science at TELUS Spark. From ants to algorithms, Spark is buggin’ out with science this summer! TELUS Spark is buzzing with excitement as the science centre kicks off an epic summer of Bugs & Bytes! Guests are in for a summer full of exploring the secrets of both the digital and natural worlds while getting curious about science. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

Fridays until September 13, 5 to 11pm; Inglewood Night Market 2024. The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats and more. Learn more at inglewoodnightmarket.ca.

Until September 14; Calgary Night Markets at Heritage Park. Shop for a wide variety of artisan products made by local vendors every week in the Park’s front plaza. From one-of-a-kind jewelry to mouthwatering treats, and a whole lot more, there’s a diverse array of discoveries waiting for you. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until September 19; Dalhousie Farmers Market. The Alberta Approved Farmers Market will be setup on the field behind the Dalhousie Community Association offering produce, breads, meat, canned goods and much more. Learn more at dalhousiecalgary.ca.

Wednesdays until September 25; Night Market at University District. U/D is partnering with Marketspot to bring Calgarians night markets on the last Wednesday of the month from May to September. The event is free to attend with offerings you don’t want to miss including live music, entertainment and a chance to shop and support over 30 local vendors. Learn more at myuniversitydistrict.ca.

Saturdays until September 28; The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop. A vibrant fusion of arts, culture, and culinary delights! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating local talent and flavors. Learn more at cspacemardaloop.com.

Until September 29, 10am to 3pm; St. Patrick’s Island Sunday Funday. Every Sunday you can head to The Rise for games like ladder ball, parachutes, giant Jenga, badminton, Connect 4, and more. Learn more at evexperience.com.

Thursdays until October 3; Bridgeland-Riverside Farmers Market. A weekly local farmers market featuring over 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids play area and more at Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association. Each week a local band will play from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Learn more at brcacalgary.org.

Until October 12; Millarville Farmers’ Market. The people behind the tables at the Millarville Farmers’ Market are the real deal. They are the growers, farmers, makers, bakers, and artists. Ask them about their farm, their art, their love of what they do at Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com.

Tuesdays until October 29, 4 to 8pm; The Inglewood Pollinator Park Market. Enjoy the beautiful night with friends and family to fuel your market needs at 9 Street and 9 Avenue SE. Learn more at the downtownmarkets.ca.

Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime. On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach. Bring your child to spend a few hours digging and playing in the sand. They supply all the beach toys including shovels, buckets and more. Learn more at thebeachyyc.ca.

Monday to Thursday, 9am; Parent Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old. Learn more at cavsfcregionalfieldhouse.com.

Drop-In Programs at City of Calgary Recreation Centres. Don’t miss out on Active Play where you can bring your kiddo’s energy to an indoor play space. Roll, jump, throw, and balance while being creative with various active play equipment. Kinder Room Drop-in allows you to play with your child on an incredible indoor play structure. Race through tunnels, over a suspension bridge and slide down slides. Learn more at liveandplay.calgary.ca.

Storytime at Calgary Public Library. Drop into various Calgary Public Library locations to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family at Family Storytime. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.