Happy Sunday, friends! We hope that you are having a wonderful weekend – one full of midway eats and tan lines but it’s almost time to get down to business. Luckily, this time around, that business is just having more fun. Not sure where to go? Here are 10 things to do in Calgary this week! Enjoy!
HIT THE BADLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Good news Calgary, there are still 7 nights left of the Badlands Music Festival! Badlands had an unreal opening weekend, and the next week will be no different. Here’s what’s coming up:
- Manila Grey, Jazz Cartier & Grandtheft on Monday
- Chad Brownlee on Tuesday
- Loud Luxury on Wednesday
- Black Pistol Fire on Thursday
- Country 105’s Blind Date w/ Secret Mystery Headliner
- Festival Headliners Rezz & Deadmau5 on Saturday & Sunday
You can still check out artists like Jazz Cartier (TONIGHT!), Loud Luxury, Black Pistol Fire, Deadmau5, and many more. Haven’t got your tickets yet? Then what the heck are ya waiting for, you’ve only got a week left!
When: Until July 18th
Where: 840 9 Ave SW, Calgary AB
Cost: $21.05 +
INDULGE YOURSELF AT CALGARY’S SUMMER COOL-ER
We hope you’re ready to indulge, because a new community-positive event meant to showcase local businesses and celebrate seasonal grub, clothing, and more, is hitting Calgary! From the folks who put on the city’s massive Hot Chocolate Fest comes another amazing way to raise money for Meals on Wheels so don’t miss it!
When: Thursday, July 1st – Tuesday, August 31st
HEAD TO THE GROUNDS FOR THE STAMPEDE
One week down, one more to go! After last year’s cancellation, the midway, the food, the music, and the rodeo are back and despite things looking a little bit different, some of you could not be happier. This week mask up and hit the Stampede grounds in celebration of the city’s resilient spirit!
When: Until July 18th, 2021
Where: 1410 Olympic Way SE
FLOAT THE BOW
It’s going to be a long hot summer! This week, grab your pals, a dingy, and some snacks then hit Calgary’s winding river. Kick back and enjoy the warmth on your face and the water on your toes on an obligatory YYC adventure.
BINGE NETFLIX’S JULY RELEASES
From documentaries comedies and originals, Netflix will be delivering hours of entertainment to get us through a long summer that might almost be too hot. This week those who would prefer to stay indoors can binge their way through Calgary’s heatwave with a ton of new releases!
COOL OFF IN ONE OF CALGARY’S OUTDOOR POOLS
With temperatures well into the 20s, city-slickers are going to need somewhere to cool off and we just don’t think we’re all going to fit comfortably into the Bow. This week, why not consider checking out one of the many spray parks, outdoor or wading outdoor pools throughout Calgary!
GRAB A DRINK AT THE STAMPEDE CAESAR ROUNDUP
Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker and we don’t have a whole lot of time left to enjoy the Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth. This week either before or after you hit the grounds check out one of Calgary’s best bars for a unique sip as part of the city’s 10-day Stampede Caesar Roundup – a celebration of the most wonderful time of year!
When: Friday, July 9th – 18th
Where: See above
GO FOR A RUN
From beautifully landscaped gardens for lounging, picnicking and reading in; to open fields where you can work up a sweat, YYC has got you! One of the most popular ways to get out and about in the city? Running! So – if you’re like us and feel like you’ve taken too many laps around the block check out the link above for 10 of the best places to go for a run in Calgary!
CHECK OUT NEO’S BEER GARDEN & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Beer? Pancakes? This upcoming week, check out Cold Garden for a perfect-for-summer event. In partnership with our pals at Neo Financial, Calgarians are encouraged to hit the East Village, grab a plate of flapjacks and a beer later on in the day then enjoy some live music under the heat of the sun. You will not want to miss it!
When: Saturday, July 17th-18th
Where: 553 Riverfront Avenue
Time: Pancake breakfast 10 am | Beer garden 11 am – 10 pm | Greta Foodtruck – 1 pm | Live Music – 6 pm
STRIKE A POSE AT THE CORE’S GRAM GARDEN
We think it’s safe to say that your Instagram could use a little ‘spice’. Luckily, Calgary’s CORE Shopping Mall has come to your aid, opening their brand new ‘Gram Garden’, an interactive display where shoppers can snap a picture or two in a series of season-perfect photo booths. This week check it out and enter to win a $500 gift card! For more information check the link above!
When: Stampede Theme – until July 20th | Summer Theme – July 20th to August 15th | Pride Party Theme – August 16th to September 7th
Where: 324 8 Ave SW, Calgary
There you have it, 10 things to do in Calgary this week! It’s going to be good one, folks! Happy Stampeding
