Explore Downtown YYC

Monthly free tutoring!
2026-06-29 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Esker Foundation, 1011 9 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 0H7
Need help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.

Paeton Cameron House Band at the King Eddy
2026-06-29 16:30 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | The King Eddy, 438 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0R9
Join host Paeton Cameron on Mondays as he collaborates with some of Calgary’s finest musicians to deliver a fresh selection of hits every week, live at the legendary King Eddy from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Kick off your week with happy hour food and drink specials from 2 pm to 6 pm.
About Paeton Cameron:
Paeton Cameron is a singer-songwriter based out of Alberta. Steeped heavily in the tradition of folk, blues, and Americana, Cameron seeks to bear the torch for a whole new generation of roots music.—
Music from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pmNo cover
Happy Hour Menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menu

The Market on Stephen Avenue
2026-06-30 11:00 - 18:00 (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

Tuesday Trivia & Wing Night at the King Eddy
2026-06-30 17:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | The King Eddy, 438 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0R9
Tuesday nights at the King Eddy mean wings, trivia, and good company.
Fuel up with half-price wings starting at 5 pm — $9.50 per pound with six flavours to choose from — then join us at 6 pm for a lively round of trivia packed with music, movies, pop culture, and more.
Gather your friends and get ready to play!
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Please note: There will be no trivia on June 9 or June 16 due to private event closures.

SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
2026-06-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 (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.

Karaoke Night at The Kings Head
2026-06-30 20:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | The Kings Head Eatery & Music Room
Join us every Tuesday from 8PM–11:30PM for Karaoke Night hosted by Darcy Lebo!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the good times roll!🎤
🍻 Happy Hour | 3PM–7PM• $5 House Pints• $5 Highballs
🌮 All-Day Tuesday Specials:• Half Price Tacos• $6.75Margaritas (1oz)

4th Street Pancake Showdown
2026-07-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | 4 Street Southwest, 4 St SW, Calgary
Dust off your cowboy hat and heat up the griddle, 4th Street Pancake Showdown is back for its 14th year of flippin’ fun.

A dozen hopeful 4th Street businesses, including restaurants, pubs, an advertising company, a bank and a piercing studio, are going head-to-head in a bid to win the coveted Golden Spatula award at this year’s Pancake Showdown.

Each business is given the exact same brief: create a fun and unique pancake which can flip the competition on its head.

All participants are provided with a griddle alongside 1,500 orders worth of pancake mix, disposable forks, paper plates and napkins in order to build their best pancake and throw their cowboy hat in the ring, to the critique of four guest judges (yet to be announced) and a cavalcade of Cowtown foodies.

Line Dancing
2026-07-02 10:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | 12400 Crestmont Boulevard SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, Alberta T3B 5W5, 12400 Crestmont Blvd Sw, Calgary, Ab, 12400
Come check out our FREE line dancing lessons and get Stampede ready this Thursday at Crestmont Hall 💃

HMCS Calgary Barn Burner
2026-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Blue Flame Kitchen Café, 5302 Forand St Sw, Calgary, T3E 8B4
The Calgary Barn Burner brings Calgarians together for military-community recognition in a civic, family-friendly evening of dinner, drinks, and Stampede entertainment.

Enjoy dinner, a drink ticket, and Stampede entertainment featuring Jaiden Riley, the Chinook Dancers, Penelope the Clown, kids’ crafts, High Steppin’ Daddy, and MC Andrew Schultz.

Each ticket includes dinner, one drink ticket, and Stampede entertainment.

Calgary Stampede Parade Seat fundraiser - 31st St. Cyprian’s Scout Group
2026-07-03 07:30 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | 690 9th Ave SW, 690 9th Ave Sw 690 9th Ave Sw
Our annual Calgary Stampede Parade Seat fundraiser is live! Reserved seating tickets are $35 + fees. Support great youth scouting adventures and get a great view of the world famous Calgary Stampede Parade

Post Stampede Parade Patio Party
2026-07-03 10:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | 820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2, Canada, 816 Centre St S, Calgary, Ab, t2g 5j2
🎉 **Post Stampede Parade Patio Party is Back!**

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Join us at the Calgary Marriott Downtown on our ONEUP Roof

Top Patio, immediately following the Calgary Stampede Parade for a morning of live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, lawn games, and incredible city views.

📅 **Friday, July 3, 2026**
⏰ **10:00 AM onwards**
📍 Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
🎵 Live music by the Frontiers
🍹 Fresh Food and Drink Concession
🎯 Games & entertainment
🌆 One of the best downtown patio views

The Mustard Seed Stampede Round-Up
2026-07-03 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | The Mustard Seed, 102 11th Avenue Se, Calgary, Ab
Howdy Partner!
Dust off your boots and pull up a chair! It’s our absolute pleasure to invite you to our annual Stampede BBQ & Round-Up on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We’re pitching our tent right outside the Downtown Community Impact Centre (102 11 Ave SE), and the whole neighbourhood is welcome.
This isn’t just any old backyard barbeque, it’s a true celebration of community, connection, and that legendary Stampede hospitality. It’s hands-down one of our favourite traditions of the year, and it won’t be the same without you.
What’s Cooking at the Corral:
🤠 Family-Friendly Fun & Games
🎸 Live Music
🍔 Great Food
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to The Mustard Seed, this event is a chance to gather ’round, have some fun, and show our appreciation to the community.

MexiFest Mexican Arts & Cultural Festival
2026-07-03 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade Sw, Calgary, T2P 4R3
Mexifest is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting Mexican Culture. It is an opportunity to support Calgary’s Mexican community while encouraging multiculturalism among all. Mexifest aims at attracting attendees from all walks, with a focus on promoting cross-cultural experiences and introducing the city to the finer aspects of contemporary and traditional Mexican culture.
Mexifest will take place in Eau Claire Plaza in Downtown Calgary; 3 Days of Mexican Fiesta, Friday, we have free admission from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Address is 101 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4R3, with easy access by bike, foot, train, or car.
The Latino Folkloric Society presents Mexifest, an event highlighting Mexican culture. Mexifest will showcase the diversity in Mexican gastronomy, arts, music, and culture. Mexifest will give Calgary a Taste of Mexico.
Two stages, one for dancers, one for live bands. 1 wrestling ring with real luchadores (wrestlers) coming directly from Mexico, all surrounded by the most authentic and delicious Mexican food and beverages, artisan market, kids area, and so much more…

CALGARY NIGHT MARKET BRIDGELAND
2026-07-03 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, Ab, T2E 0C6
WELCOME 2026!Calgary Night Market is back for another amazing year!Come, celebrate and mingle with our amazing Calgary community. Shop and eat local, listen to some good vibes and enjoy an evening out with your friends and family. Furry friends are welcome to have fun too.
We hope to see everyone at the market.
Interested vendors can only apply online and click BRIDGELAND on our website.www.calgarynightmkt.com Please be aware of SCAMMERS.

Fluor Rope Square
2026-07-04 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stephen Avenue Walk, 340 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, T2P 1C1
Start Your Stampede with Flour Rope Square! YAHOO!

At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with our famous bacon pancakes served hot off a chuckwagon!
We also have Stampede-style entertainment, and fun events for the whole family (and for everyone!).
Highlights include the daily First Nations Parade, square dancing, musical acts, and the Old Time Rigs ride.

You can find Fluor Rope Square and the friendly volunteers of the Calgary Stampede Downtown Attractions Committee (DTA) on Stephen Avenue, between the blocks of 2nd Street SW and 1st Street SE.

Fluor Rope Square operates on:
– Saturday July 4th and Saturday July 11th, from 8:30 am – 12 pm
– Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th 2025, from 8:30 am – 1 pm

Please note: Fluor Rope Square does not operate on Sunday July 5th.

CHUCKWAGON BREAKFASTS
Daily 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Get your flapjacks and bacon hot off the griddles from the back of the authentic GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagons and Fluor Smokies at Fluor Rope Square. Fluor Rope Square serves up our famous bacon pancakes daily. The Chuckwagons are located throughout Fluor Rope Square, all along Stephen Avenue Mall.

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
Entertainment starts at 8:30 a.m. daily
Fluor Rope Square presents marching bands, dancers, singers, fiddlers, clowns, face painting, friendly mascots, and this year we have added something new: a country themed photobooth! Don’t miss our daily High Noon Hootenanny, featuring country music artists. Featured entertainment & activities over the week include:
– Everyday: High Steppin Daddy
– Saturday the 4th: Free Ice Cream courtesy of our friends Bonjour Québec
– Monday: Cole Malone
– Tuesday: Charley Tate
– Wednesday: Trevor Panczak
– Thursday: Maureen Murphy
– Friday: Craig Silver
– Saturday the 11th: Double Suede

Join us down at Fluor Rope Square! You could be invited to compete in the Lammle’s World Championship Hat Stomping Contest, the Fluor Great Western Flapjack Flip, or be sworn in as a honourary Calgarian.

OLD TIME RIGS
Tour downtown Calgary in a horse-drawn old-time rig.
DTA volunteers will be randomly giving out these free tickets to people at Fluor Rope Square this year. Ticket holders are then escorted from Fluor Rope Square at 9:30 a.m. to the departure point on 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW (EnCana Place across from the Palliser Hotel). The tour leaves at 10 a.m. and takes approximately one hour.
Note: this activity is not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.

FIRST NATIONS PARADE
Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. daily (weather permitting)
Members of the five tribes of Treaty 7, dressed in traditional regalia, proudly share their heritage and culture through dance, music, and commentaries in a Parade through Flour Rope Square. Come join them in the Friendship Dance.

SQUARE DANCING
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. daily
Kick up your heels and join our square dancers on Stephen Avenue between 1st Street SW and Centre Street. Experience isn’t necessary! With the help of our Fluor Square Dancers, anyone can learn to dance.

4th Annual Pancakes & Picasso Stampede Breakfast
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Canopy Studios, 1723 9th St SW, Calgary, Ab, T2T 3C1
Join us for a fun, free creative community event! The 4th Annual Pancakes & Picasso at Canopy Studios featuring Music by Jaiden Riley.

4th Annual Pancakes & Picasso Stampede Breakfast
Yahoo! Join us for the 4th Annual Pancakes & Picasso Stampede Breakfast at Canopy Studios – a free, family-friendly community celebration where creativity, connection, and cowboy spirit come together!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning filled with:
🥞 Free Pancake Breakfast🎵 Live Music by Jaiden Riley🎨 Art Buffet – explore your creativity with a variety of hands-on art activities ($5 cash donations are appreciated)🪨 Free Rock Garden Painting🎭 Free Face Painting for Kids (and kids at heart!)🤠 Stampede Spirit & Great Community Vibes

Whether you’re stopping by for pancakes, creating a masterpiece, dancing to live music, or simply connecting with neighbours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

About Canopy Studios
Canopy Studios is an art and wellness hub dedicated to supporting local artists, fostering creativity, and creating accessible community programming. We believe that art has the power to bring people together, support well-being, and strengthen community connections. Our mission is rooted in creating welcoming spaces where everyone can experience the joy of creativity and belonging.

Donations Welcome
While this event is completely free to attend, donations are gratefully accepted. Your support helps Canopy Studios continue offering affordable and accessible arts programming, community events, workshops, exhibitions, and opportunities for local artists throughout the year.
Every pancake eaten, rock painted, and smile shared helps build a stronger creative community.

Come hungry, leave inspired, and celebrate Stampede season with us!
Date: Saturday, July 4Time: 10AM – 12PMLocation: Canopy Studios, 1723 9th Street SW, Calgary
We can’t wait to see you there!

PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 13:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique, 850 - 4 Street SE, Calgary
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.
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11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Free admission on Level 1
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About Kym Butler:
Kym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters, gymnasts, models, musicians and, of course, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos, television commercials, award ceremonies, concert dance, drag pageants, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming, inclusive and most importantly, fun!
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About PlayLab:
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.
PlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab.
PlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.

National Music Centre Tours
2026-07-04 11:30 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique, 850 - 4 Street SE, Calgary
Dive deeper into Canada’s music story and explore the National Music Centre’s collections, exhibitions, and studios through guided tours at Studio Bell.
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GREATEST HITS TOURSSelect Saturdays and Sundays*11:00 am and 2:30 pm
BACKSTAGE PASS TOURSSelect Saturdays and Sundays*12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
*Subject to availability.
Learn more and book your tour at https://www.studiobell.ca/tours.
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GREATEST HITS TOURS:
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. Plus, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience, check out the Backstage Pass tours.
BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS:
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music educators. Visitors will gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items — that few members of the public have seen — from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection, such as a 16th century Trasuntino Harpsichord, to modern electronics, like TONTO, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers. Plus, you’ll get to see the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, where countless hit records were recorded.

Buckaroos presents: HONKY TONK MARKET STAMPEDE BASH
2026-07-04 12:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | The Royal Canadian Legion #1 Calgary, Calgary
Join us for a day of shopping, sipping, and good ol’ honky tonkin’ fun with the best local vendors, followed by Live Music!
Western Vintage & Makers MARKET 11-5PMfollowed by Show

Doors @ 6PMMusic:STERLING DRAKEAMY NELSONBOOTS GRAHAM
Food by Snowman PizzeriaSponsored by:Buckaroo’s, Sea change Brewery & Red Bull

Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC
2026-07-05 | 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.

Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor
2026-07-05 | 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

Sunday Safari Brunch
2026-07-05 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!
