The Inglewood Pollinator Park Market.
Everyday from May 14, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Tuesday from 4-8pm!!!
Come on out and enjoy the beautiful night with friends and family to fuel your market needs.
May 14th - October 29th
AGLC Approved.
| Location: | 9 Street and 9 Avenue SE |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events |
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| Link: | http://thedowntownmarkets.ca |
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ChamberFest West’s Garden of Eden.
Everyday from Jul 16, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
ChamberFest West brings internationally acclaimed classical musicians to perform with some of Canada’s best and together they create a unique fusion of styles and interpretations at various venues across the city.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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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://chamberfestwest.com |
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4th Annual Bulls on the Beach.
> Friday Jul 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society for a memorable rodeo and cabaret experience, “Bow Mitsubishi Bulls on the Beach.” Join 25 of Canada’s best bull riders for a night of wild action with cabaret and entertainment.
| Location: | Chestermere Agricultural Society |
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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://chestermerechamber.com |
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YYC Ice Cream Fest.
Everyday from Jul 19, 2024 - Aug 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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!
Bowness Market and Movie in the Park.
> Saturday Jul 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join for a free outdoor showing of Shrek at the Bowness Community Association and an outdoor artisan market hosted by Bowness Soapworks before the show.
| Location: | Bowness Community Association |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://ybowness.com |
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Taste of Okotoks.
> Saturday Jul 20, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Taste of Okotoks is back for its 12th year! Get ready for a culinary celebration with a twist! Are you ready to surprise your taste buds, support local businesses and explore Okotoks' diverse food scene?
| Location: | Downtown Okotoks |
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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://okotoks.ca |
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Afro-Caribbean Food Festival.
Everyday from Jul 20, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A celebration of the Caribbean, African and everything in between through food, music and culture.
Poetry at Stephan's House.
> Sunday Jul 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of poetry and the magic of words!
Enjoy some music and try some crafts and games. Bring a poem inspired by the weather to share – it can be one you wrote or a favourite poem by someone else.
Come feed your soul!
GlobalFest OneWorld Picnic.
> Sunday Jul 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come down to Hotchkiss Gardens to witness a sneak peak of GlobalFest through the mini OneWorld Festival. Check out the gathering of various cultural pavilions on site and experience demonstrations, displays and vendors. Then, grab a bite from the food trucks on site and enjoy your lunch while viewing our fantastic performance groups from many different cultures.
| Location: | Hotchkiss Gardens |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://globalfest.ca/events/ |
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Kensington Night Market.
> Thursday Jul 25, 2024 at 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Entertainment, local vendors and so much more; shop the market then experience and enjoy Kensington.
| Location: | 1209 Kensington Road NW Parking Lot |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://thedowntownmarkets.ca |
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Team Canada FanFest.
Everyday from Jul 26, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Water Lantern Festival.
> Friday Jul 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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.
Summer on 17th Outdoor Movies.
Everyday from Jul 26, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Free summer fun, with events and entertainment at Tomkins Park over three different weekends. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities.
| Location: | Tomkins Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://17thave.ca |
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Cochrane Fair.
> Saturday Jul 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
| Location: | Cochrane & District Agricultural Society |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://cochranefair.com |
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Inglewood Sunfest.
> Saturday Jul 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
o 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.
| Location: | Inglewood |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://inglewoodsunfest.ca |
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Lantern Peace Festival.
> Saturday Aug 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Art! Dream! and Kids! 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. The Peace Exhibition and the Fun vendors will be there! First 15 children can participate in the art activities, Art! Dream! and Kids! with free art materials and everyone receives the participating prize! Come to join us!
| Location: | Devonian Gardens at the CORE Shopping Center (317 7 Ave SW 4 floor, Calgary, AB T2P 0W4) |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | https://calgaryfloatinglanterns.com/ |
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Tango 2 Echo Fest.
> Sunday Aug 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Tour de Bowness Race and Festival.
> Monday Aug 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This event has become the annual “street party” to celebrate the vibrant and historical community of Bowness, “Bownesians” and visitors have come to enjoy.
| Location: | 6501 Bowness Road NW |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://tourdebowness.com |
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Kensington Night Market.
> Thursday Aug 8, 2024 at 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Entertainment, local vendors and so much more; shop the market then experience and enjoy Kensington.
| Location: | 1209 Kensington Road NW Parking Lot |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://thedowntownmarkets.ca |
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Calgary Dragon Boat Festival.
Everyday from Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is an exciting mix of dragon boat racing cultural celebrations featuring a main stage of entertainment beer garden, retail merchants, and food trucks. The Race & Festival strives to create an unforgettable experience while promoting teamwork and inspiration while respecting the land & water we play on.
| Location: | North Glenmore Park Road, N Glenmore Park Rd, Calgary, AB T3E, Canada |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/marketplace/ |
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Calgary Japanese Festival .
Everyday from Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Features traditional Japanese customs, music, dance, and martial arts demonstrations.
| Location: | Max Bell Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgaryjca.com |
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Franco Festival Calgary.
Everyday from Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate the diversity of the Francophonie with music, dance, a cultural village, children's area, and bistro.
| Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://francofestcalgary.com |
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Korean Day Festival.
Everyday from Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Korean Day Festival is open for anyone to broaden their understanding of the unique Korean culture, while promoting a joyful sense of multiculturalism and diverse community in Calgary. Join the festivities at Lot 6 downtown.
| Location: | Lot 6 downtown |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Calgary Arab Festival.
Everyday from Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Travel through the Middle East in a day, enjoying the sights and tastes of the region at Shaw Millenium Park.
| Location: | Shaw Millenium Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgaryarabartssociety.ca |
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Marda Gras.
> Sunday Aug 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s longest-running street festival! Marda Loop’s big Marda Gras event returns this year with vendors, live music, performances and of course, their annual pet pageant.
| Location: | Marda Loop |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://visitmardaloop.com |
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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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Expo Latino.
Everyday from Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate Latin culture with live music, dance performances, and food at Prince's Island Park.
| Location: | Prince's Island Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://expolatino.com |
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Carifest Calgary .
Everyday from Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Carifest celebrates the fusion of the Caribbean’s varied cultural components into a vibrant, dynamic, ambiance that draws millions of visitors to the Caribbean region each year at Millenium Park.
| Location: | Millenium Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://carifestcalgary.com |
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Chinatown Street Festival.
> Saturday Aug 17, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Features street performances, food stalls, and cultural exhibits celebrating Filipino culture.
| Location: | Chinatown |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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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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Alberta Culture Days.
Everyday from Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities, in person and online across the province.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Parent's Night Out, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://culturedays.ca |
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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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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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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..
