Happy Thursday and congrats on making it through another week! This time around, there are a ton of fun events happening in and around the city and you’ll have an extra day to celebrate! From markets to garden centres – here are 10 things to do this LONG weekend in Calgary!
WANDER THE EASY DAYS MARKET
This weekend, hit the East Village Riverwalk for the big Easy Days pop-up market! Featuring Calgary artists and various artisan vendors, guests can enjoy performances and local goodies!
When: Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Where: 618 Confluence Way SE
Time: 12 pm – 6 pm
GET A DEAL AT THE CALGARY READS BIG BOOK SALE
With a variety of bestselling and classic children’s stories for less – this incredible event will be held in support of the Book Bank and will help provide books to those who may not be able to access them. Enjoy!
When: Friday, May 12th – 22nd, 2023
Where: Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Street NW
Admission cost: FREE+
RIDE THE COASTER AT CALAWAY PARK
Looking to do something a little more fast-paced this weekend? Adrenaline junkies are encouraged to ride the coaster or eat all the carnival food their stomachs can handle at Calgary’s Calaway Park which is set to open at the end of this month!
When: Opens Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Where: 245033 Range Road 33, Calgary
TAKE A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF YYC’S BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS
Got a sweet tooth? This weekend, crush your ice cream craving and melt with the spirit of the season by checking out one of the 10 best shops in Calgary, which you can find in the link above!
THE CALGARY NIGHT MARKET
Local vendors, food trucks, and even live performers – does it get any better than that? This weekend the Calgary Night Market will kick off and offer Calgarians a grassy place to wander, get some fresh air and support small businesses.
When: Friday, May 19th
Where: 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary
Time: 4 pm – 10 pm
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR A HUGE CHARITY PARTY
Featuring drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, live entertainment and a DJ, The Lewiston’s 7th Birthday charity party at Flores and Pine will not only get you on the dance floor and mingling with fun-loving Calgarians, it will also help raise money for the Love for Lewiston Foundation – an organization focused on raising awareness and funds for the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Community across Canada and The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Interested in attending? Get $25 each ticket with code CURIOCITY25 and enjoy!
When: Saturday, May 27th, 2023
Where: 254028 Bearspaw Road Calgary, AB T3L 2P7
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $25 off with code CURIOCITY25
HANG OUT POOLSIDE
This weekend, hit Calgary’s spring destinations for sun, fun and drinks! Hotel Arts is THE place to wind down and catch a tan any day of the week, so check it out and enjoy!
Where: 119 12 Ave SW Calgary, AB
TAKE ON YYCAESARFEST
Created by Walter Chell In 1969, the Caesar is deeply rooted in our history so it only makes sense that one of the largest events celebrating the drink is held in Calgary! This weekend fans of the drink can hit the Stampede grounds where local bars and restaurants will be showcasing different variations of the boozy bevy under one roof.
When: Saturday, May 20th – 21st, 2023
Where: 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary
Time: 4 pm – 10 pm
Cost: $25
VISIT WITH THE ANIMALS AT COBB’S ADVENTURE PARK
They’re on their way back! This weekend, snuggle a kangaroo or two, go axe throwing, and place a bet on a round of minigolf! Cobb’s Adventure Park is set to open again for the season on May 20th and in our opinion, there’s really no better way to get outdoors than this.
When: Opens Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Where: 1500 84th Street NE, Calgary
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Tickets: $21+
VISIT A POP-UP GARDEN CENTRE
With wholesale prices, several locations across the city, and expert staff, the Glow Garden pop-ups have returned! This annual shopping event is familiar to many and beloved by plant enthusiasts and admirers – so don’t miss it!
And there you have, it friends – 10 things to do in Calgary this long weekend. Now get yourselves out there and enjoy yourselves!
