Explore Downtown YYC

Sunday Safari Brunch
2026-08-30 09:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne, Calgary, T2E 7V6
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!

Red Panda Breakfast
2026-08-30 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Edmonton) | Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive Ne, Calgary, T2E 7V6
Get red-y to start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast, fresh fruit, and other buffet favourites while learning about our beloved red pandas. Your ticket includes exclusive early zoo access, a delicious breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of our red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat. Perfect for families and little ones of all ages, you’ll discover fascinating facts about red pandas, their unique adaptations, and the efforts conserving this beautiful species.

Where: Kitamba Café and Asian Highlands

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

7:15 a.m. – Guests may begin to arrive at the North Entrance and proceed to Kitamba Café
7:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast begins
8:00 a.m. – Red panda interpretive presentation from Conservation Education begins
8:30 a.m. – Guests proceed to Asian Highlands for an exclusive viewing of red pandas
8:45 a.m. – Early access to Asian Highlands with a special red panda enrichment
9:30 a.m. – Red Panda Breakfast concludes

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
2026-08-30, 2026-08-29, 2026-08-28 | Prince’s Island Park, Calgary, Alberta
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a no minors event (18+ in Alberta) – including infants/babies. Get ready to laugh under the open sky! Join us as we showcase an incredible lineup of comedic talent—ranging from local gems to superstar headliners—all in the stunning backdrop of our beloved parks and communities across the nation. Come for the jokes, stay for the scenery, and let the good times roll!

Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
2026-08-30, 2026-08-29, 2026-08-28, 2026-08-27, 2026-08-26, 2026-08-25, 2026-08-24 | Calgary Public Library – Central, 800 3 St Se, Calgary, T2G 2E7
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.
Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect, discover, and keep learning through the summer months.
From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge.
Registration opens June 15.

Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor
2026-08-30 | Peace Park, 2 Ave SW, Calgary, T2P
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high‑energy, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free clinics offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.
Delivered in partnership with The City of Calgary, Cavalry FC, Calgary Wild FC, Calgary Minor Soccer Association, and the Centre for Newcomers, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, play, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC, participants receive top‑tier instruction at no cost while learning from the pros, building confidence, and experiencing the joy of the game in the heat of the city.
When: June 7 – September 20, most Sundays Who: Youth ages 8–17 Where: Peace Park (2 Avenue & 8 Street SW) Weather: Clinics may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe

Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC
2026-08-30 | Peace Park, 2 Ave SW, Calgary, T2P
Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer, bringing high-energy, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills, these free programs offer a fun, positive, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long.
Delivered in partnership with The City, Cavalry FC, Calgary Wild FC, Calgary Minor Soccer Association and the Centre for Newcomers, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, play, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC, participants get top-tier instruction at no cost, learning from the pros, building confidence, and experiencing the joy of the game in a supportive environment.

Calgary ReggaeFest 2026
2026-08-29 15:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-28 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Rise, Calgary, T2E 4E2
Join us August 28 & 29 for Calgary’s premier celebration of reggae music and Caribbean culture at The Rise on St. Patrick’s Island.
More than a music festival, Calgary ReggaeFest is a pulsating rhythm of unity, culture, and celebration. There will be a beer stand by Village Brewery, food trucks, craft vendors, and a dance floor.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0L8
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages and skill levels to step into the world of music-making.
PlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings, wind, percussion, and electronic instruments, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch, volume, timbre, and vibration. Pluck a string, strike a drum, blow into an organ, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely, explore freely, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.

River Hall YYC
2026-08-29 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-28 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-27 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-23 11:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | 311 8 Street SW, 311 8 Street Sw, Calgary
River Hall YYC

☀️ Free open air community events
along the Bow River
🎶 Entertainment •
Activities • Wellness & more!
💫
Family + Dog friendly 🐾
📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW

Hours
✨ Thursdays & Fridays:
5–10 PM
✨ Saturdays & Sundays:
11 AM–10 PM

Enjoy the best of summer at River Hall with vibrant events,
local talent, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to connect, relax, and have
fun!

Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing, a perfect
date spot, or simply somewhere to soak up the sunshine, there’s plenty of room
to hang out and make the most of the season.

SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Century Gardens Basketball Courts, 826 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2P 1H7
This summer, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city.
Join us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from June through September, hosted at the ﻿Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW).
Open to youth ages 8 to 17, these clinics are all about building skills, boosting confidence, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches, this is your chance to train, play, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.

Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land
2026-08-27 11:00 - 12:45 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Ab, T2G 5E1
Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything.
Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and an exclusive tour of The Confluence archaeological collection, you’ll discover the complex and many histories of the site that became known to many as Fort Calgary. You’ll also gain insight into Indigenous ways of knowing and how The Confluence is working to tell a more complete story of the past, present, and future of the land.

Charles Haycock
2026-08-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Comedy Cave, 1020 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1J2
Charles Haycock is a unique comedian in many ways. Whereas most good comics command an audience’s attention by being larger than life, Charles drops all the pretense and offers a quirky, playful style that makes the crowd WANT to listen. His humour is subtle, yet uproariously funny. Charles branches off in unexpected directions and is gifted enough that the odd jokes that MISS are often as amusing as the ones that hit. He embodies the old saying that “a good comedian says funny things, but a great comedian says things funny”, which is why he has been turning heads since taking to the stage in 2012. Charles has appeared on TV tapings for the 2018 Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the 2017 Halifax Comedy Festival. He was featured at the 2017 Sudbury Comedy Festival, the 2016 Kamloops Komedy Festival, Nextfest 2015 and the 2015 Global Visions Film Festival. He’s opened for international touring stars like Alonzo Bodden and Bryan Callen. He also happens to be a world-class yo-yo performer.

Knitting & Crochet Club by Carya Village Commons
2026-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Carya Village Commons, 610 8 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Ab, T2G 5B4
A vibrant weekly club meant for both first-time fabric artists and veterans.
Bring your project and chat with out knitters and crocheters, or join us for an introductory lesson!
Who We Are
Carya is a social impact agency that has been responding to the evolving social needs of the Calgary community since 1910. Today, with over a century of expertise, we remain deeply rooted in being a place of connection and support for Calgarians when and where they need us most.Carya impacts the lives of thousands of Calgarians each year, through a range of comprehensive, low to no-cost programs and services that enhance mental well-being, strengthen families, improve living conditions, and create meaningful social connections.

The Market on Stephen Avenue
2026-08-25 11:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | 8th Street 8th Avenue, Calgary, Calgary, Ab
✨ A Downtown Favourite Returns in 2026! ✨
The Market on Stephen Avenue is officially returning for the 2026 season — and vendor applications are now OPEN!Set in the heart of downtown Calgary, this vibrant daytime market offers exceptional exposure for small businesses, makers, artists, and creative brands looking to connect with locals and visitors alike.
🗓 Market on Stephen Avenue📅 Select Tuesdays | June 23 – September 22, 2026🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📩 IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLYTo protect our vendor community from scams, all vendor applications are issued by email only.👉 events@dmeinc.ca👉 info@dmeinc.ca
⚠️ We do NOT accept applications via:❌ Instagram or Facebook DMs❌ PayPal❌ Third-party links or payment requests
✨ Full market details, pricing, and next steps will be shared once we receive your email inquiry.We can’t wait to welcome you back to Stephen Avenue and continue supporting local businesses throughout the 2026 season!Delisle Marketing & Events Inc. & The Downtown Markets

Perspective Film Series: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
2026-08-23 17:30 - 19:45 (America/Edmonton) | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 Street Southwest, Calgary, Ab, T2P 2C4
Stanley Kubrick’s iconic A Clockwork Orange (1971) follows Alex, a charismatic but ultraviolent teenage delinquent in dystopian future Britain, who leads his “droogs” in drug-fueled crime sprees, narrating in futuristic slang (Nadsat). After being caught and imprisoned for murder, he undergoes the controversial Ludovico Technique, a psychological aversion therapy that conditions him to feel physically ill at the thought of violence, effectively removing his free will. Released as a “cured” citizen, he faces societal rejection and political manipulation, asking us to question the ethics of state control, the nature of free will, and whether true morality can exist without the freedom to choose.
Country: UK, US
136 minutes, in English
Disclaimer: This film contains some difficult subject matter, including violence and nudity, which may be triggering for some viewers.
FREE for members. Non-members: $10—your ticket to this screening includes admission to Contemporary Calgary. Our galleries are open from 12-5 PM for viewing prior to attending the program.

Brewery & the Beast
2026-08-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, T2G 5E1
With more than 35 Brewery & the Beast events hosted in Western Canada, we welcome our guests to good times, exceptional food, refreshing beverages, live music + support for local charities. We’re stoked for you to join us!

Savour world-class food and beverage
Interact with top chefs and restaurateurs
Spend quality time with friends & family in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Learn More about Brewery & the Beast
