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A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Calgary during August.
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Contents:
- Free Events & Festivals
- Generic activities
1. Free Events & Festivals
A list of 75 Free Family Summer Activities in Calgary including free places to visit, free events and festivals, free recreation programs, free community programs and more! »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
August 30, 2026
Free
Celebrate Alberta Day with Heritage Park and the Government of Alberta on Sunday, Aug. 30! Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, live music, activities and more in celebration of Alberta’s ... »
Century Downs Casino, Century Downs Dr, Rocky View County
August 29, 2026
Free
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly racing and activities, including: Cornstock – Celebrate the end of the Standardbred season with a fun-filled Corn Roast. Dachshund Dash – The races ... »
Riley Park, 12 Street Northwest, Calgary
August 23, 2026
Free
Join the Calgary Wind Symphony for a free family friendly concert in Riley Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a wonderful afternoon ... »
Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, Calgary
August 22, 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. ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, Foothills County
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$21.95 to $24.95
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. »
Village Honda , 7663 110th Ave NW, Calgary
August 22, 2026
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Get ready for an unforgettable day celebrating Calgary’s hottest Hondas and Acuras! Whether you are registering to showcase your ride or are simply joining us to ... »
Elizabeth Street, Downtown Okotoks
August 22, 2026
5878397094
Free
Don’t miss this flavour festival, complete with chili tasting, kids’ games, a Cobzilla Challenge, an artisan market, live music and more. Join us for an epic ... »
Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Association, 5600 Centre Street N, Calgary
August 22, 2026
Free
Experience the ultimate celebration of fandom at YYCFanFair! This vibrant event brings together an incredible lineup of vendors offering the best in comics, toys, video games, cards, ... »
Electronic Recycling Association Calgary Depot, 1315 73 Ave SE, Calgary
August 22, 2026
403-262-4488
Free
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) invites youth ages 12 to 15 to join Parts to PC, a free hands-on workshop in Calgary. Participants will learn how to build a ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
August 22, 2026
4035435115
Free
Join children’s music duo Rattle and Strum for live music in PlayLab. Rattle and Strum is a children’s music duo based in Calgary, Canada. Known ... »
George Moss Park, 7224 22 St SE, Calgary
August 22, 2026
Free
Calgary’s first combined pump track and skatepark opens with a full day of family-friendly, community celebration! Celebrate a milestone in Calgary with an opening event that ... »
BMO Amphitheatre, 1302 6 Street Southeast, Calgary
August 22, 2026
Free
Grab a blanket, bring your family and friends, and join us for Cinema at Stampede Campus, a brand-new free outdoor movie series at the beautiful BMO Amphitheatre ... »
Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
The Mountain Wave Classic is the annual surf competition held at Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis where athletes will compete for bragging rights and showing the sport of river ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
August 21, 2026
Free
“Adult Summer Camp is a summer-long adults-only program series run by our friends at Recess Calgary, and we are so excited to be hosting the final event – ... »
Toys R Us Lot, 10450 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Nighttime fun shopping with friends and family. We will be hosting a 3-day Night Market for you to support your local vendors and taste local foods from ... »
St. Patrick's Island, 1300 Zoo Rd. NE, Calgary
August 20, 2026
4034790787
Free
Join us underneath the stars for a double screening of A Bug’s Life and 10 Things I Hate About You. Watch the sunset over the city and ... »
Pakring Lot 6, 311 8 St SW, Calgary
August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Come join us for a delicious culinary journey through the flavors of Asia. Indulge in a variety of dishes from different regions, including savory street food, traditional ... »
Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, 12501 14 St SW, Calgary
August 17, 2026 To August 23, 2026
(587) 293-4653
Free & up
The Rogers Charity Classic will host some of the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary . The field, which will consist of stars on the ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
August 16, 2026 To August 17, 2026
2044419903
Free
Oshkagoojin Indigenous Theatre for Youth (OITY) and Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, in conjunction with The Confluence, are excited to offer FREE Indigenous Summer Theatre Workshops for Indigenous ... »
Various Farms, Alberta
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and ... »
1st St SE & 3 Ave SE, Calgary
August 15, 2026
Free
Get ready to experience one of the most phenomenal cultural presences in the hearts of Calgary Chinatown. Hosted by the Calgary Chinatown Business Improvement Association, the one-day ... »
Facilities Across Calgary, Calgary
August 15, 2026
FREE
All Sport One Day Extended Edition is an amazing opportunity for Calgary children and youth to try a new sport. It’s also a chance to discover ... »
CPA Lot 6, 311 8 St SW, Calgary
August 15, 2026
Free
🎉 Experience the Magic of IndiYEAH! Fest – A Grand Celebration of Indian Independence Day! 🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at IndiYEAH! Fest! We’re bringing the vibrant ... »
Dalhousie Community Center, 5432 Dalhart Road NW, Calgary
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
5874326786
free
A weekend dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity that makes our community unique. Experience an exciting lineup of live cultural performances, traditional music and dance, international cuisine, ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
August 15, 2026
4035435115
Free
Celebrate National Acadian Day in PlayLab with the energy of a kitchen party. This all-ages, hands-on drop-in invites visitors to explore Acadian music traditions through fiddle-inspired sounds, ... »
City Hall, 400 Main St. S, Airdrie
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, ... »
Prince’s Island Park 1st Avenue And 4th Street SW, Calgary
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free to $35
You're invited to Western Canada's Largest Latin Festival! With music, dance, artisan markets, and amazing international food vendors and food trucks, you are sure to have a ... »
Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Calgary, get ready for another spectacular Caribbean celebration of music, costumes, tradition and culture! Are you ready for good vibes? Come enjoy some sweet steel pan and ... »
Downtown, Calgary
August 12, 2026 To August 14, 2026
7057727280
Free
Calgary, your summer just got cheesier. The Armstrong Cheese Truck is bringing the cheese Canadians crave, backed by more than 120 years of unforgettable cheese pulls, to the ... »
Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121C 17 Ave NE, Calgary
August 11, 2026 To August 25, 2026
Free
Join us for a free, fun, beginner-friendly burlesque-inspired dance class, no experience needed. Who is it for? Adults 18+ HOW MUCH Tickets : Free Free but registration required How ... »
Marda Loop, 33rd Ave SW, Calgary
August 9, 2026
(403) 685-5667
Free
Marda Gras Street Festival is a pedestrian-friendly event and enjoys discovering new sounds, tastes and wares during this New Orleans themed festival. Come and enjoy live music, ... »
RiverWalk Plaza, East Village, Calgary
August 9, 2026
Free
Runway Reimagined: A Goodwill Fairytale Fashion Show is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and sustainable fashion. We’re beyond excited to present the Third Annual Calgary ... »
Lot 6, 311 8 St SW, Calgary
August 8, 2026
Free
The Calgary Korean Association cordially invites you to the Annual Korean Day Festival. Korean Day Festival is open for anyone to broaden their understanding of the unique ... »
North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary
August 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
From thrilling dragon boat races to multicultural performances, delicious food trucks, the Dragon Marketplace and our Trico Homes Kid’s Play Zone — there’s something for everyone ... »
Devonian Gardens, 317 7 Ave SW 4 floor, Calgary
August 8, 2026
Free
Lantern Peace Festival brings together local artistry and global advocacy with a captivating lineup featuring book talks by former child soldier James Mathiang and community builder Dr. ... »
Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd. NE, Calgary
August 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
Don’t miss this free annual summer festival in Calgary, celebrating Filipino-Canadian culture, tradition, and diversity. Enjoy all-ages entertainment and vibrant performances by local artists, presented by ... »
3443 Kerry Park Rd., SW, Calgary
August 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026
403-249-4814
Free
The Seventeenth Annual Art in the Garden Show and Sale is on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 10 AM – 4 PM each day at 3443 Kerry Park Rd., SW, ... »
BMO Amphitheatre, 1302 6 Street Southeast, Calgary
August 8, 2026
Free
Grab a blanket, bring your family and friends, and join us for Cinema at Stampede Campus, a brand-new free outdoor movie series at the beautiful BMO Amphitheatre ... »
BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
August 6, 2026
Free
Are you a newcomer or recent immigrant looking to build a brighter future in Canada? Immigration Fair Canada is your ultimate gateway to success! Connect with settling ... »
Various Locations, Calgary
August 6, 2026 To August 8, 2026
Varies
Meet leaders, share ideas and get inspired at Calgary’s first design festival. We’re celebrating the seen and unseen aspects of design: from what’s bold ... »
High Park, 340 10 Ave SW on Level 6, Calgary
August 6, 2026 To September 12, 2026
Free
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association hosts movie screenings at High Park. Movies are projected onto our 30-ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and ... »
containR Art Park in Inglewood, 925 9 Ave SE, Calgary
August 6, 2026
8259940711
Free
containR Commons is excited to host Little Red Reading Van on August 6th! Little Red Reading Van is a magical book mobile that spreads the joy of ... »
Winston Heights Community Centre , 520 – 27th Avenue NE, Calgary
August 4, 2026 To August 25, 2026
free
Square dancing is just walking to music! Free admission. No partner necessary. Experienced caller will introduce you to the basic steps of today’s Square Dancing. Bring ... »
Eau Claire Plaza, 3rd Street & Riverfront Ave SW, Calgary
August 3, 2026
Free
“DIVERSITY IN TRADITIONS WOVEN TOGETHER” Come one, come all—young and old—to the Annual Heritage Day Festival at Eau Claire Plaza in beautiful Calgary on Monday, ... »
Bow Cycle, 6411 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary
August 3, 2026
Free
Get ready for a thrilling day of bike racing and street festivities at the Tour de Bowness Race + Street Festival! Celebrating our 23rd year of the Tour ... »
The Westin Calgary Airport, 671 Aero Dr NE, Calgary
August 3, 2026
FREE
Experience the magic of India under one roof!! * Meet our absolutely wonderful community businesses. They can’t wait to meet with you and showcase what they have ... »
Beltine, Calgary
August 1, 2026 To August 17, 2026
FREE
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. ... »
Greenview Industrial, 4001 Edmonton Trail, Calgary
August 1, 2026 To August 2, 2026
403-875-5498
Free
Stretching across seven city blocks, T2E Fest (Tango 2 Echo) brings together custom culture, live music, public art, local businesses, food, community, and a healthy dose of ... »
Michaels Craft Stores, Canada
August 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
Free
Looking for a reason to unplug this summer? Michaels is hosting FREE art events throughout August, with hands-on workshops, live demos and online classes for artists of ... »
Various Venues, Nanton
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free & Ticketed
Come to Nanton for an amazing time - fireworks, parade, duck race, rodeo and more! »
Calgary Parking Lot #6, 311 8 Street S.W., Calgary
July 30, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free
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 ... »
Various Venues, Calgary and Area
July 24, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free
Welcome to Historic Calgary Week 2026, our 36th edition.Our theme this year, Chinook Country: Influences and Icons, will explore the places, events and personalities that have been ... »
River Hall, 311 8 Street S.W., Calgary
July 23, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Free
Calgarians can enjoy free, family-friendly programming that brings the heart of the city alive with local flavours, live entertainment and inclusive vibes. Presented by The City of ... »
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 ... »
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, ... »
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 ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
July 1, 2026 To September 2, 2026
Free
This is one of Calgary’s most popular free concert series, featuring local Alberta artists. Come enjoy an evening enjoying live music in the Heritage Plaza – enjoy ... »
Cranston Residents Association at Century Hall, 11 Cranarch Road SE, Calgary
June 30, 2026 To August 25, 2026
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Free
Spend your Tuesday evenings at Century Hall enjoying a lively community market filled with summer vibes and local flavour. Explore 20+ local vendors, grab a bite from a ... »
Kensington Road Parkade, 1209 Kensington Road NW, Calgary
June 25, 2026 To September 3, 2026
403-203-9243
Free
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. For ... »
containR Art Park in Inglewood, 925 9 Ave SE, Calgary
June 25, 2026 To September 10, 2026
Free
Meet containR Commons—our weekly free family friendly series from 3-5pm on Thursdays. Starting on June 25th and running till September 10th, come on down to ... »
Stephen Avenue Calgary, Centre St & Stephen Avenue SW, Calgary
June 23, 2026 To September 22, 2026
4032039243
FREE
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 ... »
Calgary Public Library - Central, 800 3 Street SE, Calgary
June 15, 2026 To August 31, 2026
Free
Get ready for Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Challenge. The challenge? Read every day this summer for free with the Library. From babies to kids, to ... »
Peace Park, Second Ave. and Eighth St. S.W., Calgary
June 7, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Free
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 ... »
Century Gardens Basketball Courts, 826 Eighth Ave. S.W., Calgary
June 2, 2026 To September 12, 2026
Free
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 ... »
2. Generic activities
Go for a walk
Spring has sprung. It’s time to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. And lucky for us, Calgary has a lot to offer in that department. Check out one of these 25 Nature Attractions and Parks in and around Calgary. There are hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, off-leash dog parks, birding areas, and much more.
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Explore some waterfalls
Spend a sunny day outdoors and use the opportunity to see some of the most stunning melting waterfalls in and around Calgary (within 2 hours). Remember to bundle up and wear reliable hiking shoes when you go.
See some public art
Looking for something new to do in Calgary while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of Calgary’s 25 Public art features! You can see many of them from your car or on a walk around the city. Look for local Calgarian artists’ work while you’re out and about. Downtown has also invited many guest artists from all over the world in recent years, so there’s a lot of amazing and inspiring pieces throughout.
See Calgary from up above
Calgary’s location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains offers a unique opportunity for some great scenic lookouts. Whether it’s rolling farmlands to the east or majestic mountains to the west, Calgary has the scenic lookout you are craving. Not to mention, there are some pretty spectacular city views right in the middle.
See Night Lights
When the sun sets, the night lights begin. From bridges to buildings, some of these art displays light up the night year-round for Calgarians. Check out the light displays, and you’ll be amazed at these hidden gems across the city.
Go Birding
With spring setting in, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! This is also an awesome way to get to know your city and find some new parks in and around Calgary. Here is a list of 15 places to go birding in Calgary.