4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This July

Cheer on Calgary’s women’s soccer team, get some delicious ice cream at the YYC Ice Cream Fest, go to Folk Fest and more.

A player on the Calgary Wild FC women's soccer team kicks a ball.
Photo by Todd Korol.

Cheer on the Wild FC

July 12 and 19

Calgary’s women’s soccer team, Calgary Wild FC, is one of six teams in the new Northern Super League, which kicks off its inaugural season this summer. Check out home games on July 12 against Vancouver Rise FC and July 19 against Ottawa Rapid FC, both at McMahon Stadium.

calgarywildfc.com

 

Take the leap at World Skydiving Day

July 12

The annual World Skydiving Day takes place on the second Saturday in July (July 12 this year). It’s a worldwide record-breaking event, but adrenaline junkies can head to Skydive Extreme Calgary year-round.

worldskydivingday.com

 

Cool down at YYC Ice Cream Fest

July 18 to August 17

Indulge in an array of cool and curious ice cream flavours from participating shops and makers in support of Calgary Meals on Wheels’ annual festival.

yycicecreamfest.com

 

Sway to the tunes at Folk Fest

July 24 to 27

2025 marks the 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival. That means four days of family-friendly, cultural and musical experiences with more than 70 artists, food vendors, an arts market and much more.

calgaryfolkfest.com

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This article appears in the July 2025 issue of Avenue Calgary.

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