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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!

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.

Free summer fun, with events and entertainment at Tomkins Park over three different weekends. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities.

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.

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.

Don't miss the greatest show at Granary Road. Enjoy a circus-themed extravaganza with cotton candy, popcorn, clowns, face painting, carnival games, raffles, photo ops, a petting zoo, and so much more.

Travel through the Middle East in a day, enjoying the sights and tastes of the region at Shaw Millenium Park.

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.

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.

Celebrate Latin culture with live music, dance performances, and food at Prince's Island Park.

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.

Join us August 23-25th at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, for FallCon 37, Western Canada's longest running tabletop gaming convention. Brought to you by the FallCon Gaming Society, a volunteer-run, non-profit organization, this annual gaming convention has been running in Calgary for more than 37 years. We believe in the power of board games to bring people together: People + Games = Better Communities and Relationships The prime focus of the FallCon annual convention is to provide a welcoming environment for all to experience a wide variety of games and events, whether it be hosted games (with teachers), play-testing prototype games, giving TTRPG a try (think Dungeons & Dragons), visiting exhibitors, or painting miniatures. As the convention grows, we strive to maintain FallCon’s community feel. We invite beginners, families, expert gamers, and those curious about the board gaming hobby to join us. Whether you come solo or bring friends for a weekend of boardgaming at FallCon, use our app to browse scheduled games or watch for tables looking for more players! Advanced badge sales continue through August 16th (or while quantities last) and will be available for purchase at the door. Let the Games Begin!

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.

An opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities, in person and online across the province.

This free event is a vibrant showcase of Italian culture, featuring delicious Italian food, captivating dancers, and lively musical performers. There will be fun contests, free glitter tattoos, and a pasta craft tent for kids!

TELUS Spark Science Centre is transforming into the ultimate playground where creativity, innovation, and mind-blowing science fuse together for a jaw-dropping weekend.

Canada's largest Halloween Festival includes all new pumpkin displays, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, treats and sweets and photo ops.

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..