Friday is our favourite day, because in a few hours we’ll get to leave work and enjoy a free weekend ahead.
Here’s a list of all the fun things happening around town this weekend, from July 6 to 8. Enjoy the nice weather!
See also
- Calgary Food Fest returns for an epic event with over 20 food trucks
- Get Disneyland's iconic Dole Whip in Calgary for only $1.30
- You can now get Baskin Robbins ice cream delivered to your door
Mountain Top Yoga
What: Join a Lululemon ambassador for a one-hour Ashtanga yoga session at the top of the new Banff Gondola Summit. Talk about yoga with a view!
When: every Sunday until September 2
Time: 9 to 10 am
Where: Citizenship Pavilion, level 4 of the new Banff Gondola summit
Cost: $62 (Gondola Admission)
Take a float down the Bow River
What: This is a tradition most of us Calgarians look forward to doing at least once during the summer. Plus, it’s the ultimate refresher in the midst of a Prairie heat wave! Make sure that you have enough life jackets for your entire group, book your raft ahead of time, park a vehicle at the beginning and the end of your route, and check weather advisories before heading out.
Where: Lazy Day Raft Rentals, Sports Rent, The Paddle Station and the Outdoor Centre at the University of Calgary
East Village Junction Pop-Up Retail Park
What: In only one year, this colourful container lot has turned into a popular Calgary mainstay. Located behind the King Edward Hotel, this is a unique destination that features local retail shops, workshops, music, art, and, of course, YYC Food Trucks. You won’t want to miss out on the fun summer festivities that they have planned at this hip community gathering space this summer.
When: From now to September 3
Where: 430 8th Avenue SE
Admission: FREE
Hang out with the Pandas
What: The long wait is finally over! The Calgary Zoo has officially welcomed four pandas, two adults and two cubs, into their newly built habitat, The Panda Passage. These furry black and white friends are charming and have a ton to teach us in the five years that they will be with us before returning to China.
Where: The Calgary Zoo — 210 St. Georges Drive NE
Admission: Regular admission to the zoo
Sunday Brunch
What: Enjoy your benny surrounded by history at the Officers Mess at Fort Calgary, just as they did back in the day. Brunch includes complimentary access to the museum, so you can make a whole day of it!
When: Every Sunday
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Fort Calgary – 750 9th Avenue SW
Tickets: Phone 403-290-1875 for reservations, $30 per person
Shakespeare by the Bow
What: Your favourite outdoor theatre is back for yet another summer of dramatic and comedic performances. Watch as they perform a light-hearted take on the tumultuous friendship between Proteus and Valentine in Shakespeare’s ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
When: June 29 to August 19
Time: Tuesday to Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday, 2 pm and 7 pm
Where: Prince’s Island Park
Admission: Pay what you can
Check out one of the many exhibitions happening at the Glenbow
What: Come out to see some seriously awesome works of art at one of Calgary’s favourite cultural centres.
Alex Janvier: Modern Indigenous Master – June 16 to September 9
One New Work Gwenessa Lam: Who Magic – June 16 to September 9
Recent Acquisitions 2018 – June 30 to December 9
The Artist’s Mirror: Self Portraits – March 10 to January 2019
Where: Glenbow Museum – 130 9tth Avenue SE
Cost: Adult, $16; senior (65+) or student $11; youth (ages 7-17) $10; Family (up to 2 adults and 4 youth) $40; child (ages 6 and under) free
MexiFest
What: Celebrate all of the very best in Mexican culture at the very first Mexifest! You can expect to eat tacos upon tacos, be entertained by a salsa competition, watch a wrestling match between real Mexican luchadores, and so much more!
When: July 6 and 7
Time: 11 am to 11 pm
Where: Eau Claire Plaza – 3rd Street and Riverfront Avenue
Admission: FREE
Hit up the Calgary Stampede
GMC Rangeland Derby/Calgary Stampede
What: It’s the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth — need we say more?
When: July 6 to 15
Where: Stampede Park – 1410 Olympic Way SW
Admission: Online, $9 to $18
Kygo
When: Sunday, July 8
Time: 6 pm to 2 am
Where: Cowboys Music Festival –421 12th Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $79 to $161
Blue Rodeo with Colter Wall, Whitehorse, Lindi Ortega, and Mike Plume
When: Sunday, July 8
Time: 3:30 pm
Where: Big Four Roadhouse –1801 Big Four Trail SE
Tickets: Online, $92
Hip Hop Brunch
When: Sunday, July 8
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: MARKET Calgary – 718 17th Avenue SW
Tickets: Make your reservation here
Catch the 2018 Stampede Parade
What: This yearly spectacle will surely not disappoint as it takes over downtown Calgary and leads us into the 106 Calgary Stampede. You won’t want to miss this year’s parade marshal, Mark McMorris. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Mark is one of the most decorated and successful athletes in competitive snowboard history. Join him as he leads this iconic parade and kicks off this year’s festivities!
When: Friday, June 6
Time: 9 am
Where: see parade route here
Admission: Free admission to Stampede Park from 11 am to 1:30 pm
Raw Canvas Pancake Breakfast
What: Raw Canvas is Calgary’s laid-back art studio that offers food, drinks, cooking classes, and art classes. This year, they will be hosting their third annual Stampede breakfast on July 6. Come in with a design or your favourite image, and artists at Raw Canvas will re-create it in food form for you. You will also get to decorate your creation with all the fixings.
When: Friday, July 6
Time: 7:30 am to noon
Where: Raw Canvas — 1130 Kensington Road
Price: Free
Stampede Mega Crawl
Dancing at the Calgary Stampede (Calgary Stampede/Facebook)
What: Hit up all the very best country stomping locations in one night! Pro Tip: Pace yourself!
When: July 6, 7, 13 and 14
Time: 5:30 or 6:30 pm (varies per day)
Where: Hudsons Downtown, Knoxville’s, Commonwealth, Ranchman’s and more!
Tickets: Online, $30
The Watchmen
What: Come see this Canadian alternative rock band from the ’90s tear up the stage and kick stampede off at the Wildhorse Saloon.
When: Friday, July 6
Time: 4 pm
Where: Wildhorse Saloon – 500 6th Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $20
Vivo for Healthier Generations
What: Vivo for Healthier Generations is hosting a Stampede kick-off event, featuring family activities, live music, and a free barbecue meal.
When: July 6
Time: 5 to 9 pm
Where: 11950 Country Village Link NE
Price: Free
Second Annual Vegan Pancake Breakfast
What: Join your fellow vegans at this unique pancake breakfast and show Calgary that animal cruelty is not needed for a delicious meal and good time.
When: July 7
Time: 9 am to noon
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association — 917 Centre Avenue NE
Price: Free
The Mustard Seed Barbecue
What: Come here to enjoy some beef burgers, live music, and family entertainment.
When: July 6
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Where: The Mustard Seed — 106 11th Avenue SW
Price: Free
Bud & Burgers at Liquor Depot Riverbend
What: Free barbecue is guaranteed for the first 600 customers, and there will also be a Budweiser tasting session indoors.
When: July 6
Time: 4 to 6 pm
Where: Liquor Depot Riverbend — 8228 18th Street SE
Price: Free
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