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Happy Tuesday! We hope that you all had the very best long weekend – but it’s time to get back into it! Luckily, there are a ton of wonderfully exciting things happening this time around, from food festivals to music festivals. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 things to do in Calgary this week!
We hope you’ve got a pair of clean stretchy pants, friends, because Canada’s tastiest festival, Le Burger Week, is back with a special plant-based edition! From local bars to cafes Calgary is in for one last week of some wildly tasty creations and we couldn’t be more excited. Bon Appetit, friends!
When: Until September 14th
We love hitting the theatre – but there’s something extra special about feeling the grass beneath your toes while you watch one of your favourite movies light up the night. This Friday, rally your friends, pack a snack, a blanket and a chair then catch Mamma Mia at Royal Sunalta Park for FREE.
When: Friday, September 9th
Where: 1747 14th Ave SW Calgary
Time: 8 pm
Cost: FREE
Held the day before China’s annual Mid-Autumn celebration, this event will see food trucks, vendors and performers – as well as traditional displays and music. The very best part? It’s totally FREE to attend and guests are encouraged to bring their own lanterns in participation!
When: Friday, September 9th
Where: 2nd Ave SW and Daqing Square
Time: 4 pm – 10 pm
Cost: FREE
This week vendors from all over the city will gather again for the beloved Inglewood Night Market! Here, you can check out their beer garden, food trucks, live music, and the many, MANY dogs that fellow attendees will be walking through the area. Enjoy!
When: Friday, September 9th
Where: 925 11 St SE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 11 pm
Cost: FREE
Modelled after TopGolf in the States, Launchpad is the first of its kind in all of Canada. This week, grab a drink, a few friends, and tee off from one of their bays. You know what they say! Practice makes perfect – but practice tastes a whole lot better with a beer.
Where: Mickelson National Golf Club – 34122 East Harmony Trail
Cost: $70+
The sun is in the sky and Calgary’s Deerfoot city wants to let the good times roll – in the literal sense! This week, lace into a pair of skates and glide the colourful retro roller rink at the third annual Block Party in partnership with the art-forward organization, PARK.
Where: 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
Cost: FREE
From still walkers and aerialists, to drag royalty and local musicians – 17th Avenue has kicked off its 2022 summer series with a bang. This week and throughout the rest of the season, check out movies in the park, fitness classes and more. For a full itinerary, check out the link above and enjoy!
When: Until September 21st
Where: 17 Ave. & 8 St. S.W, Calgary
Cost: FREE
Summer isn’t over yet and there’s plenty to explore in your own backyard, Calgary! Brooks Region Tourism has all the activities your heart can desire
When: Anytime
Where: Brooks, Alberta
Aside from unbelievable equestrian competitions, this exclusive event will have something for everyone.
When: Wednesday, September 7th to 11th
Where: 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, Alberta
Cost: $15+
Country Music Week has returned to Calgary with a non-stop lineup of boot-stompin’ fun. Head on over to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for unplugged concerts, events, “countryfied” exhibits, and a whole lot more that you absolutely won’t want to miss out on. Not to mention, they house the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, so it’s the perfect time to stop by. You can even head over to King Eddy for CCMA OFF COUNTRY events on September 8th and 10th!
When: September 8th to 11th
Where: 300-851 4 Street SE
And there you have it, folks! 10 things to do in Calgary this week! It’s going to be a good one, we can feel it!
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