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Weekend Activities and Events in and Around Calgary
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Contents:
- Family Events/Festivals
- Live Music/Music Festivals
- Live Theatre/Theatre Festivals and Related Events
- Sports and Related Events
- All Other Events – Festivals, Food Events, Exhibitions, Markets, Tours
July
I. Family Fun Activities
Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary
July 17, 2026 To July 18, 2026
$10 to $17.50
“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival”. Visitors to the festival will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, presentations of traditional music, dance & song, ... »
Eau Claire Plaza, 3 St. & Riverfront Ave. S.W., Calgary
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
403.880.1562
Free admission
Come and enjoy the 3 hottest days of the summer with over 25 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer gardens and ... »
Various Shops, Calgary
July 17, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Cost of Food
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. Support ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
July 18, 2026 To September 26, 2026
4035435115
Free
Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making. This free drop-in program invites participants ages 4-12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making ... »
Various, Calgary
July 18, 2026
4034531822
Free
Lemonade Day Calgary is a city-wide event where youth ages 5-13 set up lemonade stands and experience the thrill of being a business owner while making a ... »
Big Secret Theatre, Werklund Centre, Calgary
July 18, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$35
Looking for a memorable experience to share with your children? Join FlipSide Theatre for Little Mermaid, an original musical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale by Hans ... »
Calgary Bridge Centre, 1140 8 St SE, Calgary
July 18, 2026
+15874377105
Free
The Ramsay Community Garage Sale is happening on July 18 — and so are we. Swing by the neighbourhood, find some treasures, and stop in to try a class ... »
Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 21 Avenue NW, Calgary
July 17, 2026
free with registration
On Friday, July 17, get ready for sweet tunes and mystical magic at Capitol Hill’s Dino Park because long summer days won’t last forever. The Kelly ... »
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Hwy 22 South, Foothills County
July 16, 2026 To July 18, 2026
$10
See astronomers in their natural habitat, under dark moonless skies. Late night public observing is a unique opportunity to see deep sky objects such as planetary nebula ... »
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
June 26, 2026 To August 31, 2026
$25.97 to $29.95
Looking for something to do with your summer days in Alberta? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter and the ... »
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II. Live Music
Various Venues, Calgary
July 14, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$17.24-$57.02
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. Our ... »
Sundre Rodeo Grounds, 2 Avenue Northwest, Sundre
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$42 & up
The Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival Will Celebrate Its 34th Year. The festival will remain the same family friendly event we have had for many years, with some ... »
Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina
July 17, 2026
4033853747
$59.99
San Holo, born Sander van Dijck, seamlessly weaves his personal journey into his music. From punk and alt-rock roots that fueled his guitar prowess to emerging as ... »
Various locations, Calgary
July 18, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$30.50 & up
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Who is it for? 8 years old ... »
III. Live Theatre and Related Events
Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
July 18, 2026
403-294-7455
$35.00
Discover the unparalleled charm and comedy of Bruce Fummey, where humour meets Scottish history and insightful storytelling. Bruce, the comedian behind the 250k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland ... »
Stage West Calgary, 727 – 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
June 26, 2026 To August 30, 2026
403-243-6642
$87.10 - $97.10
Nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power! The electrifying BEEHIVE musical pays homage to the unforgettable female powerhouses of the 1960s, belting out ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theater, 1002 37 Street SW, Calgary
June 6, 2026 To August 8, 2026
4032497799
$48.95-$85.95
“Ooooh, I love that song. You know the one… with the dun-de duh, and bee-dee-bop.” We’ve all had this conversation, and it seems that many, many ... »
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IV. Sports
WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
July 19, 2026
$20 & up
Cheer on the Calgary Surge at an exciting Canadian Elite Basketball League home game. Enjoy fast-paced action, hometown pride, and electric energy with family, friends, and fellow ... »
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
July 18, 2026
$32.30 & up
Join the Calgary Stampeders as they take on the Montreal Alouettes at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, July 18 for the Multicultural Celebration game. Experience an exciting afternoon of ... »
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
July 18, 2026
$27 & up
Cheer on Cavalry FC at the home game as championship energy returns to Spruce Meadows! From CPL dominance to their 2024 league title, this Calgary-area club brings passion, ... »
TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary
July 18, 2026
$45 - $55
What is the Morning Ritual? The Morning Ritual is an immersive yoga experience unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Hosted inside the immersive gallery at TELUS Spark ... »
Chestermere Recreation Centre, 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere
July 17, 2026
$45.00
Join Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society for a memorable rodeo and cabaret experience, “Bow Mitsubishi Bulls on the Beach.” Take in 25 of Canada’s best bull riders ... »
WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
July 17, 2026
$20 & up
Cheer on the Calgary Surge at an exciting Canadian Elite Basketball League home game. Enjoy fast-paced action, hometown pride, and electric energy with family, friends, and fellow ... »
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
July 17, 2026
$29.40 & up
Get WILD in the stands with us during the very second season of Women’s Pro Soccer in McMahon Stadium! Calgary Wild FC is one off six ... »
Various locations, Calgary
July 17, 2026 To September 18, 2026
403-279-8686
Free
Come out and enjoy the freedom of the game at Servus Credit Union Free Soccer Friday! This free drop-in soccer program gives youth of all ages, abilities, ... »
As Canada’s summer of soccer and the 2026 FIFA World Cup quickly approach, it is officially time to make some viewing party plans in Calgary. And for ... »
V. Festivals, Other Activities & Events
Elizabeth Street, Downtown Okotoks, Okotoks
July 18, 2026
Free
Taste of Okotoks is your chance to sample the best flavours our local food scene has to offer! From sweet treats to savoury eats, meat-heavy to meat-free, ... »
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
July 19, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$130 per person + GST
Step into the secret world of lemurs at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique and mysterious creatures. You’ll begin your evening ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
July 19, 2026
$50
Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for ... »
Douglasdale, Calgary
July 19, 2026
4032832025
Free
Join AWA and the Homewaters Stewardship Project to help clean up in our community. We will be spending a morning removing trash from a section of the ... »
Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site, 2230 Twp Rd 371, Red Deer County,
July 19, 2026
403.728.3929
$5 to $14
Join us for a celebration of poetry and the magic of words! Enjoy a variety of poetry inspired crafts, games and activities. This year’s theme is ... »
Gulbar, 636 10 Ave SW, Calgary
July 19, 2026
4034023296
$10-$20
Sin & Gin is Calgary’s best monthly Cabaret show that is filled with Music, Burlesque, Comedy, Cabaret, Drag and so much more! This month’s Sin &... »
Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, Calgary
July 18, 2026 To September 19, 2026
Free
Calgary’s hippest night market located in the heart of Beltline. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends. ... »
Bearspaw Lions Hall, 25240 Nagway Rd, Calgary
July 18, 2026
FREE
Join us at the Annual Show & Shine car show! Bringing together classic cars, great people, and an unforgettable day in support of local charities. Set against ... »
Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue Northwest, Calgary
July 18, 2026
Free
Explore roses, miniature roses, fragrant blooms, themed arrangements, and creative exhibits from growers and designers across Calgary. Enjoy this year’s space-inspired floral arrangement classes, including Anti-Gravity, ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
July 18, 2026 To September 5, 2026
$35
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while ... »
Blue Grass Garden Centre Calgary, 260130B Writing Creek Cres, Rocky View County
July 18, 2026 To August 30, 2026
(403) 226-0468
Free Admission
Get ready for one of Calgary’s newest summer market experiences! The Blue Grass Farmers Market is bringing together local vendors, handmade goods, food, unique finds, and ... »
Color Cafe, 1414 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
July 18, 2026
403-249-4386
$15
Pigs are pack animals just like us, so they crave attention and time with their loved ones. Join us for an exclusively cuddly and cute Paint with ... »
City Hall, 400 Main St. S, Airdrie
July 18, 2026 To August 15, 2026
4038706284
FREE
Summer Nights Are Calling! Join us for the Airdrie Night Markets for an evening of local shopping, food trucks, interactive games and community fun! Support local vendors, ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
July 18, 2026
Free
Visit Calgary’s only public flower market at Lougheed House this summer! The Beaulieu Art & Flower Market celebrates the long history of blooms and beauty in ... »
Nando's Canada Locations, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary
July 18, 2026
6132961813
Free entry
On Saturday, July 18, Nando’s Canada is celebrating Mandela Day by inviting Canadians to take part in the Mandela Day Dash: spend 67 seconds—representing Nelson Mandela’s 67 ... »
cSPACE Theatre, 1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary
July 16, 2026
$25
The Trails In Motion Film Festival is an annual international film and content showcase for the community, by the community, bringing together the finest trail and ultra-running ... »
cSPACE Marda Loop Gallery, 1721-29th Avenue SW, Calgary
July 13, 2026 To August 10, 2026
4037967892
Free
Envisioned is a month-long solo exhibition by emerging contemporary visual artist Kelly Zeeb that explores the landscapes of Western Canada through expressive interpretations of form, line, and ... »
Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
July 11, 2026 To September 12, 2026
4032688500
Free
Shop Local at Heritage Park’s Calgary Market Nights in the Plaza! Thousands of people come to shop at Heritage Park every year – and now we’re ... »
Bankers Hall, 315 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
July 8, 2026 To December 1, 2027
Free
Experience Canada’s musical history at VinylCentric with two exciting new exhibits. Meet Alberta Slim, a talented musician whose legacy reached far beyond the stage. Known for ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., Calgary
July 5, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$24.95 to $54.95
Steeped in History, Served with a View — The Perfect Afternoon Awaits! Spend a perfect summer afternoon at Heritage Park with tea on the verandah at the Famous 5 ... »
TOPS Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary
June 30, 2026 To July 31, 2026
4032781511
FREE
Join us for TOPS second annual Stampede Shindig – You don’t have to fight the crowds on the grounds! Prices starting at just $3.99! We’ve got Stampede ... »
Telus Spark, 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
June 27, 2026 To November 29, 2026
Regular Admission
Meet SUE and step into the world of a T. rex, 67 million years ago. SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. ... »
Millarville Racetrack and Agricultural Society , 306097 192 ST W, Millarville
June 20, 2026 To October 10, 2026
4039313411
Suggested Donation
The Millarville Farmers’ Market thanks you all for an amazing 2025 season and is looking forward to the 2026 season, our 44th year! We have 185 amazing vendors for you ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
June 19, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free to $4.50
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site (707 13 Ave SW) is the only museum in Calgary to offer the Canada Strong Pass this summer. From June 19 to September 7, ... »
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
June 13, 2026 To August 29, 2026
4032329300
$61 to $79 +GST
Bring your family and friends down for a fun and educational morning at the zoo! Admission to this event includes an exclusive before-hours viewing opportunity of our ... »
![Jonathan Forrest: "Open Window"](https://www.todocanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Forrest-Open-Window-Exhibition-Opening-Graphic-small-1-250x165.jpg "Jonathan Forrest: "Open Window"")
Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art, 730 11 Ave SW, Calgary
June 6, 2026 To July 31, 2026
4032661972
Free
Newzones is thrilled to announce “Open Window”, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary colour-field painter, Jonathan Forrest. Forrest paints with an exuberance of ... »
cSPACE Marda Loop , 1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary
May 23, 2026 To October 17, 2026
FREE
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 ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 9, 2025 To October 9, 2026
587-288-1406
Free to $40
An exhibit titled Unfamiliar Perspectives: The NWMP and Canada’s Colonial Project opens Sept. 9 at The Confluence. Built around archival photographs, sketches, newspaper pages, personal journals and ... »
Canmore Cave Tours, 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Unit 202, Canmore
January 1, 2026 To December 31, 2026
$129 & up
The 4.5-hour Explorer Tour is jam-packed full of fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 to 2.5 hours underground ... »
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Please put recurring events like Pottery Wheel Date Night, movies, plays, etc at the bottom of your list. Very annoying to have to scroll through these every week. Same goes for kid events.
Robin if you click on the Canada day activities post you will see a binch of them
Why are there comments here from “2017” when this is about things to do in 2022?? Haha
Live Concerts Are Back!
Summer Concert Series at the Grey Eagle Drive In
June 10, 2021. Calgary, Alberta: Grey Eagle Drive In is thrilled to announce their new concert set up and plans for this summer. Starting June 16, they will be begin presenting LIVE concert events with guests being allowed to sit outside of their cars. “The original plan for the Grey Eagle Drive In was always to bring back live concert events and we are super excited to be able announce our live concert line up. Our venue set up has an open parking space in between each car, so this space becomes our guests spots to set up their own lounge party. Then starting August 13 guests will be able to come into an open site and set up their own lawn chair in a general admission format, no vehicles” stated Courtney Smith, Venue Manager, Grey Eagle Drive In.
The Grey Eagle Drive In has been in operation since May 7 and will be running concerts, live events, movies, dance recitals, graduations, and private corporate events until September 7th. Upcoming live concerts include:
June 16 – Deuling Pianos. Drive In Show
June 18 – Hotel California- The Original Tribute to the Eagles Drive In Show
June 20 – Snotty Nose Rez Kids Drive In Show
June 25 – Bad Moon Riders: A Salute to the Music of CCR Drive In Show
July 9 – Men Without Hats Drive In Show
July 17 – Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute Drive In Show
July 24 – BCDC: High Voltage Rock ‘N Roll (ACDC Tribute) Drive In Show
August 13 – Platinum Blonde General Admission Standing Show
August 20 – Streetheart and Headpins General Admission Standing Show
“Starting June 16, we are presenting a unique format for our guests. Guests can take in the shows under the sun and stars in their own lawn chair beside their vehicles, but if it rains, the show goes on under our covered stage and our guests can retreat to their cars until the rain passes,” stated Courtney Smith. This new set up will continue to follow COVID protocols put forward by AHS and the Tsuut’ina Nation, which means guests need to wear face masks and are not permitted to wonder the site, unless using the washroom.
Come August 13; The Grey Eagle Drive In will be hosting outdoor general admission style events, no vehicles! “Lives shows are back at the Grey Eagle and we could not be happier. Guests will be able to come to the site, set up their own festival space and take in these amazing shows. The first being Platinum Blonde on August 13, followed by a double header with Streetheart and the Headpins on August 20,” noted Sheldon Lachambre, Director of Entertainment at The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino.
*This concert series is dependent on hitting Alberta’s Stage 3 reopening plans
Located on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, the Grey Eagle Drive In site features 206 car capacity venue for Drive IN concerts and a 1,000-person capacity for festival events. The Grey Eagle Drive In features a state-of-the-art stage for bands to perform live and Industry leading sound, lighting, and video.
According to the Alberta Live Events Coalition more than $350 million dollars has been lost in Alberta within the live event industry due to COVID. https://albertaliveeventscoalition.ca “It is great to be able to get back to producing live events. It has been a challenging time for our industry, with many companies shutting down and thousands of layoffs. Getting bands back on stage is a positive step in helping our industry begin to recover,” stated David Howard, President of The Event Group.
Further information and ticketing can be found at http://www.greyeagledrivein.com
Jeeze, DOUGLAS.
Douglas – Jordan Peterson is not anti-female. How did you even come to such a conclusion? Did he hurt your feels??
what the heck, today is June 28, I would like to see “THIS WEEKEND” and all I see is july 5 and onward
Love this site!
Any chance it will be made into an app where we can save various events? 🙂
Thank you for the suggestion. We will look into it.
Do your own research douglas. Jordan Peterson is everything except what you said. grow up.
Thank you so much for setting up and maintaining this site! Every week I find and experience activities that I would not have know about otherwise, love it!
Douglas
Thank you for sharing about that god awful event. I will steer clear! Appreciate it 🙂
Always a pleasure to be able to scroll through all the wonderful options that you have so thoughtfully laid out for all of us. Thank you so much for helping me plan my next adventure in our fabulous city.
Douglas – Life must really be difficult for you, especially when you’re flagrantly entitled. God forbid there be any opinion that differs from yours. Grow up.
Hey Douglas this is a…things to do site not a public opinion site.
great site thank you
Typically, I really like this site, as your team seems to always recommend a number of great things to do. Unfortunately, this weekend, you’ve chosen to also include Jordan Peterson, a well-know and flagrant men’s rights activist, who is openly anti-women. I know that you can’t research into everyone and everything that you post up here, but, this is one person who isn’t worthy of this list.
Another thing to do is checking out this new business called Escape 60. It’s going to be holding events for stampede/parties. Good option for tourists https:// www. escape60.ca/ I went there last weekend, it was amazing! This site is great for information and is very current. Keep it up!
The Annual Field of Dreams have been changed to August 11th, 2018 at Foothills Stadium.
This is a great site! Thanks for keeping it current! I plan a lot of my weekend activities based on what’s mentioned here 🙂 Keep up the good work!
I’m coming from Edmonton to attend the Beakerhead events. I’ve only been to Calgary a few times and enjoyed it each time. Looking forward to visiting your beautiful city!
Come to South Trail KIA Saturday before the Stampeders game! I will be working 9am – 6pm, come test drive a New KIA then cruise down to the game starting at 7pm!
Thank you Sam and Laura, I thought I was the only one in this city struggling this matter.
Excellent list – there’s so many great things to do in Calgary!
this site is terrible and needs to be burned down