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Held in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada’s largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children’s books, poetry, and more, from across Canada and the world.

Held in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada’s largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children’s books, poetry, and...

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

EXPO LATINO FESTIVAL WESTERN CANADA'S LARGEST LATIN FESTIVAL Friday, August 14, 2026: 3:00 pm-1:00 am* Saturday, August 15, 2026: 11:30 am -1:00 am* Sunday, August 16, 2024: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm* *Times are subject to change FESTIVAL PASSES COST ***FREE...

Hillside mini golf at WinSport is a simple all-weekend backup for families, casual dates, or a group that wants low stakes.

Carifest marks 45 years of Caribbean culture with a full weekend of music, food, parade energy, and free community celebration.

Calgary Farmyard is the kid-friendly anchor this weekend, with animals, rides, outdoor play, and enough structure to make the drive feel worth it.

How True is a True Story? Event Dates: Saturday, June 13, July 18 & Aug.

This old-fashioned, country-style fair is a full weekend of free, family-friendly fun celebrating rural life, agriculture, heritage, and community. Enjoy friendly competitions, farm animal exhibits, hands-on Make and Take activities, live demonstrations, local vendors, and live entertainment.

A market stop with a community installation, easy food options, and a low-friction Saturday morning path.

Navy Days adds extra programming to The Military Museums, which makes the museum plan feel more like a weekend event than a regular visit.

All Sport One Day lets kids try a sport without the full registration commitment, which is exactly the kind of useful free family programming worth flagging.

A one-day farm tour for families who are willing to turn the market run into a real country-side outing.

The Priddis & Millarville Fair is a classic country-fair option if your weekend can stretch outside the city.

This old-fashioned, country-style fair is a full weekend of free, family-friendly fun celebrating rural life, agriculture, heritage, and community. Enjoy friendly competitions, farm animal exhibits, hands-on Make and Take activities,...

Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer, and Sangtar celebrate Punjabi heritage through traditional and contemporary Punjabi music in a family-friendly concert setting.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

Navy Days 2026 returns to The Military Museums on Aug. 15-16, 2026, from 10 a.

PLAYBOI CARTI NIGHT A full night of Playboi Carti and the new wave of rap. Expect music from Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert, and more — from rage anthems to melodic hits, all night long.

The August 15 Polar Bear Breakfast remains a high-quality future family listing with posted child, senior, and general pricing.

Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer, and Sangtar celebrate Punjabi heritage through traditional and contemporary Punjabi music in a family-friendly concert setting.

Join us for Tactical Days, The Military Museums’ premier summer event, taking place August 15–16. This high-energy weekend brings together local Calgary-area military units and first responders for an up-close look at the people, vehicles, and equipment...

The Lady of The Earth is a dance theatric work told through a single narrator and powerful ensemble movement. Three generations grandfather, father, and grandchild carry one story. Folk motifs meet contemporary staging, with iconic Dabke sequences and new choreographic formations, the piece moves...

Carifest's Sunday parade brings the weekend into a public, family-friendly street celebration with music, colour, and Cowboys Park as the landing point.

The zoo brunch is the handled plan: food first, animals after, and enough structure that parents do not have to invent the morning.

Caribbean Food, Art, Music & Dance! A family-friendly event that celebrates all things Caribbean! Rain or shine – WE IN D’PARK! Hosted by Drew Atlas and featuring Jaxx from Toronto, Benjai from Trinidad and Tobago and Problem Child from...

From Centre St. SW to Cowboys Park! Bring your family and line up along 8th Ave to catch the vibes!

Crossroads lists a future Butterfield Acres Petting Zoo date near Rocky’s Burgers from 10am to 1pm. The free family activation is retained for the forward catalog window.

From Centre St. SW to Cowboys Park! Bring your family and line up along 8th Ave to catch the vibes!

Caribbean Food, Art, Music & Dance! A family-friendly event that celebrates all things Caribbean! Rain or shine – WE IN D’PARK! Hosted by Drew Atlas and featuring Jaxx from Toronto, Benjai from Trinidad and Tobago and Problem Child from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines!

Carifest's park carnival keeps the Sunday celebration going with food, music, and an easy drop-in shape.

Crossroads adds a petting-zoo visit to the Sunday market run, which is useful if you need a small kid-friendly outing that does not consume the day.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

Gateway Events Presents Pete Murray on August 16th in Calgary! at Festival Hall!

The August 16 Red Panda Breakfast is retained as a family-friendly zoo experience with breakfast and red panda programming.

The August 16 Sunday Safari Brunch is retained as a future zoo brunch listing with high-season combo ticket pricing.

⭐ Tournament Pass (All Access) Enjoy the full Minto Cup experience with access to all 8 days of the championship (up to 10 games). This pass is perfect for fans who don’t want to miss a moment of the action from opening game to championship final.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

The Rogers Charity Classic will host the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 19-23, 2026. The field, which will consist of 78 stars on the PGA TOUR Champions, will compete for US $2.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

*** THIS IS A RUSH SEATING PERFORMANCE *** HOLDING SEATS IS NOT PERMITTED FOR THIS EVENT *** WE ARE UNABLE TO SEAT INCOMPLETE PARTIES *** IF YOU WISH TO BE SEATED WITH OTHERS, ENSURE YOU ALL ARRIVE TOGETHER *** Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up...

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

Join us for a hands-on Copper Dog Tag Making Class that brings our arts community together through creativity and connection. In this welcoming workshop, you’ll design and stamp your own custom copper tags—perfect for pets, keychains, or meaningful...

Bhuwin — Live in Calgary Presented by Beacons ClubAn evening of Sufi storytelling, Punjabi and Rajasthani folk, and acoustic reinterpretations of the songs that shaped a generation. Singer-poet Bhuwin Returns with his signature Baithak format to Calgary—...

Join children’s music duo Rattle and Strum for live music in PlayLab. Set times: 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm. About Rattle and StrumRattle and Strum is a children’s music duo based in Calgary, Canada. Known for their engaging live shows and catchy tunes that appeal to children and their...

Studio Bell listing for PlayLab: Rattle and Strum, part of the National Music Centre's concerts, tours, exhibitions, or hands-on music programming.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

Children’s music duo Rattle and Strum perform live music in PlayLab with family-friendly sessions across the day.

Join us for an in-depth look at Louis Riel’s Diary juxtaposed with David Garneau’s paintings. Aug 22 at 10:30am – 12pm Founders’ Gallery, The Military Museums 4520 Crowchild Trail SW The University of Calgary’s Libraries & Cultural Resources acquired one of Louis...

Making butter is easier than you might think, and it’s more economical too! All you need is cream and a bit of patience—and honestly, you don’t even really need the patience.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

The August 23 Red Panda Breakfast is the final retained red panda date before the August 27 catalog cutoff.

The August 23 Sunday Safari Brunch is the last retained Sunday brunch date before the August 27 catalog cutoff.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.

Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed...

A full farm day with barnyard animals, fair-style food, and 40-plus outdoor attractions. The official ticket pages list summer 2026 public admission during daily farm hours.