💐 CALGARY IN BLOOM MARKET 💐

This brand new market is doing something different! “Calgary in Bloom” will be held at Deerfoot City for 2 weekends this August and feature crochet flowers decorating the street. Shop the market and get some cute photos too! There is no entry fee, parking is free and you can bring your pet!

🏆 BEST EVENTS IN CALGARY THIS WEEK

Looking for things to do in Calgary this week? Here’s a curated list of the best events, festivals, live music, and activities happening Aug 17-23, 2026. Whether you’re looking for free events or something new to try, there’s something here for everyone.

MONDAY

• ⛳ ROGERS CHARITY CLASSIC: Kicking off Monday (or should I say teeing off 😏) Rogers Charity Classic golf tournament goes until Sunday. ($39+)

TUESDAY

• 🛍️ MARKET AT STEPHEN AVE: Check out this day time market on bustling Stephen Avenue from 11am-6pm (Free)

• 🌎 SIP & SPEAK LANGUAGE SOCIAL: Learning a new language? The best way to learn is to practice! Join like-minded folks practicing their vocab at this fun and unique event ($9+)

WEDNESDAY

• 🧘‍♀️ YOGA & SOUND BATH: Get 90 minutes of stress relief at this event designed to help you slow down ($25)

THURSDAY

• 👰 TRUE WILD WEDDING: The more I hear about this event the cooler it sounds! All the fun party atmosphere of a wedding minus a bride and groom! I’m going and am currently working on my outfit. ($155 but get 25% off with code WILD25)

• 📽️ MOVIES ON THE RISE: Catch a double screening at St. Patrick’s Island. A Bug’s Life (7:30pm) & 10 Things I Hate About You. (9:30pm) (Free!)

FRIDAY

• ⚔️ MEDIEVAL FAIRE STRATHMORE: I went to the Millarville Faire earlier this year and thought it was fantastic. This one is way bigger though and its on Fri-Sun. ($16)

• 🦘 COBB’S ADULTS NIGHT: Drinks, performances, and visits with cute animals at this adults only night out at Cobb’s Adventure Park. ($34)

• 🔥 WESTERN CANADIAN RIBFEST: On all weekend, Fri-Sun, at McKenzie Towne Gate. Yum, ribs! ($5 entry)

SATURDAY

• 💐 CALGARY IN BLOOM: New market in Deerfoot City with local artisans and crochet flowers decorating the street. On both Saturday & Sunday (FREE entry)

• 🐒 LOCKED ZOO: Check out adults night at the Zoo. This one is “Havoc in the Highlands.” ($60)

• 🎵 DANDYFEST: If you like music and beer, this little festival is for you! ($50)

SUNDAY

• 🍺 BREWERY & THE BEAST: All you can eat food and 8 drink tickets included at this fun event outdoors at The Confluence. ($160)

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😮DID YOU HEAR? CALGARY NEWS & WHAT PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT

What the group chat is talking about this week. 💬

• I was in line for something this week and overheard people say “what’s River Hall?” in conversation. I was shocked that people still don’t know what it is! River Hall is a fun free set up next to the Bow River downtown. There’s free live music, dancing, yoga, and all sorts of programming. Plus there’s food, drinks (alcoholic too!) and ice cream! The last weekend is Sept 28.

• I did a fun collab with Motel 6 in Airdrie where I got to try the most viral foods in Airdrie and it was really fun! Everyone talks about the shawarama but I tried some amazing cinnamon bun pancakes and pulled pork bun too. Plus I stopped by their local brewery and spent money outlet shopping at Crossiron. 10/10 staycation.

• If you’re wanting to hit up an outdoor movie night this summer, Kelsey put together a nifty list here.

• I know its too early to talk Christmas, but if you wanna get the good seats, you can buy tickets to The Tenors’ show in November now.

• Sea Change Brewing finally opened downtown. Kelsey visited on opening night but I still haven’t made it yet (I am jealous).

• Only 2 more weeks to try Jinya’s summer deal menu. Bailey and I went and it was freakin gooood. I need to go back for that pork chasu rice bowl alone. (2 items for $12 or 3 for $18)

• Mount Pleasant Vintage just opened and coincidentally I went to the Vancouver location earlier this year and loved it. I have heard good things about the Calgary one. Actually people were raving about it, so I need to move this to the top of my list to visit!

• In other, somewhat confusing news, I went to the new Hunter Canmore location as invited media and it was lovely. But the confusing part was that we weren’t allowed to share our experience (take photo or video). I think it had something to do with staying on brand? They had a photographer take pictures of us, but I looked ugly in all the pics (not the photographer’s fault, its my face’s fault) so I didn’t share any of them on my account. So that’s why no restaurant review from me.🤷 They will be opening a Hunter location in Calgary later this year.

💰 CALGARY DISCOUNTS & DEALS 💰

I’m always on the look out for new deals, discount codes, and happy hours to share! Lemme know if you know of any I can add to the list.

• 50% OFF @ SKIP THE DEPOT: If you’re like me and you hate going to the bottle depot - stop! Do Skip the Depot instead. Get 50% off your first pick up when you use my link. (Trust me, you’ll never go back)

• 50% OFF SUBSCRIPTION @ INSPIRED GO SALADS: I’ve been ordering these salads every 2 weeks for about 3 years now. Can’t beat the fantastic taste and convenience. Use my link for 50% off your first try.

• $30 SPENDING MONEY @ RAKUTEN: This site gives you the best coupon codes when shopping online. I’ve been using it since 2015. It’s free! Get $30 when you sign up with my link.

• $45 OFF @ DOORDASH: Sign up for Doordash using my link for $15 off your next 3 orders.

• FREE FOR SENIORS AT STUDIO BELL: Wednesdays are now free for Seniors at Studio Bell the National Music Centre. (Ends Nov 4)

• $5 COMEDY: For a limited time (I’m not sure how long) you can get $5 general admission tickets the Comedy Cave with code “2002PRICING10” (I think there is gst/fees on top of that so not $5 flat)

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_{⚠Accuracy: I do this newsletter alone and inevitably it will feature a typo or two (or I might have got my details mixed up, I am just a frequently hungover person after all). Furthermore, event details can change at the organizer’s whim, please double check before you head out anywhere. That said, I think this is 99.9% accurate! I try my best!}

🫥 _{Full Transparency:  Sometimes I include events or businesses within this newsletter that have a sponsored connection to YYC Sociables (my local small business). Some links may be affiliate (very rarely, but sometimes) which means I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Or I may refer to a hosted media event or gifted food.}