Empathy Week.
Everyday from Jun 1, 2023 - Jun 7, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Every year for the past six years, Humainologie has led Empathy Week – a seven-day festival celebrating human connection and promoting empathy. Founded by Humainologie and proclaimed by the City of Calgary, the festival has amplified the voices of hundreds of artists, changemakers, and people who experience systemic barriers.
Calgary Stampede Community Round Up presented by ENMAX.
> Saturday Jun 10, 2023 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
THE GREATEST WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR STAMPEDE FUN!
Nothing says community spirit like coming together at the Calgary Stampede Community Round Up presented by ENMAX! Join us on Saturday, June 10 for a FREE pancake breakfast and enjoy a fun-filled morning for the whole family! Bring your smiles and we’ll bring the pancakes!
Sled Island.
Everyday from Jun 21, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Sled Island's thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of music, comedy, film and art as well as over 40,000 attendees across multiple venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe.
Okotoks BuskerFest.
> Saturday Jun 24, 2023 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Musicians, actors, magicians, jugglers, street performers, dancers, b-boys, singers and entertainers of all ages and acts will spread out on McRae and North Railway Streets for this fun street festival. It’s all free - if you like what you hear, show your appreciation for the performances with a loonie, toonie, or fiver - and don’t forget the applause!
| Location: | McRae and North Railway Streets |
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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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Parkland Summerfest.
> Saturday Jun 24, 2023 at 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable day in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96.
BuskersFest.
> Saturday Jun 24, 2023 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Musicians, actors, magicians, jugglers, street performers, dancers, b-boys, singers & entertainers of all ages and acts will spread out on McRae and North Railway Streets for this fun street festival. It’s all free - if you like what you hear, show your appreciation for the performances with a loonie, toonie, or fiver - and don’t forget the applause!
Plus, shop at the local downtown stores, as well as at the MarketSquare Artisan Street Market.
The 5K Foam Fest.
> Saturday Jun 24, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
5k Foam Fest has 22 of the best and most exciting obstacles in the world including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, slip and slides, and mucky mud pits. Combine these with 2.5 million cubic feet of foam that are pumped out at each event and you are destined to have an awesome day at Capture the Flag Paintball.
Jazz YYC Summer Festival.
Everyday from Jun 28, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This signature festival features both ticketed and free events along Calgary’s ‘Music Mile.’ With concerts, a club series, and the signature JazzWalk on the final Sunday of the festival, there is something for everyone.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://jazzyyc.com |
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Badlands Music Festival.
Everyday from Jul 6, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Badlands Festival is a series of electronic and hip-hop shows that takes place downtown during the famous Calgary Stampede.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://badlandsmusicfest.com |
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Calgary Stampede.
Everyday from Jul 7, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Yahoo! Don’t miss bringing your family to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Visit calgarystampede.com to find out what exciting family friendly events are going on and when.
| Location: | Calgary Stampede Grounds |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgarystampede.com |
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2023 Shady Grove Bluegrass Music Festival..
Everyday from Jul 14, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One of Canada’s largest bluegrass music festivals. It has been running annually for about 30 years and has continues to deliver on top-notch entertainment and an unrivalled community for jamming in Sundre.
Fiestaval Latin Festival.
Everyday from Jul 21, 2023 - Jul 23, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Come and enjoy the three hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer gardens and lots of fun at Olympic Plaza.
| Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://fiestaval.ca |
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2023 Pawz in the Park.
> Saturday Jul 22, 2023 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The event will take place at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie and include more than 60 vendors, K9 agility demos, food trucks, wiener dog races and local animal rescues. Learn more at pawzinthepark.ca.
Afro-Caribbean Food Festival.
Everyday from Jul 22, 2023 - Jul 23, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A celebration of the Caribbean, African and everything in between through food, music and culture. Learn more at acfoodfestival.com.
Calgary Folk Music Festival.
Everyday from Jul 27, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An unforgettable weekend of groundbreaking icons, upstart songwriters, and instrumentalists — that Folk Fest feeling is like none other at Prince’s Island Park.
| Location: | Prince’s Island Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgaryfolkfest.com |
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Inglewood Sunfest.
> Saturday Jul 29, 2023 at 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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: | Mainstreet Inglewood on 9 Avenue SE |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://inglewoodsunfest.ca |
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Pet-A-Palooza.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival is coming back to Eau Claire Market. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys and get hooked up with loads of free swag.
Taste of Calgary.
Everyday from Aug 3, 2023 - Aug 7, 2023 at 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
The city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's 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 at 311 8 Street SW.
Calgary International Blues Festival.
Everyday from Aug 3, 2023 - Aug 6, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Calgary Fringe Festival.
Everyday from Aug 4, 2023 - Aug 12, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Canmore Folk Music Festival.
Everyday from Aug 5, 2023 - Aug 7, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
