Another week has come and gone and Friday is nearly here! As always, there are a ton of fun and exciting things happening in and around the city, so let’s just dive right into it. From pet-friendly events to markets and more, here are 10 of the very best things to do in Calgary this weekend!
HIT THE INGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET
This Friday 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, August 12th
Where: 925 11 St SE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 11 pm
Cost: FREE
INDULGE DURING THE 2ND ANNUAL COCHRANE FOOD FEST
It’s a bit of a drive, but Cochranes Food Festival is back for its second year and you won’t want to miss it. Here, attendees can enjoy live music, performances, local food and fun activities at Mitford Park – but don’t forget to take note of it! It’ll only last for a few hours.
When: Saturday, August 13th
Where: 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary
Time: 11 am – 6 pm
EARN YOUR BEADS AT MARDA LOOP MARDA GRAS
Get ready to party, Calgary! Marda Loop’s big Marda Gras event returns this year with vendors, live music, performances and of course, their annual pet pageant. This is the area’s longest-running street festival so you can bet it’s going to be a ton of fun. They know what they’re doing!
When: Sunday, August 14th
Where: 33rd Avenue SW between 19th and 22nd Street
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Cost: Free
GO BERRY PICKING
Strawberries, raspberries, and saskatoons? This weekend, head to one of the many u-pick fields in and around Calgary and come home with a bucket full of fruit and a head full of memories. Could there be a sweeter way to spend a day?
Cost: Prices vary
SKATE PARK’S RETRO ROLLER RINK
With the sun in the sky, Calgary’s Deerfoot city wants to let the good times roll – in the literal sense! This weekend, lace into a pair of skates and glide the new 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
TAKE IN A BREATHTAKING VIEW FROM THE SUNSET FESTIVAL
Music, sunsets, beer and BBQ? This weekend, you’ll find all of this and more 7,400 ft up the side of Sulphur Mountain during the Banff Gondola Annual Sunset Festival. Do not miss this one, Calgary – it’s going to be something else.
When: Until September 5th
Where: 513 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B4
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $49+
WATCH THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
Whether you put your feet on the dash and point your peepers through the sunroof or really commit to an evening with snacks and a picnic blanket, stargazing is a fail-safe date idea and an original way to chill with your friends. This weekend, check out one of the many dark sky reserves in and around the city and take in the year’s most magical meteor shower.
When: Until August 21st (peak on August 11th)
Time: After sunset
Cost: FREE
SPONSORED PICKS
VISIT THE BRAND NEW CALGARY FARMER’S MARKET LOCATION
The Calgary Farmer’s Market is officially opening their brand new location to the public this Friday, August 12th, and you’re invited! Head on over and be one of the first to experience the very best makers, bakers, and growers of Alberta, all in their gorgeous new space.
When: Friday, Aug 12, 2022
Where: 25 Greenbriar Drive NW
Time: 8:45 am
TEST YOUR WITS AT THE LOCKED LIBRARY
This Friday, head down to Signal Hill Library for a fun escape-room-style event: Locked Library! You and your team will have 90 minutes to solve a series of mind-bending puzzles in order to beat the challenge and escape.
All proceeds from the event will support the new Signal Hill Library Outdoor Early Learning Centre.
When: Friday, Aug 12, 2022
Where: 5994 Signal Hill Centre Southwest
Cost: $42
GET YOUR PAWS TO THE PARK
The 7th Annual Paws in the Park fundraiser at River Park is this weekend! Scrap your Sunday plans, we have better ones for you. In support of AACS, The Concorde Group is hosting a family-friendly, fun-filled afternoon at River Park! With pet vendors, dog costume contests, a beer garden, a bouncy castle, and more, you and your pups will turn your Sunday into a fun day in no time.
When: Sunday, August 14th
Where:4500 14a St SW, Calgary, AB
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
There you have it! 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend. As always, have fun and be safe out there! It’s going to be a good one.
