Categories: Things To Do

10 of the best things to do in and around Calgary this week (August 12-16)

Another weekend is behind us, and we hope that you had plenty of fun under the sun, but it’s time to get back into it! Luckily, there are plenty of things to do that’ll have you smiling your way through another beautiful week in Calgary. Here are 10 that you should keep your eye on!

The Calgary Stampeders

Grab a beer and a jersey then cheer the Calgary Stampeders to victory at McMahon Stadium! For more information or to snag some tickets for this Thursday’s game, head to the link above!

When: Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Where:
 1817 Crowchild Trail NW
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $21+

Southcentre Roller Rink

Let the good times roll! From now until September 7th, 2024 visitors can stop by, lace up and take a spin on their 60-foot indoor roller rink located at Southcentre Mall.

When: Wednesday, August 7th – September 7th, 2024
Where: 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary, AB
Cost:
$5

Sponsored pick: Busog Collaboration Dinner 

Celebrate the rich flavours of Filipino cuisine at the Busog Collaboration Dinner! This incredible evening will feature seven innovative courses, each perfectly paired with award-winning spirits and cocktails from Eau Claire Distillery. You’ll get to enjoy the skills of five talented local chefs: Junell Mission, the current Chef De Cuisine of Oxbow; Ivan Montealto, the Executive Sous Chef at Sky360; Alex Dechavez, a celebrated chef alumnus, Rupert Garcia, the Chef of Hawthorn; and Hans Suarez, the Pastry chef at Fine Print, a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Stephen Avenue.

When: Friday, August 16th
Where: Oxbow, 1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary
Cost: $215

High River Sunset Drive-in

Ant-Man and Fantastic Voyage! This week, movie lovers are encouraged to toss a few pillows into the car and head to the High River Sunset Drive-in. For tickets head to the link above.

When: Friday, August 16th, 2024
Where: 64137 Highway 543 East, High River, AB, Canada, Alberta
Time: 9:10 pm
Cost: $40 per vehicle

Bowden SunMaze at Eagle Creek Farms

This week pick your own vegetables, get lost in the willow trees, and frolic through one of “Canada’s few Sunflower Mazes” at Eagle Creek Farms.

When: Open now
Where: 34530 RR#14 Red Deer County, Alberta
Cost: $7.50+

2024 BUMP Festival

We’re down to the wire! This week, take a self-guided tour of the new murals created by incredible artists for the 2024 BUMP Festival. To see a complete map and event schedule check out the link above!

When: Until August 18th, 2024
Where: See locations above
Cost: Free

Lamb of God & Mastodon

Are you ready to rock? This week Lamb of God will take over Calgary Saddledome. Tickets are still available – get yours now!

When: Thursday August 15th, 2024
Where: Calgary Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $80+

GlobalFest

Calgary’s most explosive festival! GlobalFest will return this week and will fill the sky with vibrant colours. From music, beer, food and choreographed pyrotechnics – it’s going to be a treat!

When: Thursday, August 15th – 24th, 2024
Where: 1827 68 St SE, Calgary – Elliston Park
Cost: $19.50+

Steve Earle

On August 15th, check out Steve Earle at Calgary’s Jack Singer Concert Hall! Tickets are still available at the link above. You won’t want to miss it!

When: Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $48+

Retro Drive-in Movies at Heritage Park

Love old movies? This summer head to Heritage Park for their Retro Drive-in series featuring National Lampoon’s Vacation and The Great OutdoorsHit their website now for tickets!

When: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW Calgary, Alberta
Time: 8:30 pm
Cost: $55+

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