NMC Jam Club.
Every Thursday, Feb 24, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell. In partnership with CJAY 92, NMC is supporting the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens, as Jesse & JD present the NMC Jam Club.
Jane’s Walk Calgary.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Your city. Your stories. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your community and connect with your neighbours.
Calgary Artists Studio Tour.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The tour has expanded to over 80 local artists participating across our beautiful city and surrounding areas. This is a self-guided tour where you get to meet each artist in their home or shared studio space, and you can plan your visit at your own pace. The Calgary Artists Studio Tour is a unique, informal, connected art experience for both the public and the artists. You are invited into artists studios to see beyond their finished work; to have an opportunity to learn more about their creative processes, inspirations and personal stories.
Free Comic Book Day.
> Saturday May 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give you a comic book for free!
Free Soccer Fridays.
> Friday May 10, 2024 at 4:30 pm - 6:00 am
Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity at Calgary Soccer Centre Annex. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.
WIC's Mother's Day Market.
> Friday May 10, 2024 at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore West Island College 's Mother's Day Market highlighting the remarkable talents of local artisans, entrepreneurs, and our students. Many delicious vegetables and beautiful plants grown in the own Greenhouse will be available for purchase. It's more than just a celebration of the season; it's an opportunity to support the community, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, and enjoy a day filled with the warmth of our WIC family.
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Build a Blooming Picture Frame.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Blooming Picture Frame.
| Location: | Participating Home Depot stores |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://homedepot.ca |
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Young Entrepreneurs Business Fair.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shop at Canada's largest student business fair for unique gifts, original artwork, toys and games, fashion accessories, entertainment, fantastic food, and more.
The Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair allows North Point students to experience the entrepreneurial process and provides a marketplace for our future business men and women.
North Point School's Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At the 8th Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair, over 150 students in Grades K-12 showcased and sold their creations. For one day only, hundreds of Calgarians are able to shop at dozens of student businesses at one of Canada’s largest student business fairs.
Life Cycle.
Everyday from Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Life Cycle is a virtual cycling event in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Taking place throughout the month of June families and cyclists will ride towards their personal fundraising and distance goals as they make a difference for kids across Alberta.
Funds raised through Life Cycle will support the Child Life departments at both Alberta hospitals.
Free Soccer Fridays.
> Friday Jun 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport.
All Sport One Day.
> Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
All Sport One Day is a free event for youth to discover sport! Taking place at 12 multisport hubs across Calgary, we partner with community sport organizations and facilities to provide thousands of opportunities for youth ages six to 17 to try a new sport!
| Location: | MNP Community & Sport Centre, Trico Centre for Family Wellness, Citadel Community Association, Genesis Centre & Saddletowne YMCA, Marlborough Park Community Association, Glenmore Athletic Park, Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Southland Leisure Centre, VIVO for Healthier Generations, University of Calgary, Winsport, Westside Rec Centre |
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| Category: | Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://allsportoneday.ca |
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Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival.
> Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Bands, floats, dancers, horses and fire trucks are all part of the proceedings that wind throughout downtown. The Children's Festival is always a hit with families and includes live entertainment and activities.
| Location: | Downtown Okotoks |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://okotoks.ca |
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Free Soccer Fridays.
> Friday Jun 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport.
Parkland Summerfest.
> Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable day in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96.
| Location: | Park 96 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://parklandsummerfest.com |
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Okotoks BuskerFest.
> Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Musicians, actors, magicians, jugglers, street performers, dancers, b-boys, singers and entertainers of all ages and acts will spread out on McRae and North Railway Streets for this fun street festival. It’s all free - if you like what you hear, show your appreciation for the performances with a loonie, toonie, or fiver - and don’t forget the applause.
| Location: | McRae and North Railway Streets |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://okotoks.ca |
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Jazz YYC Summer Festival.
Everyday from Jun 25, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This signature festival features both ticketed and free events along Calgary’s ‘Music Mile.’ With concerts, a club series, and the signature JazzWalk on the final Sunday of the festival, there is something for everyone.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jazzyyc.com |
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Pet-A-Palooza.
Everyday from Jul 27, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival has found its new home at Fort Calgary. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys and get hooked up with loads of free swag.
BUMP Festival.
Everyday from Aug 3, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
. The Beltline Urban Murals Project is Calgary’s street art festival. Since 2017, BUMP has added over 180 public art installations to Calgary. You can watch new murals go up in real time, attend artist talks, and vibe out to Graffiti Jams.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://yycbump.ca |
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