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4th Street Lilac Festival
Calgary’s big free street-festival kickoff fills 4th Street with food, vendors, music, patios, and enough movement to tire out the whole family.
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Calgary Ukrainian Festival
A two-day community festival with dancing, food, vendors, and enough colour and music to make an easy group outing.
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Panel One Comic Arts Festival
More than 50 local comic creators bring zines, prints, stickers, books, and original work to Hillhurst Sunnyside for a by-donation Saturday browse.
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🍽️Sunday Safari Brunchzoo brunch is the parent friendly sunday
Zoo brunch is the parent-friendly Sunday plan: timed seating, familiar breakfast favourites, and same-day zoo admission bundled in.
🛍️Carya Village Commons May Indoor MarketLive music, snacks, and local shopping
A community indoor market with local vendors, live entertainment and affordable food at Carya Village Commons.
🛍️THE SUMMER EDIT Market SaleMakers, jewelry, treats, no entry fee
A free family-friendly summer market with local makers, artisans, small businesses, art, jewelry, home decor and treats.
🛍️Farm Stand SaturdayInglewood produce, preserves, and baked goods
A Saturday Inglewood farm stand with fresh vegetables, local fruit, eggs, preserves, and baked goods.
🍷Dog Days FestivalCitywide hot dogs with patio energy
Welcome to Dog Days, Calgary’s first-ever hot dog festival! This two-week event celebrates classic and creative hot dogs across the city, with $1 from every festival dog ...
🎭IGNITE! Festival of Emerging ArtistsFresh theatre voices before they break out
Sage Theatre presents the 2026 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists. Every year in June, Sage Theatre presents the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists – a multi-disciplinary, 4-day festival of ...
🎭FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy FestivalSeventy comics, eleven nights of laughs
The annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival features 11 days & nights of comedy, 70 performers, and 11 themes.
🍷Clothesline Art Market
The Clothesline Art Market is a much-loved outdoor event that celebrates original, handmade work and the artists behind it. Held on the lawn around the historic Leighton ...
🤠Calgary Stampede Community Round Up
Kick off Stampede season early with a free breakfast, animal visits, wagon rides, crafts, and family activities.
🎸Live Music: The Sour Patch Men
Local indie-folk group The Sour Patch Men plays a free afternoon set at Calgary Farmers’ Market South.
🎨Exhibition Opening | Jonathan Forrest "Open Window"
Newzones is thrilled to announce “Open Window”, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary colour-field painter, Jonathan Forrest. We’re excited to invite you
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market South Weekend Market
The South market is open Thursday through Sunday with local vendors, prepared food, groceries, and market shopping.
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market West Weekend Market
The West market is open all weekend, with Friday and Saturday hours to 7 p.m. and Sunday hours to 5 p.m.
🛍️Crossroads Market Weekend Market
Crossroads Market is open Friday through Sunday with fresh food, locally grown produce, artisan goods, antiques, and small vendors.
🎉Calgary Medieval Faire
Step back in time at an outdoor medieval festival featuring knights, artisans, food, entertainment, and a lively market just outside Calgary.
📅78th Fraser Highlanders 2026 Whisky Tasting event
78th Fraser Highlanders 2026 Whisky Tasting event at Buchanan's Chop House.
📅CF's Kitchen Food Truck Stop
CF's Kitchen serving at 5200 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary.
📅ML Snack House Food Truck Stop
ML Snack House serving at Canadian Tire, 9940 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB.
📅Subtle Hint Flavour Company Food Truck Stop
Subtle Hint Flavour Company serving at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary.
📅Inglewood Night Market
Festival: The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods, from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats & more!
🍽️Jollof Fitness Boots, Beats & #JollofShuffle
Get ready for Stampede 2026 with us, featuring the #JollofShuffle and a Rooftop Experience!
🍽️Guess the Expensive Wine
Which one is the most expensive...can you find it?
🍽️Native Bee Fest
Come hang out at Native Bee Fest, where we celebrate wild bees with fun, food, and cool nature vibes!
🍽️Sunday, June 7 @ 4 pm - FESTIVAL WRAP COMEDY PARTY - 6 FunnyFest Comedians
Festival Wrap Comedy Party - FUNNYFEST Comedy Festival, Sun., June 7 @ 4 PM - 6 Comedians - Dave Nystrom / Stu Hughes / Joe King / Mr. Kind
🛍️Wunmi Marketing Presents: Marvel Trivia Night
Calling all Marvel fans in Calgary! Bring your friends or come solo, test your knowledge, and compete for the chance to CASH PRIZES!
🎭UP Fighting Maroons vs Edge National Prep
Get ready for an electrifying day of basketball at the Elite Basketball Showcase an international exhibition clash you dont want to miss! Watch the powerhouse University of
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🎉Global Running Day at Confederation Park
Celebrate Global Running Day with a relaxed 5km social run open to all paces, plus a walking group for a more leisurely evening of movement, community, and connection in one of Calgary’s most beloved parks.
🎸Balance Dance Centre's 9th Annual Year-End Recital! Villains ~ SHOW #2
Step into a fairytale world where mischief sparkles, and villains steal the spotlight! Wednesday, June 10th Glenmore Christian Academy
🍷Dalhousie Farmers Market – Summer Weekly
A weekly local Alberta Approved Farmers Market featuring over 25 vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. Vendors will have products ranging from Alberta grown vegetables and fruits,
🎸THE STAMPEDERS …. One More Time
‘They’re on their way, to the city lights’ … and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their
🛍️MarketSpot: Night Markets
MarketSpot returns to Tomkins Park on 17th Ave with an evening neighbourhood market after a decade away.
🍷Inglewood Night Market 2026
The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats &
🍷The Barn Artisan Market presents… The Barn After Dark!
Come “Sip & Shop” with us on Friday, June 12th for the first of two night markets this season at the historic Shawnessy Barn! We’ll have 34
⚽World Cup Viewing
Calgary Farmers’ Market starts showing World Cup matches on every game day that the markets are open, with food-court seating and vendors nearby.
🥕Farmers Arrive
Crossroads Market marks the arrival of its BC farmers for the summer produce season.
🎸LieLow Music Fest
🚜Harvesting good vibes’n beautiful music 🎼❣️Join us at the LieLow Music Festival. Eargasmic adventures are coming to the prairies! Just a 1.15-hour drive SE from Calgary,
🍷Spruce Meadows – Triple Crown Series Weekend 2
Round 2 of the Triple Crown Series delivers more world-class show jumping alongside outdoor concerts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities across the Spruce Meadows grounds.
🍷Easy Days Pop-Up Market
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support local artists and vendors while soaking up the sun along RiverWalk. Explore a vibrant mix of artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique
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🎉The Calgary Reptile Expo
This is your opportunity to find your favorite local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts under one roof. This event is Hosted ENTIRELY by the volunteers from The
🍽️Rosé Soirée
Everyone's favorite pink festival is back!
🥕Saturday Farm Stand
A weekly Inglewood farm stand at Alexandra Centre Society with fresh produce and neighbourhood market energy.
🛍️Calgary’s LARGEST Garage Sale
If you LOVE Garage sales, this is an event with a MASSIVE Garage Sale under one roof. Come check us out. So many great items to see &
🍷Ube Fest
Avenue Calgary lists Ube Fest as a June 13 festival celebrating Filipino food, music, local market vendors, and ube-flavoured treats at Historic Fire Hall No. 1.
🍷Circular City Alley Party
Come join us at Circular City for music, fun and hangout vibes! There will be a Calgary Dollars vendor market and free bike repairs and maintenance! The
🍽️Community Fest #1
Community Fest #1, June 14th 2026. The event will feature two stages, 8 bands, Vendors, A food truck, and activities designed for all ages.
🍽️Brunch at the Calgary Farmers’ Market West
A guided Sunday brunch tour through Calgary Farmers’ Market West with a light brunch and more than a dozen tastings.
🛍️Punk in the Park
A Punk Rock Flea Market in Tomkins Park with punk covers playing while shoppers browse local vendors.
🎸Sled Island – 2026
Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more
🎉Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone Panel & Signing
An in-depth conversation between Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, plus an author signing!
🍷Bridgeland-Riverside Farmers Market
A weekly local farmers market featuring over 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids play area and much much more. Each week a local band will play from 5:30 – 7:30
🛍️ZWILLING Warehouse Sale
Shoppers can take advantage of huge savings with ZWILLING, Henckels, STAUB and Ballarini products as well as essentials from Backstage Beauty, including ZWILLING Beauty & Tweezerman, which
🛍️BUZZ CALGARY 2026
BUZZ CALGARY - AMPLIFY 2026, FEATURING THE BEST OF CALGARY & ALBERTA REAL ESTATE!
🍽️Old World vs. New World - White Wine Edition
Just what is the difference between The New World and The Old World when it comes to white wine? Let's find out!
🍷Calgary Night Market
Welcome to Calgary Night Market supporting local vendors, artisans, entrepreneurs, designers to showcase their talent in a fun and safe place. A night time of fun shopping
🐐Butterfield Acres Petting Zoo
Butterfield Acres brings a free petting zoo to Crossroads Market near Rocky’s Burgers.
🎸Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival
We are turning the downtown into a festival of colour, creativity, and community spirit. We’d love to see floats, local businesses, community groups, dance troupes, sports
🍷Rhubarbfest 2026!
Be a part of Rhubarbfest! Enter rhubarb-themed competitions in the categories of best drink, best pie, and longest stalk. Join us in Southwood for the event of
🎸SineMa 2026 — Closing Feature: Ang Larawan
Close out SineMa 2026 with Ang Larawan, a powerful final feature that brings the festival to a striking and unforgettable finish. Join us for an evening of bold
🎸SUMMERFEST: SAM ROBERTS BAND & Odds
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park96.
🍽️Wine & Chicken Wings
Market Wines is getting saucy - with our favourite chicken wings!
🍽️THE BIG ass PICNIC AT HIGH PARK
Summer is in full swing, so we’re throwing a massive picnic at High Park on June 20th
🎉Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Cheer on the Stamps as they take the field for a high-energy afternoon of football. HOW MUCH Tickets :$37.50 & up How to get tickets? Buy Online Phone: 1
🍷Millarville Farmer’s Market
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
🎸Parkland Summerfest
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96. Saturday morning the park will be a
🍷By The Bridge Pop-Up Market
Come shop By the Bridge in Inglewood! We will have 10+ vendors including vintage clothing, jewelry, pottery, home decor, handmade goods, and more! We are pet friendly, free
🎸Puppet Pop Up 35 Year Celebration
Join us as WP Puppet Theatre celebrates 35 incredible years of creativity, community, and storytelling! Since 1991, Calgary has helped bring our puppets, our pop ups and festivals to
🎨The RED and WHITE COMIC & TOY EXPO
Western Canada’s longest-running “Comic Collector and Toy Expo” is back again! More than 50 Vendors that will be selling thousands of comics, toys, manga, artwork, role-playing games
🛍️Father's Day at Calgary Farmers’ Market
Calgary Farmers’ Market lists Father’s Day programming at both South and West market locations on June 21.
🍷Father’s Day Brunch
Experience Calgary’s Best Father’s Day Brunch He’s the handyman, the coach, the chauffeur—and somehow still manages to crack a dad joke or two.
🎸JazzYYC 2026 Summer Festival
For one full week of live jazz music from around the world come and join us for our annual JazzYYC Summer Festival. Performances span traditional jazz, experimental,
🍷The Market on Stephen Avenue
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
🎉Wordfest and Calgary Public Library Present Reading in the Wild
Wordfest and Calgary Public Library are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Reading in the Wild, Calgary’s only outdoor read-a-thon. This event is FREE. Please RSVP
🎸Sound Atlas new Music Festival
Kick off the Summer with the joyously vibrant Sound Atlas Festival where whimsy meets the unexpected. Revel in spectacular performances that amuse and delight, and basque in
🍷University District Night Market
University District invites guests to join in the kickoff of the U/D Night Market Series at University District. Spend the evening exploring curated local vendors, enjoying
🎉Custom Cowboy Hat Bar
Come make your own custom cowboy hat with us, because the best outfits aren’t found… they’re made.
🍷The Kensington Night Market 2026
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
🍽️Intro to Wine Tasting
The world of wine can be complex and intimidating - but it doesn't have to be! Come join us as we teach you just how easy it can be!
🎸Hiromi’s Sonicwonder Presented by JazzYYC
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” The New York Times Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has
🎸Jazz YYC presents Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’
🎸Country Thunder Alberta
Enjoy three days filled with epic country music! From jaw-dropping performances to legendary moments, Country Thunder Alberta is your ticket to the hottest weekend of the summer
🎸JazzYYC presents Mark Lettieri Group
A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the
🎸Mark Lettieri Group
A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the
🎸JazzYYC Summer Festival – Molly Johnson
Celebrated Canadian jazz vocalist Molly Johnson takes the Studio Bell stage for what promises to be one of the festival’s most memorable evenings, with her rich, soulful tone and magnetic stage presence.
🎸Chalk The Block Art Competition and Street Festival
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
🍷Gnome-pocalypse Summer Market
🌟 Calling all ages to join us for an enchanting Market experience like no other! Dive into a marketplace bursting with creativity and charm, where over 30 talented vendors
🎸JazzYYC presents Co-headliners Raul Midón Elysia Biro
Two distinct voices in contemporary songwriting: Raul Midón’s solo set blends virtuosic guitar, soulful vocals, and jazz-inflected groove, while Elysia Biro’s trio pairs lyrical
🛍️See Me. Hear Me. Art Market at Canopy Studios
Shop original art, ceramics, prints & gifts by local artists at the See Me. Hear Me.
🍽️Rodney's Oyster Fest 2026
Come join us on Sunday, June 28th for our Annual Oyster Festival at Rodney’s Oyster House Calgary, in support of The Mustard Seed.
🍷Rodney’s Oyster Festival
Rodney's annual Oyster Fest is back! Enjoy fresh oysters, watch the shucking competition, groove to the DJ and bid on silent auction items. Delight in fresh seafood
🎉Our First Rodeo 2026
We're thrilled to bring back our stampede event for the third year in a row. This time, we're raising money for Trellis Society.
🏍️Monster Energy Compound
Stampede’s freestyle motocross crew returns with world-class riders performing flips, tricks, and short scheduled shows.
🐕Dog Bowl
Dog Bowl brings high-energy canine performances to Stampede Park as part of the festival’s family show lineup.
🎪Stage of Wonders
Stage of Wonders is Stampede’s family-friendly variety and magic-style show stage.
🎈BMO Kids’ Zone
The BMO Kids’ Zone collects kid-focused activities and entertainment inside Stampede Park.
🛍️The Market at Calgary Stampede
The Market brings shopping and vendor browsing to Stampede Park through the July festival run.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎉Stampede Parade Seating 2026 (with breakfast)
Join people from around the world at The Calgary West Rotary Club's annual Stampede Parade Breakfast on Friday, July 3rd, 2026
🎉2026 Calgary Stampede Parade Seats - Supporting 31st St Cyprian's Scouts
Our annual Stampede Parade Seats fundraiser supports scouting adventures for members of the 31st St Cyprian's Scout Group.
🎉Stampede Parade Seating 2026
Support the Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic and grab your seats and enjoy the best view of the Stampede Parade in 2026!
🎉Stampede Parade 2026 reserved seating
Skip the early alarm and avoid the rush by purchasing reserved seating at Knox United Church for the 2026 Calgary Stampede Parade!
🎉Calgary Stampede 2026
The Calgary Stampede returns July 3-12 with rodeo, midway, food, music, attractions, and western events across Stampede Park.
🤠Calgary Stampede Rodeo
The daily Calgary Stampede Rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m., with competitors building toward Showdown Sunday.
🎆Calgary Stampede Evening Show
The nightly Evening Show and Grandstand Show anchor Stampede evenings with arena entertainment and fireworks.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Logan Ryan Band
Logan Ryan Band is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🥞Crossroads Market Stampede Pancake Breakfast
Crossroads Market hosts its annual Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast with pancakes and fixings.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: All Time Low
All Time Low headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Colin James
Colin James is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🪶Calgary Stampede Powwow
The Calgary Stampede Powwow brings dancers and drummers from across Canada and the United States to the Saddledome July 6-7.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Jonah Kagen
Jonah Kagen headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🍽️Whiskey in a Teacup 2026
Join us for our 5th Annual event benefitting Little Warriors!
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Terri Clark
Terri Clark is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: deadmau5
deadmau5 headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Johnny Reid
Johnny Reid is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Mother Mother
Mother Mother headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸IRWA–AASLA Stampede Social
Saddle up for an unforgettable Stampede day! Join IRWA Chapter 48 & AASLA at Cowboys Dance Hall on Jul 9, 2026, DJ spinning the latest hits
🎉Afro Switch Festival '26
One Culture. Switch The Sound.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: William Prince
William Prince is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🍽️Stampede Bottled Cocktail Workshop at the Distillery
Take home your own personalized wax-sealed bottled cocktail! Ready-to-pour, enjoy the spoils of a good time for a long time.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Tanya Tucker
Tanya Tucker is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎤Stampede Concert Series: Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette performs at the Scotiabank Saddledome as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats.
🛍️Alanis Morissette, Supported by QR Calgary
QR Calgary welcomes Alanis Morissette at Scotiabank Saddledome July 11, 2026 during the Calgary Stampede! Tickets go on sale to the public February 12 at 10am local time.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: The Beaches
The Beaches headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Glass Tiger
Glass Tiger is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
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🎉East Town Get Down
International Avenue shuts down for the biggest street party in the east — live music, food from every continent, two stages, patios open late. Bring the group, bring cash for vendors, plan to stay through the headliners.
🎉Otafest 2026
Calgary's homegrown anime and pop culture festival - three days of cosplay, panels, gaming, concerts, and exhibitor hall. All ages.
👨👩👧Royal Canadian International Circus 2026high-flying acrobats under the big top
An electrifying 2026 production blending world-class acrobatics, stunning visuals, and traditional circus artistry at CrossIron Mills.
🎨InglewooDIY Festival: Every Nook & Cranny (Opening Night)
Inglewood's three-day maker takeover kicks off Friday night — shops stay open late, alleyway pop-ups, live demos in every nook of 9 Ave. The opening crawl is the best night of the weekend if you like wandering and stumbling into stuff.
🍔Taste of Calgary — Food Truck Edition
The city's best food trucks parked under one roof, drinks flowing, picnic tables, no entry fee. Show up hungry, share dishes, plan on three hours.
🎉Spring Fest: Holi & Vaisakhi 2026
South Asian cultural festival in the NE — colour throws, bhangra stage, samosas the size of your hand. Bring white clothes you don't mind retiring.
🌭Dog Days Hot Dog Festival — Launch at Cold Garden
The launch party for the citywide hot dog crawl — 45 restaurants doing limited dogs over the next two weeks. Start at Cold Garden's patio, build your route from there.
🌮Culinaire World Taste Tour
Free passport-style tasting tour through the South market — vendors from a dozen countries doing samples. Easiest Sunday morning of the year.
🎉Vietnamese Village FestivalVietnamese food, culture, neighbourhood celebration
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at this vibrant Vietnamese festival featuring food, culture, and community in Marlborough Park.
🍳Sunday Safari Brunch — Calgary Zoo
Buffet brunch at the zoo's Safari Lodge, then walk it off through the new African Savannah. The combo that finally makes brunch worth the price.
🛍️Easy Days Pop-Up Marketriverside market, handmade finds, free entry
Outdoor pop-up market along the RiverWalk - local artisans, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
🎉Calgary Serbian Fest
Cevapi, kolo dancing, Balkan folk bands. Free, easy parking, great food.
👨👩👧Airdrie Children's Festival
Free kids' fest 25 min north — bouncy castles, stage shows, face paint.
🛍️The Barn Artisan Market — May Market
Local makers, baked goods, kid corner — SW alternative to the farmers market crush.
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market South
The bigger, busier farmers market — go early Saturday for empanadas.
🛍️Crossroads Market
Weirder, cheaper, vintage-heavier market on the east side.
🛍️Farmers and Makers Marketgrab brunch, browse fifty-plus local makers
Over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks at this vibrant community market in Marda Loop.
🌿Granary Road Kite Festivalprairie wind, big sky, your best kite
First annual Kite Festival - bring your own kite or buy one. Wind and sky on the open prairie south of Calgary.
🎢Calaway Park Spring Weekends
Outdoor amusement park is back open weekends — 32 rides, full season pass already pays off.
🍴Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour
Three-hour walking tour, six tasting stops downtown — pricey but it's the easy date night.
🎪Royal Canadian International Circus
Big top under the mall — aerialists, motorcycle globe of death, the works.
🌿Search & Rescue Outdoor Showtest-drive camping gear before your next trip
Outdoor gear and adventure show featuring search and rescue demos, gear vendors, and wilderness education.
🛍️GARAM GLOW Night MarketSouth Asian street food and art under lights
South Asian night market with art, music, and local vendors supporting unhoused women and kids in Calgary.
🛍️Little Modern Markethandmade finds from local makers, by donation
A modern local pop-up market featuring cool local makers sharing their craft in a stylish environment.
🍳The Nash Weekend Brunchlobster Benedict, cornbread waffles, Inglewood
Inglewood restaurant The Nash serves weekend brunch with sweet and savoury dishes like beer-battered chicken and cornbread waffle, lobster Benedict on house-made croissant, and mini cinnamon buns.
🍷Passionfruit Brunchtropical cocktails meet river views at Simmons
Tropical-themed brunch at charbar in the historic Simmons Building. Passionfruit-inspired menu with craft cocktails overlooking the Bow River.
🌮Taco Week and Margarita Madnessten days of taco deals across Calgary
Ten days of special taco and margarita menus at participating restaurants throughout Calgary. Fiesta vibes at every stop.
🎉Vaisakhi Mela
Vibrant Sikh cultural celebration - dance performances, live music, food stalls, and community togetherness. Free, open to all.
🛍️YYC Flea at Crossroads Marketvintage treasure hunt, free Sunday browse
The monthly vintage and maker market takes over Crossroads Market for a Sunday browse. Handmade goods, vintage finds, local food vendors, and the kind of relaxed weekend energy that pairs perfectly with a coffee and no plan. Free entry, all ages.
drumAll My Relations Healing Powwow
A gathering for all nations and community members to celebrate, participate, and learn about Indigenous culture and traditions.
🐕Dog Days Festival
Calgary's first-ever hot dog festival celebrating classic and creative hot dogs across the city with $1 from every festival dog donated.
🛍️Farmers and Makers Market at cSPACE
Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks at this vibrant community market in Marda Loop. Free to attend.
🛍️Manchester Yard Sale and Free Repair
Yard sale with clothes, knick-knacks, and more. Bring your items to sell or find great deals.
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market — South Location Open
Over 141 local vendors with 80% Alberta-grown produce, baked goods, meats, and artisan foods. Regular weekly market — shop fresh, eat well, support local.
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market — West Location Open
Over 141 local vendors with 80% Alberta-grown produce, baked goods, meats, and artisan foods. Extended Friday hours until 7pm.
🎉InglewooDIY Festival
Inglewood's annual DIY festival showcasing local artists, makers, musicians, and community spirit in Calgary's most creative neighbourhood.
🎉Serbia Fest
A celebration of Serbian food, music, and culture with two days of entertainment and traditional cuisine in Calgary.
💰Nose Creek Regional Park
Join for the annual festival hosted by Airdrie Children's Festival Society (ACFS). The event will feature a Children's Village play area, children's entertainment, and activities.
💰Genesis Centre
The second annual Powwow will be a place for all nations and community members to gather, celebrate, participate, and learn about Indigenous culture and traditions.
💰Various Restaurants
Welcome to Dog Days, Calgary's first-ever hot dog festival! This two-week event celebrates classic and creative hot dogs across the city, with $1 from every dog donated to the Calgary Food Bank.
💰cSPACE Marda Loop
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.
💰Shawnessy Barn
Come check out two floors of local vendors, featuring artisans, crafters, creators, makers, a baker and even a candlestick maker! Also have select food vendors.
🥬Farmers and Makers Market
Community gathering with over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks. Vibrant atmosphere.
🛍️The Barn Artisan Market presents... The May Market!
Two floors of local vendors featuring artisans, crafters, creators, makers, a baker and more.
🎨InglewooDIY Festival: Every Nook and Cranny
Inglewood's signature arts and culture festival filling historic buildings, alleyways, and industrial spaces with local artists, artisans, handcrafters, and makers.
🎉Ube Fest
Celebrate Filipino culture through food, music and community during Philippine Heritage Month. Enjoy live music, local market vendors and ube-flavoured treats.
🛍️YYC Flea
YYC Flea brings together the city's best vintage, up-cycled goods, handmade finds, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
🌭Dog Days Kickoff Party
Official kickoff for Calgary's first hot dog festival. The Dogfather food truck serves Cheesy Pawrito dogs ($1 to PALS charity), Cold Garden Pool Party Blonde beer on tap ($1 to PALS), plus meet PALS volunteer therapy dogs. Bring your own dog.
🌭Dog Days Calgary Hot Dog Festival
Calgary's first hot dog festival brings 45 restaurants together serving creative hot dog creations. $1 from each featured hot dog sale donated to Pet Access League Society (PALS). Participating spots include Lulu Bar (Hot Dog Bao), Palomino (Get Along Little Doggie), Posto Pizzeria (Truffled Carbonara Dog), Village Brewery (Tocino Pineapple Heat Dog) and more. Runs May 23 to June 6.
🫒Calgary Farmers Market West
West location of Calgary's favourite farmers market with 141+ vendors. Open Wed-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
🚚McKenzie Lake Food Truck Nightsfamily food truck night by the lake
Weekly food truck night at McKenzie Lake. Multiple trucks, family-friendly atmosphere.
🍷Dog Days Festivalcreative hot dogs across Calgary restaurants
Calgary's first hot dog festival! Two weeks of classic and creative hot dogs across the city, with $1 from every festival dog going to charity.
🛍️Saturday Farm Standfresh Inglewood produce every Saturday
Weekly farm stand in the heart of Inglewood with fresh local produce. Runs every Saturday through September.
🛒Calgary Farmers' Market South — Weekend Shopping141 local vendors under one roof
Over 141 local vendors with fresh produce, meats, baked goods and artisan products. Open Thursday to Sunday 9am–5pm. 80% of products grown, baked or made in Alberta.
🛒Calgary Farmers' Market West — Weekend Shoppingwest-side market hall with local vendors
West location with 80+ vendors, food hall and event space. Open Wed–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 9am–5pm. Free parking and family-friendly.
🛒Crossroads Market — Weekend Shoppingindoor market browsing, vintage finds, snacks
Calgary's year-round indoor market open Friday through Sunday 9am–5pm. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, vintage finds and local artisan goods. The People's Market since 1987.
🍷Safari Sunday Brunch at Calgary Zoo
Gourmet brunch at Safari Lodge plus full-day zoo admission. A weekend ritual with the animals.
🏃Banff Sunshine Village Slush Cup
THE May long tradition - season-closing party where skiers attempt to cross an icy pond in costume. Wild and very Alberta.
🎨InglewooDIY Festival: Every Nook & Cranny
A 10-day creative takeover of Inglewood with 100+ DIY workshops, art installations, yarn bombing, buskers, and pop-up galleries spilling into alleys, historic buildings, and ContainR Park. Walk-in free; individual workshops ticketed separately.
🍷Sunday Safari Brunch
Gourmet brunch buffet inside Safari Lodge with a chocolate fountain, eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, and made-to-order omelettes — plus zoo admission included. Four seating windows from 9 am to 1:30 pm. High season pricing applies.
🍷Dog Days Hot Dog Festival – Palomino Smokehouse
The Palomino is slinging a Texas-style chili dog with queso, candied jalapeños, and two sides as part of Dog Days. One of 45+ restaurants citywide riffing on the humble hot dog through June 6.
🍷Dog Days Hot Dog Festival – Lulu Bar
Lulu Bar's contribution to Dog Days: a Hot Dog Bao with char siu pork, mustard greens, and banana ketchup. Their spin on the classic is the kind of thing you come back for twice.
🍷Dog Days Hot Dog Festival – Village Brewery Taproom
Village Brewery is serving a Tocino Pineapple Heat Dog — grilled sausage with tocino glaze, pineapple, and spicy chili garlic mayo. Pair it with a pint of their flagship lager for full effect.
🍷Brunch at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST with Alberta Food Tours
A guided brunch tour through the Farmers' Market WEST with over a dozen tastings — stops at Phil & Sebastian Coffee, The Cherry Pit, Better Juice Bar, Sawback Brewing, and more. Sunday mornings, small group, chef-led. Maximum 12 people.
🍷Alberta Food Finder Game: Kensington
A self-guided mobile food and culture scavenger hunt through Kensington. Solve clues, discover hidden gems, and taste your way through Calgary's coolest neighbourhood — all at your own pace. Download the Loquiz app and go.
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market South — Regular Market
Calgary's flagship indoor farmers market with 80+ local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan food, baked goods, and handcrafted items. Open Thursday through Sunday.
🛍️Calgary Farmers' Market West — Regular Market
West Calgary's indoor market featuring local Alberta producers, artisan food vendors, and fresh seasonal goods. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
🛍️Crossroads Market — Regular Market
One of Calgary's oldest and largest indoor flea and farmers markets with hundreds of vendors selling fresh produce, antiques, clothing, international food, and more. Open Friday through Sunday.
👨👩👧Little Wonders Festival
A magical arts and storytelling adventure for families with young children ages 1-6. Get ready for an experience filled with imagination, interactive performances, and creative play.
🎬Calgary Black Film Festival
Multi-day film festival celebrating Black cinema, storytelling and filmmakers with screenings, panels and events at multiple Calgary venues. Runs May 22-26.
🎨InglewooDIY Festival: In Every Nook and Cranny
Inglewood's arts and culture hub hosts the InglewooDIY Festival — creativity filling alleyways, nooks and crannies throughout one of Calgary's most vibrant neighbourhoods.
🛍️Vintage Redefined Market
Calgary's hottest true vintage market at Acadia Recreation Complex for one day only of fabulous vintage shopping.
🎪The Royal Canadian Circus
The Royal Canadian Circus brings world-class circus acts to Calgary with thrilling performances for all ages.
🎉Various Venues
The Calgary Black Film Festival (CBFF) aims to connect authentic Black stories with viewers of all colours and ethnic origins in Alberta.
🎭Various Locations
Being an arts and culture hub, Inglewood is a stage to host the InglewooDIY Festival as an experience full of creativity, filling nooks and crannies throughout alleyways.
🎭Waterfront Park
Join us in Calgary as we transform Waterfront Park into an intergalactic space discotheque. Immersive Intergalactic Space Stage, Live Performers, Licensed Cantina, Food Vendors.
🛍️Acadia Recreation Complex
Calgary's Hottest true vintage market is back at Acadia Recreation Complex! Join us at the Vintage Redefined Market for ONE DAY ONLY of fabulous vintage shopping!
🍷Rodney's Oyster Fest 2026
Annual seafood celebration with oyster shucking competition, fresh oysters, New England clam chowder and fish and chips. Benefits The Mustard Seed.
🍔Perogy Boyz Food Truck
Calgary's top-rated food truck serving perogies and Eastern European comfort food. Open Saturday and Sunday via Street Food App.
🍔Waffles & Chix Food Truck
Waffles and chicken food truck popular in Calgary. Open Saturday and Sunday via Street Food App.
🌮BentoBurrito Food Truck
Bento-style burritos from Calgary's popular food truck. Open Saturday and Sunday via Street Food App.
🍔The Family Fry Guy Food Truck
Family-friendly food truck serving fry creations and comfort food in Calgary. Open Saturday and Sunday.
🍖Smokeshow Food Truck
Southern and midwestern soul food truck with Louisiana and TexasMexican flavours. Open Saturday and Sunday.
🍰Confetti Co. Food Truck
Calgary's premier sweet treat truck with desserts and confections. Open Saturday and Sunday via Street Food App.
🍩Mini-Donuts Canada Food Truck
Hot and fresh mini-donuts, snow cones, cotton candy and more. Open Saturday and Sunday via Street Food App.
🍽️Wunmi Marketing Presents: YYC Sip N Paint
Don't miss this Sip N Paint party in Calgary set to the beats of afrobeats, amapiano and afro-house!
🍽️THE BOOGIE DOWN BRUNCH
A Bonjour Sandwich Shop x Food Works culinary collaboration brunch event.
🍽️Harries Wine Styles
This Saturday we are going in One Direction - A Harry Styles direction!
🍽️Sip and Scent workshop Inglewood festival candle workshop
Join us for a fun Sip and Scent workshop at Inglewood Festival to make your own cozy candles!
🎵Banded Peak Brewery Tour
Join us every Saturday for an exclusive Brewery Tour Experience that takes you behind the scenes of our production facility.
🍽️Wine & Sushi
Seafood and wine is not a new idea - so let's get a little more creative and try some sushi and wine!
🍽️Bake & Sip: Mandala Cookie Decorating Workshop
Create Stunning Mandala Cookie Art While Learning Fun Decorating Techniques
🍽️Edible Paint & Sip
Paint, sip & create! Enjoy 1 drink while decorating a 6-inch cake canvas to take home. Fun, social & delicious night out!
🎵Dinner with Creatives: Calgary (Film, Music, Writing, + More!)
Life can get lonely, especially when you’re on the grind 24/7. Take the opportunity to meet other creatives in the city over dinner!
🍽️Mandala Cookie Decorating Workshop
Turn a plain sugar cookie into a tiny, edible work of art — one delicate swirl at a time.
🥞Brunch at the Calgary Farmers' Market WEST
Guided brunch and tasting tour at Calgary Farmers' Market West. Enjoy a light brunch then stroll through the market for over a dozen tastings from local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. Fully indoors, ages 14+.
🎭Jubilations Junior: Despicable Minionz
Kid-friendly dinner theatre featuring Despicable Minionz, a 2-act musical comedy with interactive character servers. Lunch and show included. Running Saturdays through May 30.
🎭Stage West for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood
Children's dinner theatre with kid-friendly buffet followed by a live performance of Little Red Riding Hood. Songs, chases, and slapstick comedy for the whole family. Saturdays through June 6.
🍵High Tea at the Zoo
An elegant afternoon of finger sandwiches, scones, and mouthwatering snacks complemented by a selection of loose leaf teas at Grazers Restaurant. Four seating times from 10AM to 1PM. Ticket includes zoo day admission. Dress in your Sunday best.
👨👩👧Sunday Safari Brunchzoo brunch with chocolate fountain
Gourmet buffet brunch in the heart of the zoo with a free-flowing chocolate fountain, Belgian waffle bar, and cooked-to-order omelettes. Multiple seating times available.
🍷YYC Italian Wine FestItalian pours with food pairings
Celebrate Italian wine culture with tastings, food pairings and featured vintages from Italy's top regions.
🎪The Royal Canadian Circusaerial acts and clowns under canvas
The touring circus returns to Calgary with acrobats, clowns and aerial acts under the big top. Runs May 22–31.