This is one of those weekends where the city feels busy in every direction: street festivals in Inglewood and Marda Loop, dragon boats on the reservoir, a Korean Day celebration downtown, a citywide ice cream crawl, and enough kid-friendly science and farm plans to keep the family calendar from collapsing into errands. We also pulled the web catalog much wider this week, so the newsletter stays curated while the site catches the long tail.
Jamie's Picks This weekend's best
3 picksCurated
🥂Couples Pick
YYC Ice Cream Fest
A citywide ice cream crawl with enough structure to feel like a plan and enough flexibility to make it your own date.
👨👩👧Kid-Friendly Pick
Dino Summer
TELUS Spark turns the dinosaur lane into an easy family outing with SUE the T. rex, dome films, fossils, and hands-on science.
🎉Social Pick
Inglewood Sunfest
A free Saturday street festival with enough music, vendors, and Inglewood wandering to anchor the group chat.
Friday YYC picks
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🥂Couples Pick
YYC Ice Cream Fest
A citywide ice cream crawl with enough structure to feel like a plan and enough flexibility to make it your own date.
BUMP Festival Calgary
BUMP Festival - Calgary's mural festival. Local and international artists paint large-scale murals across the city. Walking tours and events.
Calgary Fringe Festival
Calgary International Fringe Festival. Independent theatre, comedy, dance, and performance art across multiple venues in Inglewood.
Also on Friday
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Calgary August Pop-Up Market
Check out the Calgary August Pop-Up Market for cool local finds and good vibes all day!
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Markets in the Plaza
Thousands of people come to shop at Heritage Park every year – and now we’re bringing the market to you! Come shop our local vendors, explore the shops in the Plaza, grab a bite to eat and be entertained at Markets in the Plaza! Markets in the Plaza is a pet-friendly event, so make sure
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Music in the Plaza
Come enjoy an evening enjoying live music in the Heritage Plaza, where each week, one of the best emerging live bands in Calgary will take the stage! Watch from the Selkirk patio as you enjoy dinner, or explore the shops of the Haskayne Mercantile Block before you setup your lawn chair and enjoy...
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AFRICFEST CALGARY 2026
AFRICFEST CALGARY 2026 is where vibrant African cultures, music, and food come alive right in Calgary!
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Calgary Farmers' Market South
Year-round indoor market with 75+ local vendors — produce, meat, baking, coffee, artisans. Open Thu-Sun 9am-5pm. 510 77 Ave SE.
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Maggot Brain & Lifelong
Inspired by the legendary Funkadelic song, Maggot Brain is a jazz contemporary dance work exploring transformation, identity, and the unpredictable process of becoming. Created and performed by Annalise Grammacione with Chantel Broderick and Jamie 'Tea' Tognazzini. Free outdoor performance at containR Art Park, Inglewood, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, August 7th.
Saturday YYC picks
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👨👩👧Kid-Friendly Pick
Dino Summer
TELUS Spark turns the dinosaur lane into an easy family outing with SUE the T. rex, dome films, fossils, and hands-on science.
🎉Social Pick
Inglewood Sunfest
A free Saturday street festival with enough music, vendors, and Inglewood wandering to anchor the group chat.
Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
Dragon Boat Race and Festival at Glenmore Reservoir. Teams compete in dragon boat races with food trucks, entertainment, and family activities onshore.
World Supercross Canadian Grand Prix
World Supercross Canadian Grand Prix at McMahon Stadium. Top international motocross riders compete in an indoor-style dirt track spectacle.
Also on Saturday
09 picks🇰🇷›
Calgary Korean Day Festival
Korean Day Festival at Olympic Plaza. Korean food, K-pop performances, traditional dance, martial arts demos, and cultural exhibits.
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Philippine Summer Festival
Philippine Summer Festival (Pista sa Nayon) celebrating Filipino culture with traditional food, dance performances, live music, and community activities.
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AfricFest Calgary
AfricFest at Prince's Island Park. African music, dance, food vendors, fashion show, and cultural celebration.
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Calgary Farmyard Corn Maze Opening Weekend
Southern Alberta's large corn maze opens August 8 as part of Calgary Farmyard's summer attractions.
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Cinema at Stampede Campus - Outdoor Movie
Free outdoor movie night at Stampede Campus. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks for a family-friendly film under the stars.
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Music in the Streets - Ginger Beef
Music in the Streets series presents Ginger Beef live at containR Art Park in Inglewood on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Free outdoor neighbourhood concert on the Music Mile.
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Celebrate Local: Farmers' & Makers Market Every Saturday!
Farmers' & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop - Every Saturday from 10am to 2pm
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Weekend Brunch - Live Music Performances
Get ready for a chill weekend vibe with delicious brunch and live music - the perfect combo to enjoy with friends!
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Urban Beekeeping Workshop
Urban Beekeeping Workshop Event Dates: July 19 Aug. 8 & 15 Event Time: 10 am-noonCost: $50 (plus fees)Ages: 10+ Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in bee...
Sunday YYC picks
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Marda Gras Street Festival
Marda Gras Street Festival in Marda Loop. Street vendors, live music, food trucks, and family activities along 33rd Avenue SW.
Sunday Safari Brunch
Weekly Sunday Safari Brunch at the Calgary Zoo, served on Sunday, August 9th, 2026. High-season walk-up adult pricing $44.95; combo with zoo admission $59.95 (adult), $38.95 child (3-15), infants under 3 free. Parking $14.
The Mercantile on 9th - Sustainable Market
Recurring seasonal sustainable market in Inglewood on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friendly eco-minded local artisans, artists, and makers along 9 Ave SE. Free admission.
Also on Sunday
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Sundae School (Calgary)
Join your kid for a hands-on ice-cream science adventure where you mix, freeze, taste, and finish with an over-the-top sundae.
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FRESH PICK POP-UP with Shirley's Greenhouse
Stock up on seasonal, locally grown veggies straight from the farm every Sunday!
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NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
Recurring program at the National Music Centre.
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Calgary Wind Symphony Concert
Calgary Wind Symphony performs at the National Music Centre. Family-friendly classical music performance.
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Calgary Farmyard Summer Visit
A Sunday farmyard visit with animals, rides, mini golf, outdoor play areas, and summer food options.
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In Case You Missed It News
Avenue's August food list is stacked - New gelato, tea sorbets, market snacks, and late-summer restaurant ideas make the food lane useful beyond this one weekend.
Avenue also rounded up new mountain ideas near Calgary - Handy if your weekend turns into a day trip instead of a city plan.
The Calgary Zoo's Asia Highlands exhibit is open - Global News reports snow leopards, Sichuan takins, and red pandas are part of the refreshed family draw.
Avenue's food-scene update has more openings and upcoming bites - Useful backup reading if YYC Ice Cream Fest sends you looking for the next food plan.