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July 2020 Calgary Events

Happy July, everyone!

Following Canada Day this past Wednesday, Calgarians are ramping up for a beautiful summer. It was supposed to be rainy and gloomy all week but the skies are clear and, after months of quarantine, people are itching to get outside and breathe in the fresh air. Unfortunately, large events are still cancelled in Calgary for the month of July. Thankfully, Avenue Calgary has lots of ideas for how you can have fun this month while staying safe! Check out these helpful resources:

• 20 Best Things to Do in Calgary This July (While Social Distancing)
• How to Golf Safely at City of Calgary Golf Courses
• Virtual Calgary Runs Happening This Summer
• 4 Calgary Walks We Love Right Now

You should also check out a number of…

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May Long Weekend Activities 2020

Happy May Long Weekend, Everyone!

After weeks of shut downs and quarantine, the world is slowly starting to open back up again; including Calgary! While it is important to make sure that we continue to use precautions (wear face masks, keep 6 feet of distance whenever possible, continue to practice good hygiene, stay home if you're sick, etc.), it's becoming safer to navigate this brave new world. That being said, if you're going stir crazy and ready to get out and about, here are some ideas of things to do this weekend: 

• BBQ from home with a local barbecue kit: Avenue Calgary writes, "Now that the weather is nice again, it’s time to break out your barbecue and start grilling. While you can, of course, pick up supplies from the grocery store,…

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May 2019 Events

Check out some of these fun things to do around Calgary, Alberta this May…

May 3 || Calgary International BeerFest || Albertan’s love craft beer; and Beerfest, which has become wildly successful in this city, is a direct representation of that. Sampler tickets are $1 each and will allow you to try any number of the 100+ breweries best ales. Support local brewers like Citizen, Last Best and Zero Issue, but also have the opportunity to try beers from breweries all over the country!

May 5 || Montgomery Community Clean Up || Spring cleaning is not just important for your home; it’s also important for your neighborhood! The summer is the most popular time for people visiting the city and for real estate; make your neighborhood stand out among the…

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March Events

There are so many fun things to do in Calgary this month! Check some of them out and experience everything this vibrant city in Alberta has to offer.

March 5: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition - Watch the best of the best compete in this inspiring event. Calgary is home to some truly incredible musicians that have spent thousands of hours honing their craft. Marvel at their great skill and enjoy a night of beautiful music.

March 6: Heritage Park Ghost Tours - They are back and more popular than ever! The Heritage Park Ghost Tours sell out almost immediately every single Halloween, so they are making a ghostly visit this spring for one night only. Act now if you like haunting encounters...

March 9: Calgary Baby & Tot Show -…

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January Events

Happy New Year! Here are some of the events happening around the city:

January 1 New Year's Day
January 1 Calgary Icbreaker Polar Bear Dip: Dive into the cold to raise money for a fantastic cause! If you're not particularly excited about diving into freezing water, you can watch from the sidelines and show your support for those who are crazy. This fun event is a great family outing for the last day of the holiday break.
January 4 - 6 The Motorcycle Show: Calgary may not have a long motorcycle season, but those who choose to live free and ride with the wind in their face are very dedicated. Check out the motorcycle show to see some incredible motorcycles, check out all the new motorcycle gadgets and enter a ton of giveaways. This show will inspire…

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December 2018 Events

'Tis the season for celebrating the holidays. December in Calgary, Alberta, Canada has many events in celebration of Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and more. If you are wanting to explore all that Calgary has to offer, December is a great time to do it. Enjoy the outdoor craft markets, free skates, tasty treats and more!

December 1 - 23 A Christmas Carol
December 1 - January 5 Zoolights
December 2 Hanukkah
December 2 Beginning of Advent
December 6 Loft Speaker Series: Holiday Hospitality
December 6 - 9 Make It Calgary
December 7 Dave Kelly Live
December 7 - 16 Market Collective
December 8 Bowness Annual Holiday Dinner
December 9 Teddy Bear Toss
December 9 Holiday Fest 'n' Film
December 9 Northwestival
December 14 Bowness JellyBean Dance
December 14 - 16 She…

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September Events You Don't Want To Miss

Here are some fun events to check out this month as autumn waves goodbye to summertime!

This Girl Can Expo || September 8th || Big Four Building, Stampede Grounds || "Parents and girls ages five and up are invited to this new local expo, which aims to inspire and empower young girls. The one-day event will feature speakers like Olympic medalist Alex Gough, sessions on coding and healthy relationships, yoga and hip hop classes, and a show by the Calgary Girls Choir." Check out the exhibits, freebies and get inspired! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website HERE.

Red & White Comic Expo || September 9th || Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium || "Comic books, role-playing games, artwork, action figures — you'll find all this and…

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June 2018 Events

Check out some of the events happening in Calgary this month! For more information, check out Avenue Magazine's great list. 

Banff Yoga Festival || June 1 - 3 || Banff || Yogis everywhere rejoice! The Banff Yoga festival is this weekend. This festival has workshops, speakers, a market and more. Come celebrate the art of yoga! For more information visit their website HERE.

Little Modern Market || June 2 || Rally Pointe || The founders of the Little Modern Market say, "we started Little Modern Market, when we saw that something was missing from the Calgary market scene. Living in the suburbs, heading downtown isn’t always the easiest option, so bringing the same fun, and welcoming market scene to us, was our goal!" Check it out by visiting their…

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May 2018 Events

May is full of exciting events, so don't miss out! Here are some highlights:

May 4th || Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you...)

May 5th, 12th & 19th || Free Compost Day || Calgary Compost Facility || This exciting opportunity is thanks to the City of Calgary who is "offering free compost for residents to use in their yards and gardens this spring. The compost is made from the food and yard waste collected in the Green Cart Program" (City of Calgary). Take advantage of this FREE event that will help your garden flourish! While you're at it, stop by a Starbucks and pick up some free coffee grounds to sprinkle into the mix - rumor has it coffee grounds are great for growing tomatoes. Get more information HERE. 

May 5th || Jane's Walk ||…

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April 2018 Events

Calgary Youth Science Fair || April 11th - 14th || Olympic Oval || Where would we be without scientists? We would have no electricity, iphones, vehicles, bridges... The Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF) "inspires youth to discover their potential in these STEM fields, attracting bright hardworking students to grow their great ideas into initiatives they can take into the larger world." Support your local prodigies and check out their incredible projects! For more information visit their website here. 

Bowness Mainstreet Planning || April 13th || Irish Cultural Society || Have a say in how your community is being developed. Bowness and Montgomery residents, this meeting is for you! The City of Calgary says, "experts from departments across The City…

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