🤠 RANCHMAN’S STAMPEDE KICK OFF!

Get a FREE 10 days of Ranchman’s Stampede wristband when you stop by this Thursday! This is your all-access pass to enjoy Ranchman’s all Stampede long (FREE entry July 3-12!). Bring all your friends so you can each get one!

🏆 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 June 15-21, 2026. Whether you’re looking for free events or something new to try, there’s something here for everyone.

MONDAY

• 🧘ARISE IN THE PARK: This outdoor women’s only dance fitness/yoga class is free for first timers! ($25)

• 🤠 CUSTOM HAT BAR: Customize your cowboy hat at this workshop so you’re ready for Stampede ($85)

TUESDAY

• 📖 CALGARY GIRLS BOOK CLUB: YYC Girls Night is holding a book club event at Two River's Distillery this Tuesday. ($5)

WEDNESDAY

• 🎵 SLED ISLAND: Sled Island Music Festival kicks off on Wednesday and goes until Sunday. This is a great way to discover new bands! Buy single day passes or passes for the whole festival. ($70-$90)

• 🏀 CALGARY SURGE VS BRAMPTON: Catch a basketball game at Winsport plus, this is a Star Wars theme night. ($26+)

THURSDAY

• 🤠 RANCHMAN’S STAMPEDE KICK OFF PARTY: Get in the Stampede spirit early with Ranchman’s. Plus, between 8pm-11pm you can pick-up a free 10 days of Ranchman’s stampede wristband. (Free entry)

• 🍽️ ZWILLING WAREHOUSE SALE: From Thursday to Sunday you can shop discount name brand products at this sale on at BMO Centre (Free entry)

• ⚽ WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY: The City of Calgary is hosting some free watch parties down at Eau Claire for the World Cup. See Canada vs. Qatar starting at 4pm. (Free)

• 👒 ROSE & CROQUET: The Deane House is putting on it’s annual Rose & Croquet garden party. Great opportunity to wear an elegant dress and fascinator combo.

• ⚾ OKOTOKS DAWGS VS BULLS: Get all the summer time feels at a local baseball game. It’s also teacher appreciation night! ($15+)

FRIDAY

• 🦖 JURASSIC QUEST: Fully immersive walk-through dinosaur experience on at the BMO Centre all weekend. Probably mostly geared towards kids but as an adult, I would also like to see the dinos. ($38)

SATURDAY

• 🏎️ FATHER’S DAY AT UXBOROUGH: This free event at Uxborough runs from 10am-3pm. Expect food trucks, live music, a car show and more (Free)

• 🌙 4TH STREET NIGHT MARKET: The May 4th Street Night Market was cancelled due to poor weather, so this is technically the first one of the year! Find it at Central Memorial Park. Pet friendly. (FREE!)

• 🎤 BONNIE RAITT: See Bonnie at the Jubilee with special guest Jon Cleary. (Tickets start at $25)

• 🌆 BIG ASS PICNIC AT HIGH PARK: An event to kick off summer. The description is kinda vague but it says food, games, music, and prizes. ($22)

SUNDAY

• 👨 FATHER’S DAY: Don’t forget to give your dad a pat on the back, or whatever

• ✈️ WINGS & WHEELS: The 13th Annual Father’s Day Weekend event at the Hangar Flight Museum. On Saturday and Sunday. ($17)

• 🤖 RED & WHITE CALGARY COMIC & TOY EXPO: Check out this fun community event at the Acadia Rec Complex ($5 admission, kids under 12 free)

• 🎉 GATHERING AT MOH’KINSSTIS: It’s also National Indigenous People’s day on Sunday, head to ContaineR Art Park for a cultural showcase, Indigenous Artisan Market, and live music. (Free)

🤩 SAVE THE DATE: CALGARY EVENTS COMING UP

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

What the group chat is talking about this week. 💬

• 🏰 I randomly ended up at the Millarville Medieval Faire last Friday and it was a great time! I may have to visit another!

• 🙏 First Street Market has a nice initiative this June where money is donated to Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids when you purchase select meals from their vendors.

• 💰 If you’ve got some extra money to blow, I’d recommend this insanely expensive dinner at Eight this Stampede. For one night only on July 4 you can try a rare Dalmore Whiskey and get some food too for $3,750 per person.

• 🥥 Ricardo’s Hideaway announced that they are closing, which is wild to me. I’ve always felt this place was busy so not sure what happened. You still have all summer to do a final visit before they close at the end of summer. I know I will!

• 💎Gem Studio just opened in Chinook Mall. It’s the newest place for charms and permanent jewellery.

💰 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.

• 20% OFF @ SKYCASTLE ROLLER RINK: Get 20% off admission during the World Cup when you use code FIFA (online or in person) at Sky Castle Roller Rink in New Horizon Mall. (Only until July 19).

• 20% OFF @ TICKETHELP: Got a traffic ticket you wanna fight? Use code GOTATICKET for 20% off at Ticket Help

• 20% OFF @ THE ZOO: Get 20% off admission when you go to the Calgary zoo after 3pm for their new “happy hour!” (Zoo closes at 5pm daily) (Ends July 19).

• 25% OFF @ CALGARY SURGE: Get 25% off select home games with code AMA25. (Expires Aug 1)

• 31% OFF @ BASKIN ROBBINS: I recently discovered if you visit a Baskin Robbins on the 31st of the month you’ll get 31% off the ice cream in their freezer.

• 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)

• 46% OFF FREE SPIRIT DANCE: Get an unlimited pass for as many drop-in classes as you want July 2-Aug 31 only! Regular price $278 on now for only $150.

• 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.

• BOGO @ BOOGIES BURGERS: Boogies Burgers is now offering buy 1 get 1 burgers on Tuesdays. This is a crazy good deal and you may see me there every Tuesday now.

• $20 OFF DRAG ME TO COWBOYS: Use code “calgarypride” for $20 off your ticket ($60 regular price) to this event featuring RuPaul Sat July 11.

• $25 GIFT CARD @ THE NASH: Buy a $100 gift card at The Nash and get an extra $25. Yum! (available until June 30).

• $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.

• $50 FREE CASH @ CIBC: I find CIBC to be the least annoying of the major Canadian banks. Use my link if you’re looking for somewhere new to bank with a bonus $50 bucks to start you off.

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

• $2 MIMOSAS: Chix Egg Shop is now doing $2 mimosas Sundays 10am-2pm. (All summer)

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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.}