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Heritage Day Long Weekend Activities in Calgary
What’s on in Calgary during the August long weekend – August 1 to 4, 2025 including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
I. Family Events & Activities
Tour de Bowness Street Festival
This event has become the annual “street party” to celebrate the vibrant and historical community of Bowness, “Bownesians” and visitors have come to enjoy! This year will be another GREAT year!
We have a great line-up of food trucks, local restaurants, artisan vendors, local businesses, street performers and live music to entertain you all day.
Details
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 9 AM to 5 PM
6303 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary
Free
Annual Heritage Day Festival
Come for 6 hours of multicultural performances, ethnic foods, and unique handicrafts. Explore the artisan booths, get face painted into a lion, frolic in the water, try a new dish, or simply soak up the sun in front of the stage and enjoy the folk performances. Details
Monday, August 4 | 12 PM – 6 PM
Eau Claire Plaza, 3rd Street & Riverfront Ave SW, Calgary
Free
Tastes Like Science
This summer, TELUS Spark offers Tastes Like Science, a sensory celebration of food and science. Dive into hands-on exhibits like Banquet and Quantum Sandbox, enjoy explosive live shows, explore food-growing science, and build creations in the Creative Kids Museum. From robot dogs to cosmic ice cream, it’s a feast of flavour, fun, and scientific curiosity for all ages. Details
Daily until September 2, 2025
TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 Saint George’s Drive Northeast, Calgary
Regular Admission
Summer Farm Days at Calgary Farmyard
Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter, and the days are just as much fun! Capture the perfect photo in our Sunflower Fields and be the first to take our 11 11-acre corn Maze Adventure for a spin! Summer is the perfect time to come and see the barnyard babies that aren’t all grown up just yet! Details
Daily | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
Price:
YYC Ice Cream Fest
July 18 – August 17 2025
Various Shops, Calgary
Cost of Food
Nanton Roundup Days
Come to Nanton for an amazing time – fireworks, parade, duck race, rodeo and more! Details
Friday, August 1- Monday, August 4, 2025
Various Venues, Nanton
Free & Ticketed
Incredible India Fest
The INCREDIBLE INDIA FEST will feature cultural performances, vendors, live music, traditional singing and dance, a range of activities for kids and authentic food stalls. Visitors will get a chance to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of India and experrience its diverse traditions firsthand. Details
Monday August 4, 2025 | 12 PM – 6 PM
The Westin Calgary Airport, 671 Aero Drive NE, Calgary
FREE
Days of Yore
Step into the past at Days of Yore — a brand-new historical experience at Heritage Park!
From Viking battles to the roar of Civil War cannons, Days of Yore brings centuries of military history to life with action-packed demonstrations, hands-on activities and interactive displays across the Park. Details
August 2 & 4, 2025
Rosebud Park, 301 Secondary Highway 582, Didsbury
Regular Admission
Tango 2 Echo Fest
This year, we are bringing back Rides and Rods and the Greenview Block Party to create a big, engaging, and family-friendly festival Tango 2 Echo. In addition to the parked car show boasting 150+ classic rides, hot rods, and sports compacts, we will be hosting a business and art market, a community art installation tour, live music, food and beverages, family-friendly events, and a fundraiser. Details
Sunday August 3, 2025 | 10am – 5pm
Greenview Industrial, 4001 Edmonton Trail, Calgary
Free
Family Fun Fair
Join us for a weekend of carnival-themed fun with games, treats, photo ops, activities, and more! It’s the perfect day out for kids and kids-at-heart. Details
August 2 & 3 | 9 AM to 5 PM
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, Foothills County
$19.95
Washed Ashore
Washed Ashore brings 15 giant marine debris sculptures to life—crafted entirely from ocean plastics! From jellyfish to polar bears, these stunning works of art show the impact of marine pollution and inspire us all to protect our oceans. Details
May 31 to September 14, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Regular Admission
U-Pick Berry Farms
The u-pick farms around Calgary offer a lot more than just berry-picking. In addition to being able to bring home berries, fruit, or vegetables by the bucket-full, visiting local u-pick farms offer an afternoon out of the house and in the fresh air, a chance to forage your own food, and educational and physical activity for great for kids, and scenic drives through Calgary’s surrounding foothills and prairies. Plan a visit this weekend.
Appreciate Alberta’s Cultural and Natural Heritage
Explore Alberta’s heritage this weekend. Alberta has a diverse number of cultures, industries, and natural landscapes, as well as a rich yet young history.
Go on a Day Trip
‘Tis the season for long drives, lakes, and day trips! If you’re looking for day trip plans from Calgary for your summer, we have you covered. These day trip ideas cover a variety of interests and can take you in many different directions.
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Go Camping
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II. Live Music & Concerts
Calgary International Blues Festival
July 31 to August 3, 2025
The Confluence, 750 – 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
$50 & up
Loud as Hell Festival
LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West, ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Western Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs! Details
August 1 to 3, 2025
Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds, Drumheller
Weekend: $175
Chasing Summer Festival – 2025
Alleycvt, Audien, Ayybo, Bambii, BTSM, Cosmic Gate, DJ Mandy, Jeremy Olander, Kx5 Deadmau5, Kx5 Kaskade, Levity, Loud Luxury, Mary Droppinz, me n ü, NeonSteve, Nghtmre, Nostalgix, Pocket, ROVA, Sidepiece, Trivecta, YDG, Zingara and more! Details
August 2 & 3, 2025
Max Bell Centre Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary,
$119.95 & up+fees
Celebrating the Music of Louis Armstrong on His Birthday!
Join us for an evening exploring the music of the legendary Louis Armstrong, whose engaging spirit and captivating performances paved the way for generations of musicians. Experience the magic of his timeless classics, performed by Johnny Summers’ Hot Five, as they honour his enduring legacy. Don’t miss the extraordinary celebration of a true musical pioneer whose legacy continues to inspire and shape the world of jazz. Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 6 PM and 8 PM
Theatre 1308, 1308 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary
$30
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Calgary Fringe Festival
August 1 to 9, 2025
Various Venues, Calgary
$20; PWYC
SongStruck
SongStruck follows an introverted stage manager who has to step out of their comfort zone to host an open mic night for a batch of inspiring performers. With powerful solos, dazzling duets, and energetic group numbers, every performance is sure to leave you mesmerized. From Broadway, pop, country, and beyond, this show has something for everyone. Details
August 1 to 9, 2025
ATCO Performing Arts Centre, 1371 Hastings Cres SE, Calgary
$15 – $20
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is a professional stage show unlike any other Golden Girls tribute that you might have experienced. We find Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from a new (much) younger sex-crazed lover. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue allows audiences to relive the heartfelt hilarity of the four ladies who never stopped being best friends. Details
Sunday, August 03, 2025 | 2 PM
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
$47.25+fees
Disney’s The Lion King
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
July 30 to August 17, 2025
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary
Varies by show date
ABBA-MANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension
Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along with ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, a rollicking musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head. This show blends beloved ABBA classics with side-splitting humor and outrageous twists.
June 25 to August 9, 2025
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 – 37th Street SW, Calgary
$57.25 – $81.95
Legends of the 80s
Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along with ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, a rollicking musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head. This show blends beloved ABBA classics with side-splitting humor and outrageous twists.
June 27 to August 31, 2025
Stage West Calgary, 727 – 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
$85 & up+fees
IV. Sports/Fitness
Calgary Wild FC
Saturday, August 02, 2025 | 2:00 PM
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
$25 & up
Tour de Bowness
2025 will mark the 21st edition of the Tour de Bowness. On Saturday, watch the cyclists from many great viewing points along the road course just outside of Cochrane. On Sunday , we will have having a hill climb on MacKay Road in Montgomery during the day, this years event will have a small twist ensuring the fastest will go up against each other for the title. On Monday, visit beautiful Bowness to see the racers tackle the challenging 7 turn Cory Meza Memorial Criterium! Details
August 2 to 4, 2025
Various Venues, Calgary
Free to Watch
Strathmore Stampede
The Strathmore Stampede includes Rodeo, Chuckwagon races, and our signature Running with the Bulls event. Details
August 1 to 4, 2025
Strathmore Stampede Grounds, 33 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore
Free to $54
Water Adventures
What is better than spending a lazy summer day floating your way down a river? Not much! Grab your equipment (or rent some), some sunscreen, your bathing suit, a snack and your friends or family members to ride your way down one of the waterways in or near Calgary.
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- Guide to River Tubing, Floating and Guided Raft Trips in and Around Calgary
- Places to Go Guided Whitewater Rafting in Alberta
V. Food Events, Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Historic Calgary Week
July 25 to August 4, 2025
Various Venues, Calgary and Area
Free
Taste of Calgary
Taste of Calgary is 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. Details
July 31 to August 4, 2025
Calgary Parking Lot #6, 311 8 Street S.W., Calgary
Free
BUMP Festival
BUMP self-guided mural tours are a perfect way to explore the murals and experience new works of art as they are being created right before your eyes. New tours will be released throughout the month of August. The Beltline Urban Mural Project (BUMP) is a program that funds and installs art on buildings in the Beltline. Details
August 1 to 18, 2025
Beltine, Calgary
FREE
Calgary Night Markets
Come 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. And as a bonus, your furry companions are welcome too! Details
Every Saturday from 2 – 8 PM
Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Free
Urban Beekeeping Workshop
Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in some beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. This two-hour workshop will cover all of the different aspects of setting up bee hives and how to care for them in an inner city location. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to explore beekeeping or looking to just spend more time with bees, meet us outside for an educational day with the bees! Details
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
$50
Heritage Day Tea
Join us for a delightful Heritage Day Tea to celebrate our rich cultural heritage together! Come and enjoy your freshly brewed cup of tea Enjoy freshly brewed tea, elegant finger sandwiches and pastries from the Alberta Bakery — all while taking in beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and the Glenmore Reservoir. After tea, explore the Park or join a guided tour of the Famous 5 Centre to learn about the remarkable women who helped shape Western Canada. Details
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W, Calgary
$24.95 – 49.95
More To Do
Bowden SunMaze
Visit Worlds only Certified Organic Sunflower Maze. We are expecting a great selection of flowers along with potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, chard, kale, peas beans, cucumbers & zucchini when we open. Details
Tentative August 1, 2025
The Bowden Sunmaze, 34530 Range Road 14, Bowden, Red Deer County
$7.50 to $15
Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic dog show
Join the Alberta Kennel Club for a fun-filled weekend bursting with canine excitement. Witness top-tier performances, cheer on amazing dogs, and discover breeds from around the world — all at one of Canada’s largest dog shows! Conformation, Obedience, Rally-Obedience, Agility and Scent Detection. Details
July 31 – August 4, 2025
Okotoks Agricultural Society, 7049 – 306 Ave. East, Foothills
Varies
TuneGo FRIDAYS
Join us Friday nights at 7pm for some TuneGo FUN! We play a tune and you guess the Song and Artist or TV Theme Show Song and if you’ve got that song on your TuneGo Card, you get to mark it off just like BINGO! Try this tune, “Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me, I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed….” If you guessed “All Star by Smash Mouth”, you’re right! How about this TV show theme song?? “Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got….” CHEERS to you if you got Details
Friday Nights | 7pm sharp
TOPS Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary
FREE
Farmers and Makers Market
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a community gathering where local talent, passion, and creativity come to life. Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks offering unique products and mouthwatering treats, all set to the backdrop of live music. Meet the makers, hear their stories, and take home a piece of the community while enjoying the simple joys of great food, friendly faces, and a welcoming space. Join us for a day that is more than just a market. It is a celebration of local spirit! Details
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
cSPACE Marda Loop , 1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary
FREE
Life Chronicles
Life Chronicles in Calgary takes you on a breathtaking journey through Earth’s history, from the origins of life 3.5 billion years ago to the rise of humans. Get up close to iconic creatures like the mighty Tyrannosaurus and explore the wonders of paleo-landscapes, all brought to life with stunning visuals and sounds grounded in meticulous scientific accuracy. Details
June 3 to August 31, 2025
CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary
$24.35 & up
403 Market
The summer scene in Calgary is about to get a whole lot brighter with the 403Market! Hosted at The Confluence, this vibrant market showcases well-known and emerging artisans and vendors, including unique local crafts such as exquisite pottery, woodwork, textiles and so much more. In addition to the market itself, 403Market will include a variety of family-friendly activities, including inflatable bouncy castles and interactive play zones designed especially for children. Details
Satrurday, August 2, 2025 | 10 am – 6 pm
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
Free
Plant & Sip
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130b Writing Creek Crescent, Calgary
$60
Paws & Pints
Drop by the perfect pathway pit stop with the whole family – babies and furbabies alike! Located conveniently between East Village and Inglewood, The Confluence “paw-tio” is decked out with comfy seating and serving tasty drinks and snacks this summer! Details
Saturday, August 2 | 2-10 pm
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
Free
Calgary Tyndall Fossil Discovery
This half-day urban field trip invites participants to discover the huge variety of extraordinary, fossilized creatures in the walls of some of the buildings in inner-city Calgary. These fossilized creatures are examples of some of the earliest forms of life and are found in 450 million-year-old rocks quarried from the famous Tyndall Formation in Manitoba. Tako Koning, P.Geol., an experienced geologist, has made an extensive study of the fossils. He will help the group identify the creatures and share details about their lives. Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Kensington and SAIT, Calgary
By Donation
Safari Sunday Brunch
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much more! Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
$36.95 to $57.95
More To Do
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