Free Events - Calgary

In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials. Read more…

Calgary Surge & The City are back for another summer of FREE youth basketball clinics led by Calgary Surge players and coaches and supported by the Centre for Newcomers. Don’t miss… Read more…

Newzones is thrilled to announce “Open Window”, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary colour-field painter, Jonathan Forrest. Read more…

Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown! Whether your child or teen is trying… Read more…

Get ready for Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge. The challenge? Read every day this summer for free with the Library. Read more…

Grab your friends & family and venture Downtown to see what is new on Stephen Avenue, it is the place to gather and shop! Join us on… Read more…

From Movies at the Meadows every Friday night to live entertainment on the Scotiabank Stage and in the Deloitte Ring, something is happening around every corner. Read more…

The Kensington Night Market is BACK for it’s 5th year. Entertainment, Local vendors and so much more; shop the market then Experience and Enjoy Kensington. Read more…

Meet the local artists and creatives who bring inspiration, share stories, and thought-provoking ideas to the galleries and studios of Werklund Centre at our next free Art… Read more…

Meet containR Commons—our weekly free family friendly series from 3-5pm on Thursdays. Read more…

Experience Dulcie Foo Fat’s newest exhibition, Land and Figure: Paintings, will be presented at Masters Gallery from June 25 to July 4, 2026, to celebrate a five-decade retrospective of the artist’s… Read more…

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) invites youth ages 12 to 15 to join Parts to PC, a free hands-on workshop in Calgary. Read more…

Montgomery’s Chalk the Block is BACK! 🖍️ Join us for a vibrant day of art, community, and summer fun at the Chalk the Block Competition & Street… Read more…

Enjoy an exciting evening of live harness racing with a 6:35PM post time, then stick around after the races for live music from Contraband and a spectacular… Read more…

Spend your Tuesday evenings at Century Hall enjoying a lively community market filled with summer vibes and local flavour. Read more…

Take in the floats, costumes, music, and more – while the Airdrie community shows it stuff during the Canada Day Parade. and take in fireworks. Read more…

Celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday with a full day of unforgettable experiences for all ages. Read more…

Gather in the heart of downtown for an afternoon and evening of live performances on the main stage. Read more…

Celebrate Canada’s birthday at Canada’s Ranch! Spend the day enjoying the wide-open spaces and rich history of Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Read more…

Join us in Kinsman Park for Canada Day festivities! Canada Day celebrations will feature a variety of activities throughout the day, including live entertainment, family-friendly programming, and… Read more…

Come join the East Village Neighbourhood Association as we host the 12th Annual ‘East Village Street Fair’ in collaboration with the Calgary Canada Day Committee. Read more…

Come early to secure a good spot, bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and snacks. Read more…

Banff is turning its Downtown Pedestrian Zone into an entertainment and activity space for Canada Day. Read more…

Grab pancakes at the classic pancake breakfast and let them fuel you for the Canada Day Fun Run and Walk, then lean back in your lawn chair… Read more…