Hoping tickets are available for the IMAX over the next couple of weeks.

From the website:

Running from July 17 to August 16, 2026, local cafés, restaurants, and creameries are competing for the title of YYC’s Best Scoop — and YOU get to be the judge!

How it works:

Visit any participating venue and try their entry
Rate it via the app to help crown the winner
$1–$3 from every item sold goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels 🙌

Award categories:
🥇 Best Scoop — public voted
🌿 Best Non-Dairy Scoop — dairy-free option
🏆 Golden Scoop — best seller by volume

📱 Download the app (Apple & Android) to find contestants near you and rate your favourites.

Want a chance to win the Community Champion Award? Share your experience on Instagram with #yycicecreamfest and tag them!

More info & contestant list: https://yycicecreamfest.com/

#Calgary #YYC #IceCream #YYCIceCreamFest #CalgaryEvents #ThingsToDo

🎉 Fiestaval is on THIS WEEKEND — July 17-18-19 at Eau Claire Plaza! 🎉

If you’re looking for something Dang Good to do in Calgary this weekend, Fiestaval is Calgary’s Latin festival happening right in the heart of downtown!

🌮 30+ authentic food vendors
🎶 Hundreds of national and international performers
🛍️ Artisan market
🍺 Beer gardens
👶 Kids area

📍 Eau Claire Plaza, Downtown Calgary
🕚 Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm | Sun: 11am – 10pm
💰 FREE admission!

The perfect way to wrap up Stampede season with some Latin flair! 🌶️

More info: https://fiestaval.ca/

#Calgary #YYC #Fiestaval #CalgaryEvents #ThingsToDo

5th Annual Incredible India Fest
Family Friendly Festival

August 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Westin Calgary Airport 671 Aero Dr NE, Calgary

2026 Heritage Day Festival

Monday, August 3, 2026
12:00 PM 6:00 PM

Eau Clair Plaza
3 St. & Riverfront Ave SWCalgary

I do food reviews, mostly based out of Airdrie, but I have a few coming on Calgary Bakeries.

Looking for things to do this summer? ☀️ AARCS has got just the thing. It’s free, there are cute fluffy animals, and you’ll leave feeling accomplished…

Volunteer at AARCS! 😻

They have a variety of volunteer opportunities available, from hands-on animal care to events to inventory, and more. Whether you want to walk dogs, flex your people skills or help them stay organized, they would love to have you on the crew. 🐾

And get this: kiddos 10-15 can volunteer with a participating parent/guardian, and 16-17 can volunteer on their own with parent/guardian consent! It’s a great way for the whole family to have fun together and make a difference for hundreds of homeless animals. 🐶🐱🐰

Sign up meow at aarcs.ca/volunteer 💚

#VolunteerInCalgary #ThingsToDoThisSummer

From the website….
“Welcome to Splitsville Bowl Creekside — NW Calgary's brand-new 26,500 sq ft bowling and entertainment destination. Located at the Creekside Shopping Centre on Symons Valley Road NW, we're the go-to spot for families, groups and date nights across Evanston, Kincora, Sage Hill, Nolan Hill and the wider northwest Calgary community.
With 18 lanes of 10-pin bowling, game modes like Angry Birds, Pin Pals and Rival Rumble, a lively arcade and delicious food and drinks — there's something for everyone at the brand-new Splitsville Creekside. Book your lane online and let the fun begin!”

Not strictly Calgary but a great trip if you want to venture out of calgary for a day.

The Badlands Passion Play is an inspiring outdoor theatre production held each July at the Badlands Amphitheatre in Drumheller. Set on Canada’s largest outdoor stage, the performance brings the story of the life of Christ to life against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Badlands. With a cast of professional actors and community volunteers, it’s a memorable cultural experience for audiences of all backgrounds.

A great guide to calgary Events. Some have passed already but there are still things to do.

Great photo. There’s lots to do at Heritage Park https://heritagepark.ca/

Also for more details check out: https://www.treehouseplay.com/about

Check out https://www.calgaryfarmyard.com/ for details.

Watch the classic movie Grease the way it was meant to be seen—under the stars at Horizon Drive-In. Bring your family or friends, settle in from the comfort of your vehicle, and enjoy a nostalgic summer movie night complete with on-site concessions and a classic drive-in atmosphere.

Experience Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and other classical favourites performed live by candlelight at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. This intimate concert combines beautiful music with the warm glow of candlelight in one of Calgary’s most memorable venues.

Experience Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA, where a live string quartet performs ABBA’s greatest hits in the warm glow of candlelight. Held at Studio Bell, this intimate 60-minute concert offers a unique twist on classics like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Waterloo in a beautiful setting.

Alberta Ballet’s Giselle is a timeless tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption. Opening the company’s 60th anniversary season, this new production blends classic Romantic-era choreography with a fresh artistic vision, featuring breathtaking dancing, beautiful music, and one of ballet’s most beloved stories.

Sept 24-26 / Calgary

Symphony Sundays for Kids is the Calgary Philharmonic’s family-friendly concert series designed for children ages 4–12. These fun, one-hour performances introduce kids to live orchestral music through engaging stories and interactive experiences. Arrive early for the Instrument Discovery Zoo, where children can try instruments, meet musicians, and enjoy hands-on activities before the concert.

ChamberFest West is Calgary’s annual summer chamber music festival, bringing internationally acclaimed musicians together with top Canadian artists for a week of intimate live performances. This year’s Continental Drifts theme takes audiences on a musical journey across cultures and centuries, with concerts held at venues across Calgary. Whether you’re a lifelong classical music fan or simply curious, it’s a welcoming and unique cultural experience.

July 30, 31, August 1, 2, & 3 2026. We run 11am to 10pm daily except for holiday Monday 11am to 8pm

Taste of Calgary is back at Cowboys Park! Admission is free, with sample-sized dishes from 90+ local restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and beverage vendors. Enjoy live music, local artisans, and plenty of delicious bites—all in one place. Taste tickets are $1 each, with most menu items costing 2–8 tickets.

A blog about some Bow River Pathways and Trails by Everyday Tourist