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10 things to do in Calgary this weekend
There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city:
Lilac Festival
- What: Calgary's 4th Street Lilac Festival will be bigger than ever before when it returns this year. It features live music, family-friendly activities and hundreds of vendors.
- When: Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: OnFourth Street S.W. between 12 Avenue and Elbow Drive, in Central Memorial Park and along 17 Avenue between Second Street and Fifth Street S.W.
- Cost: Free to attend.
FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival
- What: FunnyFest is back for a 24th year with 20 shows featuring 70 performers.
- When: May 30 - June 9, 2024.
- Where: Various venues.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Calgary Ukrainian Festival
- What: The 14th annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival celebrates Calgary’s rich Ukrainian culture with dancing and food the whole family can enjoy.
- When: Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: General admission (13-64): $10, seniors (65+): $5, youth (six to 12): $5, child (five and under): free.
Okotoks Indigenous Market and Tipi Camp
- What: The Indigenous Artisan Market in Okotoks, south of Calgary, will feature more than 100 Indigenous vendors and more than a dozen tipis in the Tipi Camp. All sale proceeds go directly to the Indigenous artists and creators.
- When: May 31 and June 2, 2024.
- Where: Okotoks Recreation Centre, 99 Okotoks Dr.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Triple Crown Series Motocross Racing
- What: Watch Canada's premier motocross racing at the Triple Crown Series, featuring top riders competing in high-octane races across various classes.
- When: Sunday, June 2, 2024.
- Where: Wild Rose MX Park, 5608 Burbank Cres. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Calgary Stampede's Sam Centre
- What: Visitors can learn about the Calgary Stampede year-round through exhibits and immersive multimedia shows at the new Sam Centre, which officially opens on May 29.
- When: Open Tuesday – Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 pm.
- Where: Sam Centre, 632 13 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: General admission (18+): $25, youth (six to 17): $15, child (three to five): $12, senior (60+): $22, family admission (two adults and up to four children) $90, children two and under: free.
Paranormal Cirque
- What: Paranormal Cirque combines theatre, circus, and cabaret with a horror twist.
- When: May 30 to June 9, 2024.
- Where: Winsport, 88 Canada Rd S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Royal Canadian International Circus Calgary
- What: Head to the big top to see the Royal Canadian International Circus. The show features classic circus entertainment, taking visitors on a spellbinding journey filled with a diverse array of thrilling acts.
- When: May 24 to June 2, 2024.
- Where: CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View, Alta.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson
- What: Vertigo Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, a modern takeon Sherlock Holmes set in a post-pandemic 2021.
- When: Until June 9, 2024.
- Where: Vertigo Theatre,115 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
The Music Man
- What: Storybook Theatre presents Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man.
- When: Until June 1, 2024.
- Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
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