10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 19-21)
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:
Fiestaval
- What: Celebrate Latin culture at Calgary's festival Latino – Fiestaval! The event features 30 food vendors, national and international performers, a market, kids play area and beer gardens.
- When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 19 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- Where: Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228 Eighth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Free admission.
Calgary Stampeders vs. B.C. Lions
- What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the B.C. Lions at McMahon Stadium.
- When: Sunday, July 21, at 5 p.m.
- Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Cavalry vs. Forge
- What: Calgary's Cavalry FC take on Hamilton's Forge FC at ATCO Field.
- When: Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m.
- Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Splashin' Sundays
- What: Head to Calgary's Carriage House Hotel for the 18+ Splashin' Sundays pool party at the venue's rooftop pool, featuring house music from live DJs.
- When: Sunday, July 21 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and additional dates.
- Where: Carriage House Hotel, 9030 Macleod Trail South.
- Cost: Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
Calgary Gem Show
- What: Billed as Western Canada’s largest gem show, the Calgary Gem Show features more than 40 gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada.
- When: Friday, July 19 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Calgary Soccer Centre, 7000 48 St. S.E.
- Cost: General admission (one day): $8, senior/student (one day): $6 and children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) get in free.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- What: Head to The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland to attending a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
- When: Saturday, July 21, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: $12.
Immersive Disney Animation
- What: Walk alongside some of your favourite Disney characters as the Calgary Stampede welcomes Immersive Disney Animation to the BMO Centre.
- When: Until Aug. 18, 2024.
- Where: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
- What: Stage West presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, by Dean Regan. The production follows the country musicians' rise to stardom.
- When: Until Sept. 1, 2024.
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Friends: A Parody with Ace Ventura
- What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Friends: A Parody with Ace Ventura, a show featuring some of the greatest songs of theFriends era.
- When: Until Aug. 10.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Minionz: A Despicably Musical Parody
- What: Jubilations Junior presents,Minionz: A Despicably Musical Parody, written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
- When: Until Aug. 10, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.
- Cost: From $41.95.
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