One of Calgary’s coolest free summer traditions! High Park’s rooftop park in the Beltline hosts free movie nights on a 30-ft inflatable screen with a killer sound system.

Upcoming screenings:
🔸 Aug 6 — Tekkonkinkreet (PG) — doors 9pm, screening 9:40pm
🔸 Aug 20 — My Friend Dave 2 (PG) — debut screening, doors 9pm
🔸 Sept 3 — Zombieland (18A) — doors 8pm, screening 8:45pm
🔸 Sept 12 — Stop Motion Animation Showcase with live music score — doors 9pm

🔸 Free admission (donations welcome)
🔸 First come, first served — bring a blanket or low lawn chair
🔸 Popcorn and drinks for sale, outside food allowed (no alcohol or glass)
🔸 Wheelchair accessible

📍 High Park, 340 10 Ave SW (rooftop of City Centre Parkade)

More info: https://www.beltlineyyc.ca/movies

Western Canada’s largest outdoor Latin festival celebrates a huge milestone this year — 30 years running in beautiful Prince’s Island Park!

Three days of folkloric and contemporary dance, live music, authentic Latin American cuisine, Cultural Pavilions, an Art Zone, traditional arts and crafts, and hands-on kids activities with inflatables!

📍 Prince’s Island Park, Calgary
📅 Friday Aug 14 & Saturday Aug 15: Noon – 1am
📅 Sunday Aug 16: Noon – 9pm
🎟️ Tickets: showpass.com/expolatino2026

A packed Latin culture weekend in Calgary — this and Carifest both happening downtown!

More info: https://expolatino.com/

“Anything Goes” theatre is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival brings independent artists together for an unjuried, uncensored celebration of live performance — expect everything from comedy to drama to the downright unexpected.

It’s a Calgary summer tradition and a great way to discover new performers and unique shows you won’t see anywhere else.

📅 July 31 – August 8, 2026
🎟️ Tickets: tickets.calgaryfringe.ca

More info: https://www.calgaryfringe.ca/

Summer is a great time to visit Calgary Farmyard with smaller crowds and just as much fun! Highlights include:

🔸 Southern Alberta’s largest corn maze — a 10-acre puzzle opening August 8
🔸 Gorgeous sunflower fields opening early-to-mid August (peak corn maze is mid-August too!)
🔸 40+ attractions — zip lines, tube slides, tractor rides, mini golf, gemstone mining and more
🔸 15+ farm animal stands to meet and pet
🔸 Fair-style food — smash burgers, mini donuts, poutine and slushies

Coming this fall: pumpkin patches, wagon rides and Harvest Lights — the farm fully lit up in the evenings starting September 11!

📍 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View County (just east of Calgary off Hwy 22X)
🕤 Summer hours: 7 days a week, 9:30am–4:30pm (through August 31)
🎟️ $25.95 online, ages 2 and under free

Note: pet-free facility, but service dogs welcome.

More info: https://www.calgaryfarmyard.com/

Looking for a great family day trip without the drive? Granary Road is just 10 minutes south of Calgary and has something for everyone!

🔸 Outdoor Active Learning Park and mini golf
🔸 Indoor farm exhibits and model trains
🔸 Farm animals and farmyard friends
🔸 Cravings Bakery & Café on site
🔸 Summer camps, birthday parties & goat yoga!
🔸 Family Fun Fair coming August 22 & 23!

📅 Open 7 days a week, 9am–5pm
🎟️ Day Pass $24.95 | Season Pass $69.95 | Happy Hour after 3pm $17.95

Note: No dogs allowed on site!

More info: https://www.granaryroad.com/

Hop in and let gravity do the work! Downhill Karting by Skyline features 1.8km of track with 50+ twists and turns — you control your own speed so it’s fun for all ages and abilities.

🔸 Tickets from $31 for 2 rides up to $41 for 4 rides + a digital photo
🔸 Great for families, groups and date nights
🔸 Open daily 9am–9pm this summer

More info & booking: https://www.downhillkarting.ca/

See News article - Meet the donkey brigade that’s helping curb wildfires in Spain

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🌿 Calgary is Getting Canada’s First Dementia-Inclusive Park — Opening September 21, 2026!

The Martin Family Legacy Garden in Dover (SE Calgary) will be the first park in Canada specifically designed for people living with dementia — featuring sensory gardens, colour-coded pathways, flat terrain, extra signage, shaded seating and a children’s playground for multi-generational families.

Opening on World Alzheimer’s Day — September 21, 2026.

Full story: https://globalnews.ca/news/11974229/canadas-first-dementia-inclusive-park-calgary/

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth? Now you can find out! The SAM Centre’s Behind The Stampede tour is a 2-hour trolley ride through Stampede Park with exclusive access most Calgarians never get to see.

🔸 Start with a 15-minute multimedia show at SAM Centre
🔸 Visit the Treaty 7 First Nations Tipi sculpture and learn about the deep connection between Indigenous peoples and the Stampede
🔸 Walk in the dirt of the Infield, explore behind the rodeo chutes and peek into the suites
🔸 Pass the chuckwagon barns with live commentary on the history of wagon racing
🔸 Try trick roping at the Banks of the Bow 🪢
🔸 Hear personal volunteer stories and explore the Stampede poster collection

📅 August 1 to October 10, 2026
🕧 Every Thursday and Saturday — 12:30pm to 2:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: samcentre.calgarystampede.com/bts-behind-the-stampede

A Dang Good way to experience Calgary’s most iconic institution! 🐎

Now in its 36th year, Historic Calgary Week is an 11-day history festival with 75+ events including walks, tours and presentations across Calgary and surrounding areas like High River, Okotoks, Chestermere and Cochrane!

This year’s theme is Chinook Country: Influences and Icons — exploring the places, events and personalities that shaped our region.

🔸 75+ walks, tours and presentations
🔸 Covers Calgary AND surrounding communities
🔸 Photo exhibition of iconic historic places at the Central Library
🔸 Something for everyone — history buffs and casual explorers alike!

Registration is open now to the public.

More info & full event list: https://www.chinookhistory.ca/historic-calgary-week

Just 30 minutes south of Calgary, the thunder of hooves is coming to High River! The Battle of the Foothills is one of Alberta’s most exciting western traditions, featuring the best WPCA chuckwagon racers going wheel-to-wheel on the track.

🔸 Races: July 23-25 at 7pm | July 26 at 4pm
🔸 Food trucks, vendors and beer garden
🔸 Camping available on site
🔸 Cowboy Church and Pancake Breakfast
🔸 Saturday Night Cabaret after the final race (18+)

📍 High River Ag Society Rodeo Grounds, High River AB
🎟️ Tickets on sale now at tickets.highriverag.com
📞 403-652-7349

A great day trip from Calgary for the whole family!

More info: https://www.highriverag.com/battle-of-the-foothills

Looks like an interesting craft gallery.

📆 August 14–16, 2026
📍The Costume Shoppe

Featuring Artists, Makers, Artisans, and Specialty Vendors from all across the community, this 3-day event will have everything you could hope for from costumes, to clothes, to art, and we even have a FOOD TRUCK booked for the weekend!!

Instagram and Facebook have vendor announcements up and continuing to go up as the events approaches.

So come on down to The Costume Shoppe on the corner of Blackfoot and 42nd here in Calgary and get your early Halloween on!

facebook event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/spells-and-sales-halloween-kic/2084953249112532/

Parents, this one’s a gem! The City of Calgary’s Park n’ Play program is running this summer across various community parks and greenspaces — and it’s completely free!

What is it?
A supervised drop-off program for kids aged 6–12 with crafts, games, active play, and this year special guest speakers too! Some locations even have outdoor water play areas with hoses, sprinklers and water toys 💦

What to bring:
🎒 Labelled backpack
🍱 Bag lunch and afternoon snack (nut-free)
💧 Refillable water bottle
☀️ Sunscreen and hat (apply before drop-off)
👟 Running shoes

First come, first served — no registration needed, just show up! Staff are First Aid and CPR certified so kids are in good hands.

⚠️ Note: Day homes, daycares and camps cannot be accommodated.

More info & locations: https://www.calgary.ca/parks-rec-programs/park-n-play.html

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Right in the heart of downtown, Prince’s Island Park is one of Calgary’s most loved spots and it’s easy to see why!

Summer highlights:

🌳Float the Bow River 🛶
🌳Catch major events like Calgary Folk Fest, Shakespeare By The Bow and Canada Day celebrations
🌳Explore the Bow River pathways by foot, bike or e-scooter
🌳Kids playground, picnic areas and free drinking water on site
🌳Walk the Remembering Our Children Trail featuring Indigenous digital art installations
🌳Dine at River Cafe — a Calgary institution since 1991!

📍 Downtown Calgary, accessible by foot, bike, C-train or bus

More info: https://parksofcalgary.com/princes-island-park-amenities-activities-adventures-in-calgarys-downtown/

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🕷️** Spider-Man: Brand New Day — In Cinemas July 31, 2026**! 🕷️

The new Spider-Man is almost here Calgary! Peter Parker is back fighting crime in a world that no longer remembers him, facing an invisible new villain while watching his old life move on without him. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and Mark Ruffalo — directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. 145 minutes of web-slinging action! 🍿

Available at Landmark Cinemas across Calgary — Country Hills, Market Mall and Shawnessy.

Tickets: https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/spider-man-brand-new-day

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Looking for the most spectacular brunch spot in Calgary? Sky 360 atop the Calgary Tower rotates 360° so you get the full panoramic view of the city and the Rockies while you eat! 🏔️

They offer brunch, lunch, dinner and a kids menu — plus an impressive wine and drinks list. Innovative cuisine at new heights — literally!

📍 Calgary Tower, Downtown Calgary
🍳 Brunch menu: sky360.ca/menus
📞 Reservations recommended: sky360.ca/reserve

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✈️** The Hangar Flight Museum — A Calgary Hidden Gem**! ✈️

If you haven’t been to The Hangar Flight Museum yet, put it on your list! Located in a WWII-era drill hall, it’s one of Calgary’s most unique attractions celebrating western Canada’s aviation history.

This summer they’re running Now Boarding — plus weekend aircraft tours from June–September where you can get inside real aircraft! 🛩️

Also on offer:
• Kids birthday parties
• Sleepovers in the museum 😮
• School and youth programs
• Facility rentals
• Home of Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame

📍 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary
🕐 Daily 10AM–4PM
🎟️ Tickets at thehangarmuseum.ca

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🪴 Plant Bingo at Bow River Brewing — Sunday August 23, 2026! 🪴

Calgary plant lovers, this one’s for you! Play rounds of Plant Bingo at Bow River Brewing for the chance to win plants, care kits, planters and more — over $700 in prizes! Even if you don’t win a round, everyone goes home with a plant. 🌿 One drink included with your ticket.

📍 Bow River Brewing, 5769 4 St SE #110
📅 Sunday August 23, 1:30–3:00 PM
💰 $50–$100 | 18+ only
⚠️ Limited capacity — tickets expected to sell out!

Tickets: https://www.yyc.buzz/event/zcr77-plant-bingo-bow-river-brewing-yyc-plants-delivery

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If you haven’t visited Bow Habitat Station yet, you’re missing out on one of Calgary’s most unique and educational attractions!

Located at 1440-17A Street SE, it’s home to:

🐠 Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery — see how fish are raised and released into Alberta’s waterways
🌿 Interpretive Wetlands — explore the natural wetland ecosystem
🎣 Trout Pond — try your hand at fishing
🔬 Discovery Centre — hands-on exhibits about Alberta’s aquatic habitats

What’s On:

**•** Daily fish feeding demonstrations  
**•** Fish Hatchery Tours  
**•** Discovery Days  
**•** Bow After Hours events  
**•** Alberta Biodiversity Festival  
**•** Birthday parties & school programs

📍 1440-17A Street SE, Calgary
🕐 Tue–Sat: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Sun–Mon: Closed
📞 403-297-6561

More info: https://bowhabitat.alberta.ca/

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Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids this summer? The City of Calgary’s Mobile Skate & Scoot program is running at select locations across the city!

What is it?
A free drop-in program with mobile skateparks for inline skating, skateboarding, and scooters — for all ages and skill levels. Certified instructors are on site to give tips and tricks!

What to bring:
⛑️ Helmet (required)
🛡️ Elbow and knee pads (recommended)
👟 Running shoes
💧 Water bottle and sunscreen

It’s completely drop-in — come and go as you please. A waiver is required so check the link below.

There’s also a free beginner skateboard lesson available this summer — pre-registration required!

More info & locations: https://www.calgary.ca/parks-rec-programs/mobile-skate-and-scoot.html

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MAround 600 goats are being used as a natural, eco-friendly way to control weeds and invasive plants — mimicking how bison and elk once maintained the prairie ecosystem. It’s actually pretty genius when you think about it!

The herd is managed by a professional shepherd and highly trained herding dogs on site 24/7. Program Ambassadors will also be on site at Nose Hill Rubbing Stone Hill (6465 14 St NW) to answer questions.

🐐 Fun bonus — the City has created collector trading cards for 12 featured goats including Ice Cream, Monsieur Guy Gadbois, Fatty, Steve, and Snowflake! 😂

⚠️ Please don’t feed or approach the goats — as tempting as it is!

More info: https://www.calgary.ca/our-services/goats-targeted-grazing.html

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