Another weekend has come and gone, but the fun is only getting started. From art to culture, indoor and outdoor events – there are a ton of exciting things happening in and around the city. Get ready, get set – enjoy! Here are 10 of the best things to do in Calgary this weekend.
WANDER THE DUNVEGAN GARDEN CENTRE
This week get your flower fix at the Dunvegan Garden Centre! Located just southwest of Calgary at Granary Road, this larger-than-life greenhouse carries both indoor and outdoor plants, landscaping supplies, gardening tools, and a ton more.
Where: 226066 112 Street W, Foothills County
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Cost: FREE
HIT UP A LATE SPRING HIKE
Spring hiking season is in full swing, Calgary! If the weather permits this week, grab a buddy, lace up your shoes, and hit the link above to check out some of our favorites within a few hours of the city and enjoy!
CHECK OUT THE GLENBOW MUSEUM’S TEMPORARY EXHIBIT
Take a leisurely walk and support talented artists. This week, check out Calgary’s FREE Glenbow Museum popup exhibition space at the Edison for Here to Tell: Faces of Holocaust Survivors, a commemorative photography exhibit that you won’t want to miss.
Where: 150 9th Avenue SW, Calgary
Cost: FREE
SHOP THE STEPHEN AVENUE MARKET
Showcasing a ton of local vendors, food trucks, and artists, the Stephen Avenue Market will fill your bags (and your hearts) with memories, goodies, and unique pieces made right here in Calgary.
When: Tuesday, June 21st
Where: Stephen Avenue, Calgary
ATTEND A FANCY GARDEN PARTY
With stunning decorations, incredible food, and a whimsical tournament, Calgarians are encouraged to dress up and wind down with a glass of sparkling wine with their friends, family, or special someone at the Rosé and Croquet garden party.
When: Wednesday, June 22nd
Where: 806 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
Cost: $195+
ROCK ON AT SLED ISLAND
Back with a kick-ass lineup of over 150 artists from a number of genres and backgrounds, Calgary’s Sled Island is back for 2022! Check out the link above and get your tickets now. You won’t want to miss a beat!
When: Wednesday, June 22nd – 25th
Where: Venues around Calgary
Cost: $20+
STROLL THROUGH THE CALGARY NIGHT MARKET
From live music to local vendors, food trucks, and even live performers, the Calgary Night Market is back and providing shoppers an exciting place to wander, get some fresh air and support small businesses.
When: Friday, June 24th
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community, TBA
LOL AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMEDY FESTIVAL
Get ready Calgary! The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is bringing comedy legends like Bill Burr, David Spade, and Whitney Cummings to Eau Claire Park this Friday. Check out the link above for more information.
When: Friday, June 24th – 26th
Where: 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $79+
PLAY IN THE QUANTUM SANDBOX
The first of its kind in Canada, Spark’s permanent digital art gallery has opened a brand new exhibit that will take you to a whole new dimension. This week, check it out and say bon voyage to reality.
When: Now open
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: Included in general admission ($26)
WALK YOUR WAY THROUGH CONTEMPORARY CALGARY
This week, wander Contemporary Calgary – a modern museum with wide-open spaces and many a tale to tell. The best part? Admission is only $10 – so go ahead and get that extra espresso shot in your coffee on the way there.
When: Open Wednesdays to Sundays
Where: 701 11th Street SW
Cost: $10 for GA
Those are our picks for the best things to do this weekend, Calgary. Now get out there and enjoy yourselves!
