12 Things To Do At Home And Around Calgary This Weekend (July 24-26)
The weekend is almost here, Calgary! So, what you gonna get up to? Perhaps you’ll choose to catch a flick at Curiocity’s highly anticipated Motor Nights Drive-in with YYC Food Trucks. The next few days are your oyster! Here are 12 things to do this weekend in Calgary!
CHECK OUT CURIOCITY’S MOTOR NIGHTS DRIVE-IN!
From vintage classics to new school cool, Motor Nights: A Series of Drive-In Events will be bringing you everything you want in a night at the movies- nostalgia, excitement, and a sense of community in a year when we could all use it the most. The entire thing kicks off this weekend with a double feature 4 nights in a row. Roll up at 6:00 for a family-friendly flick or at 9:30 for a more ‘adult’ film.
When: Thursday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 26th
Where: 43080 Bow Valley Trail – Cochrane, AB
Time: 6 pm and 9:30 pm
Cost: $40/car
ENJOY DINNER, DRAG, AND DANCING AT THE PRIDE PUB
Enjoy a fabulous three-course meal, an unbelievable drag show, and a drink or two at this Friday’s Classi-Queens dinner show. Bring your best friend, a parent or a sibling and laugh, clap and eat your way into Saturday morning! This entire event is safe, memorable, and delicious, so do not miss it!
When: Friday, July 24th
Where: 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $50
COMPETE IN A CITY WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT
This weekend, the Great YYC Staycation 2020 will launch an incredible initiative to support local businesses while also getting participants out and about to explore their own city! Compete in local and virtual challenges throughout the city, earn points, and win prizes!
When: Friday, July 24th – Sunday, August 23rd
Where: Download app here
Time: Anytime
Cost: FREE
DINE UNDER THE STARS
This weekend, take a culinary trip to France with this season’s Al Fresco Dome Dining series! Each dome can seat up to 6 guests and there are two seating times available every night! We have a sneaky suspicion that this will sell out quickly so head to their website to book your tastebud trip ASAP!
When: Until Sunday, August 2nd
Where: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary AB
Time: 6:30 pm and 9 pm
Cost: $97+
CHOW DOWN AT THE DONUT CLUB POP-UP
This Weekend, UNA on 17th Avenue, has been lending their kitchen to The Donut Club YYC, the tastiest baked goods popup in the city! Choose between chocolate, pretzel, and peanut butter, fudgesicle, and a Canadian butter tart, strawberry rhubarb, plain jane – for the two people that might actually like plain donuts – AND Gluten-free minis!
When: Saturday, July 25th
Where: 618 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 9 am – 11 am
Cost: Prices vary
ENJOY A DISTANCE FRIENDLY ACAPPELLA CONCERT IN THE PARK
Fancy a physical distance-friendly concert under the sun? Grab a lawn chair or picnic blankets and some snacks then head to William Aberheart Park for some acapella tunes while you bask in the heat. We can’t be the only ones who really miss live music.
When: Saturday, July 25th
Where: 215 24 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm
Cost: Free
TAKE A PIC DOWN AT THE #VIBRANCEYYC MURAL
PARK and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation in collaboration with local artists Leetia Lyons, and Michelle Hoogveld have created an interactive installment on St. Patrick’s Island, in support of public programming and physical distancing guidelines. Check it out this weekend!
When: Until September 30th
Where: 1300 Zoo Rd. NE, Calgary
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
SWAY TO CALGARY FOLK FEST’S VIRTUAL LINEUP
This weekend, for the first time ever, catch Calgary Folk Festival at home! 18 artists from around the globe will perform from their living rooms, their studios in an effort to keep live music alive in quarantine. Pitch a tarp in your backyard, grab a beer, and kickback. It’ll be just like old times.
When: Thursday, July 23rd – July 26th
Where: Online here
Time: 7 pm
Cost: Pay what you can
FLOAT THE BOW
It’ll be a beautiful weekend for a good float down the Bow! We wish it was easy as hopping into a dingy with some snacks and a pair of sunglasses, but you’re going to need to plan ahead! Luckily, that’s something we’re able to help you guys with! Check out the link above for a few tips for floating down the Bow River.
When: Whenever!
Where: See launch points here
Time: Anytime!
Cost: Prices will vary
HAVE A PERFECT-FOR-YOU PICNIC
River Cafe has been giving Calgarians one of the most special inner-city dining experiences for the past 29 years. This weekend, check out one of their newest offerings, a customizable picnic! Create your own menu, pick your favourite bottle of wine, your basket and enjoy!
When: Whenever!
Where: Where ever!
Time: Anytime!
Cost: Prices will vary
ENJOY THEATRE CALGARY’S ROMEO AND JULIET VIRTUALLY
Wind down and tear up all in the comfort of your own home! Shakespeare by the Bow is one of Calgary’s favourite summer park activities, but unfortunately, because of the virus, we won’t be able to hit Princes Island while we watch. Instead, tune in online.
When: Saturday, July 25th
Where: Online here
Time: 7 pm
Cost: Free
CHECK OUT CALGARY’S BEST SUMMER EATS
Summer is in full swing, and although we might not be able to hit the beach, we can hit the YYC patio circuit! Unfortunately, there’s only so much room in our stomach, so we’ll need to be strategic. Check the link above for our list of Calgary’s best seasonal foods/drinks!
When: Whenever!
Where: See locations here
Time: Anytime!
Cost: Prices will vary
Is your day planner full yet? We told you there was a whole lot to do in Calgary this weekend! Enjoy yourselves! Maybe we’ll see you out there… from a safe distance! Enjoy!
