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It is Back to School season in Calgary, Alberta! Whether you are already a handful of weeks in, or just started back, it is time to celebrate. This time of the year can feel daunting and overwhelming for kids, so a party to celebrate the kick-off gives them something to look forward to. Start the year off on a positive note!

Here are some ideas for your back to school party:

  1. Decor: Check out places like Michaels, Winners, and Amazon for cute back to school decorations! You don't need much to make the space festive. Get some napkins, plates, bunting, and balloons. 
  2. Food: You can look on Pinterest for cute food ideas, but you might also be tired from helping your kids with the transition in seasons. If that is the case, take the stress off…

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Check out some of the fun events happening this month in Calgary!

September 6-8 Calgary Ribfest
September 7-October 13 Halloweekends at Calaway Park
September 8 RBC Race for The Kids
September 8 1616 Hyundai Hockeyfest: Calgary
September 8 Calgary's Taste of Italy
September 9 WWE Monday Night Raw
September 13 Chinatown Lantern Festival 2024
September 14 Shepard of The Hills Lutheran Church Summer's End Tea & Bake Sale
September 14 Calgary Cat Festival and Market
September 14-15 Monster Jam YYC
September 14-15 Heritage Park Railway Days
September 18 Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits
September 20 Sam Hunt Locked Up Tour
September 20-21 Fahr Oktoberfest 2024
September 21 Silent Disco
September 25-19 2024 Curling Canada Pointsbet Invitational
September 28 All My…

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Calgary may not be known for its beaches, but it still has gorgeous places to take a dip on hot summer days! Here are some of the hidden gem swimming holes around the city for you to check out:

  • Griffith Woods: Nestled in Discovery Ridge, Griffith Woods has gorgeous trails and some perfect places for taking a dip. You can find access to the river, and ponds. This area is frequented by bears and other wildlife, so be safe! Also be mindful that it backs onto Tsuutina Nation, so be respectful of all posted signage. 
  • Sikome Lake: This lake is man-made and a sandy paradise! It costs a small fee for access, but the sandy beaches make it worth it. The water is not too deep, so it tends to be warmer than a dip in the river. This is a great place for…

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It is going to be a fantastic final month to the summer; make sure to enjoy it! Here are some of the events happening around the city: July 26-August 11 Summer Olympics
August 1-4 Calgary International Blues Festival
August 1-18 Immersive Disney Animation at Stampede Park
August 2-10 Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival
August 3 Tour De Bowness Race & Street Festival
August 5 Heritage Day
August 6 Garden Tour of Lougheed House & Beaulieu Gardens
August 7 Southcentre Mall Turns 50!
August 9 Calgary Dragon Boat Festival
August 9 Wild After Hours: Corks for Conservation
August 10-11 Granary Road Family Fun Fair
August 10 YYC Fan Fair
August 11 Marda Gras Street Festival
August 14-18 2024 Rogers Charity Classic
August 16-18 Expo Latino Festival
August 17-18 Summer…

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And just as quickly as it arrived, the Calgary Stampede has come to a close. It truly is one of the greatest times of the year with the greatest outdoor show on earth. The Stampede is such a point of pride for Calgary, and every year we look forward to experiencing it! We already cannot wait until next year, but in the meantime, here are some highlights from this year:

  1. The Music Lineup: Each year we are always surprised to see who is performing at the Stampede, and this year was no different. There was something for everyone, whether you attended a big show in the Dome or the Cowboys tent.  
  2. The WestJet Chair Lift: If you need to get from one side of the grounds to the other, the chairlift is a great way to do so! Not only do you get to avoid…

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Check out some of the fun events happening around the city this month!

July 1 Canada Day 
July 1-31 Little Women: The Broadway Musical
July 2-7 2024 YONEX Canada Open
July 4 CountryFest: Cowboys Music Festival
July 4 Cowboys Stampede Showdown Charity Pokerfest
July 5 The Calgary Stampede Parade
July 5-14 The Calgary Stampede
July 5-14 Burwood Music Festival
July 6 Bowness Lions 33rd Annual Stampede Parade & Breakfast
July 12 Club 52 Live Presents: Magic and Comedy
July 12-14 Calaway Comic Fest for Kids
July 13 Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
July 19-21 Rally in The Rockies
July 22-28 LPGA CPKC Women's Open

There are so many incredible events happening during the Calgary Stampede! Check out their website by clicking here for all the details. Yahoo!

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Canada Day is Monday! This is such a special and patriotic day for Canadians. It is important to celebrate Canada Day as we honor our past, embrace our present, and work hard to make the future even brighter. 

How much do you know about Canada? Try out this quiz to test your knowledge!

Q U E S T I O N S

Question 1: In which Canadian province did the temperature drop to -63C on February 3 1947, making it nearly as cold as the surface of Mars?

Question 2: In Canada we have 563 lakes larger than 100 square kilometres, making us the country with the most amount of lakes worldwide. True or False? 

Question 3: The Amazon Rainforest may be considered the lungs of the earth, but Canada boasts an incredible amount of forested area, too. In fact,…

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Happy Stampede season, Calgary!

Waking up to the first day of Stampede can feel like waking up on Christmas morning. The city is buzzing with visitors, country music, and the wild west spirit we still hold tightly onto. Stampede is such a point of pride for many Calgarians, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. 

As per usual there is an incredible lineup of events and things to check out this Stampede. Here are some highlights:

  • The Evening Show: "The Calgary Stampede Evening Show is a unique entertainment doubleheader that takes place nightly at 7:45 p.m. The blast of a klaxon kicks off the Cowboys Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races—excitement that’s measured on the Richter Scale. When the last wagon thunders over the finish line, the…

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Check out some of the great events happening this summer!

June 6-27 Thunderin' Thursdays: Free Line Dancing Lessons
June 8-August 10 Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Friends - The One with Ace Ventura
June 14 La Fille Mal Gardee
June 15 Neighbour Day
June 15-16 Heritage Park Children's Festival
June 15-16 Wings and Wheels at The Hanger Flight Museum
June 16 Father's Day
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 Snoop Dogg: Cali to Canada Tour
June 22 Midsummer Masquerade
June 23 Wordfest Presents: Carley Fortune
June 27-29 Sound Atlas Music Festival
July 1 Canada Day 

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In Calgary we love our coffee shops!

Instead of giving money to a big corporation like Starbucks or Tim Hortons, support a local business! Here are some of the incredible local coffee shops in the city for you to taste test:

Cadence Coffee: “Cadence Coffee is a 21st century diner located in the heart of Bowness, where friends meet to enjoy great food, superfine coffee, and fresh baking.”

Analog: "Analog was founded with the view that every cup of coffee poured should be something special, and that ‘good enough’, is never good enough. The first Analog was opened in 2011 at the Calgary Farmers Market, followed by the 17th Ave location right in heart of the city’s beltline in 2012. Our community (and cafés) have only continued to grow from…

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