Bugs & Bytes Summer Science at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Jun 12, 2024 - Sep 2, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Calgary Night Markets at Heritage Park.
Every Saturday, Jun 29, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Ultimate Summer Challenge.
Everyday from Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Bug Soup at Bow Habitat Station.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Jul 7, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
St. Patrick’s Island Sunday Funday.
Everyday from Jul 13, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Every Sunday you can head to The Rise for games like ladder ball, parachutes, giant Jenga, badminton, Connect 4, and more.
Location: | The Rise on St. Patrick's Island |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://evexperience.com |
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Toys R Us: Beyblades Playday.
Everyday from Jul 19, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Canada’s toy store hosts free events for kids and families. Check with your local store to confirm.
Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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Bowden SunMaze.
Everyday from Aug 3, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Location: | 34530 Range Road 14, Red Deer County |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://sunmaze.ca |
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Sake & Celebrate: 50th Anniversary Indoor Roller Rink at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Southcentre Mall for a celebration half a century in the making. They aim to raise $50,000 for the Calgary Food Bank's baby hampers. Rent roller skates and hit the rink in Centre Court! It’s free for everyone.
The Big Bounce at Spruce Meadows.
Everyday from Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Big Bounce Canada is the largest touring inflatable event in the world. An action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made.
GlobalFest.
Everyday from Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
GlobalFest @ Elliston is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multi-cultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks. Illuminating the sky with a colliding orchestra of light and sound, this year’s celebration event will showcase presentations produced by world-class pyro musical artists hailing from Spain, Brazil, Mexico and USA, plus a Canadian-produced finale.
Globalfest: International Fireworks Festival.
Everyday from Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
GlobalFest at Elliston Park is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multicultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks.
Location: | Elliston Park |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://globalfest.ca |
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Storybook Theatre Presents: Heathers The Musical.
Everyday from Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Welcome to Westerberg High, where Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of better days. But when she is invited to join the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, rulers of the high school halls, Veronica’s dreams of popularity may finally come true.
Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Halal Ribfest Calgary.
Everyday from Aug 23, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready to indulge in the best Halal food Calgary has to offer, from traditional southern barbecue to innovative street food. Come experience Calgary’s unique local vendors and flavors at Deerfoot City.
Cineplex Family Favourites: The Wizard of Oz – 85th Anniversary.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99.
Location: | Participating Cineplex locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://cineplex.com |
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Okotoks Chilifest & BBQ Showdown.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
In addition to the delicious food samples, you can shop at local downtown stores, as well as at the MarketSquare Artisan Street Market. Join the more than 65 artisans, makers, creators and businesses to celebrate all things local.
Location: | Downtown Okotoks |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://okotoks.ca |
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Jubefest Concert at cSPACE Market.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Jubefest brings our community together to celebrate live performing arts.
Location: | cSPACE Marda Loop |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://cspacemardaloop.com |
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Guided Nature Walk of The Confluence.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Do you like to spend time outside in the city? Do you wish you knew more about the environment around you while visiting the river valley and urban parks? Spend an hour with us outside learning about plants, animals, trees, and more at The Confluence parkland as we discover what grows here, which animals can be found, and how they come together to create our environment.
We’ll provide guidebooks, binoculars, and magnifying glasses to help you explore, and participants are encouraged to bring their own notebooks if they are interested in logging information. After this program, a walk through the park will never be the same!
Dover’s Twin Views Music in the Garden.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for some laid-back, budget-friendly summer fun? Check out these family friendly summer concerts and interactive art at Dover’s Twin Views Communal Garden.
Location: | over’s Twin Views Communal Garden |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Open Aircraft Days at The Hangar Flight Museum.
Everyday from Aug 24, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Up, up and away! You can expect to see (and sit in) the Avro Lancaster, the F-86 Sabre, the Beechcraft 18, the Twin Otter, and the Douglas DC-3 on certain days throughout the summer.
The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant fusion of arts, culture, and culinary delights! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating local talent and flavors.
Calgary International Pin Club: Festival of Pins.
Everyday from Aug 24, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of RCAF by buying, selling or trading your pins. Bring a donation for the Veterans Association Food Bank to the Centennial Legion.
Calgary Intercultural Festival.
Everyday from Aug 24, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit the Dalhousie Community Centre for a day filled with cultural performances, delicious food, and interactive activities celebrating diversity and unity.
Location: | Dalhousie Community Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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Castle Mountain Resort Huckleberry Festival.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The popular event features activities such as live music, vendors, games, hiking, berry picking, activities, food, and more. Come out for a celebration of summer.
Location: | Castle Mountain Resort |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://huckleberryfestival.ca |
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Cochrane Pro Rodeo.
Everyday from Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 2, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo enthusiast or a first-time spectator, the action-packed schedule promises a fusion of thrilling rodeo competitions, community gatherings and unforgettable entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Location: | Cochrane Rodeo Grounds |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://cochranerodeo.com |
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Fiesta Filipino.
Everyday from Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The first cultural festival representing the Filipino community of Calgary and the entire province of Alberta at Olympic Plaza.
Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://fiestafilipino.ca |
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Cineplex Family Favourites: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
> Saturday Aug 31, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99.
Location: | Participating Cineplex locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://cineplex.com |
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Canmore Highland Games.
Everyday from Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 33rd Annual Canmore Highland Games promises two full days of Highland happiness in Centennial Park.
Location: | Centennial Park in Canmore |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://canmorehighlandgames.ca |
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Corn Stock 2024.
> Saturday Aug 31, 2024 at 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate the end of the Standardbred season with a good, old-fashioned corn roast and other corny fun. This is an all-ages event with pony rides, corn husking competition, corn hole tournaments, corn carrying races and free samples from Bronc Beer!
Location: | Century Downs Casino |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://cnty.com. |
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Calgary Pride.
Everyday from Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One of the most vibrant events in Calgary! From a parade to inspirational speakers, parties, and more, there will be tons of incredible things happening in celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community this summer.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://calgarypride.ca |
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World Folklore Festival.
Everyday from Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join New Horizon Mall for two days filled with diverse cultures, music, dance, and traditions from around the globe. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of folk performances that will transport you to different parts of the world.
Location: | New Horizon Mall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://newhorizonmall.com |
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Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament.
Everyday from Sep 4, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Welcome to the 'Masters' at Spruce Meadows, where excellence meets champion sport. As one of the most anticipated gatherings in the equestrian calendar, the 'Masters' promises an unforgettable experience for riders, spectators, and enthusiasts.
Chestermere Country Fair.
> Saturday Sep 7, 2024 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Chestermere Country Fair is the oldest ongoing annual event in Chestermere, held every year in September. The event include a kids’ zone, harvest market, parade, rodeo and more at Chestermere Recreation Centre.
Location: | Chestermere Recreation Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://rvcagsociety.ca |
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Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers.
Everyday from Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie suddenly finds himself in the first
moments of his afterlife. He calls out for God. God does not respond. What
happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown, as Slimm grapples with the
truth of the life he lived and the death he didn’t choose.
Location: | Big Secret Theatre in Arrts Commons |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://www.artscommons.ca/ |
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Monster Jam Tour.
Everyday from Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you witness all-out racing, massive stunts, big air and backflips at GMC Stadium.
The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop.
> Saturday Sep 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant fusion of arts, culture, and culinary delights! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating local talent and flavors.
Pumpkins After Dark 2024.
Everyday from Sep 20, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Canada's largest Halloween Festival includes all new pumpkin displays, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, treats and sweets and photo ops.
Beakerhead 2024.
Everyday from Sep 20, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
TELUS Spark Science Centre is transforming into the ultimate playground where creativity, innovation, and mind-blowing science fuse together for a jaw-dropping weekend.
Location: | TELUS Spark Science Centre |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://www.sparkscience.ca/beakerhead |
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The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop.
> Saturday Sep 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A vibrant fusion of arts, culture, and culinary delights! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating local talent and flavors.
Harvest Pumpkin Fest at Butterfield Acres.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Stroll through the farmyard and find your perfect pumpkins at Butterfield Acres this year! Add in some great animal visits, fabulous fall photo-ops, pony rides, a ride through Scarecrow Alley in the back woodlands (spectacular at this time of year) and you’ve got the must-do fall family fun day that is great for the entire family..