What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Summer

From music festivals to sporty activities, here’s one fun thing you can do every day this summer.

June 2025

Still from Life Chronicles courtesy of Excurio.

Friday, June 20: Check out a concert during Sled Island (runs from June 18 to 22).

Saturday, June 21: Attend one of the local events happening on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Sunday, June 22: Fill up on seafood at Rodney’s Oyster Fest and Shucking Competition.

Monday, June 23: Hear some great music during the JazzYYC Summer Festival (runs from June 23 to 29).

Tuesday, June 24: Bring a book to an outdoor Read-A-Thon in Central Memorial Park.

Wednesday, June 25: Try a restaurant’s signature dish during Taste of Chinatown (runs from June 6 to 30).

Thursday, June 26: Learn cool facts about the science of food at Telus Spark’s Banquet exhibit (runs until September 2).

Friday, June 27: Order dishes like oxtail, jerk chicken, red snapper and more at a new Caribbean restaurant.

Saturday, June 28: Spend the day golfing with a friend.

Sunday, June 29: Check out a new virtual reality experience about the earth’s evolution (runs until August 31).

Monday, June 30: Spruce up your outdoor space by visiting a local garden centre.

 

July 2025

Fiestaval. Photo courtesy of Fiestaval.

Tuesday, July 1: See an exciting firework show on Canada Day.

Wednesday, July 2: Grab a summer read from Shelf Life Books and read in Central Memorial Park.

Thursday, July 3: Attend the Calgary Stampede’s Sneak-A-Peek night.

Friday, July 4: See world-class equestrians compete at Spruce Meadows’ North American tournament (runs July 2 to 6).

Saturday, July 5: Visit Mexifest for dancing, live music, wrestling, tasty eats and more (runs from July 4 to 6).

Sunday, July 6: Catch a country music concert at the Buckaroos Cabaret (runs from July 4 to 6).

Monday, July 7: Taste amazing Stampede-inspired fare (and vote for the People’s Choice Award) at The District at Beltline’s 3rd Annual Stampede Chef Showdown.

Tuesday, July 8: Watch events like barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and more at the Stampede rodeo.

Wednesday, July 9: Order a picnic basket from River Café and enjoy it in Prince’s Island Park.

Thursday, July 10: Shop from Indigenous vendors and see cultural demonstrations at Elbow River Camp.

Friday, July 11: Dine at a new Beltline restaurant that’s inspired by fly-fishing.

Saturday, July 12: Head to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo to see Washed Ashore, an exhibit that turns beach debris into sculptures inspired by marine wildlife (runs until September 14).

Sunday, July 13: Order a pizza at Actually Pretty Good’s new location in Crescent Heights.

Monday, July 14: Cool down with an ice cream flight at Made by Marcus.

Tuesday, July 15: Take your pup to one of Calgary’s 160 off-leash park areas.

Wednesday, July 16: Meet a friend for coffee at Fenyk Coffee & Social’s new southwest location.

Thursday, July 17: Dine at a new cicchetti restaurant in Inglewood.

Friday, July 18: Support local artisans and makers at the Marda Loop Night Market.

Saturday, July 19: Shop for tasty eats at Avenue’s 2025 Best Things to Eat and Drink Market.

Sunday, July 20: Immerse yourself in Latin culture at Fiestaval in Eau Claire Plaza (July 18 to 20).

Monday, July 21: Take in the wildlife at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.

Tuesday, July 22: Order a creative cool treat during YYC Ice Cream Fest (runs July 18 to August 17).

Wednesday, July 23: Order some pizza at a new Italian restaurant called Lusi.

Thursday, July 24: Head to McMahon Stadium to see the Montreal Alouettes play the Calgary Stampeders.

Friday, July 25: See a concert at the 46th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival (runs July 24 to 27).

Saturday, July 26: Shop, eat and explore the neighbourhood during Inglewood Sunfest.

Sunday, July 27: Relax at Offline Wellness Club’s new sauna and cold plunge facility.

Monday, July 28: Head to Cowboys Park to go skateboarding at the biggest outdoor skatepark in Canada.

Tuesday, July 29: Treat yourself to a six- or nine-course tasting menu at a new fine-dining restaurant called Gatsby’s.

Wednesday, July 30: Shop from local vendors at the U/D Night Market.

Thursday, July 31: Book a Pedal Pub experience with some friends.

 

August 2025

Hotel Arts. Photo courtesy of Hotel Arts.

Friday, August 1: See an indie theatre production at Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival (runs from August 1 to 9).

Saturday, August 2: Fill up on tasty bites and drinks at Taste of Calgary (runs from July 31 to August 4).

Sunday, August 3: Soak up the sun on a rooftop patio.

Monday, August 4: Play a tennis match on one of The City of Calgary’s 160+ outdoor courts.

Tuesday, August 5: Attempt the outdoor climbing wall at Calgary Climbing Centre’s Rocky Mountain location.

Wednesday, August 6: Dine on delicious Malaysian cuisine at a new restaurant in Kensington.

Thursday, August 7: Learn all about design at the inaugural Design Week Calgary (runs from August 7 to 9).

Friday, August 8: Cheer on the racers at the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival (runs from August 8 to 10).

Saturday, August 9: Watch Cavalry FC take on the HFX Wanderers FC for an exciting night of soccer.

Sunday, August 10: Explore Marda Loop during the Marda Gras Street Festival’s 40th anniversary.

Monday, August 11: Enjoy a tasty dining experience during Alberta on the Plate (runs from August 8 to 17).

Tuesday, August 12: Treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich from Biscettes Cookie Co.

Wednesday, August 13: Spend a day exploring Heritage Park with family.

Thursday, August 14: Catch the show-stopping fireworks at GlobalFest (runs from August 14 to 23).

Friday, August 15: Celebrate Caribbean culture at Carifest (runs from August 15 to 17).

Saturday, August 16: Check out Expo Latino, a huge Latin festival in Prince’s Island Park.

Sunday, August 17: Sing along with country music bands and artists at Country Thunder (runs August 15 to 17).

Monday, August 18: Cool down on the Timber Falls log ride at Calaway Park.

Tuesday, August 19: Catch up with a friend over brunch on a local patio.

Wednesday, August 20: Rent a pedal boat at Bowness Lagoon.

Thursday, August 21: Lounge by the pool at Hotel Arts.

Friday, August 22: Enjoy a tasty day at Barley & Smoke in support of Kids Cancer Care.

Saturday, August 23: Laugh it up at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (runs from August 22 to 24).

Sunday, August 24: Fill up on freshly grilled meats and barbecue treats at Brewery & the Beast.

Monday, August 25: Unwind at PRML, a new sauna and cold plunge facility by the team behind Rumble Boxing.

Tuesday, August 26: Go see Theatre Calgary’s season opener, Made in Italy (runs from August 26 to September 21).

Wednesday, August 27: Stay cool with some Japanese shaved ice from Monster Kakigori.

Thursday, August 28: Share some seafood paella at the new Bodega restaurant in Mission.

Friday, August 29: Spend some time exploring Contemporary Calgary’s new Presence exhibition (runs from June 26 to November 9).

Saturday, August 30: Celebrate love at the Calgary Pride Parade & Festival (runs from August 30 and 31).

Sunday, August 31: Pick up some summer produce at a local farmers’ market.

 

September 2025

The crab capoletti and burrate pizza from Acme Pizza & Pasta Co. Photo by Chris Landry.

Monday, September 1: Take your bike for a spin on the West Confederation Bicycle Pump Track.

Tuesday, September 2: Treat yourself to a tasty acai bowl.

Wednesday, September 3: Check out the new Kípaitápiiyssinnooni exhibit at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland.

Thursday, September 4: Order some hand rolls at the Oori Nori pop-up (runs until September 13).

Friday, September 5: Hear incredible piano performances during the 2025 Honens Festival (multiple dates).

Saturday, September 6: See incredible acrobatics at Cirque du Soleil’s Echo (runs from August 30 to October 19).

Sunday, September 7: See the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra perform an outdoor concert in Prince’s Island Park.

Monday, September 8: See a movie during the Calgary International Film Festival (runs from September 18 to 28).

Tuesday, September 9: Fill up on pizza and pasta at Acme’s new restaurant in Sunnyside.

Wednesday, September 10: Play some board games with a friend at D6 Tabletop Café.

Thursday, September 11: Book a restaurant tasting tour through the Taste the City app.

Friday, September 12: Watch the movie Elemental at an outdoor movie night in Sunalta.

Saturday, September 13: Enjoy a day of beer, music and art at Dandy Fest.

Sunday, September 14: Shop for your cat (or even adopt one) at the Calgary Cat Festival & Market (runs from September 13 to 14).

Monday, September 15: Enjoy a beer on a local brewery’s patio.

Tuesday, September 16: Go for a relaxing walk in a Calgary park.

Wednesday, September 17: See Calgary’s new professional women’s soccer team play against the Ottawa Rapid FC.

Thursday, September 18: Order some gimbap from a new Korean street food restaurant. 

Friday, September 19: Go rock climbing at the Calgary Climbing Centre.

Saturday, September 20: Enjoy brunch and live music at a newly opened restaurant called The Sharp.

Sunday, September 21: Pop into the Esker Foundation to see a free art exhibition.

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This article appears in the July 2023 issue of Avenue Calgary.

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