Xiang Loong Festival.
Everyday from Jun 29, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The festival explores and celebrates the deep-rooted cultural significance of the dragon at the Chinese Cultural Centre. There are a variety of activities lined up, including seminars, exhibition, workshops, a vendor market, a dragon lantern parade, and diverse cultural performances including a dragon dance performance.
| Location: | Chinese Cultural Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://culturalcentre.ca |
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GlobalFest Calgary Stampede Performances.
Everyday from Jul 4, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 at 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Witness amazing cultural performances during the Calgary Stampede at the BMO Centre. With performances on the hour there is fun to be had for the whole family. Come for the performances, stay for the on-site vendors. With multiple cultural pavilions on site, enrich yourself and learn about a new culture. Experience the Calgary Stampede, GlobalFest style!
| Location: | BMO Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://globalfest.ca/events/ |
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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!
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.
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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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..
