July may be winding down, but summer is just getting started. Whether you plan to hit the great outdoors this weekend or get up to some trouble in the city, here are 10 awesome things to do in and around Calgary this weekend.
Get your tickets to Calgary Folk Fest
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What: Calgary’s annual folk fest is back! Experience 70+ artists playing on seven stages in concerts and collaborative sessions featuring everything from folk to funk to global sounds and fresh hip hop.
When: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Where: Prince’s Island Park – 698 Eau Claire Ave. SW, Calgary
Admission: $96+ with festival passes available
Catch a concert
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What: Even if Folk Fest isn’t your thing, there are two great artists in town this weekend. Check out 98° or Debbie Gibson at the Grey Eagle Event Centre on Friday or Sunday, take your pick!
98°
When: Friday, July 25, 2025; 8 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre – 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., Calgary
Tickets: $106+
Debbie Gibson
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025; 8 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre – 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., Calgary
Tickets: $101+
Play at a board game cafe
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What: Round up a few friends and replay old favourites or discover brand-new games you’ve never heard of before. Hexagon is a beloved haunt for games, coffee, and community, and they even have cocktails!
When: Mon. to Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Hexagon Boardgame Cafe – 200, 1140 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary
Admission: $4.50 per hour, per person
Laugh out loud at a stand-up show
What: Enjoy top-notch comedy acts at The Attic Bar and Stage in Inglewood. Hosted by local drag queens Victoria Banner and Karla Marx, you’ll have a hard time not doing a spit-take at this hilarious local comedy show.
When: Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Attic Bar and Stage – 1413 9 Ave. SE, Calgary
Admission: $10.50
Unwind with a river float
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What: Locals know that the best way to cool off during a Calgary summer is to take a float! Lucky for you, Calgary has no shortage of spots to enjoy a river float, just make sure you come prepared.
Where: Launch sites along the Bow and Elbow Rivers in Calgary
Admission: Free with your own river-rated floaty, rentals available
Check out Calgary’s Ice Cream Festival
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What: YYC Ice Cream Fest officially kicks off on July 18 and will be running right through to August 18, with more than 30 cafes, restaurants, and scoop shops taking part in the festivities.
When: Friday, July 18 to Monday, Aug. 18, 2025
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Join the Fun in the Ultimate Summer Road Trip Adventure Game!
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What: Summer is made for road trips! Make it even more fun with the Go East of Edmonton Road Trip Adventure Game. This is a prize-packed opportunity to hit the open road, enjoy family time, take unforgettable photos, and explore some of the top attractions in Alberta on six amazing road trip itineraries. Collect free souvenir stickers for your gameboard and scan to win over $10,000 in prizes and rewards, available for every kind of explorer to enjoy.
When: Now until Aug. 31, 2025; Play every day all summer or seven days per week
Where: Road trip through any of the 45 locations across east-central Alberta
Admission: Free, new gamers can sign up online
Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge
What: The Ultimate Summer Challenge is back for another year. Simply register online for free with your library card and read every day this summer. Get your challenge map at any of the 22 Calgary Public Library locations.
When: Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Where: All Calgary Public Library locations
Admission: Free to register with your library card
Visit Telus Spark
What: There’s always something on at Telus Spark, and the current exhibit is all about the science of food. Explore the world of gastronomy with an immersive exhibition that “serves up” the science of food. Whether you’re a science nerd or just love a good meal, you don’t want to miss this one.
When: Now until Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
Where: Telus Spark Science — 220 Saint George’s Dr. NE, Calgary
Admission: $32.95 for adult general admission
Travel in time with Life Chronicles
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What: If you’re hitting up the mall this week, be sure to check out this unreal immersive experience. Wander in a land before time with Life Chronicles at Chinook Mall. Experience a time of dinosaurs, back when giants ruled the world, all without a time machine.
When: Until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Where: 6455 Macleod Tr., Calgary
Admission: $24.35+